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CHS Hosts Training to Promote Quality Assurance Culture

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The College of Health Sciences (CHS) organized a Quality Assurance (QA) training on Monday 19th June 2023. The purpose of this training was to promote a Quality Assurance culture in the College of Health Sciences, and create awareness on quality assurance mechanisms and practices among the Staff.

Among the facilitators were Dr. Cyprian Misinde (Director, Quality Assurance), who presented about the role of the Quality Assurance and Gender Committee, Dr. Famba Pakoyo (Dean, School of Health Sciences), who represented the Principal, College of Health Sciences, Prof. Damalie Nakanjako and presented about the importance of Curriculum/programme review. Irene Rebecca Namatende presented about the status of Quality Assurance at CHS and its benefits to teaching, learning, research, innovations and community service. Mr. Eric Tumwesigye presented about the goal of the Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Programme and Dr. Henry Kajumbula presented on quality assurance in laboratories.  One of the participants affirmed that the training was timely amongst the staff of the College of Health Sciences.

Highlights of Presentations

The role of the Quality Assurance & Gender Committee (Dr. Cyprian Misinde)

  1. To promote the University quality culture within the College/School/Institute
  2. To establish and monitor quality standards and practices
  3. Review and evaluate Quality Assurance Systems and procedures
  4. Attend to specific recommendations from UQAC on Quality Assurance issues
  5. To handle irregularities issues of staff and students
  6. Link up with the QA

Status of Quality Assurance at CHS (Irene Rebecca Namatende)

Irene presented about the inception of quality assurance and the role of the QA Office at CHS.

  • Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement in the college.
  • Monitoring teaching and learning at every beginning of semester.
  • Carry out assessments. i.e., online student assessment, self-assessment, peer review, etc.
  • Support the office of the Principal in compiling Annual reports
  • Developing key performance indicators in all the CHS departments/ units.
  • Secretariat to the CHS Quality Assurance and Gender Committee among others.
  • Secretariat to the CHS Strategic Planning Committee.

Benefits of QA

Increasing stakeholder satisfaction, enhancing the college efficiency in teaching, learning and research.

Importance of curriculum Review (Dr. Pakoyo F. Kamba)

World is constantly changing

  • Maintain relevance of academic programmes for the job market
  • Incorporation new knowledge areas/recent scientific developments
  • Compliance with prevailing trends, e.g.
    • Innovations in teaching and learning
    • Gender equality.
    • Sexual and gender-based violence
    • Environmental responsiveness
    • Policy changes e.g., Anti-homosexuality law
    • Competence-based education, problem-based learning
    • IT revolution, including advent of Internet.
    • Genomics revolution
    • International harmonization, e.g., EAC

The Gender Mainstreaming Programme (Mr. Eric Tumwesigye)

Goal of the Mak GMP

To promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in Makerere University and beyond.

The mandate of Mak GMP

To mainstream gender in all the functions of the University, namely: Teaching and Learning; Research and Innovations; Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and Networking and Support Services.

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Admission Lists for Diploma Holders under Government Sponsorship for 2025/2026 AY

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One of the First Class Graduands Shafik Senkubuge (2nd Right) in a group photo with part of the BEHS Class of 2024. 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences (CHS), 29th January 2024, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2025/2026.

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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Call For Applications: AlphaFold Workshop Uganda 2025

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Are you a researcher or student working in protein-related research, structural biology, or bioinformatics?

The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data Intensive Sciences (ACE) Uganda with support from Google DeepMind, invites researchers and students seeking to integrate AlphaFold into their work to apply for the AlphaFold Workshop to be held at the Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University-Kampala, Uganda from 16th to 20th June 2025.

Deadline: 30th April 2025

Apply here: AlphaFold Workshop – Uganda 2025

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Makerere Alumnus Named 2025–2026 Schwarzman Scholar

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Emmanuel Akandwanaho, BSLE’22 Alumnus, to attend a master’s program at Tsinghua University, China Asia. College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Emmanuel Akandwanaho, a Bachelor of Science in Land Economics (BSLE) graduate from Makerere University’s Class of 2022, has been selected to join the Schwarzman Scholars Class of 2026. He will pursue a fully funded, one-year Master’s degree in Global Affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, in Beijing, China.

Emmanuel makes history as the first undergraduate alumnus from Makerere University and the second Ugandan to be awarded the Schwarzman Scholarship, one of the world’s most competitive and globally renowned graduate fellowships. The Schwarzman Scholars Program was founded in 2015 by Stephen A. Schwarzman, Co-founder and CEO of Blackstone, to equip the next generation of leaders with a deep understanding of China’s role in global trends. Each year, 150 exceptional young leaders from across the world are selected for their academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to building a better future.

About Emmanuel Akandwanaho

Emmanuel studied Land Economics from 2017 to 2022 and graduated with Second Class Upper Honours. Throughout his time at Makerere, he was deeply involved in student leadership and campus initiatives that shaped his personal and professional growth. He served as Class Representative for five consecutive years, Speaker of the Makerere Association of Surveying Students, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission at the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT), and Student Representative on the 31st Governing Council of the Institution of Surveyors of Uganda.

Recognizing a gap in communication and personal development on campus, Emmanuel founded the Makerere Gavel Club in 2019, an affiliate of Toastmasters International to improve student’s public speaking skills. The club has since helped students build confidence, become effective communicators, and develop leadership skills. The club continues to thrive as a leading platform for personal and professional development, nurturing confident communicators and emerging leaders. Today, the club is one of the most active student-led platforms on campus, having trained over 200 students since its inception.

Emmanuel Akandwanaho, BSLE’22 Alumnus, to attend a master’s program at Tsinghua University, China Asia. College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Emmanuel Akandwanaho, BSLE’22 Alumnus.

Outside leadership, Emmanuel’s curiosity led him into entrepreneurship. He co-founded a startup aimed at improving student access to accommodation by helping them search and book hostels online. The project won Best Student Project at the 2019 International Engineering Students’ Conference at the University of Nairobi, and later received regional recognition, winning Best East African PropTech Startup at the 2021 Africa PropTech Competition.

Reflecting on his journey, Emmanuel shares:

“I saw my time at Makerere as more than just academics—it was an opportunity to grow, lead, and solve real-world problems. From my first year, I threw myself into leadership roles that stretched me and helped me discover what I was capable of. These experiences laid the foundation for my Schwarzman Scholarship journey.”

After graduating, Emmanuel explored a range of professional interests. He worked with a microfinance institution, volunteered with the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction on land governance projects, and served as Partnerships and Community Lead at Hindsight Ventures, supporting African tech startups. He also authored a policy paper on the role of public venture funds in financing startups.

“I’ve never seen myself as just one thing. My education in Land Economics was foundational, but I’ve always asked myself: what problems do I want to solve? That question has guided me into new spaces—policy, entrepreneurship, technology—all connected by a deep desire to contribute meaningfully to Africa’s future.”

Now preparing for Schwarzman College, Emmanuel is eager to explore China-Africa policy relations, understand China’s urbanization and infrastructure development, and experience Mandarin language immersion and cultural exchange. He is especially interested in exploring how China has managed its rapid urbanization and lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty—areas that resonate with Uganda’s own developmental challenges.

“What excites me most about Schwarzman is its holistic approach. You don’t just study; you engage. You travel across China, study Mandarin, explore cities, and collaborate with some of the most brilliant minds from over 40 countries. It’s the perfect place for someone like me—curious, ambitious, and eager to make sense of the world.”

He also sees this experience as an opportunity to build a truly global network.

“You live and study with 149 other scholars; engineers, doctors, entrepreneurs, diplomats, all passionate about changing the world in different ways. These are the people I’ll learn from, collaborate with, and build lifelong friendships with. That, to me, is priceless.”

Emmanuel encourages other Makerere students to consider applying:

“If you’re a final-year student or recent graduate and you’re curious about the world, the Schwarzman Scholars program is worth exploring. My leadership experience at Makerere played a crucial role in my application. Applications for the next cohort are already open, and I would love to see more Ugandans and Makerereans apply. We need more African voices in global conversations.”

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