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GAMSU Sensitizes Staff at School of Law on 2020 Policy

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L-R: The Head GAMSU, Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo, Mr. Laban Lwasa and Mr. Yunusu Musisi at the sensitization on 8th June 2022, School of Law, Makerere University.
L-R: The Head GAMSU, Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo, Mr. Laban Lwasa and Mr. Yunusu Musisi at the sensitization on 8th June 2022, School of Law, Makerere University.

On Wednesday, 8th June 2022, the Makerere University Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) team led by Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo held a meeting with Makerere University School of Law (SoL) staff to sensitize them on the Grants Administration and Management Policy approved by Makerere University Council in 2020. The GAMSU team also highlighted the functions and roles of the Unit as well as the support available to staff in-order to ensure improved research and grants administration for Makerere University. GAMSU is governed by a Steering Committee of 9 members, chaired by the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration. The Steering Committee is supported by the Secretariat led by the Head, GAMSU, currently Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo.

The Grants Administration and Management Policy, 2020 outlines the functions of GAMSU as thus: Ensuring that Makerere University is registered with various funding agencies where necessary; Supporting Faculty and other staff of the University in the preparation of grants applications including; eligibility checks for grant opportunities, proofing adherence to applications; Support award winners in the grant negotiations and coordinate with relevant University authorities for project account set up wherever necessary; Following up with Principal Investigators to ensure timely compliance with grant contract conditions and University Policies; Maintaining a database of all grants in the University; Ensuring that all projects comply with the laws and policies of the university; Undertake monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance in the execution of grants at the University; Follow-up with Principal Investigators to ensure timely compliance with grant contract conditions and University policies; Ensuring that concluded projects are appropriately closed out in accordance with University policies and guidelines; and Maintaining a database of all grants in the University.

In his remarks, Prof. Christopher Mbazira, Principal School of Law (Ag.) welcomed the GAMSU team to SoL. “We all are aware that Makerere University’s current strategy is premised on becoming a research-led University, therefore we are excited to host GAMSU today, learn more and look forward to working with you to attract more research funds as well as streamline grants administration”, Prof. Mbazira said. He invited Prof. Bantebya to address the meeting.

Prof. Bantebya thanked participants for making the time to attend the meeting. She explained that the main purpose of GAMSU is to streamline the administration and management of grants and contracts within the various units of the University as well as provide a supportive eco-system for grants mobilization and management. Prof. Bantebya added “Specifically, the objectives of GAMSU include: establishing a framework for grants mobilization and management within the University; creating a platform to track and monitor grants within the University; establishing strategic global partnerships with other institutions with the intent to solicit funds for scholarships, research and infrastructure development; providing guidelines through which projects funded by grants link to existing laws, policies and regulations governing Makerere as a public University; and defining the roles of different University Officials in the mobilization, management, and administration of grants at the University”. Prof. Bantebya reiterated that GAMSU will work to support both Academic and Administrative Staff to develop proposals, she encouraged everyone to get involved adding that this will allow PIs to concentrate on research and proposal development rather than the time consuming administrative processes. She further revealed that trainings will be organized and encouraged everyone to attend when opportunity arises. Prof. Bantebya encouraged members to consider GAMSU as a one-stop centre for all needs to do with grant administration and management.

Ms. Susan Winfred Kyamulabi, Accountant – GAMSU made a presentation on grants financial management, focusing on financial planning, financial control, administration and records management, as well as reporting and auditing. Ms. Kyamulabi also highlighted the warning signs to look out for in grants administration including sudden massive unexplained requests; unusual patterns in deposits and cash in transit; photocopied documents and electronic signatures among others. “Reports on Income and Expenditure, Physical Performance, Accountability, and Audit will be expected to be submitted to GAMSU to streamline documentation” she added.

Mr. Yunusu Musisi, End User Support Administrator briefed staff on the GAMSU Database Management System under development, its benefits and some of its features. Mr. Laban Lwasa, GAMSU – Administrator informed staff that a Capacity Needs Assessment Survey was initiated to establish the needs of staff in the various Colleges and Departments. The survey will guide GAMSU on support activities required for each unit. He encouraged participants to take the survey.

Some of the issues arising in the discussions after presentations were: Monitoring progress and close out reports when Post Award phase underlined as a major weakness; monitoring of project expenditure sometimes for unplanned activities which has resulted into penalties for the University; amount of institutional overheads and sharing at various management levels; the need for regular guidance and sensitization on grant administration; funders that give in kind support in lieu of overheads; projects where staff are fully funded by project funds as opposed to University employees and support required for the groups; the need to harmonise reporting formats; always ensuring aligning all grants and projects to Government of Uganda guidelines under which we operate.

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China-Africa Forum for Law School Deans ends with Partners’ committing to enhanced collaboration

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H.E. Amb. Zhang Lizhong and Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (Centre) with Law School Deans, Academicians, researchers and students from Africa and China on 5th November 2024. Law School Deans, Academicians, researchers and students from Africa and China met on 5th November 2024 at School of Law (SoL), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda for the 6th China-Africa Forum for Law School Deans, Uganda, East Africa.

On 5th November 2024, Law School Deans, Academicians, researchers and students from Africa and China met at School of Law (SoL), Makerere University in Kampala Uganda for the 6th China-Africa Forum for Law School Deans. The Forum themed, ‘Legal Guarantee and Educational Support for High-Quality Development of China-Africa’ was hosted by SoL in partnership with Renmin University of China and Xiangtan University, China.

This forum was proposed at the 8th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in 2021 in Dakar, Senegal, The resultant Dakar Action Plan (2022-2024) explicitly proposed to support holding the China-Africa Forum of Law School Deans to among other things: encourage and assist China-Africa Universities in jointly building China-Africa legal research centres; training of legal professionals; and promoting China-Africa exchanges and cooperation for legal knowledge and legal talents.

The Principal SoL, Assoc. Prof. Ronald Naluwairo. Law School Deans, Academicians, researchers and students from Africa and China met on 5th November 2024 at School of Law (SoL), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda for the 6th China-Africa Forum for Law School Deans, Uganda, East Africa.
The Principal SoL, Assoc. Prof. Ronald Naluwairo.

In his remarks, Dr. Ronald Naluwairo – Associate Professor and Principal, SoL welcomed participants to SoL, Makerere University and Uganda. ‘SoL opened its doors in 1968 and has grown into one of the greatest schools of law in Africa and enjoys global recognition for its work’, he said. He thanked Xiangtan University, China with who Makerere has a memorandum of understanding for the collaboration that started in 2014 and introducing the other partners present. He expressed hope that at the end of the meeting, tangible areas of collaboration supporting social justice will be defined for the partners; and a compilation of a report of the papers presented for knowledge transfer and policy development.

Professor Henry Alinaitwe – Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor/Finance & Administration. Law School Deans, Academicians, researchers and students from Africa and China met on 5th November 2024 at School of Law (SoL), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda for the 6th China-Africa Forum for Law School Deans, Uganda, East Africa.
Professor Henry Alinaitwe – Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor/Finance & Administration.

Professor Henry Alinaitwe – Deputy Vice Chancellor/Finance & Administration, Makerere University represented the Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe. He welcomed participants and encouraged them to tour Uganda, Pearl of Africa before departure for an appreciation of Uganda’s beauty. ‘Teaching of the law can contribute to social transformation of our people in Africa and China. This is therefore an important platform for discussion improvements in legal education for both Africa and China’, he said. Professor Alinaitwe thanked the partners for choosing Makerere to host and hoped for productive, enlightening deliberations during the forum which will lead to enhancement of the collaboration.

His Excellency, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong – Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Uganda. Law School Deans, Academicians, researchers and students from Africa and China met on 5th November 2024 at School of Law (SoL), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda for the 6th China-Africa Forum for Law School Deans, Uganda, East Africa.
His Excellency, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong.

The forum was officially opened by His Excellency, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong – Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Uganda. Ambassador Lizhong expressed pleasure at seeing the participants from China and Africa in the room to support the China-Africa collaborations which have built synergy with multiple plans and strategies. He explained that in Uganda alone, China continues to export promotion, infrastructure development (roads, dams, and airport) among others. He noted that there has been an increase of people exchange between China and Africa and it is therefore important that the nations understand better the legal setups for better collaboration and development mutually beneficial to all. ‘I thank Makerere for the support of the collaboration and I hope to see development of legal research centres as outlined in the Accra Action Plan’ the ambassador noted.

Presentations by participants through the day culminated into proposal of the following as key issues for further consideration and development:

  1. Recognition that legal education and legal exchanges are essential foundations of friendly cooperation between China and Africa and the China-Africa Forum of Law School Deans is an effective platform to promote the cooperation. The Forum will therefore be held regularly.
  2. Expand the scope, enhance effectiveness and impact of the Forum.
  3. Establish exchange mechanisms to promote cooperation, including joint international conferences and co-publish academic journals.
  4. Encourage law teachers’ research cooperation among faculty to improve research quality and facilitate mutual visits.
  5. Promote friendly exchanges among young legal professionals, providing support for their studies and exchanges at partner institutions
  6. Collaborate of developing educational programmes, including courses on comparative studies of China-African legal systems.

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Call for Papers – East African Journal of Peace and Human Rights

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Part of the audience at the Makerere Law Journal (MLJ), Symposium held at the School of Law, Makerere University on 17th June 2022. Photo credit: MLJ. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The East African Journal for Peace and Human Rights (EAJPHR) is an international, peer-reviewed, bi-annual scholarly publication of the Human Rights and Peace Centre (HURIPEC) at the School of Law, Makerere University. The Journal has since its inception in 1993 remained at the forefront of igniting intellectual and policy debates on contemporary governance and human rights issues in the East African region and beyond. It seeks to provide a platform to scholars, researchers and practitioners in the fields of governance and human rights to disseminate cutting-edge research and share knowledge and experiences.

This call invites students, scholars, researchers, and development practitioners to submit papers for our forthcoming Issue. The papers should highlight recent trends, practices and emerging issues impacting on governance, constitutionalism, human rights and fundamental freedoms, with a view to produce a critical assessment of the same within the region and beyond.

Interested authors should submit their papers electronically to: journal.huripec@mak.ac.ug.

Important Dates:

Submission deadline: 6th September 2024
Notification of the reviewers’ decision: 20th September 2024

Submission Guidelines:

The papers should be submitted as word document, along with abstracts not exceeding 150 words and information pertaining to the author(s) (i.e., name of author, qualifications, profession, workplace/institution of placement, and contact email).

Submissions should be original contributions in the form of articles, comments, case notes, book reviews – all related to important developments on a wide range of issues relating to law, human rights, peace and conflict, and governance.

Articles should be an average length of 10,000 words (i.e., 20 pages). Comments and case notes should normally be shorter, between 4,000 and 6,000 words (i.e., 8-12 pages). Book reviews should be even shorter, at no more than 3,000 words (i.e., 6 pages).

Any enquiries about this call should be sent to journal.huripec@mak.ac.ug.

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Mature Age Admission List under Private Sponsorship 2024/25

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists for Mature Age Entry applicants admitted under the Private Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2023/2024.

The lists can be accessed by following the links below:

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