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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) and the ND 18th President, Rev. Robert A. Dowd shake hands after signing the MoU. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) and the ND 18th President, Rev. Robert A. Dowd shake hands after signing the MoU. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026.
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Makerere University-ND Sign MoU to Enhance Collaboration

Makerere University and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (ND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which opens...
Hon. Margaret Muhanga assisted by Dr. Charles Olaro officially launches the SAY Plus+ Programme as L-R: Amb. Signe Winding Albjerg, Amb. Frederieke Quispel, Ms. Kristine Blokhus and Prof. Henry Alinaitwe witness. The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health officially launches the SAY Plus+ Programme, a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) initiative designed to strengthen adolescent and youth rights, empowerment, protection and access to quality services in Uganda's underserved regions, Backed by a USD 50 million pooled fund from the Governments of Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, scheduled to operate between 2024 and 2030. 7th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Hon. Margaret Muhanga assisted by Dr. Charles Olaro officially launches the SAY Plus+ Programme as L-R: Amb. Signe Winding Albjerg, Amb. Frederieke Quispel, Ms. Kristine Blokhus and Prof. Henry Alinaitwe witness. The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health officially launches the SAY Plus+ Programme, a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) initiative designed to strengthen adolescent and youth rights, empowerment, protection and access to quality services in Uganda's underserved regions, Backed by a USD 50 million pooled fund from the Governments of Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, scheduled to operate between 2024 and 2030. 7th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Press Release: Government of Uganda and Partners Launch SAY Plus+ to Scale Youth Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) Impact in Underserved Regions
Main Building. Photo taken on 6th May 2026. Main Building. Photo taken on 6th May 2026.
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Mature Age Admission List – Government Sponsorship 2026/27
Students preparing for exams in the gardens above the Languages Upper Building, CHUSS, Makerere University. Students preparing for exams in the gardens above the Languages Upper Building, CHUSS, Makerere University.
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Call for Applications: Mature Age Entry Scheme – Private Sponsorship 2026/2027

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Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27
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Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala (2nd R) receives a plaque on behalf Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta from Prof. Sarah Ssali (2nd L) as Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (R) and CPA Agnes Khwaka (L) witness on 4th May 2026. Handover of Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-DVCFA from Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta to Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, 4th May 2026, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta (2nd Right) poses for a group photo during the courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor with Left to Right: Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Ms. Sarah Kagingo and Guild President-H.E. Churchill James Ssentamu. Second Annual Guild Leaders’ Summit, organized by the Guild Presidents Leadership Academy, keynote address by Former President of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, 24th April 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta (2nd Right) poses for a group photo during the courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor with Left to Right: Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Ms. Sarah Kagingo and Guild President-H.E. Churchill James Ssentamu. Second Annual Guild Leaders’ Summit, organized by the Guild Presidents Leadership Academy, keynote address by Former President of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, 24th April 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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Paul Rumanda Rugambwa enjoys a photo opportunity with participants after his keynote address on Day 3 of the Careers Fair. Three-day Careers Fair 2026, bringing together students, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss the future of work in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Day 3, Grand Finale, held under the theme “Connecting Potential to Purpose: Partnerships for Sustainable Impact”, 13th March 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Paul Rumanda Rugambwa enjoys a photo opportunity with participants after his keynote address on Day 3 of the Careers Fair. Three-day Careers Fair 2026, bringing together students, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss the future of work in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Day 3, Grand Finale, held under the theme “Connecting Potential to Purpose: Partnerships for Sustainable Impact”, 13th March 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James assisted by Ms. Norah Nalubowa takes oath as 91st Guild President of Makerere University. Ssentamu Churchill James and Kadondi Gracious inaugurated as the 91st Guild President and Vice President, 21st March 2025, Main Hall, Main Administration Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James assisted by Ms. Norah Nalubowa takes oath as 91st Guild President of Makerere University. Ssentamu Churchill James and Kadondi Gracious inaugurated as the 91st Guild President and Vice President, 21st March 2025, Main Hall, Main Administration Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Demonstration of emergency medical procedures performed by the Uganda Red Cross Society at the first-ever National Water Safety Swimming Gala organised by the Ministry of Water and Environment at Greenhill Academy in Kibuli on March 21, 2026. Photo: Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Assoc. Prof. David Musoke, Dr. Paul Mulumba and Dr. Kevin Deane with participants at the Stakeholders' Workshop on 15th April 2026. Stakeholders’ workshop on the social determinants of malaria led by Assoc. Prof. David Musoke of Makerere University and Dr. Kevin Deane of The Open University presented ongoing and previous findings, April 15, 2026, at MakSPH’s Resilient Africa Network, Plot 30, Upper Kololo Terrace, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) invites applications for the June 2026 intake of its 4-week Certificate in Health Informatics short course. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dean of MakSPH and Principal Investigator of METS signs to transition the digital health systems and assets to the Ministry of Health on 31st March 2026. Transition of Uganda’s digital health systems and assets built over 15 years through the Makerere University School of Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support (MakSPH-METS) Program with funding from the U.S. Government to the Ministry of Health (MoH), 31st March 2026, MoH Headquarters, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Yours2Read, Department of Literature, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa Short Story Competition 2026. Photo: Nano Banana 2.
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Makerere University Short Story Writing Competition 2026

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Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025. Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.
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Whitney Najjuka, the best overall student of the Bachelor of Journalism and Communication this year with a CGPA of 4.46. She is set to graduate from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on Day 4 of the 76th Graduation Ceremony on Friday 27th February 2026 in the Freedom Square. Whitney Najjuka, the best overall student of the Bachelor of Journalism and Communication this year with a CGPA of 4.46. She is set to graduate from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on Day 4 of the 76th Graduation Ceremony on Friday 27th February 2026 in the Freedom Square.
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DVC (AA) Prof. Sarah Ssali hands over a plaque to Dr. Pamela Khanakwa during CHUSS End of year party on 12th December 2025. Dr. Pamela Khanakwa Honored for Steering Record 18 PhD Candidates for the Mak 2026 Graduation, School of Liberal and Performing Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) invests over UGX 100 million in acquisition and installation of state-of-the-art interactive smart screens, marking a major step in strengthening digital teaching and learning at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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A section of the officer in a group photo at the entrance of the School of Social Sciences, Makerere University. More than 130 cadet officers from Uganda Military Academy (UMA) in Kasambya orientation on library use and access to electronic resources as part of preparations for the Bachelor’s Degree in Defence Studies, 20th November 2025, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala (Left) and Prof. Ruth Nsibirano (Right) show off the book at the launch. Makerere University Press launch of highly anticipated book “Gender, Social Norms and Agency: Perspectives from East Africa”, Edited by Professor Paul Bukuluki and Dr. Daphine Agaba Kabagambe. November 2025, Golf Course Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Why Education System Resilience Matters: Insights from GPE Partner Countries in Africa

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Prof. Kikooma Julius addresses participants at the workshop on 23rd April 2026. Journal Editors’ Workshop organized by Makerere University Press (Mak Press) to discuss publication standards, consistency in journal production, international indexing requirements, governance, and sustainability of academic journals, April 23, 2026, in the Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Kikooma Julius addresses participants at the workshop on 23rd April 2026. Journal Editors’ Workshop organized by Makerere University Press (Mak Press) to discuss publication standards, consistency in journal production, international indexing requirements, governance, and sustainability of academic journals, April 23, 2026, in the Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call for two PhD Positions under the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking funded Digital Dashboards in Diagnostic Innovations (DiDiDi) Project. Image: Nano Banana 2. Call for two PhD Positions under the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking funded Digital Dashboards in Diagnostic Innovations (DiDiDi) Project. Image: Nano Banana 2.
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A screenshot of some of the speakers at the high-level webinar. A high-level webinar hosted by the Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships in collaboration with the Directorate of Graduate Training at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa reinforces urgent need for early engagement with research ethics, drawing over 500 participants in attendance and close to 980 registrations to discuss ethical approval processes and responsible research conduct, 9th April 2026.
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High-level workshop of regulators, academic leaders, and research ethics committees focused on improving coordination, efficiency, and accountability in research oversight, 19th March 2026, Conference Room, School of Business, CoBAMS, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Strengthens Research Ethics as Leaders Call for Reforms in Governance, Integrity, and Student Support
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Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme (CECAP II) Fellows Hold Progress Reporting Workshop
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Call for PhD Student Fellowships under H-DATA
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Left to Right: Prof. Sarah Ssali, Prof. Ibrahim Mike Okumu, Mr. David Kisitu and Dr. Peter Babyenda at the launch of the Platform. Makerere University launch of Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF)-funded knowledge-sharing platform designed to bridge research, education, and community outreach, with the aim of accelerating innovation and economic development in Uganda, December 2025, Kampala Sheraton Hotel, East Africa.
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