Mark Wamai, Author at Makerere University News

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents the Award to a female beneficiary as MCFSP Coordinator-Dr. Justine Namaalwa (R) and MCFSP Selection Committee Chairperson-Dr. Muhammad Ntale (2nd R) witness on 12th March 2021, CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University.

Vice Chancellor urges MCF Scholars to be Responsible Leaders

By Bernard B. Buteera The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, urged Scholars of Mastercard Foundation (MCF) to strive to become responsible leaders and...

PhD Granduands stand for the anthems during Day 1 of the 69th Graduation Ceremony on 15th January 2019, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

General4 years ago

Excellence in Africa – 100 PhDs for Africa Programme: 2021 Call For Proposals

The EXAF Centre is initiating a new programme called “100 PhDs for Africa”, as part of the Excellence in Africa initiative, jointly launched by UM6P (the...

Betty Kivumbi Nannyonga has a PhD in mathematics and several post doctorate degrees in various mathematical disciplines from various universities. PHOTO/ Godfrey Lugaaju.

In Press4 years ago

Math icon wants people to fall in love with numbers

By Deus Bugembe As a Primary Three Pupil at St. Clement Primary School, Ntusi in Sembablule District, Betty Kivumbi Nannyonga survived being another child broken by...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) gets acquainted with Virtual Reality (VR) in the African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics (ACE), Uganda during the IDI AGM on 15th March 2021, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

VC's Diary4 years ago

IDI AGM and Data Centre Tour

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Makerere University, I have toured and received a demonstration of the services of the...

National Council of Sports (NCS) Secretary General, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel flags off Team Uganda to the Tunis 2021 All Africa Paralympics Grand Prix on 13th March 2021. Photo by Fahad Muganga/URN

Sports4 years ago

Mak Students With Disabilities off to Tunis 2021 Grand Prix

A team of three Makerere University Students and a Coach are part of Team Uganda that travelled to Tunisia on Saturday 13th March 2021 for an...

Project researcher, Joel Ssematimba (L) joins the KCCA technical team to deploy an AirQo-Low-cost air pollution monitoring device in Kampala City, Uganda. Image:CoCIS

General4 years ago

Call For Expression of Interest – Hub for Responsible AI for Climate Action

Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) invite expressions of interest from organizations to design and implement an innovation research...

Seated: The Chairperson Council-Mrs. Lorna Magara (3rd R) and Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd L) with R-L: Dr. Vincent Ssembatya, DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba, Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze and Dr. Josephine Ahikire and other Members of Management (standing) after the Self-Assessment meeting on 12th March 2021, Kampala Skyz Hotel.

General4 years ago

Mak Self-Assessment Shows Improved Research Productivity despite COVID-19

The annual self-assessment of Makerere University conducted by the Quality Assurance Directorate (QAD) has shown an improvement in research productivity despite the disruptions to academic activity...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) with MCFSP Coordinator-Dr. Justine Namaalwa (R), MCFSP Selection Committee Chairperson-Dr. Muhammad Ntale (3rd R) and some of the recipients during the Scholarship Award ceremony on 12th March 2021, CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University.

VC's Diary4 years ago

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program Award Ceremony

This afternoon, I have handed over letters of award to 53 recipients of the MasterCard Foundation Scholarships. I congratulate the young future leaders of Africa and...

The Department of Journalism and Communication Documentary Film Crew shoots one of the scenes in a rural location in Central Uganda.

Humanities & Social Sciences4 years ago

Taking Mak Research to Communities Using Famous Video Jockeys

The Department of Journalism and Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) with funding from the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (MakRIF) embarked on...

The Ambassador of People's Republic of China to Uganda, H.E Zheng Zhuqiang addresses the congregation during the award of 30 scholarships worth UGX85million to students from a disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds to pursue their studies at Makerere University for academic year 2018/2019, 5th September 2019, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

General4 years ago

Chinese Embassy Scholarships to Mak for Continuing Students 2020/2021

The Chinese Embassy in Uganda has offered Makerere University a second cohort of 30 scholarships to be awarded to continuing students offering various courses in the...