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(L_R) Dr. Dorothy Nampanzira, HOD LIR, Dr. Claire M. Mugasa, DEAN SBLS, Prof. Frank Norbert Mwiine, Principal CoVAB, Assoc. Prof. James Acai Okwee, Deputy Principal CoVAB, and the host, Dr. Amulen Deborah Ruth, at the opening of the symposium on 5th June 2025, at Onomo Hotel in Kampala. Symposium exploring the role of insects in African farming systems convened by Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) in collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU) 5th-6th June, 2025, Onomo Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Mak and MSU Host Landmark Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed, and Food Security in Africa

A groundbreaking symposium exploring the role of insects in African farming systems concluded on June 6th, 2025, at Onomo Hotel in Kampala. Convened by Makerere University’s...

Dr. Aisha Nanyiti presenting about the project. EfD-Uganda Fellows Co-creation workshop with representatives from Government, CSO and the private sector to generate a context-relevant Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs)-led model for supporting the transition to low-carbon ag-tech by smallholder farmers, 25th April 2024, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management2 months ago

From risk to resilience: Increasing insurance uptake among farmers in rural Uganda

By Dr. Aisha Nanyiti Poor households in low-income countries face numerous risks, from extreme weather events to illness and crop failure. With limited savings and assets,...

General2 months ago

Directorate of Graduate Equips Schools and Colleges with Training in Philosophy of Methods

By Moses Lutaaya The Directorate of Graduate Training at Makerere University has equipped several Senior ranking lecturers with expert knowledge in a Training of Trainers’ workshop...

A man reaches for the Uganda National ID from his wallet. New study, “Understanding the Benefits, Costs, and Challenges of the National Identification System in Uganda,” published in Digital Society, for every US$1 invested in the NID system, the return on investment is US$1.35, led by Roy William Mayega from Makerere University School of Public Health’s Resilient Africa Network (MakSPH-RAN), Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.

Research2 months ago

Uganda’s National ID Delivers $1.35 for Every $1 Invested

KAMPALA – The National Digital ID (NID) has significantly transformed Stella Nakazibwe’s role as a SACCO Administrator. “In my day-to-day work, I use my National ID...

L-R: Mr. Samuel Akena, Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons; Dr. Simon Kasasa, the Principal Investigator; Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services, MoH; and Professor Rhoda Wanyenze, the Dean, School of Public Health, at the launch of the survey. Release of findings of Uganda National Prevalence Survey on Tuberculosis, HIV, and COVID-19 conducted by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in conjunction with the Uganda Prisons Services (UPS) and the Ministry of Health—with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and technical support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), 15th May 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health2 months ago

TB in Prisons Eight Times Higher Risk than General Population in Uganda, Study

Nearly half of Uganda’s prison population has latent tuberculosis (TB), according to the latest Uganda National Prevalence Survey on Tuberculosis, HIV, and COVID-19. The survey, released...

The Okot p'Bitek Pavilion, Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) engulfed in greenery. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Humanities & Social Sciences3 months ago

Call for Applications: MISR Interdisciplinary MPhil/PhD Programme 2026

Makerere Institute of Social Research launched its interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Social Studies program in January 2012. This five-year program comprises three years of coursework leading to...

General3 months ago

RUFORUM Newsletter: Celebrating Twenty Years of Educating Africa 2004-2024

Dear esteemed reader, I bring you warm greetings from the RUFORUM Secretariat, here in Kampala, Uganda. The year 2024 marked a milestone in RUFORUM’s journey of...

The Research and Innovations Week 2025, funded by the Government of Uganda, 9th April 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Dr. Nyeinga Karidewa presents his project on Thermal Energy Storage for Institutional Cooking on Day 2 of the Research and Innovations Week 2025.

Research3 months ago

TUM SEED Center: PhD Scholarship in Sustainable Energy Entrepreneurship 2025/2026

The TUM SEED Center @ MAK hosted by the School of Engineering invites applications from suitable candidates from the Global South for a PhD Scholarship in...

H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially flags off the Research and Innovations Week 2025, on 8th April 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Moments before his key note address and launch of the research and innoavtions week, President Museveni (L) inspected the projects displayed at the Makerere University Freedom Square.

Research3 months ago

Mak-RIF Newsletter April 2025

Dear Reader, Welcome to this special edition of the Mak-RIF Monthly Newsletter. In April 2025, Makerere University hosted a three-day research and innovations week from 08th...

The researchers and centre leadership in the workshop on 28th April 2025. The Centre for United States Studies at Makerere University held its first research review workshop, marking the beginning of an ambitious academic project to publish a book examining the historical and contemporary relations between the United States and Uganda, 28th April 2025, Kampala, East Africa.

Humanities & Social Sciences3 months ago

Makerere’s US Studies Centre Hosts First Research Workshop to Kick Off U.S.–Uganda Relations Book Project

Kampala, April 28, 2025 — The Centre for United States Studies at Makerere University held its first research review workshop, marking the beginning of an ambitious...

Makerere University News

Mak and MSU Host Landmark Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed, and Food Security in Africa

From risk to resilience: Increasing insurance uptake among farmers in rural Uganda

Directorate of Graduate Equips Schools and Colleges with Training in Philosophy of Methods

Uganda’s National ID Delivers $1.35 for Every $1 Invested

TB in Prisons Eight Times Higher Risk than General Population in Uganda, Study

Call for Applications: MISR Interdisciplinary MPhil/PhD Programme 2026

RUFORUM Newsletter: Celebrating Twenty Years of Educating Africa 2004-2024

TUM SEED Center: PhD Scholarship in Sustainable Energy Entrepreneurship 2025/2026

Mak-RIF Newsletter April 2025

Makerere’s US Studies Centre Hosts First Research Workshop to Kick Off U.S.–Uganda Relations Book Project

CAES Revitalizes Internship Programme to Boost Students’ Field Experience & Community Impact

IGAD Board Visits Mak, Reiterates Commitment to Promoting Academic Mobility

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

Mak Signs MoU with NAU China to Boost Agricultural Research and Innovation

NEC Hands Over Refurbished Mary Stuart Hall to Mak

Admission List to Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2025/26 -Private Sponsorship

Undergraduate Admission List Self Sponsorship Scheme 2025/2026

Re-advert: Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2025/2026

Makerere University Fees Waiver for 40 First Year Female Students 2025/2026

Celebrating the Life of Prof. Livingstone Sserwadda Luboobi