Makerere University News

Business & Management1 week ago

Directorate of Graduate Training Conducts a Training for Trainer of Trainees in Scholarly Writing & Communication Skills

L-R: Mr. Samuel Akena, Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons; Dr. Simon Kasasa, the Principal Investigator; Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services, MoH; and Professor Rhoda Wanyenze, the Dean, School of Public Health, at the launch of the survey. Release of findings of Uganda National Prevalence Survey on Tuberculosis, HIV, and COVID-19 conducted by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in conjunction with the Uganda Prisons Services (UPS) and the Ministry of Health—with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and technical support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), 15th May 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health3 weeks ago

TB in Prisons Eight Times Higher Risk than General Population in Uganda, Study

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PhD Students attend a training course in Scholarly writing and Communication Skills in the Main Library, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda on 19th August 2019.

General3 years ago

Capacity Building Opportunity: ‘FAIR’ Methodology Workshop

Makerere University School of Public Health has received a capacity building grant from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public...

MUARIK Main Gate Gets a Facelift

CoBAMS Annual Report 2024

Prof. Tonny Oyana (3rd Right), Prof. Victor Murinde (3rd Left), and Prof. Ibrahim Mike Okumu (2nd Left) with the AERC delegation during the courtesy call. Delegation from the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, received by Prof. Tonny Oyana, 23rd May 2025, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Business & Management2 weeks ago

AERC Delegation Pays Courtesy Call to VC

Prof. Omotade Akin Aina (Left) receives the Makerere Souvenir Book from Prof. Tonny Oyana as Prof. Julius Kikooma (2nd Right) and Mr. Charles Lwanga (Right) witness. Prof. Omotade Akin Aina-Carnegie Corporation of New York meeting to discuss progress of Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme (CECAP) phase II, which focuses on fostering academic development and research among early-career academics, 23rd May 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment6 days ago

Prof. Aina Visits Mak, Evaluates CECAP II Progress

Assoc. Prof. Mike Ibrahim Okumu officially opening the workshop. Environment for Development (EfD) initiative at Makerere University inception workshop for two-year research project aimed at studying energy demand and efficiency among Ugandan households and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), supported by a $30,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation under the CECAP program, 14th May 2025, EfD Conference Room, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

In Press1 week ago

The crisis of impressions in Uganda

CAES Annual Report 2024

Prof. Edward Bbaale (2nd Right) contributed during a panel discussion at the PAGE Academy. The Principal, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa, Prof. Edward Bbaale participates in the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Academy in Rabat, Morocco, from 21 to 23 May 2025.

Business & Management1 week ago

Prof. Bbaale participates in Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Academy in Rabat, Morocco

Ag. DVCAA Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Principal MakCHS Prof. Bruce Kirenga at the service. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) commemorated the silent teacher-cadavers used in anatomy classes for medical students, created awareness and sensitised the public about importance of whole body donation, 30th May 2025, New Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health1 day ago

MakCHS Commemorates the ‘Silent Teacher’

Participants at the roundtable discussion on climate-smart initiatives and livestock feed innovations in Uganda in the E-Boardroom at CoVAB. Leading agricultural experts and stakeholders high-level roundtable discussion on climate-smart initiatives and livestock feed innovations in Uganda hosted May 2025 at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.

Veterinary & Biosecurity2 weeks ago

Experts Discuss Climate-Smart Agriculture and Livestock Feed Innovations in Uganda

Prof. Victor Murinde and Associate Prof. Ibrahim Mike Okumu with staff and students from CoBAMS and other stakeholders after the meeting. Delegation from the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) strengthening partnership with the School of Economics through re-engineering economic research, capacity building, policy formulation and collaboration to impact Africa’s development and transformation, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), 23rd May 2025, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Business & Management1 week ago

AERC and Mak School of Economics discuss shaping Africa’s future in research and development

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Prof. Aina Visits Mak, Evaluates CECAP II Progress

Directorate of Graduate Equips Schools and Colleges with Training in Philosophy of Methods

Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Mak induction workshop empowers staff to execute their duties

A hands-on session in the Biomedical Engineering Unit Lab. College of Health Sciences (CHS), New Mulago Complex, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Master’s Scholarship Opportunities: Call For Applications – Faculty Initiated Ideas

Prof. Justine Namaalwa addresses Scholars during the family day event on 19th May 2025. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program family day event, 19th May 2025, Rugby Grounds, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Uphold Makerere and Mastercard Foundation values during this Holiday

Person with special needs at the 73rd Graduation Ceremony

General3 weeks ago

Notice: Makerere Disability Scheme 2025/26 Medical Review Exercise

Health and Medicine

Health1 day ago

MakCHS Commemorates the ‘Silent Teacher’

At a ceremony held on 30th May 2025, themed ‘They taught us without saying a word’, the Makerere University College...

Partners from the Ministry of Health, WHO, and Makerere University leadership, including Council Chairperson Ms. Lorna Magara, Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, and Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, join the Minister of Health in cutting the MakSPH@70 anniversary cake. 13th December 2024, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health2 weeks ago

MakSPH 2024 Annual Report

A group photo of delegates during the Leadership and Management dissemination workshop on April 23, 2025. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) disseminating outcomes of a major leadership and management strengthening initiative in Wakiso District, Central Uganda. The one-year project, part of the Global Health Partnerships programme funded by NHS England implemented in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakiso District Local Government, and Uganda’s Ministry of Health, 23rd April 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Kampala, East Africa.

Health4 weeks ago

MakSPH Champions Leadership Boost for Wakiso Health Managers

A Woman putting on the Real-Time Domestic Violence Reporting Bracelet. Makerere University School of Public Health/Resilient Africa Network (MakSPH/RAN), Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Somero Uganda, Safe Bangle Technologies roll out of a real-time domestic violence reporting bracelet. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health1 month ago

Makerere-Incubated Safe Bangle Technologies Wins Prestigious World Summit Award for Innovation Against GBV

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.

Health1 month ago

Call For Applications: Masters Support in Reducing Stroke Risk Factors 2025/2026

The assembly of Marabou Storks in the Freedom Square. Date taken: 27th April 2025.

Health1 month ago

A Humble Petition from the Marabou Storks of Kampala to His Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

New study conducted in Wakiso district has determined the ideal waist circumference for detecting metabolic syndrome among Ugandan women. Study findings closely align with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) cut-off for predicting ill health risks. Funded by Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund (MakRIF) and the Strengthening Education and Training Capacity in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SET-SRHR) Project in Uganda, Kampala, East Africa.

New Study Identifies Optimal Waist Cut-Off for Metabolic Syndrome in Ugandan Women

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd R) presents a certificate to a participant (R) as Dr. Phyllis Awor (L) and Mr. Tomas Lundström (2nd L) witness on 9th April 2025. Makerere University official launch of Social Innovation in Health Initiative Community of Practice (SIHICOP)—a new platform designed to connect local health innovators with policymakers, donors, and researchers, School of Public Health with support of the Swedish Embassy and the World Health Organization’s TDR program, 9th April 2025, 6th National Social Innovation in Health Stakeholders’ Workshop at Hotel Africana in Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University Launches Social Innovation in Health Initiative Community of Practice

A newborn baby in an incubator in Neonatal Care Unit. Makerere University School of Public Health, Baylor Foundation Uganda, Adara Development Uganda, Nsambya Hospital, and the Ministry of Health with funding from ELMA Philanthropies national health systems strengthening initiative the Uganda Newborn Programme (UNP) launched 2022. Program uses regional approach to improve newborn care in three regions of Uganda namely Kampala, North Central and Western regions. Achievements 2025. Kampala, East Africa.

Humanities & Social Sciences2 weeks ago

Uganda Newborn Programme Shifts the Paradigm of Newborn Care

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At exhibition site on 16th May 2025. L-R: Amb. Mauro Massoni, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Prof. Cecilia Pennacini, Prof. Alessandro Gusman, Prof. Dominic Dipio (2nd R) and other officials. Makerere University, in collaboration with the University of Turin and the Italian Embassy in Kampala, marked four decades of academic and cultural partnership with a landmark photographic exhibition titled "Connecting Cultures: The Italian Ethnological Mission in the Great Lakes Region" 16th May 2025, Arts Quadrangle, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere Marks 40 Years of Cultural and Academic Cooperation with the Italian Ethnographic Mission

Minister calls on universities to Mainstream Cultural Studies Kampala, Uganda | May 16, 2025 — Makerere University, in collaboration with...

Engineering, Art & Tech3 weeks ago

Advert: Application for Additional Undergraduate Programmes 2025/26

The Okot p'Bitek Pavilion, Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) engulfed in greenery. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Humanities & Social Sciences3 weeks ago

Call for Applications: MISR Interdisciplinary MPhil/PhD Programme 2026

The MP, Dr. Cindy Magara, Prof. Helen N. Nkabala, Dr. Eve Nabukya and Dr. Levis Mugumya flash Tuko Pamoja symbol in a group photo. Department of Literature, School of Languages, Literature and Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) screening of Tuko Pamoja, a documentary by Dr. Cindy Magara, Nyati Motion Pictures, 13th May 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Humanities & Social Sciences3 weeks ago

Makerere Screens Tuko Pamoja, Scholars Call for Creative Arts to Be Recognized as Research Output

Students stroll past the Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility-CTF (Left) and School of Social Sciences (Right) on the Makerere University Main Campus. Staircase, Walkway, Male, Female, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Humanities & Social Sciences3 weeks ago

Korean Language Classes

A section of attendees in a group photo with the Chief Guest-Paul Ekoju and Award winners after the celebrations. Uganda Media Sector Working Group in collaboration with Makerere University Department of Journalism and Communication, CIPESA, Oslo Metropolitan University, the Uganda Human Rights Commission, the African Centre for Media Excellence, UNESCO, the Uganda Media Council, and Media Focus on Africa commemorating World Press Freedom Day, global theme “Defending the Truth in an Age of Polarization and Distrust”, 6th May 2025, CEDAT Conference Hall, Kampala, East Africa.

Humanities & Social Sciences4 weeks ago

Makerere Marks World Press Freedom Day with Call for Media Protection and Journalist Safety Ahead of 2026 Polls

Some of the attendees that graced the public dialogue on 29th April 2025. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) a historic public dialogue between Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo and Dr. Yahaya Hills Kagali Sekagya, titled “Traditional Spirituality, Herbal Medicine, Witchcraft and Questions of Truth.” 29th April 2025, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Over 2,000 Attend Makerere’s Dialogue on Traditional Spirituality, Herbal Medicine, Witchcraft and Questions of Truth

The researchers and centre leadership in the workshop on 28th April 2025. The Centre for United States Studies at Makerere University held its first research review workshop, marking the beginning of an ambitious academic project to publish a book examining the historical and contemporary relations between the United States and Uganda, 28th April 2025, Kampala, East Africa.

Makerere’s US Studies Centre Hosts First Research Workshop to Kick Off U.S.–Uganda Relations Book Project

Students walk into the Arts Quadrangle, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management6 days ago

Call For Abstracts: 2025 CHUSS Graduate Symposium

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Dr. Aisha Nanyiti presenting about the project. EfD-Uganda Fellows Co-creation workshop with representatives from Government, CSO and the private sector to generate a context-relevant Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs)-led model for supporting the transition to low-carbon ag-tech by smallholder farmers, 25th April 2024, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

From risk to resilience: Increasing insurance uptake among farmers in rural Uganda

By Dr. Aisha Nanyiti Poor households in low-income countries face numerous risks, from extreme weather events to illness and crop...

A man reaches for the Uganda National ID from his wallet. New study, “Understanding the Benefits, Costs, and Challenges of the National Identification System in Uganda,” published in Digital Society, for every US$1 invested in the NID system, the return on investment is US$1.35, led by Roy William Mayega from Makerere University School of Public Health’s Resilient Africa Network (MakSPH-RAN), Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.

Research2 weeks ago

Uganda’s National ID Delivers $1.35 for Every $1 Invested

General4 weeks ago

RUFORUM Newsletter: Celebrating Twenty Years of Educating Africa 2004-2024

The Research and Innovations Week 2025, funded by the Government of Uganda, 9th April 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Dr. Nyeinga Karidewa presents his project on Thermal Energy Storage for Institutional Cooking on Day 2 of the Research and Innovations Week 2025.

Research1 month ago

TUM SEED Center: PhD Scholarship in Sustainable Energy Entrepreneurship 2025/2026

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. Moments before his key note address and launch of the research and innoavtions week, President Museveni (L) inspected the projects displayed at the Makerere University Freedom Square.

Research1 month ago

Mak-RIF Newsletter April 2025

Natural Sciences2 months ago

Makerere’s US Studies Centre Hosts First Research Workshop to Kick Off U.S.–Uganda Relations Book Project

Research2 months ago

ARUA Early-Career Research Fellowships 2025

Phyto-Nutra, a healthy, safe, organic, nutritious, antibiotic-free chicken feed formulation for healthy humans by Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, Senior Lecturer, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF), Kampala, East Africa.

Novel Chicken Feed with a Cocktail of Bacteriocins and Phytobiotics