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Kickoff training for teams tasked with collecting data for the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2024-2025, held 19th May 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Job Opportunities: NETOMA Study

Makerere University School of Public Health invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for three positions under the Wellcome Trust-supported NETOMA study, which examines the coexistence of...

Dr. Henry Komakech (centre) stands with fellow MakSPH PhD graduands at Makerere University’s 76th Graduation Ceremony (L–R): Dr. Olivia Nakisita, Dr. Aber Harriet Odonga, Dr. David Lubogo, Dr. Samalie Namukose, Dr. Moses Ntaro and Dr. Jimmy Osuret. February 25, 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University. Makerere University School of Public Health Communications Office, Graduation Profiles Series, 76th Graduation Ceremony, Dr. Henry Komakech, “Effects of the Repatriation of Refugees on the Health Services of the Host Populations in the West Nile Districts of Arua, Moyo, and Adjumani,” Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health3 days ago

PhD Fellowship Opportunity: NETOMA Study

Makerere University School of Public Health invites applications for a PhD fellowship under the Wellcome Trust-supported NETOMA study, which examines the coexistence of health worker shortages...

An older photo of the Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from across the Freedom Square. Date taken: 22nd October 2012. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General1 week ago

Action Taken on Allegations Against Dr. Faisal Buyinza

Further to the University’s statement of 1st October 2026, I write to inform the University community of the specific action Management has taken on the allegations...

Some of the Program Delivery Team Members pose for a photo after orientation. Africa Climate Collaborative an initiative supported by the Mastercard Foundation welcomes first cohort of 50 Youth Skilling Program participants at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK). The youth were selected from Lwengo, Rakai and Yumbe districts, 28th September 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment1 week ago

Makerere University Welcomes 50 Youth Skilling Program trainees under the Africa Climate Collaborative, Supported by Mastercard Foundation

By Damali Mukhaye Laughter, excitement and renewed hope filled the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) on 28th September 2026, as 50 young people who...

Cohort One of Youth Skilling Program participants pose for a group photo with the Program Delivery Team after their Orientation at MUARIK on 28th September 2026. Africa Climate Collaborative an initiative supported by the Mastercard Foundation welcomes first cohort of 50 Youth Skilling Program participants at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK). The youth were selected from Lwengo, Rakai and Yumbe districts, 28th September 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment1 week ago

After 10 Years Out of Education, Africa Climate Collaborative at Makerere University Opens a New Chapter for Okello

By Damali Mukhaye For Alex Okello John Amoya, a refugee from Zone 5, Bidi-Bidi Refugee settlement, stepping onto the Makerere University Agricultural Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) was...

Block A of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, with foliage in the foreground, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Computing & IS1 week ago

CoCIS CIPSD Short Courses for Vacists, Students, Youth and Adults

Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) is the main ICT Training, Research and Consultancy Centre in Makerere University. The College has six Academic...

Call For Applications: KU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme.

Research1 week ago

Call For Applications: KU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

Koç University, Turkey invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, open to all academic disciplines. This highly competitive fellowship is designed to support outstanding early-career researchers...

Front View of the reconstructed Main Building, Makerere University. Date Taken 8th November 2024. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General2 weeks ago

Statement on Concerns Circulating Regarding a Member of Academic Staff

Makerere University has noted the serious concerns raised publicly through social media video posts regarding the conduct of a member of staff. We recognise that such...

The tourism students receiving a certificate in recognition of their performance. Courtesy Photo. Makerere University Students Win Inter-University tourism quiz that tested students’ knowledge of tourism, Ugandan culture and heritage, as well as their ability to interpret photographic representations of tourism attractions at the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and the Uganda Tourism Board workshop on theme “ Digital agenda, artificial intelligence to redesign tourism", 18th September 2026, Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment2 weeks ago

Makerere Students Win Inter-University Tourism Quiz Competition

On Friday 18th September 2026, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and the Uganda Tourism Board held a workshop on...

General2 weeks ago

Press Statement: Incident Involving Death of a Student at Makerere University

Makerere University confirms with deep sadness the death of Kabuye Kelvin Charles, a second-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture at the College of Engineering,...