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Funding for international research – Royal Academy of Engineering

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2 years ago

December 18, 2023

Mak Editor

Funding for international research - Royal Academy of Engineering.

The DISTINGUISHED INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES PROGRAMME is aimed at excellent researchers based outside the UK working in areas related to ‘Technologies for the Future’, with existing links to the UK engineering community: https://raeng.org.uk/dia

Awardees will be offered a grant of £10,000 to amplify the impact of their collaboration with the UK in an area that aligns with the Academy’s strategic priority theme:
https://raeng.org.uk/about-us/our-strategy

Awardees will also be part of an active and growing international network of Associates offering peer-support, collaboration and engagement opportunities relating to ‘Technologies for the Future’ including:

Artificial Intelligence
Future telecommunications
Semiconductors
Quantum Technologies
Autonomous systems

The grant would enable awardees to develop and strengthen their research, innovation, and policy links to the UK and to improve and deepen links between the UK and their country of residence, through visits, workshops, communication and public engagement activities.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 23 JANUARY 2024. APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR ‘HOW TO APPLY’ PAGE:
https://raeng.org.uk/programmes-and-prizes/programmes/international-programmes/distinguished-international-associates/how-to-apply

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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

Mak Editor

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.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

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

Mak Editor

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:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

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3 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

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:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download