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Scientific experiments at one of the state-of-the-art biomedical labs, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Call For Abstracts-New Voices in Global Health 2017

The New Voices in Global Health (NVGH) initiative promotes the active participation of young scientists in the World Health Summit (WHS). It is supported by the...

Students from Yumbe use the Nested Savings Learning Centre solar powered Library.

General8 years ago

Nested Savings Learning Centre Transforms Yumbe Livelihoods

After winning the RIC4ACE phase one grant from Makerere University's ResilientAfrica Network (RAN), the VEBEC team opened up an office in Yumbe town in Northern Uganda...

[L-R] Dr Frank Mwine, Dr Sakia Hendrickx, Prof Jeffrey Mariner, Prof J.Ddumba-Ssentamu and Prof Adesogan Adegbola

General8 years ago

School of Biosecurity Biotechnical and Laboratory Sciences in Collaboration with University of Florida and Tufts University

Collaborators from University of Florida and Tufts University visited the Vice Chancellor Makerere University, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu and discussed newly won project, "Peste des petits ruminants...

Hon. Minister of Tourism-Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu and Igongo Cultural Centre Executive Director-Mr. James Tumusiime tour the RAN Exhibition during the Ankole Cultural Festival, 15th April 2017, Mbarara Uganda

General8 years ago

RAN Takes Part in The Ankole Cultural Festival

While the rest of the community was taking the Easter break, Makerere University School of Public Health's ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) in Partnership with Igongo Cultural Center...

Map showing the distribution of Pipistrellus hesperidus (based on International Union for Conservation of Nature [IUCN] data) and the location of the bat sampled for the study. Source: Anthony et al 2017 MERSCoV mBIO

General8 years ago

Further Evidence for Bats as the Evolutionary Source of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus

The evolutionary origins of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus (MERS-CoV) are unknown. Current evidence suggests that insectivorous bats are likely to be the original source,...

Block B of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

General8 years ago

CoCIS Hosts EDULINK II Project Team

Makerere University is an implementation partner of the EDULINK II project entitled “Deploying Interactive Online Networking Platform for Improving Quality and Relevance of African University Graduates...

Members of the Search committee: (L-R) Dr. Frank Mwine, Mr. Bruce B. Kabaasa, Hon. Irene Ovonji Odida- Chairperson, Prof. Joseph Y.T. Mugisha, Dr. Betty Ezati, and the Mr Goddy Muhumuza-representing the Committee Secretary.

General8 years ago

Search process for MAK Vice Chancellor (2017-2022) kicks off

The search process for the next substantive Makerere University Vice Chancellor has kicked off. The Vice Chancellor shall be responsible for the academic, administrative and financial...

Block A of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

General8 years ago

Up Accelerate Cycle II Boot Camp

Up Accelerate is a one-year initiative implemented by Outbox in partnership with UNFPA and funding from UKAID. It seeks to support young entrepreneurs aged 18 –...

A consultative meeting between VEBEC Members and French Embassy Officials. Image:VEBEC/RAN

General8 years ago

Village Egg Bank Innovation gets US$12000 Boost From French Embassy in Uganda

In December 2016, the French Embassy in Uganda went round the country side (particularly the north eastern, the northern and the north western – West Nile...

Mrs Mary Tizikara, The Director Human Resources delivering a presentation titled 'Dealing with Pressure and Stress'

General8 years ago

Mak Administrative Secretaries equipped with skills and knowledge

Over 40 Administrative Secretaries serving in the different Units of the University were equipped with valuable knowledge and skills on coping with the demanding nature and...