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Makerere- Nelson Mandela University strengthen ties to find solutions to African challenges

Submitted by Proscovia Nabatte on 30 April 2018 - 6:21pm
Vice Chancellor of Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe exchanging the MoU with the Vice Chancellor of Nelson Mandela University Prof Sibongile Muthwa. Witnessing, is the Senior Director at Nelson Mandela University Prof. Nico Jooste and the Director of Legal Affairs Mr. Henry Mwebe.

On 30th April 2018, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe together with the Vice Chancellor of Nelson Mandela University Prof Sibongile Muthwa signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the long term relationship between the two universities. The signing ceremony was held in the Council Room and was witnessed by the High Commissioner of South Africa to Uganda H.E. Prof.  Major-General (rtd) Lekoa Solly Mollo, the Senior Director at Nelson Mandela University Prof. Nico Jooste , the Director of Legal Affairs Mr.

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30 Chinese Embassy Scholarships For Continuing Students 2018/2019

Submitted by Mark Wamai on 30 April 2018 - 5:32pm
Chinese Ambassador to Uganda-H.E Zheng Zhuqiang and Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) surrounded by Members of Staff, Family and performers after the Chinese New Year Show held in the Main Hall, 11th February 2018. The show was presented by the Inner Mongolia Bureau of National Art Troupe from China.
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The Chinese Embassy in Uganda has offered Makerere University 30 scholarships to be awarded to continuing students in various Colleges for Academic Year 2018/2019. These scholarships shall be administered by the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD), Makerere University.

The total scholarship offer is UGX2,800,000 (Two million, eight hundred thousand shillings only) for 2018/2019. Renewal is subject to review.

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RUFORUM Hosts OCP Africa Delegation

Submitted by Mark Wamai on 27 April 2018 - 5:01pm
OCP Africa Vice President for East Africa-Dr. Kirama Malaika (3rd L) and her delegation during the visit to the RUFORUM Secretariat, 26th April 2018, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
Research News

On Thursday, 26th April 2018, a delegation of four from OCP Africa was hosted for a meeting at the the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) Secretariat, Makerere University. An overview of RUFORUM was made to the team by Dr. Solange Uwituze, The Program Manager for Partnerships and Business Management, who highlighted the flagships of the RUFORUM Vision 2030 and possible areas of collaboration between RUFORUM and OCP Africa.

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RAN at the World Intellectual Property Day Commemoration

Submitted by Mark Wamai on 27 April 2018 - 3:43pm
RAN's Director Innovations-Dr. Dorothy Okello (C) with other panelists during the URSB-organised World Intellectual Property Day celebrations, 26th April 2018, Serena Hotel, Kampala Uganda. Image:RAN
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On April 26, 2018, Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World Intellectual Property Day at a National Summit recognizing Women in Innovation under the theme “Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity”.  The event which was held at the Kampala Serena Hotel was organized by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB).

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New Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes In Partnership With AAUP

Submitted by Mark Wamai on 25 April 2018 - 3:09pm
Block A of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda houses the AAUP Project Learning Facility
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Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) of India in collaboration with the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University announce a partnership aimed at imparting education to students in Uganda. The degrees and the diplomas will be awarded to successful candidates by the University and will run 3 tracks of degrees i.e. Diplomas, Undergraduate/Graduate programs, and Post-graduate diplomas.

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School of Women and Gender Studies Receives DGF Grant to Implement Gender Equality Project

Submitted by Elias Tuhereze on 25 April 2018 - 10:49am
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe(L) and Mr. Wim Stoffers(R) sign the agreement.
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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, signed a Partnership Agreement with the Democratic Governance Facility (DGF), Monday April 23, alongside Mr. Wim Stoffers, Head of the DGF. The partnership is for the implementation of a Gender Equality Project (GEP) implemented by the School of Women and Gender Studies (SWGS).

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Imperial Group of Hotels Partners with Makerere University and AUUS ahead of the 3rd FISU World University Netball Championship 2018

Submitted by Proscovia Nabatte on 24 April 2018 - 7:35pm
L-R, Mr. James Kasavubu, Head Sales and Marketing, the Imperial Group of Hotels, Ms. Evelyne Ninsiima, the Group Corporate Sales and Marketing Executive of Imperial Group of Hotels,the Dean of Students Mr. Cyriaco Kabagambe andthe Head-Secretariat, Local Organising Committee Ms Penninah Kabenge with some of the netballers.
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Makerere University in conjunction with the Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) is set to host the 3rd FISU World University Netball Championship 2018. According to the Head-Secretariat, Local Organising Committee Ms Penninah Kabenge, the event is scheduled to take place on 17th-21st September 2018 and Eleven (11) countries have confirmed participation in the Netball Championship. 

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Inspiration From Malawi Aquaculture Research: My Passion For Fish Brought To Reality

Submitted by Mark Wamai on 24 April 2018 - 6:27pm
Article Author Rebecca Mwima Image:RUFORUM
Research News

I am Rebecca Mwima a graduate from Makerere University. I have 4 years work experiences in administration which I gained from Regional University Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) where formerly I worked as an Administrative Assistant.

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First Lady, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni Commends Mak On Enhanced Research And Innovations

Submitted by Mark Wamai on 24 April 2018 - 12:59pm
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports-Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni (L) is met upon arrival for the Mak-Sida Research Annual Planning Meeting by Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L), Swedish Ambassador-H.E. Per Lindgärde (2nd R) and 1st Secretary, Dr. Gity Behravan (R) on 23rd April 2018, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
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The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni has commended Makerere University for uplifting Uganda’s pride nationally and internationally by developing the country’s research and innovation sector. This was during the Mak-Sweden Bilateral Research Annual Planning Meeting (APM) that was held on Monday 23rd April 2018 under a theme: “Harnessing the power of research and innovations for social transformation.”

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Call For Applications: Social Impact Award in Uganda

Submitted by Mark Wamai on 24 April 2018 - 10:15am
Call For Applications: Social Impact Award in Uganda Image:SINA
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The Social Innovation Academy (SINA) is bringing the Social Impact Award to Uganda. It is currently present in 25 countries and through Uganda, it will for the first time reach Sub-Saharan Africa. The award is more than a mere cash prize; it provides support to nurture social entrepreneurs, providing them with training, mentoring and seed funding to launch social ventures with a positive impact.

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