May 2019

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is running its sixth intake for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) short course. This intake commenced on May 27th, 2019 at the School’s premises in Mulago. This year’s intake has individuals from Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, and Somalia.

The highlights of our second day included a visit to Makerere University and the Center for Research in Energy and Energy Conservation (CREEC). We spoke with some of the local research scientists about their work on the systematic testing of stovetop and solar panel quality. It was exciting to learn about how their work is used to help both families and businesses make more informed choices, and how this is working towards improving the lives of everyone in Uganda.

The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has urged University students to embrace new skills and technology if they are to survive in the competitive world of work. He said this while addressing over 50 Students from Makerere University and the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, while launching a 10-day training dubbed the Pearl of Africa Leadership Camp. The Leadership Camp brings together students from Makerere University and the University of Edinburgh who are sponsored by Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.

The Makerere University Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT) has been implementing activities aimed at revitalising the Makerere University Press (MUP). In line with this strategic focus, we are pleased to inform you that we will be launching three (3) maiden publications namely;

1. Contemporary African Philosophers: A Critical Appraisal by Wilfred Lajul

2. The Power of Identity: Imbalu Initiation Ritual Among the Bamasaaba of Uganda by J.P.W. Khamalwa