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Announcing the Makerere-Bergen Research School (MBRS)

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For the past 15 years, the Bergen Summer Research School has welcomed 100 PhD students to spend two weeks with some of the best researchers in Bergen.

As part of activities to celebrate 100 years of excellence and 35 years of close collaboration with the University of Bergen (UiB), we are thrilled to announce the Makerere-Bergen Research School (MBRS), open for students worldwide to be hosted by Makerere University, with a hub for participants at UiB.

Dates: 28th November to 9th December, 2022

Parallel PhD Courses:

Sustainable Food Systemsby Inger Måren, UiB

Access to Water and Water for Productionby Tore Sætersdal, UiB

Background

A rapidly changing climate and an environment under severe threat affects us all. Combined with the global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and increased level of conflict, the world must find solutions through joint research and global dialogue.

With the UNESCO Biosphere reserve at Mt. Elgon in Kenya as a case study, the participants will discuss how we may approach these challenges in a coherent and cross-disciplinary way.

Definitions and understandings of global challenges are many. The United Nations has formulated the Sustainable Development Goals, the World Economic Forum publishes Global Risk Reports, and the UNDP has its frequent Human Development Report. For MBRS such measures will be points of departure, rather than frameworks, for critical reflection and debate. 

The Makerere–Bergen Research School is organised with funding from the Bergen Summer Research School, which is a partnership of NHH Norwegian School of EconomicsWestern Norway University of Applied SciencesChr. Michelsen Institute, and NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS, under the leadership of the University of Bergen¾and now in partnership with Makerere University.

We all play our part in addressing global challenges and developing skills and initiative to promote a sustainable future. The two partner institutions both contribute resources and knowledge into the research school, which will build on ongoing research. 

The Makerere-Bergen Research School is hosted by Global Challenges at UiB.

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PIM CoE Magazine Issue 1: Jul-Dec 2024

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Cover page of the Public Investment Management Center of Excellence (PIM CoE) Magazine Issue 1: July - December 2024. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Public Investment Management Center of Excellence (PIM CoE) was conceived as a result of the 2016 PIM Diagnostic study done by the World Bank and Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development with support from Makerere University School of Economics that discovered inefficiencies in PIM in Uganda.

This report highlights the work, achievements and prospects of the Center. The Center plans to start offering Advanced level training through Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in PIM and Master of Science in Economic and Investment Modelling (MEIM). I am pleased to introduce this report to the public for use by all stakeholders.

I would like to appreciate PIM CoE Secretariat, partners, staff and well-wishers for technical support, daily running of the Center and their role in the realization of these achievements.

Special thanks go to Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, National Planning Authority, Cambridge Resources International (CRI) and Makerere University for the overwhelming support rendered towards the development of the Center.

Prof. Edward Bbaale
Principal & Principal Investigator, CoBAMS/PIM CoE

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CARTA Graduate Dr. Drago on Advancing Research in Infectious Diseases

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Dr. Kato Charles Drago at work in the Lab. Photo: CARTA.

In our latest ‘Stories of Change’ feature, CARTA graduate, Kato Charles Drago, cohort 3, Makerere University shares his journey from an early-career scientist to a leading expert in infectious disease in Uganda. His work focuses on biomarkers for zoonotic diseases, securing over $5 million in research funding, and establishing a biosafety level 2 lab for high-impact research at Makerere. Beyond his research, Kato is mentoring the next generation of African scientists and strengthening regional collaborations.

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Source: CARTA Newsletter Issue 85

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CARTA Fellow Dr. Wandera Receives Research Excellence Award

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Right to Left: Prof. James Wokadala, Prof. Edward Bbaale, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Stephen Ojiambo Wandera, Dr. Patricia Ndugga and Ms. Namugenyi Christabellah. Convocation Luncheon, 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, CoBAMS, CHS and CoNAS. 14th January 2025, Research, Teaching, Students Excellence Awards, Edge Road, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Stephen Wandera, cohort 2, Makerere University, was nominated for the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award 2025. This nomination recognizes his outstanding contributions to research excellence. The award ceremony took place on January 14, 2025, during the Convocation luncheon, following the 75th graduation ceremony of Makerere. We congratulate Stephen on this significant achievement and commend his dedication to advancing research within his field.

Source: CARTA Newsletter Issue 85

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