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Artificial Intelligence Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa – Compendium Report

Makerere University in Uganda formed the AI & Data Science Research Group, which examines various areas related to AI and data science such as ML methods,...

The Chancellor-Prof. Ezra Suruma (Right) confers a PhD upon MakSPH's Mr. Godfrey Bwire during Day 1 of the 70th Graduation Ceremony, 14th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

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Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI)

The Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) was established in response to the needs of researchers in developing countries, particularly those attached to institutions...

The School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) as seen at dusk from the St. Augustine Chapel parking lot, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Date taken: 3rd September 2017.

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Potential Contribution of Farm Forestry Systems to Wood Production in Greater Mubende, Central Uganda

This study aimed at diagnosing the contribution of Farm Forestry Systems in the face of the forecasted wood supply gap in Uganda. Specifically, the study sought...

Some members of the FACe-U project team. L-R: Florence Tushemereirwe (Co-PI), Dr. Gloria Seruwagi (PI), Flavia Nakacwa (Administrator), Dr. Priscilla Cheputyo (Research Officer) and Maria Ssematiko (Project Liaison & Compliance Lead)

Health4 years ago

Rising Childhood Obesity: Mak Researchers Investigate Unhealthy Food and Beverage Advertising to Children

By Joseph Odoi In Uganda, many children are exposed to aggressive advertisement of unhealthy foods and sugar sweetened non-alcoholic beverages which in turn prepares their mind...

Mak-RIF Round 3 Grant: Call For Proposals. Deadline 2nd May 2021

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Mak-RIF Round-3 Call For Proposals

Continuous efforts to accelerate Uganda’s Development In order to support the implementation of high impact Research and Innovations that contribute substantially to accelerating national development, the...

Henry Zakumumpa delivers a lecture in 2014. Photo credit: UNDP Uganda

Health4 years ago

Zakumumpa and Team Win WHO Grant

A team from the Makerere University School of Public Health and the Uganda Ministry of Health led by Henry Zakumumpa (Cohort Four Graduate) has won a...

Assoc. Prof. Charles Masembe, Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences, CoNAS, Makerere University. He conducts research on animal diseases using molecular epidemiology tools with special focus on African Swine Fever genetics.

Natural Sciences4 years ago

Mak’s CoNAS and Partners Win 3 year Euros 1,500,000 Research Grant

Makerere University represented by the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences (Assoc. Prof. Charles Masembe) together with 6 other universities won a...

Phylogenetic tree of the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) gene (nsp12) and associated geographic origin and host species. Source: Wells et al., 2021. The evolutionary history of ACE2 usage within the coronavirus subgenus Sarbecovirus

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The evolutionary history of ACE2 usage within the coronavirus subgenus Sarbecovirus

Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 1 (SARS-CoV-1) and SARS-CoV-2 are not phylogenetically closely related; however, both use the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor in humans...

A photo montage of the outgoing and incoming Chairs of the MakSPH Grants and Research Capacity Building Committee; Prof. David Serwadda (L) and Dr. David Musoke (R) respectively.

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MakSPH Grants and Research Capacity Building Committee Gets New Leadership

By Davidson Ndyabahika Makerere University School of Public Health’s (MakSPH) Dr. David Musoke has started his term as the new Chair of the Grants and Research...

Cycle three seed grant awardees from the School of Public Health. Upper row, L-R: Dr. Arthur Bagonza, Mr. Solomon Wafula, and Ms. Catherine Ninsiima. On the Lower row, L-R: Mr. Rawlance Ndejjo, Mr. Bonny Enock Balugaba and Mr. Frederick Oporia

Health4 years ago

Six MakSPH Early Career Scholars Receive Seed Research Funds

Six early-career scholars at the Makerere University School of Public Health have been awarded funding to support their research. Cycle three (3) of the MakSPH Small...

Makerere University News

Artificial Intelligence Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa – Compendium Report

Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI)

Potential Contribution of Farm Forestry Systems to Wood Production in Greater Mubende, Central Uganda

Rising Childhood Obesity: Mak Researchers Investigate Unhealthy Food and Beverage Advertising to Children

Mak-RIF Round-3 Call For Proposals

Zakumumpa and Team Win WHO Grant

Mak’s CoNAS and Partners Win 3 year Euros 1,500,000 Research Grant

The evolutionary history of ACE2 usage within the coronavirus subgenus Sarbecovirus

MakSPH Grants and Research Capacity Building Committee Gets New Leadership

Six MakSPH Early Career Scholars Receive Seed Research Funds

Elizabeth Gabeya’s Unforgettable Day in the Makerere Vice Chancellor’s Seat

Leadership must be anchored in integrity-Mrs Kagina

Call for Manuscripts: AJABS and One Health-GHS MakPRESS Journals

Winnie Kushaba is a shining example of resilience and determination

Climate change and resilience in Africa: 2 PhD positions in Uganda

Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2025/2026

Mak, CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform drive equitable & inclusive agricultural development through enhanced gender & agriculture curricula

Call for Applications; Makerere University – University of Groningen Erasmus+ Programme (2021 – 2027)

Call for applications: Master’s Scholarship for Exchange Semester at TUM for Winter Semester 2025/26, 1 Oct 2025 – 31 March 2026

Princess Zahra Aga Khan Visits Mak, Tours Innovation Pod