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Undergraduate Admissions: Students allowed to Change Programs/Subjects 2026/27

The Office of the Academic Registrar has released lists of students whose applications for change of Programme/Subjects have been approved for the Academic...
Prof. Edward Bbaale and Prof. Eria Hisali pose for a group photo with Mr Baboucarr Jobe, his delegation and officials on 28th August 2026. Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence hosts high-level delegation from The Gambia led by Mr Baboucarr Jobe, Permanent Secretary in The Gambia’s Ministry of Finance, 28th August 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Edward Bbaale and Prof. Eria Hisali pose for a group photo with Mr Baboucarr Jobe, his delegation and officials on 28th August 2026. Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence hosts high-level delegation from The Gambia led by Mr Baboucarr Jobe, Permanent Secretary in The Gambia’s Ministry of Finance, 28th August 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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The Gambia Benchmarks Makerere’s Public Investment Management Model
A cross-section of Cohort 9 Scholars pose in a photo with officials shortly after getting their award letters. Award Ceremony for Cohort 9 of 258 recipients of the prestigious Mastercard Foundation scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic, 20th August 2026, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. A cross-section of Cohort 9 Scholars pose in a photo with officials shortly after getting their award letters. Award Ceremony for Cohort 9 of 258 recipients of the prestigious Mastercard Foundation scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic, 20th August 2026, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Welcomes a New Cohort of 258 Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Seated L-R: Prof. Sarah Ssali, Mr. Sergey Lobanov-Head of Mission, Russian Embassy in Uganda, Prof. Nikolay D. Dmitriev, Prof. Edward Bbaale, Dr. Robert Ngobi, Mr. Davis Vuningoma and Prof. Ibrahim Mike Okumu with Dr. Peter Babyenda and CoBAMS Students (Standing) on 20th August 2026. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) supported by the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) in collaboration with the Witte Institute for New Industrial Development and St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Russia Conference on The Theory of Noonomy and its Role in Resolving Modernity Issues: Pathways to Sustainable Social and Economic Transformation, 20th Aug 2026, Senior Common Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa Seated L-R: Prof. Sarah Ssali, Mr. Sergey Lobanov-Head of Mission, Russian Embassy in Uganda, Prof. Nikolay D. Dmitriev, Prof. Edward Bbaale, Dr. Robert Ngobi, Mr. Davis Vuningoma and Prof. Ibrahim Mike Okumu with Dr. Peter Babyenda and CoBAMS Students (Standing) on 20th August 2026. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) supported by the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) in collaboration with the Witte Institute for New Industrial Development and St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Russia Conference on The Theory of Noonomy and its Role in Resolving Modernity Issues: Pathways to Sustainable Social and Economic Transformation, 20th Aug 2026, Senior Common Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa
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Makerere University Inaugural Conference on Noonomy Paves way for Centre of Excellence in Africa

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L-R: SoL team, Rodrick Kakwezi, Olga Asianut Blessing with colleague holding the trophy. Inaugural Digital Health Inter-University Moot Court Competition Held in partnership with the University of Warwick and supported by the Wellcome Trust, 12–13 August 2026, School of Law (SoL), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Law2 weeks ago

Makerere Hosts Inaugural Inter-University Moot on Digital Health, Privacy and Data Protection

Makerere University School of Law (SoL) hosted the inaugural Digital Health Inter-University Moot Court Competition on 12–13 August 2026, bringing...
The Senate Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Photo taken on 18th May 2023.
General2 months ago

RE-ADVERT: Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27
Cover page of the CAES Annual Report 2025. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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CAES Annual Report 2025
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Makerere University Trains 250 Student Peer Trainers to Champion Gender Equality Leadership
IDI Job Advert: Communications Officer (1), apply by 17th July 2026. Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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IDI Job Advert: Communications Officer (1)
IDI Job Advert: Internal Audit Graduate Trainee (2), apply by 17th July 2026. Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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IDI Job Advert: Internal Audit Graduate Trainee (2)
IDI Job Advert: Nurse (1), apply by 19th July 2026. Infectious Diseases Institute, Mulago, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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IDI Job Advert: Nurse (1)

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Students in discussion groups at Freedom Square.
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Undergraduate Admission Lists 2026/2027
Humanities & Social Sciences2 weeks ago

Makerere Marks 250 Years of US Independence
The Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Building, Mulago Hospital Complex. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health6 days ago

Call for Applications: Short-term Positions under the STOP-AMDR Project
Participants at the Mpox response study dissemination meeting in Amuru District on 10 August 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), through the Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) for Preparedness and Response to Pandemics and Shocks, research dissemination of Uganda’s Mpox response with stakeholders in Kasese, Amuru, Nakasongola and Mayuge Districts Uganda, East Africa, 10th-14th August 2026.
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MakSPH Takes Mpox Response Lessons to Districts for Stronger Outbreak Preparedness
Cohort two of the Africa Climate Collaborative scholars pose for a group photo after the award ceremony. Award Ceremony for Cohort 2 of 50 young people to pursue Master's studies under the Africa Climate Collaborative, an initiative supported by the Mastercard Foundation for the 2026/2027 academic, 20th August 2026, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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50 Master’s Students Awarded Scholarships Under the Africa Climate Collaborative at Makerere University
A KCCA Medical Office debriefs the MakSPH Field Epidemiologists and Surveillance Team during the CoVID-19 pandemic. Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.
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Uganda to Launch ACT-PREP, Africa’s New Epidemic Preparedness Research Network
The Dean and Staff of SPH with Claire Nakayizi during the celebration. Celebrating Claire Nakayizi's 14 years of service as Custodian, August 2026, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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SPH celebrates Claire’s 14 years of service
Block B of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS). Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Computing & IS6 days ago

CoCIS CIPSD Short Courses Sept-Nov 2026
Participants visit the STI Screening Tent during the Annual Medical Camp in 2025. The 91st Guild Ministry of Health Annual Makerere Guild Medical Camp, 3rd and 4th October 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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The 92nd Guild Ministry of Health Back with the Annual Guild Medical Camp
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Makerere’s CEDAT Hosts Groundbreaking LIVWA Workshop on Advanced Climate Modelling for Lake Victoria Water Level Management

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A KCCA Medical Office debriefs the MakSPH Field Epidemiologists and Surveillance Team during the CoVID-19 pandemic. Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. A KCCA Medical Office debriefs the MakSPH Field Epidemiologists and Surveillance Team during the CoVID-19 pandemic. Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.
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Uganda to Launch ACT-PREP, Africa’s New Epidemic Preparedness Research Network
The Dean and Staff of SPH with Claire Nakayizi during the celebration. Celebrating Claire Nakayizi's 14 years of service as Custodian, August 2026, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The Dean and Staff of SPH with Claire Nakayizi during the celebration. Celebrating Claire Nakayizi's 14 years of service as Custodian, August 2026, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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SPH celebrates Claire’s 14 years of service
Cohort two of the Africa Climate Collaborative scholars pose for a group photo after the award ceremony. Award Ceremony for Cohort 2 of 50 young people to pursue Master's studies under the Africa Climate Collaborative, an initiative supported by the Mastercard Foundation for the 2026/2027 academic, 20th August 2026, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Cohort two of the Africa Climate Collaborative scholars pose for a group photo after the award ceremony. Award Ceremony for Cohort 2 of 50 young people to pursue Master's studies under the Africa Climate Collaborative, an initiative supported by the Mastercard Foundation for the 2026/2027 academic, 20th August 2026, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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50 Master’s Students Awarded Scholarships Under the Africa Climate Collaborative at Makerere University
Students in discussion groups at Freedom Square. Students in discussion groups at Freedom Square.
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Undergraduate Admission Lists 2026/2027
Female and male students along the Main Building Walkway on a bright sunny day, 6th May 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Female and male students along the Main Building Walkway on a bright sunny day, 6th May 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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72 Makerere University Students Admitted to 2026 Millennium Fellowship
Screenshot of the Makerere University Ranking July 2026 - Webometrics Global Position. Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Screenshot of the Makerere University Ranking July 2026 - Webometrics Global Position. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere jumps 200 positions in latest global rankings

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Participants visit the STI Screening Tent during the Annual Medical Camp in 2025. The 91st Guild Ministry of Health Annual Makerere Guild Medical Camp, 3rd and 4th October 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 days ago

The 92nd Guild Ministry of Health Back with the Annual Guild Medical Camp

The 92nd Guild Ministry of Health is set to host the Annual Makerere Guild Medical Camp, a three-day outreach that...
The Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Building, Mulago Hospital Complex. Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Building, Mulago Hospital Complex. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health6 days ago

Call for Applications: Short-term Positions under the STOP-AMDR Project
Participants at the Mpox response study dissemination meeting in Amuru District on 10 August 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), through the Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) for Preparedness and Response to Pandemics and Shocks, research dissemination of Uganda’s Mpox response with stakeholders in Kasese, Amuru, Nakasongola and Mayuge Districts Uganda, East Africa, 10th-14th August 2026. Participants at the Mpox response study dissemination meeting in Amuru District on 10 August 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), through the Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) for Preparedness and Response to Pandemics and Shocks, research dissemination of Uganda’s Mpox response with stakeholders in Kasese, Amuru, Nakasongola and Mayuge Districts Uganda, East Africa, 10th-14th August 2026.
Health1 week ago

MakSPH Takes Mpox Response Lessons to Districts for Stronger Outbreak Preparedness
Newly-admitted students pose with MakSPH Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze during orientation for the 2026/2027 academic year at the MakSPH Auditorium. Orientation for newly admitted students-75 students in the Bachelor of Environmental Health Science, 277 across the nine master’s programmes, and 21 across the two doctoral programmes, PhD by Research and PhD by Coursework and Research for the 2026/2027 academic, 7th August 2026, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 weeks ago

A New Cohort Joins MakSPH’s Public Health Community
Officials pose for a group photo with Dr. Steven Schiff during his visit to CHS on 5th August 2026. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) hosts Director of the NIH Fogarty International Center (FIC), Dr. Steven Schiff, 5th August 2026, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 weeks ago

NIH/Fogarty Director Visits MakCHS, Underscores Impact of Research Training and Health Partnerships
Stakeholders pose for a group photo during the AFRHiCARE Meeting held on 13th August 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Wellcome Trust through a 2023–2029 Discovery Award-funded Future of Africa’s First Referral Hospitals: Innovation and Care (AFRHiCARE) research initiative stakeholders from five first-referral hospitals in Uganda meeting to review research findings, reflect on persistent challenges and identify practical solutions to strengthen hospital performance and quality of care, 13th August 2026, Kabira Country Club, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 weeks ago

AFRHiCARE Shares Evidence and Co-Creates Solutions to Strengthen Uganda’s First-Referral Hospitals
Officials witness as Dr. David Musoke and Dr. Esther Buregyeya shake hands at the handover ceremony on 11th August 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) leadership transition, Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Dr. David Musoke takes over from Dr. Esther Buregyeya, 11th August 2026, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 weeks ago

Dr. Musoke Takes Over as Head of Disease Control & Environmental Health
Mak-BSSR PhD-Level beneficiary Khamisi Musanje presents his research during a meeting at the College of Health Sciences (CHS). Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health4 weeks ago

Call For Applications: Mak-BSSR Postdoc, PhD, Master’s Fellowship-level Training 2026
The MakCHS Orientation Opening Ceremony in the Davies Lecture Theatre on 4th August 2026. Opening session of the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) Freshers' Orientation Ceremony, 4th August 2026, Davies Lecture Theatre, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MakCHS 2026 Orientation begins: Freshers Urged to Prioritise Responsibility, Integrity and Academic Excellence
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Humanities & Social Sciences2 weeks ago

Makerere Marks 250 Years of US Independence

Makerere University, through the Great Lakes Center for the Study of the United States under the College of Humanities and...
Part of the the pioneer cohort of the Certificate in Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence poses for a group photo on 7th August 2026 at Makerere University. Award ceremony for the pioneer cohort of the Certificate in Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence, a short course offered by the Department of Philosophy in the School of Liberal and Performing Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) with support from Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and UNESCO. 7th August 2026, Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, CAES, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Part of the the pioneer cohort of the Certificate in Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence poses for a group photo on 7th August 2026 at Makerere University. Award ceremony for the pioneer cohort of the Certificate in Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence, a short course offered by the Department of Philosophy in the School of Liberal and Performing Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) with support from Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and UNESCO. 7th August 2026, Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, CAES, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Humanities & Social Sciences4 weeks ago

Makerere University Awards Certificates to First Cohort of Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence
The Acting Vice Chancellor-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (Centre) with royals and dignitaries at the Symposium on 21st May 2026. Inter-University Symposium on Pan-Africanism and Reparatory Justice held ahead 21st May 2025 of the Africa Day Celebrations with over 23 participating Universities, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The Acting Vice Chancellor-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (Centre) with royals and dignitaries at the Symposium on 21st May 2026. Inter-University Symposium on Pan-Africanism and Reparatory Justice held ahead 21st May 2025 of the Africa Day Celebrations with over 23 participating Universities, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences3 months ago

Symposium on Pan-Africanism and Reparatory Justice Ignites Debate on African Unity and Decolonisation of Systems
Yours2Read, Department of Literature, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa Short Story Competition 2026. Photo: Nano Banana 2.
Humanities & Social Sciences4 months ago

Makerere University Short Story Writing Competition 2026
Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.
Education4 months ago

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27
Whitney Najjuka, the best overall student of the Bachelor of Journalism and Communication this year with a CGPA of 4.46. She is set to graduate from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on Day 4 of the 76th Graduation Ceremony on Friday 27th February 2026 in the Freedom Square.
Humanities & Social Sciences6 months ago

Meet Najjuka Whitney, The Girl Who Missed Law and Found Her Voice
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 Sciences7 months ago

Dr. Pamela Khanakwa Honored for Steering Record 18 PhD Candidates for the Mak 2026 Graduation
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 Sciences8 months 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.
Humanities & Social Sciences8 months ago

CHUSS Invests Over UGX 100 Million in Interactive Smart Screens, Upgrades Teaching Infrastructure
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Engineering, Art & Tech2 days ago

Makerere’s CEDAT Hosts Groundbreaking LIVWA Workshop on Advanced Climate Modelling for Lake Victoria Water Level Management

By Harriet Musinguzi As part of the Lake Victoria Improved Water Level Management through Advanced Modelling (LIVWA) Project, newly developed...
Cover page of the DGT Newsletter Jan-Jun 2026. Directorate of Graduate Training (DGT), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Cover page of the DGT Newsletter Jan-Jun 2026. Directorate of Graduate Training (DGT), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research3 weeks ago

DGT Newsletter Jan-Jun 2026
Cover page of the CARTA Newsletter: Jan – June 2026. Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) Cover page of the CARTA Newsletter: Jan – June 2026. Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA)
Research3 weeks ago

CARTA Newsletter: Jan – June 2026
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) presents Prof. Daniel Branch (C) with the Makerere necktie and Makerere@100 Coffee Table Book as Prof. Fred Masagazi Masaazi (R) witnesses during his visit on 13th February 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research1 month ago

Mak-RIF Bi-Annual Bulletin Issue 6: Jan-Jun 2026
Prof. Tonny Oyana and Prof. Robert Wamala with participants at the close of the GRRP Training on 24th July 2026. Closing Ceremony of the three-day Good Research Regulatory Practice (GRRP) Course for members of Research Ethics Committees (RECs) from Makerere University and other institutions organized by the Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP) at Makerere University in partnership with the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), 24th July 2026, MakSPH Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research1 month ago

UNCST Accredits Over 90 Makerere Staff in Good Research Review Practice
Participants pose for a group photo on Day One of the Good Research Regulatory Practice (GRRP) Course for members of Research Ethics Committees (RECs). Day one of the three-day Good Research Regulatory Practice (GRRP) Course for members of Research Ethics Committees (RECs) from Makerere University and other institutions organized by the Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP) at Makerere University in partnership with the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), 22nd July 2026, Senate Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research1 month ago

Uganda Strengthens Research Ethics Oversight as Makerere and UNCST Equip Ethics Committees for Emerging Scientific Challenges
Prof. Julius Kikooma and DGT Staff with PhD Thesis Completion Grants beneficiaries on 8th June 2026. Directorate of Graduate Training launches thesis completion grant aimed at supporting PhD students to complete their research, improve completion rates, and align academic work with Uganda’s national development priorities, 8th June, 2026, Telepresence Hall, Senate Building, Makerere University, Kampala, East Africa.
Research3 months ago

Makerere University Rolls Out Thesis Completion Grants to Accelerate PhD Research and Strengthen National Policy Impact
A screenshot of participants during the online engagement with by international AI consultant Dr. Vivek Mohindra on 4th June 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research3 months ago

Makerere University Charts Course for Responsible AI Adoption in Research Management
Prof. Julius Kikooma and Prof. Stella Neema pose for a group photo outside the Main Library with facilitators and PhD students after the training on 25th May 2025. Closure of a 10-day PhD cross-cutting training in Advanced Research Methods organized by the Directorate of Graduate Training and supported by iCARTA as part of efforts to strengthen doctoral education and research capacity, 25th May 2026, Main Library Room 24/7, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research3 months ago

Makerere Challenges PhD Students to Turn Research Into Solutions as Advanced Research Methods Training Ends
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