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Admission Lists for Postgraduate Programmes 2025/26

The Directorate of Graduate Training (DGT), Makerere University has released the admission lists for applicants successfully admitted for postgraduate programs for the 2025/26 Academic Year. The lists include...

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi addresses freshmen and women at the Freedom Square on 4th August 2025. Makerere University officially kicks off 2025/2026 academic year with a Freshers’ Orientation at the Freedom Square on Monday 4th August 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Academic Year 2025/2026 at Makerere Begins With Freshers’ Orientation

Makerere University officially kicked off the 2025/2026 academic year with a Freshers’ Orientation held at the Freedom Square on Monday 4th August 2025. The event was...

Director Prof. Julius Kikooma flanked by Prof. Christopher Mugimu in a group photo with doctoral students.

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Makerere University Repositions Doctoral Training to Build Africa-Centered Scholarship

By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University is taking bold steps to transform doctoral education, moving away from an over-reliance on overseas institutions and reaffirming the continent’s ability...

2nd Prayer Breakfast, Theme: “Integrating Faith, Learning and Service”, Speaker: Rev. Canon Dr. John Senyonyi, 1st August 2025, St. Francis Chapel Gardens, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Mak 2nd Prayer Breakfast Reflects on Integrating Faith, Learning & Service

Makerere University on 1st August 2025, the eve of the first year students’ arrival on Campus, held the 2nd Prayer Breakfast aimed at reiterating that staff...

Prof. Edward Bbaale (5th Left) with the delegation from IGAD after their courtesy visit on 29th July 2025. Chairperson and Members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Board of the Higher Education Council Courtesy Visit to Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa, Tuesday 29th July 2025.

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IGAD Board Visits Mak, Reiterates Commitment to Promoting Academic Mobility

The Chairperson and Members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Board of the Higher Education Council on Tuesday 29th July 2025 paid a courtesy visit...

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Directorate of Graduate Training Concludes Training of Trainers in Advanced Research Methods

By Moses Lutaaya The Directorate of Graduate Training concluded a 3-day training of trainers in Advanced Research Methods for lecturers selected from different schools and colleges,...

Left to Right: MD and CEO NEC-Lt. Gen. James Mugira conducts a symbolic handover of keys to the Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe as 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James, Principal CEES and Ag. DVCFA-Prof. Anthony Muwagga Mugagga, Deputy University Secretary-Mr. Simon Kizito and Deputy Dean of Students-Dr. Rodney Rugyema witness on 25th July 2025. The National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) hands over fully refurbished Mary Stuart Hall. The renovation, which cost UGX 10.5 billion, began on 26th July 2024 and was completed exactly a year later, on 25th July 2025. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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NEC Hands Over Refurbished Mary Stuart Hall to Mak

The National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) has successfully delivered yet another milestone project to Makerere University with the handover of a fully refurbished Mary Stuart Hall. The...

An elevated shot of the IDI-McKinnell Knowledge Centre (Left) and the Department of Pharmacy Building (Right) with the array of solar panels. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurated the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University's ground-breaking 384kWp solar-powered electricity grid, Africa’s largest campus-based solar system, July 24, 2024, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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IDI Launches Africa’s Largest Campus-Based 384KWp Solar System

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University on July 24, 2025 launched a ground-breaking 384kWp solar-powered electricity grid, Africa’s largest campus-based solar system. Inaugurated by...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) with the Chair-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta (3rd Right) and MUTIC Advisory Board Members Left to Right: Mr. Japheth Kawanguzi, Ms. Rhinah Akankunda, Dr. Peter Kimbowa, Dr. David Gonahasa, and Dr. Ivan Engoru after the inauguration on 24th July 2025. Official inauguration of the Advisory Board of Makerere University Technology and Innovation Centre (MUTIC) by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe,24th July 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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MUTIC Board Inauguration Marks New Beginning for Innovative Minds

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on Thursday, July 24, 2025 officially presided over the inauguration of the Advisory Board of Makerere University Technology and Innovation...

Mr. Besweri Wandera's casket in St. Francis Chapel as Rev. Scovia Kumakech leads the service. Funeral Service in honour Mr. Besweri Wandera, Assistant Lecturer, Department of Sports Science, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), 24th July 2025, St. Francis Chapel, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Mr. Besweri Wandera: A Devoted Teacher, Scholar & Researcher Gone too suddenly

By Eve Nakyanzi and Ritah Namisango Makerere University with deep sorrow received the news of the passing of one of its staff members, Mr. Besweri Wandera,...