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Seated: President Yoweri Museveni (Centre) with Left to Right; Hon. Grace Mary Mugasa, Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga, Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu, Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero, Mrs. Lorna Magara, and Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. Standing are Members of the 91st Makerere Guild and 28th MUBS Guild. 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. Seated: President Yoweri Museveni (Centre) with Left to Right; Hon. Grace Mary Mugasa, Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga, Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu, Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero, Mrs. Lorna Magara, and Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. Standing are Members of the 91st Makerere Guild and 28th MUBS Guild. 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.
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President Museveni Lauds RIF Progress, Promises More Funding

The President of the Republic of Uganda and Visitor of Makerere University, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 8th April 2025...
The Alumni Association leadership pose in a photograph with the Scholars Program Team. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University inaugural scholar-alumni convening, themed "Building Bridges: From Scholars to Global Change Makers," 5th April 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The Alumni Association leadership pose in a photograph with the Scholars Program Team. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University inaugural scholar-alumni convening, themed "Building Bridges: From Scholars to Global Change Makers," 5th April 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Prof. Nawangwe encourages Mastercard Foundation Alumni to support each other in advancing their careers
Rt. Hon. Lukia Nakadama (4th Left) with University Leadership and Partners after launching the Safeguarding Policy on 4th April 2025. The Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio, Right Honourable Lukia Isanga Nakadama, has commended Makerere University for crafting a policy aimed at creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all members of the University community. 4th April 2025, Main Hall, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Rt. Hon. Lukia Nakadama (4th Left) with University Leadership and Partners after launching the Safeguarding Policy on 4th April 2025. The Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio, Right Honourable Lukia Isanga Nakadama, has commended Makerere University for crafting a policy aimed at creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all members of the University community. 4th April 2025, Main Hall, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Rt. Hon. Nakadama commends Makerere’s Safeguarding Policy
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The NTU-Mak partnership leads Prof. Linda Gibson (3rd L) and Dr. David Musoke (4th L) are joined by the Dean MakSPH, Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze (2nd L) and other officials to cut cake during the celebration of 10 years of collaboration in December 2022.
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Nottingham Trent University – Makerere University partnership celebrates over 10 years of collaboration

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Front View of the reconstructed Main Building, Makerere University. Date Taken 8th November 2024. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Professor George William Lubega. Alumni of molecular biology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University honor Prof. George William Lubega, a distinguished teacher whose dedication to nurturing scientists has left an indelible mark on Uganda's scientific community, 28th March 2025, Mestil Hotel, Kampala, Uganda East Africa.
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Alumni of Molecular Biology Honor Prof. George William Lubega for Outstanding Contributions
An aerial photo of the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University showing Left to Right: The Sir Albert Cook Memorial Library, School of Biomedical Sciences, Davies Lecture Theatre, School of Public Health, Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital (MSWNH)-Background Left and Nakasero Hill-Background Right, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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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.
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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.
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MURBS Reconstitutes Board of Trustees
Researchers and policy makers together with partners from the UK and USA that took part in the symposium. Makerere University College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity convened symposium to explore bacteriophage applications in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and addressing health, agricultural, and environmental challenges. Organized by The Alliance for Phage Research and Development Uganda Ltd (PhageTeam Uganda), March 2025, Hilton Garden Inn, Kampala, East Africa.
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Uganda Advances Bacteriophage Research in Fight against Antimicrobial Resistance
1st Symposium on Bacteriophage Research and Applications, convened by Makerere University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) on Thursday, March 27, 2025, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering Conference Hall, CAES, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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First Symposium on Bacteriophage Research & Applications in Uganda Highlights Remarkable Milestones & Future Prospects
Professor Edward Bbaale officiates at the opening ceremony of the training in Jinja. Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence (PIM CoE) at Makerere University College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) has resumed its in-depth training program for government officials in Financial Appraisal and Risk Analysis. The two-week training, held in Jinja, Uganda with Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), East Africa.
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An aerial photo of the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University showing Left to Right: The Sir Albert Cook Memorial Library, School of Biomedical Sciences, Davies Lecture Theatre, School of Public Health, Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital (MSWNH)-Background Left and Nakasero Hill-Background Right, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. An aerial photo of the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University showing Left to Right: The Sir Albert Cook Memorial Library, School of Biomedical Sciences, Davies Lecture Theatre, School of Public Health, Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital (MSWNH)-Background Left and Nakasero Hill-Background Right, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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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.
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MURBS Reconstitutes Board of Trustees
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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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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.
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Office of the Academic Registrar Lauded for Groundbreaking Achievements In Digitalization
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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Call for Applications: Masters Degree Fellows in Sickle Cell Disease & Non-Communicable Diseases
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Call for Applications: Masters Degree Fellows in Sickle Cell Disease & Non-Communicable Diseases

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An elevated shot of the School of Health Sciences and School of Medicine Building, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University. Mulago Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. An elevated shot of the School of Health Sciences and School of Medicine Building, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University. Mulago Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call For Applications: Masters Support In Self-Management Intervention for Reducing Epilepsy Burden
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.
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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.
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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.
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Karolinska’s Department of Global Public Health Admins Visit MakSPH
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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.
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The Sugar That Killed My Mother: A Generation Drowning in Cheap Drinks, Cigarettes and Lies
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Makerere University Public Health students recount hands-on experience in Ebola case finding in Uganda
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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.
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Call for Abstracts: International Social Work and Social Development Conference

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Project to Improve Relevance of CAES PhD Graduates

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Call for Manuscripts: AJABS and One Health-GHS MakPRESS Journals
Cover Image of the CARTA July - December 2024 Newsletter.
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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.
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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.
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PIM CoE Magazine Issue 1: Jul-Dec 2024
Dr. Kato Charles Drago at work in the Lab. Photo: CARTA.
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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.
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CARTA Fellow Dr. Wandera Receives Research Excellence Award
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