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A montage of Makerere University Professors Mahmood Mamdani (Left) and Peter Waiswa (Right) who were appointed the the Boards of UNDEF and WHO respectively in May 2020.

Staff Appointments to Boards of UN Agencies

In one week, we have seen two members of staff appointed to Boards of United Nations agencies. Professor Mahmood Mamdani to the United Nations Democracy Fund...

Assoc. Prof. Peter Waiswa, Team Leader, Makerere University Centre of Excellence for Maternal Neonatal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Makerere University.

VC's Diary5 years ago

Congratulations Prof. Waiswa upon WHO Advisory Board Appointment

I congratulate Prof. Peter Waiswa from the School of Public Health upon his appointment on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Advisory Board. This is a great...

Students walk along Lincoln Close on the Main Campus, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

VC's Diary5 years ago

MTN Zero-rate to E-Learning and Other Platforms

MTN has completed zero rate access to our E-Learning and other platforms. Below are the portals accessible on MTN zero rate. Thank you MTN Uganda. •https://muele.mak.ac.ug ...

The MISR Library Extension at dawn, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

VC's Diary5 years ago

Congratulations Prof. Mamdani upon UNDEF Board Appointment

I congratulate Professor Mahmood Mamdani, Director of Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) upon being appointed member of the Advisory Board of the United Nations Democracy...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe during his meeting to discuss zero-rating of Makerere University websites with Mr. V.G. Somasekhar-MD Airtel Uganda on 4th May 2020.

VC's Diary5 years ago

Meeting MD Airtel Mr. Somasekhar

My meeting with the Managing Director of Airtel Uganda Mr. V.G. Somasekhar was mutually engaging. We have agreed to follow up Airtel's proposal to grant Zero-rate...

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addresses the first Press Conference covering Makerere University's contribution to the fight against the spread and management of COVID-19 in Uganda, 21st April 2020.

VC's Diary5 years ago

Mak’s Contribution to the Fight Against COVID-19

In my first press conference via Zoom, I have informed members of the press about the role we are playing in the fight against the spread...

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Left) presents HE. Barbara R. Snyder (Right) with a souvenir bag during the celebrations marking 30 years of collaboration between MakCHS and CWRU on 25th March 2019, Makerere University, Mulago Campus, Kampala Uganda.

VC's Diary5 years ago

CWRU’s Support to Mak’s Fight Against COVID-19

Through our collaboration with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in the United States, Makerere University has received a total of 40,000 testing kits for Coronavirus which...

An afternoon shot of the Main Gate, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from the Makerere Hill Road Traffic intersection.

VC's Diary5 years ago

1st Online Press Conference: 21st April 2020

I will hold the first online press conference via Zoom, on Tuesday 21st April 2020 at 10:30am. Access details for our friends from the media will...

Head of the COVID-19 Response Fund and Minister in Charge of General Duties, Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut (C) receives items worth UGX85Million donated by the Makerere University COmmunity represented by Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd R), Ag. DVCFA-Prof. William Bazeyo (R), Dr. Sarah Ssali (2nd L) and Dr. Edward Mwavu (L) on 16th April 2020, Kampala Uganda.

VC's Diary5 years ago

Our Contribution to COVID-19 National Taskforce

We are not only responding through research and innovations. We have presented items worth UGX 85Million contributed by the University community in support of the fight...

His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the Kabaka of Buganda. Courtesy Photo

VC's Diary5 years ago

Congratulations to the Kabaka Upon His 65th Birthday

I congratulate His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II upon celebrating his 65th birthday. I wish him good health and prosperity as he continues to reign over...