The Vice Chancellor, Makerere University and ARUA Board Chairperson, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe officially opens the 4th Biennial International Conference on 15th November 2023 at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Photo: Courtesy
The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) 4th Biennial International Conference was hosted by the University of Lagos, Nigeria from 15th to 17th November 2023. Based on the theme “Reimagining the Future of Higher Education in Africa” the Conference was officially opened by the Vice Chancellor and ARUA Board Chairperson, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe.
Prof. Nawangwe in his opening remarks emphasised the need for the Higher Education sector in Africa to work hard and transform the continent, and decried the de-funding of the sector, which followed neoliberal reforms. Additional remarks at the opening ceremony were delivered by Prof. Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, OON-Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos and Conference Host, Prof. Grace Otinwa-Professor of Exercise Physiology University of Lagos and Chair, Local Organising Committee as well as Prof. Ernest Aryeetey-Secretary General, ARUA.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Front Row Centre) and part of the audience at the Opening Ceremony. Photo: Courtesy
The keynote address at the opening ceremony was delivered by Professor Adam Habib, Director, School Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London on the topic “Reinventing Higher Education in the 21st Century: Bridging the Gap Between National Agendas and Transnational Challenges”.
Click the embedded video below to view Conference proceedings from Day 1.
ARUA 4th Biennial International Conference: Day 1, 15th November 2023, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.
Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.
Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.
The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.
Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.
All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.
The application should be addressed to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala