Mark Wamai, Author at Makerere University News

R-L: Dr. Bailian Li – Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement, Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Director DRGT-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, José Cisneros-NC State and James Kiwanuka Tondo-NC State pose for a group photograph on the opening day of the Mak-NC State Conference on 11th March 2019, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Mak-NC State Explore Building Communities for Resilience

On Monday, 11th March 2019, Makerere University together with North Carolina State University (NC State) USA convened the East African Higher Education Summit under the theme:...

The Director DRGT, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (Centre Mak Necktie) and Executive Secretary RUFORUM, Prof. Adipala Ekwamu (3rd L) with grant recipients at the launch of the multi-institutional research projects funded by the African Union, 6th March 2019, Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel, Entebbe Uganda

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Mak Wins 4 Multi-institutional African Union Research Grants

On Wednesday, 6th March 2019, I represented the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe at the launch of the multi-institutional research projects funded by the African Union...

Students keenly watch Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki from IITB, India (Left) as he demonstrates assembly of the Gandhi Global Solar Yatra (GGSY) during his Public Lecture on 5th March 2019, CEDAT Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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Prof. Solanki Lecture on Promoting Localized Energy Self-sufficiency

On 5th March 2019, the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) hosted Professor Chetan Singh Solanki from the Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), India,...

Participants from Purdue University, University of Notre Dame, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) that took part in five-day LASER-PULSE workshop hosted by Makerere University-RAN pose for a group photo on 4th March 2019 at Fairway Hotel in Kampala, Uganda

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RAN Hosts LASER-PULSE Consortium Partners for S.Sudan Impact Evaluation Meeting

USAID’s Centre for Development Research, through the Higher Education Solutions Network awarded the Long-Term Assistance and Services for Research (LASER) – Partner University-Led Solutions Engine (PULSE)...

The Deputy Principal CEDAT, Dr. Venny Nakazibwe (Front Row: 4th Left) and the Head-Department of Visual Communication Design and Multimedia, Prof. Philip Kwesiga (seated) Students from Makerere and Aaalto University, Finland that designed Innovative Water Purification Systems in February 2019.

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Mak-Aalto Students Develop Innovative Water Purification Solutions

Students of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) together with those from Aalto University, Finland came together to develop solutions to problems in...

Students of Performing Arts and Film (PAF), College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda rehearse and record a drama skit

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Building new theatre audiences through adaptation of television series to stage performances in Uganda

This report presents an evaluation of how the adaptation of television series into stage performances can boost audience turn up for theatre. The study’s main concern...

A rainy Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda at the onset of the rains on 4th March 2019. In the background (Right to Left) are sunlit Kololo, Naguru and Mulago hills

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UNMA March to May 2019 Seasonal Rainfall Outlook Over Uganda

The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) on 22nd February 2019 released the March-April-May (MAM) seasonal rainfall outlook over Uganda. The general forecast shows that there is...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) interacts with the Deputy Speaker of the Cameroonian Parliament Rt. Hon. Emilia Monjowa Lifaka (R) during her courtesy call on 4th March 2019, Main Building, Makerere University.

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Receiving Rt. Hon. Emilia Monjowa Lifaka

I have had the honor to receive the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Cameroon, Rt. Hon. Emilia Monjowa Lifaka. We have discussed strategies for promotion...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with University Secretary, Mr. Charles Barugahare (Right) and L-R: Guild Speaker-Rt. Hon. Isaac Kwagala, Mr. Jeffrey Kaddu, Ms. Isabella Magina, Ms. Rehemah Atwine and Mr. Kaleeba Aaron during the meeting on 1st March 2019, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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VC Hosts School of Law 2019 Jessup Moot National Round Winners

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on Friday, 1st March 2019 hosted the team that represented Makerere University and won the 2019 Jessup Moot National Rounds. ...

Attendees listen to an exhibitor during the Affected or Infected: An Exhibition of the History of HIV in Uganda held from 1st December 2018 to 9th February 2019. Photo credit: The Academy

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Affected or Infected: An Exhibition of the History of HIV in Uganda

In December 2018, a static exhibition titled “Affected or Infected: A History of HIV in Uganda” opened to the public at the Uganda National Museum. This...