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CARTA Fellow Anywar Speaks at VW Summer School

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3 years ago

May 31, 2023

Mark Wamai

Dr. Godwin Anywar, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University. Photo: CARTA. Kampala Uganda. — Dr. Godwin Anywar, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University. Photo: CARTA.

Godwin Anywar (cohort 6 graduate, Makerere University) was invited to speak at the prestigious Volkswagen (VW) Summer School held at the Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria, in South Africa. He presented on ‘Ethnopharmacological data collection from knowledge holders’. The summer school took place between May 15 – 19, 2023, under the theme ‘Ethnopharmacological relevance: From bench to shelf, including intellectual property and bioprospecting acts’.

On May 26, 2023, he facilitated a session on ‘Formalising the herbal medicine industry in the bio-economy in Africa’ in the Africa Bioeconomy coalition Africa-Bioeconomy webinar series. Godwin has also been appointed to be a member of the African Phytomedicine Scientific Society (APSS) scientific committee in Pretoria.

Source: CARTA Newsletter Issue 65

Related Topics:Africa APSS CARTA CoNAS ethnopharmacology Fellows herbal medicine

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Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

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2 days ago

April 28, 2026

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Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

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Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

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2 days ago

April 28, 2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

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3 days ago

April 27, 2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

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