This report provides an overview of the events that took place in CHUSS in the academic year 2021/2022. The report is structured along the thematic areas outlined in the Makerere University strategic plan especially the core functions of Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovations, Outreach and Knowledge transfer and partnerships. Under teaching and Learning, the semester schedule was implemented including freshers’ orientation, teaching, examinations and graduation. The college presented the highest number of PhDs (22 out 100) during the 72^nd Graduation ceremony. Among these, three of our staff received doctorates. In a bid to reorganise undergraduate programmes, some of our programmes were affected. The college launched new graduate programmes to support the university in its strategic move of becoming research led. Under our Center for Research,Teaching and Learning (CERTL), staff and graduate students were retooled to strengthen Teaching and learning in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

The year 2022 was a unique and historical year in the history of Makerere University. The university clocked 100 years of its existence and, in commemoration of its service to humanity , a year-long sequence of events and activities were carried out starting in October 2021, with a climax event on Independence Day eve on 8th October 2022 and after. The College organised over twenty activities as part of these centennial celebrations. The celebration activities focused on Journals and Book launches; Conferences, Workshops and Exhibitions; Student and Staff activities; Cultural shows, Stakeholder Conferences, Alumni talks and recognitions. CHUSS celebrated the lives and works of our living alumni including the musical education icon Zadok Adolu-Otojoka, Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature Prof. Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, Novelist and Poet Prof. Timothy Wangusa and Africa’s renown writer Prof. David Rubadiri.

In our internationalization efforts CHUSS has provided renewed leadership in the expansion of language capacities in African as well as Oriental languages. In this way, Makerere becomes a leader in regional integration and development. In this regard the university signed a memorandum of understanding with Yunus Emre Institute of Turkey aimed at enhancing international communication and building strong relations with Turkey. Collaborative efforts were concluded to link Makerere University with Kyoto University, Japan through a program initiated by the Ministry of Education, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan. The college also launched a new Masters program in French Language Studies to build professional capacities in the mastery of the French Language, develop skills in the pedagogy of French and impart knowledge on the cultural and political relations of the Francophone world.

In research, academic staff in the college have continued to attract funds and engage in various research projects, graduate training and mentorship. Some of these projects are initiated by individual members while others are institutional and collaborative hence also advancing the internationalisation agenda. Under this reporting period, the college had over thirty (30) running projects spread across units. The college has continued to establish a number of linkages with other institutions and continues to seek and build new ones. On publications, the college recorded over 100 publications in books, book chapters and peer revered journals in the period under review. Furthermore, twenty-one (21) academic staff were promoted to higher ranks, two resigned while one was dismissed from university service.

CHUSS has also been reputed for nurturing experts and talent attracting national and international recognition. Three members of staff were nationally and internationally recognized. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo – a Professor of Women and Gender Studies, advocate for gender equality, social transformation and respect for women’s rights was appointed President National Academy of Sciences (UNAS). Assoc. Professor of Literature Susan Nalugwa Kiguli was appointed as the international consultant/ Judge for the Nigeria Prize for Literature 2022 Edition of Africa’s most prestigious prize for literature. Rev. Sister Professor. Dominica Dipio, a Professor of Literature and Film received the SIGNIS-Africa Award of Excellence for Contributing to the Communication Apostolate in Africa during the premiere SIGNIS-Africa delegates Conference held in Kigali, Rwanda in July 2022.

Special thanks to Government of Uganda and the University top management for the financial support and creating the enabling environment to undertake the core activities highlighted. Special gratitude to our partners. In a special way; we acknowledge the support of the Gerda Henkel Stiftung (Germany) and the Mellon Foundation (USA) that has enabled the college to reimagine its mandate and enhance academic vibrancy and overall motivation of students – both graduate and under graduate. On behalf of the College management, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all staffacademic, administrative and support for their dedicated services towards the university vision and mission.

The college leadership pledges support to help you realise your dreams.

We Build for the Future.

Associate Prof. Josephine Ahikire
PRINCIPAL