Category: General

An aerial photo of Clockwise Top Left to Right: St. Francis Chapel, Main Building, CAES, JICA Building, Chemistry Building, Mathematics, School of Statistics, Main Library, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, CoBAMS, EPRC, IGDS and the Freedom Square. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Call For Applications: ACT-PREP 15 PhD and 10 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Please find below a call for applications for 15 PhD and 10 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Clinical Trials and Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) Research under...

L-R: Dr. Mike Barongo, Dr. Kizito Ongaya, Prof. Julius Kikooma and Prof. Sarah Ssali. Directorate of Graduate Training (DGT) Orientation of newly admitted postgraduate diploma and master’s students, under the theme “Harnessing the Power of Graduate Training to Transform Africa’s Research Trajectory”, 11th August 2026, Main Hall, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Makerere Urges New Postgraduates to Drive Africa’s Research and Development Agenda

By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has challenged newly admitted postgraduate diploma and master’s students to take ownership of their academic journey, produce knowledge that addresses Africa’s...

R-L: Prof. Julius Kikooma, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Prof. Robert Wamala, Ms. Grace Cherotich Ruto and Dr. Kizito Ongaya at the orientation of the 2026/2027 PhD Cohort on 10th August 2026. Directorate of Graduate Training (DGT) Orientation of the 2026/2027 cohort of PhD students, 10th August 2026, Main Hall, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Makerere Charges New PhD Scholars to Produce Knowledge That Transforms Africa

By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has challenged its newly admitted PhD students to go beyond pursuing academic qualifications and become independent scholars capable of generating knowledge,...

Moment of Truth! Hon. Eng. Cuthbert Abigaba (Centre) presents a trophy to the winning team as DVCAA-Prof. Sarah Ssali, 92nd Vice Guild President-H.E. John Bosco Mubiru and other officials witness on 31st July 2026. East African Universities Debate Championships 2026 (EAUDC ZAABU) Closing Ceremony, 31st July 2026, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

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Makerere University Hosts Landmark East African Universities Debate Championships 2026

Makerere University has once again cemented its place as a regional leader in academic excellence after successfully hosting the East African Universities Debate Championships (EAUDC) 2026,...

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Makerere University Newsletter Apr-Jun 2026

This April–June 2026 edition of the Makerere University Newsletter captures a decisive push toward becoming a research-led institution. Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe’s college engagements emphasized...

Main Building in the background. Photo taken on 1st April 2026

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Freshers’ Joining Instructions 2026/2027

Dear Students; Class of 2026/2027 It is both an honour and a privilege to welcome you to Makerere University, Uganda’s oldest and premier institution of higher...

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) and Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC), College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) graduation of 33 professionals from the second cohort of the Certificate in Health Communication and Community Engagement, 31st July 2026, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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MakSPH, DJC Graduate Second Cohort in Health Communication

On Friday, 31 July 2026, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) and Makerere University’s Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC) graduated 33 professionals from the...