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Participants at the Scholars Council meeting pose for a group photo with Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) in the Freedom Square. Makerere University hosts the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council Representatives meeting, which brings together young people from around 45 partner universities of the Mastercard Foundation, 2nd February 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Participants at the Scholars Council meeting pose for a group photo with Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) in the Freedom Square. Makerere University hosts the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council Representatives meeting, which brings together young people from around 45 partner universities of the Mastercard Foundation, 2nd February 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Prof. Nawangwe urges young people to take up leadership in innovation for the transformation of Africa

By the Program Communication Team On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Makerere University hosted the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council Representatives meeting,...
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe hands over three (3) university buses to leadership in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), the College of Health Sciences (CHS), and the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) to improve students' practical learning experiences by ensuring reliable transportation for fieldwork and community outreach, 3rd February 2025, Freedom Square, The three buses parked in the Freedom Square against the backdrop of the Main Building on 3rd February 2025. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe hands over three (3) university buses to leadership in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), the College of Health Sciences (CHS), and the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) to improve students' practical learning experiences by ensuring reliable transportation for fieldwork and community outreach, 3rd February 2025, Freedom Square, The three buses parked in the Freedom Square against the backdrop of the Main Building on 3rd February 2025. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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CAES, CHS & CoVAB Receive Buses to Enhance Fieldwork, Outreaches
Prof. Edward Bbaale (Seated 2nd Left) with training facilitators and the six Somali Government officials pose for a group photo. Six Somali government officials three-day Executive Training in Infrastructure Asset Management, held at Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence (PIM CoE), College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), funded by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), 27th-29th January 2025, aimed to enhance regional capacity in infrastructure planning and management, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Edward Bbaale (Seated 2nd Left) with training facilitators and the six Somali Government officials pose for a group photo. Six Somali government officials three-day Executive Training in Infrastructure Asset Management, held at Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence (PIM CoE), College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), funded by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), 27th-29th January 2025, aimed to enhance regional capacity in infrastructure planning and management, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Somali Officials Complete Executive Training in Infrastructure Asset Management at CoBAMS
Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga (C) and Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu (3rd L) present the Research Excellence Award to Prof. Mugisha Lawrence from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) (2nd L). 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga (C) and Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu (3rd L) present the Research Excellence Award to Prof. Mugisha Lawrence from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) (2nd L). 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources, and Biosecurity Marks Milestone Achievement

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Dr. Perpetra Akite, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University.
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Dr. Perpetra Akite wins British Ecological Society Marsh Award for Ecologists in Africa

Dr. Perpetra Akite has been awarded the Marsh Award for Ecologists in Africa.  This prize aims to celebrate the significant...

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Dr. Irene Namatende was conferred upon the PhD in Education Management on Day 1 of the 75th Graduation Ceremony. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Celebrating Dr. Irene Rebecca Namatende
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Call for Applications: Masters Student Mobility to Norway 2025
Dr. Margaret Banga (2nd Row Right) with participants and facilitators at the kick-off of the training. Statistics and Data Science (SDS) Working Group training to build capacity in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) among its members kick off Monday, 20th January 2025 facilitated by experts from Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Housing Finance Bank, and the School of Statistics and Planning (SSP), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa and will run until 24th January 2025. Participants are being equipped with a wide range of skills, covering topics such as text mining, unsupervised learning, neural networks, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and more.
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Staff of School of Statistics undertake training in Data Science
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Mak Planning and Development Department gets new leadership
Officials pose for a group photo with some of the over 40 graduates of the 6th Cohort of UBTEB-accredited diplomas and certificates offered by CLL. Centre for Life-Long Learning (CLL), College of Education and External Studies (CEES) over 40 students of the 6th Cohort successfully graduate with diplomas and certificates in various fields accredited by the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB), 24th January 2025, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Over 40 UBTEB Students Graduate from the Centre for Life-Long Learning at CEES
The NTU-Mak delegation posing with some of the community health workers at the field office in Nakawuka, Wakiso district.
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Exciting PhD Opportunity in Health Innovation – Starting 2025
Participants attend a session in the Smart Classroom Facility, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS). Block A, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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CoCIS CIPSD Short Courses Jan-Mar 2025
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Makerere University and Sogea Satom Forge Partnership to Boost Research and Innovation
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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Call for Applications: Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Course
Prof. Edward Bbaale (Centre in suit) with facilitators and participants at the event. Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence commencement of three-day training program titled "Essentials of Public Investment Management," 20th January 2025, Conference Room, Level 2, School of Business, the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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PIM Centre Trains Government Officials in Essentials of PIM

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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. 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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Call for Applications: Masters Student Mobility to Norway 2025
Dr. Irene Namatende was conferred upon the PhD in Education Management on Day 1 of the 75th Graduation Ceremony. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Dr. Irene Namatende was conferred upon the PhD in Education Management on Day 1 of the 75th Graduation Ceremony. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Celebrating Dr. Irene Rebecca Namatende
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Mak Planning and Development Department gets new leadership
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Makerere University Convocation Graduation Luncheon Honors CEDAT Staff and Outstanding Students
A section of the undergraduate candidates on Day 1 of the 75th Graduation Ceremony. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. A section of the undergraduate candidates on Day 1 of the 75th Graduation Ceremony. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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RENU 2025 Graduate Trainee Program (GTP)

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The NTU-Mak delegation posing with some of the community health workers at the field office in Nakawuka, Wakiso district.
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Exciting PhD Opportunity in Health Innovation – Starting 2025

We are happy to share this exciting PhD studentship opportunity through the NTU-Makerere University partnership under the theme Health Innovation....
Graduands jubilate during the Mak75thGrad Ceremony. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, CoBAMS, CHS and CoNAS. 14th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Graduands jubilate during the Mak75thGrad Ceremony. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, CoBAMS, CHS and CoNAS. 14th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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75th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University:  MakCHS presents Graduands
The Head, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics-Prof. Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye (6th L) and the Head, Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health-Dr. Esther Buregyeya (4th L) pose with 25 graduands of the WASH Short Course on 20th July 2018, MakSPH, Mulago Campus, Makerere University. The Head, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics-Prof. Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye (6th L) and the Head, Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health-Dr. Esther Buregyeya (4th L) pose with 25 graduands of the WASH Short Course on 20th July 2018, MakSPH, Mulago Campus, Makerere University.
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Certificate in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 2025
Left to Right: Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha, Mr. Deus Tayari Mujuni, Mr. Simon Kizito, Prof. Damalie Nakanjako, Prof. Bruce Kirenga, Dr. David Patrick Kateete (Rear), Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Dr. Richard Idro (Rear), Mr. Patrick Akonyet and Prof. Annettee Nakimuli at the handover ceremony on 2nd December 2024. Handover of Principal Office by Prof. Damalie Nakanjako to Assoc. Prof. Bruce Kirenga, 2nd December 2024, College Boardroom, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University, New Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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New Principal at MakCHS
The four MakSPH Staff inducted into the UNAS Fellowship on 1st November 2024 from Left to Right: Dr. Fredrick Edward Makumbi, Dr. Victoria Nankabirwa, Dr. David Musoke and Professor David Guwatudde. Four Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) faculty induction into the 2024 Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) fellowship, 1st November 2024, Four Points by Sheraton, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 months ago

Four MakSPH Faculty inducted as Prestigious UNAS Fellows
Dr. Sarah Kiguli of Makerere University leads the Fogarty-funded program: Enhancing Research capacity for Sickle Cell Disease and related NCDs across the Lifespan in Uganda (ENRICH).
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Ugandan sickle cell researchers keep pace with aging patients
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Job Advert: Position of Principal -College of Health Sciences
A Screenshot of the IMPACT Program Newsletter September 2024. College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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IMPACT Program Newsletter Sept. 2024
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 Research Fellowships
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Flags of Uganda and the U.S. Photo: ImageFX
Humanities & Social Sciences4 weeks ago

Call for abstracts on relationality between the US and Uganda

Background This call for abstracts is under the new U.S. Studies Center in the Department of Political Science and Public...
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 Sciences2 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. 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 Sciences2 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 Sciences2 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 Sciences2 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 Sciences3 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 Sciences3 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 Sciences3 months ago

CHUSS Retreat Concludes: VC Urges Staff to Embrace Policy Vision and Collaborative Solutions
Makerere University’s Chief Human Resource Officer, Deus Tayari Mujuni makes his presentation on 2nd November 2024. 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 Sciences3 months ago

Mak HR Chief Emphasizes the Role of Line Managers in Organizational Success
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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

In our latest ‘Stories of Change’ feature, CARTA graduate, Kato Charles Drago, cohort 3, Makerere University shares his journey from...
The Deputy Principal CEES, Prof. Ronald Bisaso presents canidadates for the conferment of degrees during the Second Session of Makerere University's 72nd Graduation Ceremony on 24th May 2022. The Deputy Principal CEES, Prof. Ronald Bisaso presents canidadates for the conferment of degrees during the Second Session of Makerere University's 72nd Graduation Ceremony on 24th May 2022.
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Mapping Research in Education: A Baseline Study on PhD Completion and Emerging Research Themes
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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Call for Applications: Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Course
PhD Graduate Dr. Idd Ramathani is congratulated by staff from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) after being conferred upon his award on Day 5 of the 75th Graduation Ceremony. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 5, CAES, CEDAT and CHUSS. 17th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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PhD Scholarship Announcement (1 Position): Sustainable Energy Transitions in EA
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The future of Africa is in integration – Dr Crispus Kiyonga
A Poster of the TUM SEED Centre Makerere University Living Lab. College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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TUM SEED Center: Doctoral Scholarship in Decentralized Energy Governance in the Global South
Female and Male participants engaged in a practical session during the 8th Training Workshop in Solar Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance, Biogas Production and Solar Thermal Systems held in May 2022 at the Department of Physics, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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TUM SEED Center: Two Doctoral Scholarships in Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Team Green Biogas Members pose for the camera in the Freedom Square on 11th October 2019 during the 4th Annual Entrepreneurship Students' Expo. Their innovation won the Principal’s Award and a cash prize of UGX 1 Million.
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TUM SEED Center: Doctoral Scholarship in Rural Biogas Generation
The cover page of the Uganda Higher Education Review Vol 12, Issue 1. NCHE, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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The Uganda Higher Education Review Vol. 12, Issue 1
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