PhD Students attend a training course in Scholarly writing and Communication Skills in the Main Library, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda on 19th August 2019.
Information Literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning and is a necessary skill for all scholars and researchers.
Information Literacy is knowing when and why you need information, where to find it, and how to evaluate, and use and communicate it in an ethical manner. Reference management tools help scholars to collect, organize, and insert citations and bibliographic references into essays, research papers, dissertations, and theses.Information literacy enables scholars and researchers to undertake their research in a more efficient, effective,and ethical manner.
This workshop is designed to provide students and researchers with intellectual, critical, and logical skills to quickly access relevant information, evaluate the information and effectively and efficiently use the information.The workshop includes hands-on activities in developing search strategies and using reference management tools.
Duration: 3 days
Trainer
Ms Mary Ngure, Coordinator-Information Resource Centre, icipe mngure@icipe.org
Sessions and learning outcomes
(1) Introduction to Information Literacy
This session will focus on four areas to equip participants with skills for life-long learning to become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning:
How to locate, evaluate, use and manage information effectivelywith emphasis on e-resources
Using search strategies
Using search engines
Evaluating information critically
In the workshop, participants will learn to:
Develop an effective search strategy to access needed information
Evaluate reliability, relevance, authority, and accuracy of information
(2) Publishing in Credible Open Access Journals and Identifying Predatory Journals
This session will focus on Open Access (OA publishing model) that provides free online access to research publications. Participants will learn to:
Identify Credible Open access journals
Use journal selection tools to identify journals to publish in
Identify predatory journals
(3) Maintaining an online scholarly presence
At this session, participants will learn about the different online platforms for creating online presence. This allows scholars and researchers to increase the visibility of their publications and to network, finding potential collaborators and readers.
Participants will learn to create their accounts on:
Google Scholar
Academia.edu
Linkedln
ORCID
Research Gate
(4) Reference Management and citation tools / Plagiarism Detection
At this session, participants will learn about the standalone or web-based software that enable a researcher to efficiently store lists of references and full-text articles, format citations to any citation style and create bibliographies. Correct citing and referencing helps avoid plagiarism.
In the workshop, participants will learn:
What is plagiarism and how to avoid it
How to generate plagiarism reports using Turnitin
Use of different reference management and citation tools to cite while you write and create bibliographies with a practical on Mendeley referencing software
Participants are encouraged to download and install Mendeley referencing tool in their devices prior to the workshop.
Programme
Time (EAT)
Activity
Trainer/Facilitator
Day 1: Wednesday15thJune2022
09:45 -10:00
Login and connection check
ICT Team
10:00 -10:10
Opening Remarks
TBA
10:10 -12:00
Pre-Training Quiz / Self-Assessment Introduction to Information Literacy
Ms Mary Ngure, Coordinator-Information Resource Centre, icipe
12:00 -14:00
Break
14:00-15:50
Publishing in Credible Open Access Journals and Identifying Predatory Journals
Install Mendeley citation plugin To be able to cite as you write, generate citations and bibliographies and change your citation style, install the citation plug-in. From the Mendeley desktop version installed in step a) above; click on Tools>Install MS Word Plugin
Install Web Importer add-on To import papers, web pages and other documents directly into your reference library from search engines and academic databases, download and install Web importer: https://www.mendeley.com/reference-management/web-importer
Makerere University, in partnership with Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Independent University of Bangladesh, Eduardo Mondlane University, and Pokhara University, with funding from Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED), is implementing a project: ‘Co-creating Knowledge for Local Adaptation to Climate Change in LDCs (COLOCAL).
The expected outputs of the project include strengthened educational and research capacity, improved knowledge on inclusive Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) and Community Based Adaptation (CBA) including delivering skilled knowledge co-creators, and partnerships to support needs-driven, locally-based and contextually sensitive adaptation. The outputs are anticipated to influence policy, planning and practice around LLA and CBA through collaborative learning and knowledge translation.
In line with targets and activities for 2026/2027, COLOCAL project is offering research support for three (3) Master’s students who have completed their first academic year of taught classes at Makerere University and are interested in undertaking research under one of the following thematic areas. The students MUST have undertaken the course offered under the auspices of the project on Disability, Social Justice and Climate Resilient Development.
Requirements:
A first degree from a reputable university in a field related to the focus of the project
Ugandan citizen below 35 years
Good command of English (spoken and written)
Demonstrated interest in inclusive and climate resilient development
Evidence of practical experience in conducting relevant research during and after undergraduate level
Evidence of full payment of all university fees for the first academic year
The Masters programme being undertaken MUST have explicit content on climate change mitigation and adaptation
Special consideration will be given to students with disabilities, financial challenges, students from ethnic minority groups, internally displaced students, among others
Scholarship and study/research conditions
Availability to complete all research activities in a maximum of 10 months.
Scope of the scholarship
The project will specifically cover stipends and support for field activities only. Support with tuition fees, for the research year, will be provided for students who will complete and submit the research thesis for examination within 10 months from the date of receiving the scholarship offer letter.
How to apply
Interested and eligible candidates should submit the following documents: Application letter, research concept note of not more than 2 pages, academic transcripts/certificates, an updated CV (including contacts of at least two referees) and two recommendation letters.
Send applications via email to: colocal.caes@mak.ac.ug, not later than 20th May, 2026. This contact can as well be used for inquiries, where necessary.
Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.
Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.
Some of the 30 bins donated by Centenary Bank Makerere Branch.
Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.
In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.
Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony.
Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.
The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.
Candidates who scored 50% and above passed the examination and have been recommended to the Admissions Committee for consideration. However, the candidates who passed have to submit an application where Bachelor of Laws is among the programme choices in the application system here: https://apply.mak.ac.ug.
Candidate who are not satisfied with their results may appeal within two weeks from the date of the release of results.
Follow the links below for the candidate lists showing results of the categories of candidates respectively:
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