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ARUA Call for Expression of Interest: 2 Director Positions

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2 years ago

February 7, 2024

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Front Row Centre) and part of the audience at the Opening Ceremony. ARUA 4th Biennial International Conference Opening Ceremony, 15th November 2023, University of Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa. Photo: Courtesy — Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Front Row Centre) and part of the audience at the Opening Ceremony of the ARUA 4th Biennial International Conference. Photo: Courtesy

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) was inaugurated in Dakar in March 2015, bringing together sixteen (16) of the region’s leading universities. There are currently 19 full members and three associate members.

Besides coming from different countries and different historical backgrounds, the Alliance members have a common vision. They seek to expand and enhance significantly the quality of research done in Africa by African researchers. They are pursuing enhanced research and graduate training at member universities through several channels, including the setting up of Centres of Excellence (CoEs). The main approach in the search for research excellence is effective collaboration to find solutions to the development problems of Africa. Under its current strategic plan (2022-2027), all the above is done under 4 pillars, namely (1) significantly improved research quantity and quality, (2) significantly enhanced graduate training, (3) professionalized research management, and (4) effective research advocacy.

ARUA is currently searching for a Director of Research and Research Management as well as a Director of Training and Research Advocacy. These are new positions, and the successful candidates will be expected to take office as soon as possible.

Please see below for detailed Calls.

Expression of interest in the position, made up of letter showing motivation and current CV, should be submitted to the Secretary to Board of ARUA by 15^th March 2024 at the following email address: info@arua.org.za

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Related Topics:Advocacy Africa ARUA Centre of Excellence CoE Director Management Positions Research Training

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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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