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Members of EASLIS and CoCIS in group photo with Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe after the launch on 12th February 2025. Launch of "From Records to Publication: A Guide to Academic Authorship", by Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe edited by Prof. Elisam Magara of the East African School of Library and Information Sciences (EASLIS), College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), 12th February 2026, Telepresence Center, Level 2, Senate Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Members of EASLIS and CoCIS in group photo with Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe after the launch on 12th February 2025. Launch of "From Records to Publication: A Guide to Academic Authorship", by Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe edited by Prof. Elisam Magara of the East African School of Library and Information Sciences (EASLIS), College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), 12th February 2026, Telepresence Center, Level 2, Senate Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Computing & IS4 days ago

Makerere Launches Scholarly Guide, Calls for Increased Research, Publication and Innovation in Africa

VC Emphasizes Research as Key to Africa’s Global Integration Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has urged universities across...
Esther Ziribaggwa, the best overall sciences student this year with a CGPA of 4.77. She is set to graduate with the Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on 24th February 2026 in the Freedom Square. Esther Ziribaggwa, the best overall sciences student this year with a CGPA of 4.77. She is set to graduate with the Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on 24th February 2026 in the Freedom Square.
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From Adversity to Excellence: The Inspiring Journey of Makerere’s Best Science Student, Esther Ziribaggwa
SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General2 weeks ago

Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027
(L-R) Prof. Stella Neema, Dr Herbert Muyinda, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Prof. Lotte Meinert, Prof. Julius Kikooma, and Dr. Godfrey Siu take a photo moment at Makerere Univerity. HEALENAE (Health and Environment in Africa and Europe) project support to doctoral research examining the complex links between environmental change, climate crises and health outcomes, with a strong focus on Africa Europe comparative perspectives, 27th January 2026 Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC), College of Health Sciences (CHS), and Aarhus University meeting with the Vice Chancellor, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. (L-R) Prof. Stella Neema, Dr Herbert Muyinda, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Prof. Lotte Meinert, Prof. Julius Kikooma, and Dr. Godfrey Siu take a photo moment at Makerere Univerity. HEALENAE (Health and Environment in Africa and Europe) project support to doctoral research examining the complex links between environmental change, climate crises and health outcomes, with a strong focus on Africa Europe comparative perspectives, 27th January 2026 Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC), College of Health Sciences (CHS), and Aarhus University meeting with the Vice Chancellor, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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EU Earmarks Shs19.8bn for 15 Joint PhD Scholarships in Health, Environment Research

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Prof. Ezra Suruma, Chancellor Makerere University (2016-2023) smiles for the camera after his interview with Mak News Magazine on 20th December 2023.
General2 years ago

Prof. Suruma on 50 years at Mak, 8 years as Chancellor

Prof. Ezra Suruma who first joined Makerere University as a Lecturer in 1973 recently completed two four-year terms as Chancellor...

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Simon Mungudit emerged the best performing male science student this year. He is set to graduate from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on 24th February 2026 in the Freedom Square.
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Simon Mungudit: Mak’s Best Performing Male Science Student & Rising Star in Petroleum Geoscience
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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027
Dr. Samalie Namukose.
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Dr. Samalie Namukose and the Quiet Work of Making Nutrition Count
Call for PhD Student Fellowships under Harnessing Health Data Science capacity to strengthen evidence-based interventions, policy and response to the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Uganda (H-DATA) training grant, funded by the NIH through Fogarty International Center (Grant Number D43TW013056). A collaborative effort of multiple principal investigators from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa and University of California, San Francisco, USA.
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Call for PhD Student Fellowships under H-DATA
An emergency response team extracts a suspected case from the community during the pandemic.
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Holding the System Together During COVID-19: Steven Kabwama’s Research on Care Continuity
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How Jimmy Osuret Turned Childhood Trauma into Evidence for Safer School Crossings
For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.
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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications
Makerere University School of Public Health Communications Office, Graduation Profiles Series, 76th Graduation Ceremony, Phillip Wanduru, “Intrapartum-Related Adverse Perinatal Outcomes: Burden, Consequences, and Models of Care from Studies in Eastern Uganda,” Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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When Birth Becomes the Most Dangerous Moment, Wanduru & the Work of Making Labour Safer
The Self-injectable contraception, known as DMPA-SC, disrupts the provider-client model by shifting care from the clinic to the individual woman.
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Study Alert: Power in Her Hands; Why Self-Injectable Contraception May Be a Game Changer for Women’s Agency in Uganda
Prof. Edward Bbaale addresses the Public Officers. Two-week executive training on Economic Appraisal and Stakeholder Analysis, organised by the Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa commencing 9th February 2026, Las Vegas Hotel Mbarara.
Business & Management7 days ago

Building Skills for Better Public Investments: PIM Centre Trains Public Sector Economists

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For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026. For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.
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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications
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General6 days ago

Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) presents one of the printed batches of transcripts the Registrar College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)-Ms. Ruth Iteu Eyoku (2nd Right) as Right to Left: DVCAA-Prof. Sarah Ssali, AR-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Ms. Prossy Nakayiki witness on 28th January 2026. Vice Chancellor's Press Briefing on the 76th Graduation due to be held 24th-27th February 2026 at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) presents one of the printed batches of transcripts the Registrar College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)-Ms. Ruth Iteu Eyoku (2nd Right) as Right to Left: DVCAA-Prof. Sarah Ssali, AR-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Ms. Prossy Nakayiki witness on 28th January 2026. Vice Chancellor's Press Briefing on the 76th Graduation due to be held 24th-27th February 2026 at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General3 weeks ago

Press Statement: Makerere 76th Graduation Ceremony
An aerial shot of the Main Building, as taken by a drone over the Freedom Square with Left to Right: CHUSS, St. Francis, St. Augustine and CAES Buildings and the Kikoni area (Background) in view. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. An aerial shot of the Main Building, as taken by a drone over the Freedom Square with Left to Right: CHUSS, St. Francis, St. Augustine and CAES Buildings and the Kikoni area (Background) in view. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General3 weeks ago

Re-Advert for the Position of the Second Deputy Vice Chancellor
An aerial photo of Clockwise Top Left to Right: St. Francis Chapel, Main Building, CAES, JICA Building, Chemistry Building, Mathematics, School of Statistics, Main Library, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, CoBAMS, EPRC, IGDS and the Freedom Square. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. An aerial photo of Clockwise Top Left to Right: St. Francis Chapel, Main Building, CAES, JICA Building, Chemistry Building, Mathematics, School of Statistics, Main Library, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, CoBAMS, EPRC, IGDS and the Freedom Square. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Press Statement: Makerere University Congratulates Former Staff and Students on Successful Election to Public Office
Prof. Mary Okwakol (Centre) with Prof. Sarah Ssali and other leaders of Higher Education Institutions after the CBE minimum standards validation meeting on 23rd January 2026. National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) validation meeting of the draft minimum standards for implementing Competence-Based Education (CBE) in Higher Education Institutions, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, 23rd January 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Mary Okwakol (Centre) with Prof. Sarah Ssali and other leaders of Higher Education Institutions after the CBE minimum standards validation meeting on 23rd January 2026. National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) validation meeting of the draft minimum standards for implementing Competence-Based Education (CBE) in Higher Education Institutions, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, 23rd January 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Mak Hosts NCHE Competence-Based Education Standards Validation Meeting

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Some of the equipment used to store samples at the Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre (MakBRC), College of Health Sciences (CHS). Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health4 days ago

Call for Applications: Short Course in Molecular Diagnostics March 2026

Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology, in collaboration with the Makerere University Biomedical Research...
Makerere University School of Public Health Communications Office, Graduation Profiles Series, 76th Graduation Ceremony, Phillip Wanduru, “Intrapartum-Related Adverse Perinatal Outcomes: Burden, Consequences, and Models of Care from Studies in Eastern Uganda,” Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Makerere University School of Public Health Communications Office, Graduation Profiles Series, 76th Graduation Ceremony, Phillip Wanduru, “Intrapartum-Related Adverse Perinatal Outcomes: Burden, Consequences, and Models of Care from Studies in Eastern Uganda,” Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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When Birth Becomes the Most Dangerous Moment, Wanduru & the Work of Making Labour Safer
The Self-injectable contraception, known as DMPA-SC, disrupts the provider-client model by shifting care from the clinic to the individual woman. The Self-injectable contraception, known as DMPA-SC, disrupts the provider-client model by shifting care from the clinic to the individual woman.
Health6 days ago

Study Alert: Power in Her Hands; Why Self-Injectable Contraception May Be a Game Changer for Women’s Agency in Uganda
Pedestrians on high alert as they cross the road in Kampala City. Photo by Katumba Badru
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How Jimmy Osuret Turned Childhood Trauma into Evidence for Safer School Crossings
An emergency response team extracts a suspected case from the community during the pandemic.
Health1 week ago

Holding the System Together During COVID-19: Steven Kabwama’s Research on Care Continuity
Dr. Samalie Namukose.
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Dr. Samalie Namukose and the Quiet Work of Making Nutrition Count
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.
Health2 weeks ago

Call For Applications: MakNCD Masters and PhD Training Opportunities
Graduands of the 2025 Certificate Course in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CWASH) pose for a group photo at the Makerere University School of Public Health, following the successful completion of the short course in July 2025. Makerere University School of Public Health, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 weeks ago

Course Announcement: Certificate in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CWASH) – 2026
The Chairperson MURBS Board of Trustees-Dr. Michael Kizito (8th Right) with Professor Seggane Musisi (7th Right) and Members after the session on 8th January 2026. Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) Member Sensitisation Session on "Understanding Identity Shifts; Developing Routines; Sustaining Motivation and Purpose", 8th January 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Holistic Retirement Planning includes Psychological, Emotional & Social well-being across all Career Stages
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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.
Humanities & Social Sciences3 weeks ago

Dr. Pamela Khanakwa Honored for Steering Record 18 PhD Candidates for the Mak 2026 Graduation

Six personally supervised, three completed in record time, as School of Liberal and Performing Arts sets a historic milestone. Dr....
Lead Facilitator-Dr. William Tayebwa (Centre) with facilitators and participants on Day Two of the training at Makerere University. Ugandan journalists specialized training on peace and gender-sensitive reporting to ensure responsible media coverage during the election period, held 8th-9th January 2026 at Makerere University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences Smart Room, Kampala Uganda, East Africa organized by the Women’s Situation Room (WSR). Lead Facilitator-Dr. William Tayebwa (Centre) with facilitators and participants on Day Two of the training at Makerere University. Ugandan journalists specialized training on peace and gender-sensitive reporting to ensure responsible media coverage during the election period, held 8th-9th January 2026 at Makerere University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences Smart Room, Kampala Uganda, East Africa organized by the Women’s Situation Room (WSR).
Humanities & Social Sciences1 month ago

Ugandan Journalists Trained on Peace and Gender-Sensitive Reporting Ahead of 2026 Elections
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. 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.
Humanities & Social Sciences1 month ago

CHUSS Invests Over UGX 100 Million in Interactive Smart Screens, Upgrades Teaching Infrastructure
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.
Humanities & Social Sciences1 month ago

Over 130 Cadet Officers Oriented on Library Use at Makerere University
Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta (4th Left) and Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala (3rd Left) with Left to Right: Prof. Josephine Ahikire, Prof. Robert Wamala, Prof. Andrew Ellias State, Assoc. Prof. Edgar Nabutanyi, Dr. Pamela Khanakwa, Mr. Tom Tibaijuka with a dummy of the book "Reclaiming Learning" at the event on 11th December 2025. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) on 11th December 2025 celebrated the launch of five scholarly books, marking a significant milestone in the College’s contribution to academic research and discourse, Senior Common Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences2 months ago

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Launches Five Groundbreaking Publications
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.
Humanities & Social Sciences3 months ago

Makerere University Press launches a Groundbreaking Book “Gender, Social Norms and Agency: Perspectives from East Africa,” Sparking a New Era of Collaborative Action for Gender Equality in the Region
Hon. Norbert Mao (Centre) flanked by Hon. Loice Biira Bwambale (To his Left), Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala (To his Right), Hon. Hope Mwesigye (4th Right) and other officials at the Conference on 19th November 2025. World Philosophy Day celebrations 19th–20th November 2025, organized by the Department of Philosophy, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) in collaboration with the School of Law, UNESCO and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung under the theme: “30 Years of the 1995 Constitution: Gains, Pitfalls and Prospects.” Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences3 months ago

Hon. Mao Urges African States to Institutionalise Accountability in Governance
Left to Right: Prof. Gorretti Nassanga, Dr. John Baptist Imokola, Ms. Harriet Sebaana, Dr. Wilson Kaija, Dr. Aisha Nakiwala, Dr. Charlotte Ntulume and other colleagues lay a wreath on Dr. Brian Semujju's casket in St. Francis Chapel on 5th August 2025. Funeral service in honour of Dr. Brian Semujju-Senior Lecturer, Department of Journalism and Communication, School of Languages Literature and Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), 5th August 2025, St. Francis Chapel, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences6 months ago

Dr. Brian Semujju: A Bright Burning Torch Extinguished
General8 months ago

Diploma in Performing Arts Admission List 2025/26
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Call for PhD Student Fellowships under Harnessing Health Data Science capacity to strengthen evidence-based interventions, policy and response to the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Uganda (H-DATA) training grant, funded by the NIH through Fogarty International Center (Grant Number D43TW013056). A collaborative effort of multiple principal investigators from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa and University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Research1 week ago

Call for PhD Student Fellowships under H-DATA

Program overview The Harnessing Health Data Science capacity to strengthen evidence-based interventions, policy and response to the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in...
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International Fellows Recruitment – Wellcome Sanger Institute
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. 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.
Research2 months ago

Makerere University Launches Knowledge-Sharing Platform to Drive Innovation and Economic Growth
A photo moment of the attending delegation from Tsinghua University and some members of Top Management. Makerere University high-level meeting between Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and a delegation from Tsinghua University’s Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research, one of China’s leading centres of excellence in disaster prevention, public safety, and emergency management led by Dean Prof. Huan HongYong, Friday December 12, 2025, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Explores Strategic Partnership with Tsinghua University in Safety Science, Disaster Resilience and Public Health
RMIT University Australia's Centre for African Engagement (CAE). Photo: ImageFX - Photorealistic
Research3 months ago

RMIT Centre for African Engagement (CAE) PhD Scholarships
Collaborative study by Makerere University and the Ministry of Public Service titled “Impact of Salary Enhancement on the Performance of Secondary School Teachers in Uganda,” was funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF), handover of report by Dr. Cyprian Misinde, Director Quality Assurance to Minister Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa, 13th November 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research3 months ago

Makerere University and Ministry of Public Service Study Reveals Impact of Salary Enhancement on Teacher Performance in Uganda
Prof. Vukosi Marivate delivers the Third Keynote Address on Day 2 of the 5th ARUA Biennial International Conference on 30th October 2025. Day 2 of the 5th African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Biennial International Conference on Research, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, October 30, 2025 hosted by Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research4 months ago

From Grassroots to Global Stage: African Scholars Map the Future of AI
The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Information, Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza has officially opened the 5th African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Biennial International Conference on Research, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, held on October 29, 2025 hosted by Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research4 months ago

Africa’s Future through Research and AI: Makerere Hosts ARUA 5th Biennial Conference
Dr. Jackson Efitre, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Zoology, Entomology, and Fisheries Sciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Natural Sciences4 months ago

Mak-CoNAS Wins CAD 0.8 Million Grant to Scale-up Fish Processing Technologies & Empower Women in Uganda
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