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Re-Advert: Position of Second Deputy Vice Chancellor

Makerere University is governed by the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 262. The University is seeking applications from...
Front View of the reconstructed Main Building, Makerere University. Date Taken 8th November 2024. Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Front View of the reconstructed Main Building, Makerere University. Date Taken 8th November 2024. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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RE-Advert: Position of First Deputy Vice Chancellor
Makerere University officially launches the 5th Edition of the Makerere University Marathon #MakRun2025, 27th March 2025, Main Hall, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Makerere University officially launches the 5th Edition of the Makerere University Marathon #MakRun2025, 27th March 2025, Main Hall, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Press Release: Launch of #MakRun2025
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (4th Left) and Mr. Ambrose Tashobya (5th Left) shake hands after inking the MoU as Hon. Peter Ogwang (4th Right) and other officials witness on 26th March 2025. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa signs MoU with the National Council of Sports (NCS) for the construction of a state-of-the-art sports stadium at the University’s Main Sports Grounds, 26th March 2025. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (4th Left) and Mr. Ambrose Tashobya (5th Left) shake hands after inking the MoU as Hon. Peter Ogwang (4th Right) and other officials witness on 26th March 2025. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa signs MoU with the National Council of Sports (NCS) for the construction of a state-of-the-art sports stadium at the University’s Main Sports Grounds, 26th March 2025.
Sports1 week ago

Makerere and National Council of Sports sign MoU to Build a World-Class Stadium

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Dr. David Musoke – Chair of the Grants and Research Capacity Building Committee (Left) and Ms. Stella Kakeeto – Secretary of the Grants and Research Capacity Building Committee (Right) with the three grant recipients (Left to Right: Mr. Abdullah Ali Halage, Dr. John Ssenkusu, and Ms. Juliana Namutundu) after the award ceremony on 16th December 2022.
Health2 years ago

MakSPH awards Seed Grants to innovative projects in Round 4 of funding scheme

By Stella Kakeeto Three early career researchers (ECRs) at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) have been awarded seed...

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Students sit for an exam in the pre-COVID era, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
General1 week ago

Pre-Entry Examinations for Admission to Bachelor of Laws 2025/26
The Ag. Vice Chancellor-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (4th R) with 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James (C) and Vice President-H.E. Kadondi Gracious (4th L), as well as Members of Council and Management on 21st March 2025. 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.
General2 weeks ago

Ssentamu Churchill Sworn-in as 91st Makerere Guild President
Mr. Charles Ssentongo (5th Left), together with Office of the Academic Registrar staff members are joined by Dr. Dickson Kalungi (4th Right) and MUST Registrars for a group photo in front of the Senate Building on 25th March 2025.
General1 week ago

Office of the Academic Registrar Lauded for Groundbreaking Achievements In Digitalization
Participants together with the Project Coordinators, Prof. Heinrich Schüle and Prof. John Tabuti (2nd & 3rd R) during the conference at CAES, Makerere University on 17th March 2025. Interim Conference of the Advancing Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains through Strengthening Trans-disciplinary Skills and Cooperation in East African Doctoral Education (ADVALUE) Project co-funded by the European Union, 17th-19th March 2025, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala and farm visit to Mr. Sam Mpiira, a dedicated smallholder farmer located in Matugga, Nansana Municipality, Uganda, East Africa.
Agriculture & Environment1 week ago

New Project to Improve Relevance of CAES PhD Graduates
Some of the speakers lined up for the Global Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed, and Food Security in Africa, 5th–6th June 2025, Onomo Hotel, Nakasero, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General1 week ago

Call For Abstracts: Global Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed & Food Security in Africa
Front Row: H.E. Tone Tinnes (2nd Left), Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (2nd Right) and other officials pose for a group photo during the visit on 25th March 2025. The Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, the Comoros, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda, H.E. Tone Tinnes visits Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on 25th March 2025, meets University Management, researchers under the NORHED II projects.
General1 week ago

Amb. Tone Tinnes Visits Mak, Gains Insight into NORHED II Projects
Left to Right: This is the project team; Dr. Badru Musisi, Dr. Victoria Tamale Prof. Christopher Mugimu (Principal Investigator), Dr. Joyce Bukirwa, and Dr. Rev. Sr. Justine Namaganda. Research Dissemination of Entrepreneurial Leadership Initiative for UPE schools to reboot, retool and re-orient school management by College of Education and External Studies (CEES)' Prof. Christopher Mugimu, Dr. Badru Musisi, Dr. Victoria Tamale, Dr. Justine Namaganda and Dr. Joyce Bukirwa from Muni University, 20th March 2025, Funded by the Government of Uganda through Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF), Kampala, East Africa.
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MakCEES develops an Entrepreneurial Leadership Initiative for UPE Schools
Students from the participating schools in the Planetarium shortly before the dissemination workshop on 21st March 2025. Planetarium Shows was one of the project activities that provided exciting visual experience where students could view projections of stars and planets. Research dissemination by Department of Physics Initiative to use astronomy and space science to capture the imagination of students to embrace science and mathematics. Funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (MakRIF), 21st March 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Natural Sciences1 week ago

MakCoNAS Promotes Science Education in Schools through Astronomy
Therese Lind, Head of Administration at Karolinska Institutet (KI)’s Department of Global Public Health (3rd Right) with the delegation and staff from MakSPH during the visit on 24th March 2025. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) hosting delegation from Karolinska Institutet (KI) Department of Global Public Health led by Therese Lind, head of administration for a two-day administrative exchange, part of 25 years of a flourishing partnership, 23rd-24th March 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health1 week ago

Karolinska’s Department of Global Public Health Admins Visit MakSPH
Dr. John Seruyange speaking during the panel discussions at the National Water and Sewerage Corporation offices. Prof. Edward Bbaale, Director EfD-Makerere University Centre, keynote address on "Equitable and Sustainable Use of Water and Environmental Resources for Improved Incomes and Livelihoods" via Zoom, 8th Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK 2025), held from March 17 to 21, the Ministry of Water and Environment's headquarters, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Business & Management2 weeks ago

Makerere Researchers Advocate for Efficient Use of Water and Environmental Resources at 8th Uganda Water and Environment Week

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The reconstituted Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) Board of Trustees as of 1st April 2025 from Left to Right: George Bamugemereire, CPA Edna Isimbwa Rugumayo, CPA Francesca Angida Mugyema, Michael Kizito (PhD), Elizabeth P. Nansubuga (PhD), Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi (PhD), and Mr. Joseph Ikarokok. Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The reconstituted Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) Board of Trustees as of 1st April 2025 from Left to Right: George Bamugemereire, CPA Edna Isimbwa Rugumayo, CPA Francesca Angida Mugyema, Michael Kizito (PhD), Elizabeth P. Nansubuga (PhD), Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi (PhD), and Mr. Joseph Ikarokok. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General1 day ago

MURBS Reconstitutes Board of Trustees
Business & Management1 day ago

Mak and ACCA Career Workshop: Students tipped on success, professionalism and the future of accountancy
Mr. Charles Ssentongo (5th Left), together with Office of the Academic Registrar staff members are joined by Dr. Dickson Kalungi (4th Right) and MUST Registrars for a group photo in front of the Senate Building on 25th March 2025. Mr. Charles Ssentongo (5th Left), together with Office of the Academic Registrar staff members are joined by Dr. Dickson Kalungi (4th Right) and MUST Registrars for a group photo in front of the Senate Building on 25th March 2025.
General1 week ago

Office of the Academic Registrar Lauded for Groundbreaking Achievements In Digitalization
Some of the speakers lined up for the Global Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed, and Food Security in Africa, 5th–6th June 2025, Onomo Hotel, Nakasero, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Some of the speakers lined up for the Global Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed, and Food Security in Africa, 5th–6th June 2025, Onomo Hotel, Nakasero, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General1 week ago

Call For Abstracts: Global Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed & Food Security in Africa
Front Row: H.E. Tone Tinnes (2nd Left), Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (2nd Right) and other officials pose for a group photo during the visit on 25th March 2025. The Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, the Comoros, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda, H.E. Tone Tinnes visits Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on 25th March 2025, meets University Management, researchers under the NORHED II projects. Front Row: H.E. Tone Tinnes (2nd Left), Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (2nd Right) and other officials pose for a group photo during the visit on 25th March 2025. The Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, the Comoros, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda, H.E. Tone Tinnes visits Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on 25th March 2025, meets University Management, researchers under the NORHED II projects.
General1 week ago

Amb. Tone Tinnes Visits Mak, Gains Insight into NORHED II Projects
Students sit for an exam in the pre-COVID era, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Students sit for an exam in the pre-COVID era, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
General1 week ago

Pre-Entry Examinations for Admission to Bachelor of Laws 2025/26

Health and Medicine

Cover image of the MakSPH METS 2024 Annual Report featuring The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William W. Popp, Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng and other officials. Photo: METS. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support (METS) Program, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 days ago

MakSPH METS 2024 Annual Report

I am pleased to present our annual report. Throughout the past year, MakSPH-METS Program has remained steadfast in its mission...
Part of the team at the Makerere University Biomedical Engineering Unit under the Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Part of the team at the Makerere University Biomedical Engineering Unit under the Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 days ago

KeyScope Project Job Advert: Junior Research Fellow
Therese Lind, Head of Administration at Karolinska Institutet (KI)’s Department of Global Public Health (3rd Right) with the delegation and staff from MakSPH during the visit on 24th March 2025. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) hosting delegation from Karolinska Institutet (KI) Department of Global Public Health led by Therese Lind, head of administration for a two-day administrative exchange, part of 25 years of a flourishing partnership, 23rd-24th March 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Therese Lind, Head of Administration at Karolinska Institutet (KI)’s Department of Global Public Health (3rd Right) with the delegation and staff from MakSPH during the visit on 24th March 2025. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) hosting delegation from Karolinska Institutet (KI) Department of Global Public Health led by Therese Lind, head of administration for a two-day administrative exchange, part of 25 years of a flourishing partnership, 23rd-24th March 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health1 week ago

Karolinska’s Department of Global Public Health Admins Visit MakSPH
A variety of healthy fruits and vegetables in a colourful heap. Generated by AI
Health4 weeks ago

We Are Pushing Nature to the Edge—But Solutions Are Within Reach: Global Conversations on Sustainable Health
High angle woman checking glucose levels. Photo courtesy of Freepik. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health4 weeks ago

The Sugar That Killed My Mother: A Generation Drowning in Cheap Drinks, Cigarettes and Lies
Health2 months ago

Makerere University Public Health students recount hands-on experience in Ebola case finding in Uganda
Laura Silovsky (Right) at the graduation ceremony alongside fellow graduands Juma Said Tusubila and Ssali Abdallah Yahya on Day 2 of the 75th Graduation Ceremony. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, CoBAMS, CHS and CoNAS. 14th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 months ago

Meet Laura Silovsky, a Makerere University Graduate with Refugee Roots Bridging Continents
The NTU-Mak delegation posing with some of the community health workers at the field office in Nakawuka, Wakiso district.
Health2 months ago

Exciting PhD Opportunity in Health Innovation – Starting 2025
Dr. Roselline Achola adorned in her PhD gown. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, CoBAMS, CHS and CoNAS. 14th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 months ago

Dr. Achola’s PhD Study Uncovers Family Planning Barriers in Adjumani refugee hosting district
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Humanities

An aerial view of Left to Right: Mitchell Hall, Senate, CoCIS Blocks B and A, Lincoln Flats, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility and School of Social Sciences (white) Buildings, Makerere University, with Kampala City in the background, October 2018. Uganda.
Humanities & Social Sciences4 weeks ago

Call for Abstracts: International Social Work and Social Development Conference

International Social Work and Social Development Conference Call for Abstracts Extended Deadline for abstract submission | Conference registration now open!!...
Flags of Uganda and the U.S. Photo: ImageFX Flags of Uganda and the U.S. Photo: ImageFX
Humanities & Social Sciences3 months ago

Call for abstracts on relationality between the US and Uganda
A section of Mak staff and stakeholders in a group photo after the BICAS Program review workshop on 5th December 2024. School of Languages, Literature, and Communication stakeholders’ workshop to review the Bachelor of Chinese and Asian Studies (BICAS) program, 5th December, 2024, Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. A section of Mak staff and stakeholders in a group photo after the BICAS Program review workshop on 5th December 2024. School of Languages, Literature, and Communication stakeholders’ workshop to review the Bachelor of Chinese and Asian Studies (BICAS) program, 5th December, 2024, Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences4 months ago

Mak Reviews Bachelor of Chinese and Asian Studies Program to Address Key Gaps
The Principal CHUSS, Assoc. Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala speaking to staff at the Grand Global Hotel during the retreat. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University first-ever non-academic staff retreat, December 7-8, 2024, Grand Global Hotel, Kikoni, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences4 months ago

Inaugural CHUSS Non-Academic Staff Retreat Highlights Customer Care, Quality Services and Professionalism to Improve University Image
The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) flanked by KISH Project PI-Prof. Grace Bantebya (4th L) UN Women Deputy Country Rep. to Uganda-Ms. Adekemi Ndieli (4th R) and R-L: Dr. Josephine Ahikire, Dr. Josephine Nabukenya, Dr. Julius Kikooma, Dr. Florence Muhanguzi, Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike and Dr. Joab Ezra Agaba during the launch on 7th October 2020, CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences4 months ago

Makerere University’s KISH Initiative Makes Strides in Combating Sexual Harassment
Dignitaries pose for a group photo with participants during the Confucius Institute celebrations on 25th November 2024. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Confucius Institute at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa and the 20th anniversary of the global Confucius Institutes network, 25th November 2024 in the Main Hall.
Humanities & Social Sciences4 months ago

Mak Celebrates 10 Years of the Confucius Institute with Launch of Three Associations
Prof. Fred Masagazi-Masaazi, Chair of the Mak RIF Grants Management Committee addresses the conference. Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Centre of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) International Conference, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. 15th November 2024.
Humanities & Social Sciences5 months ago

Staff Urged to Build Research Teams for RIF Grant Success
The Chairperson of Makerere University Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara officiating at the opening of the conference. Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Centre of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) International Conference, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. 14th November 2024.
Humanities & Social Sciences5 months ago

Council Chair Calls for Integration of CERTL Initiatives into University Processes
A Trainer, Mr. Ivan Kalema with staff outside the hotel conducting drills on leadership. Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Staff Retreat, 1st-2nd November 2024, Nican Resort Hotel, Seguku Entebbe Road, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences5 months ago

CHUSS Retreat Concludes: VC Urges Staff to Embrace Policy Vision and Collaborative Solutions
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Participants together with the Project Coordinators, Prof. Heinrich Schüle and Prof. John Tabuti (2nd & 3rd R) during the conference at CAES, Makerere University on 17th March 2025. Interim Conference of the Advancing Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains through Strengthening Trans-disciplinary Skills and Cooperation in East African Doctoral Education (ADVALUE) Project co-funded by the European Union, 17th-19th March 2025, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala and farm visit to Mr. Sam Mpiira, a dedicated smallholder farmer located in Matugga, Nansana Municipality, Uganda, East Africa.
Agriculture & Environment1 week ago

New Project to Improve Relevance of CAES PhD Graduates

Working with potential future employers of PhD students in Kenya and Uganda, Advancing Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains through Strengthening Trans-disciplinary...
Officials pose for a group photo at the launch of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD) on 13th March 2025. Official launch of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD), a hub dedicated to advancing AI research and innovation for Africa’s development. Theme: “Building Responsible AI Research and Innovations for Impact,” 13th March 2025, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Block B, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Officials pose for a group photo at the launch of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD) on 13th March 2025. Official launch of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD), a hub dedicated to advancing AI research and innovation for Africa’s development. Theme: “Building Responsible AI Research and Innovations for Impact,” 13th March 2025, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Block B, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Computing & IS3 weeks ago

Makerere Launches AI and Data Science Centre to Drive Africa’s Technological Development
MakSPH Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dr. Florah Karimi, CARTA Program Manager for Institutionalization, and Dr. J.B. Isunju (Center) pose for a group photo with CARTA Fellows and 20 members of 11th Cohort on 3rd March 2025 in Kampala. Joint Advanced Seminars (JAS) 1 training for 11th Cohort of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) doctoral fellowship, 3rd March 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. MakSPH Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dr. Florah Karimi, CARTA Program Manager for Institutionalization, and Dr. J.B. Isunju (Center) pose for a group photo with CARTA Fellows and 20 members of 11th Cohort on 3rd March 2025 in Kampala. Joint Advanced Seminars (JAS) 1 training for 11th Cohort of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) doctoral fellowship, 3rd March 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research3 weeks ago

Makerere Hosts CARTA’s 11th Cohort of Doctoral Fellows
A female user inside one of the Labs at CoVAB. College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Research4 weeks ago

Call for Manuscripts: AJABS and One Health-GHS MakPRESS Journals
Cover Image of the CARTA July - December 2024 Newsletter.
Research2 months ago

CARTA Newsletter July – December 2024
Some of the researchers with the Chief Guest, Hon. Mario Obiga Kania, Minister of State for Urban Development and the representative of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Edward Bbaale at the launch of the report at Fairway Hotel. Makerere University Urban Action Lab, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) launch of comprehensive report, part of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) program, detailing key challenges affecting urban development in Kampala, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, annual population growth rate of 5.6%, by Hon. Mario Obiga Kania, Minister of State for Urban Development, 13th February 2025, Fairway Hotel, Uganda, East Africa.
Agriculture & Environment2 months ago

Mak Unveils Key Findings on Urban Development Challenges in Kampala, Proposes Reforms for Improvement
Cover page of the Public Investment Management Center of Excellence (PIM CoE) Magazine Issue 1: July - December 2024. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Business & Management2 months ago

PIM CoE Magazine Issue 1: Jul-Dec 2024
Dr. Kato Charles Drago at work in the Lab. Photo: CARTA.
Research2 months ago

CARTA Graduate Dr. Drago on Advancing Research in Infectious Diseases
Right to Left: Prof. James Wokadala, Prof. Edward Bbaale, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Stephen Ojiambo Wandera, Dr. Patricia Ndugga and Ms. Namugenyi Christabellah. Convocation Luncheon, 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, CoBAMS, CHS and CoNAS. 14th January 2025, Research, Teaching, Students Excellence Awards, Edge Road, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General2 months ago

CARTA Fellow Dr. Wandera Receives Research Excellence Award
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