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GAMSU Sensitizes Principals & Dep. Principals on 2020 Policy

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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with the Ag. DVCFA & Chair GAMSU Steering Committee-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (L) and Head GAMSU-Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo (R) at the meeting on 21st March 2022, Telepresence Centre, Makerere University.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with the Ag. DVCFA & Chair GAMSU Steering Committee-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (L) and Head GAMSU-Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo (R) at the meeting on 21st March 2022, Telepresence Centre, Makerere University.

On 21st March, 2022 the Makerere University Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) led by Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo embarked on sensitization meetings for all colleges and different units of the university with aim of introducing the Makerere University Grants Administration and Management Policy of 2020, and support offered by GAMSU. The meetings will also create a platform for staff exchanges on positive practices and challenges related to grants Administration and Management.

The sensitization meetings planned by GAMSU kicked off with a meeting for all College Principals and Deputy Principals in the Telepresence Center, Senate Building. Going forward, GAMSU will hold sensitization meetings in all colleges and units of the university.

The Acting DVCFA and Chair GAMSU Steering Committee, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe addresses the meeting.
The Acting DVCFA and Chair GAMSU Steering Committee, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe addresses the meeting.

While addressing the meeting, the Vice Chancellor announced that with GAMSU now in place, the university is compliant with the laws that govern grants administration and management globally and locally as per section 44 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015. He also shared that the University will work with Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to remove all bureaucratic tendencies that may affect processing of grants and and research work at the university.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) and Chair of the GAMSU Steering Committee, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe informed the Principals and Deputy Principals that GAMSU is now Makerere’s One-Stop Coordination and Support Centre for Grants.

The University Secretary, Mr. Yusuf Kiranda.
The University Secretary, Mr. Yusuf Kiranda.

In the meeting, the University Secretary, Mr. Yusuf Kiranda reassured the Principals and Deputy Principals that the policy is not creating anything new about grants administration and management procedures in the university but rather streamlining and clearly outlining the available practices and norms. He called upon all staff in the university to always refer to the policy for guidance about grants administration and management.

Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo, Head GAMSU, presenting to College Principals and Deputy Principals the support GAMSU offers and how the Unit operates.
Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo, Head GAMSU, presenting to College Principals and Deputy Principals the support GAMSU offers and how the Unit operates.
Principals and Deputy Principals at the Meeting
Principals and Deputy Principals at the Meeting
The University Bursar, Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha presenting on Project Financial Management. He notified the Principals that his office will from Wednesday 23rd March 2022 embark on the journey to organize workshops on project financial management for all project staff in the university.
The University Bursar, Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha presenting on Project Financial Management. He notified the Principals that his office will from Wednesday 23rd March 2022 embark on the journey to organize workshops on project financial management for all project staff in the university.
Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dean School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences (CHS) sharing grants grants management experience from her School.
Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dean School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences (CHS) sharing grants grants management experience from her School.

Article by Laban Lwasa, Administrator GAMSU

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Innovations using low cost locally available materials for point of use water treatment system unveiled

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The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) conducted a Research Dissemination of two studies aimed at the Development of Materials for point of use water treatment systems.

The investigations were conducted by a team of researchers comprised of P. W. Olupot, H. M. Kalibbala, E. Menya, G.M. Wangi, J. Jjagwe, J. Wakatuntu, M. Turyasingura, R. Walozi, C. Kanyesigye and R. N. Kulabako.

The dissemination event held on Wednesday 29th November 2023 follows the successful completion of two MakRIF supported Research projects namely; Development of rice husk based granular activated carbon for point-of-use water treatment systems and Development of zeolite-based nanocomposite filters for drinking water treatment.

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Apac District gains from CEDAT’s Research on Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model and Efficacious patient management system

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The School of Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) shared findings of research that was conducted in Apac Districts through two projects namely Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model (RCBM) and Efficacious patient management system (EPMS).

The findings of the research sponsored by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University research and Innovation Fund(MakRIF) were disseminated during a dissemination seminar held in the College on Friday 24th November 2023, where it was revealed that  Apac the host District greatly benefited from the services that not only led to the increased uptake of internet services but also gained through other socio economic areas.

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Application Forms for Admission to Public Universities 2024/2025

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November 30, 2023

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University informs all Head Teachers of A ‘Level schools that application forms for admission to public universities for senior six candidates (UACE 2023) for the 2024/2025 academic year will be ready for collection from the university from Monday 4th December, 2023.

The application forms should be collected from the Office of the Academic Registrar, Senate Building, Level 3, Makerere University.

Issuing of the application forms will start on Monday, 4th December 2023 on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Uganda Shs. 52,000/=(fifty two thousand Uganda shillings only) per application form.

You are advised to get a pay reference number (PRN) using the ACMIS system (http://pay.mak.ac.ug) to enable you pay the application fees in any bank used by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

The forms are for Ugandans only.

Please note that only Head Teachers or their authorized representatives will be served.

The closing date for submitting the completed application forms will be Wednesday 31st January, 2024.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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