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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

On Monday, March 3, 2025, Makerere University hosted the launch of the 11th cohort of the Consortium for Advanced Research...
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) listens to Elizabeth Gabeya (seated at his desk) during the unforgettable experience. 21-year-old Elizabeth Gabeya, a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation First Year Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Makerere University, takes charge of the Vice Chancellor's office for two days- March 10th and 11th 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) listens to Elizabeth Gabeya (seated at his desk) during the unforgettable experience. 21-year-old Elizabeth Gabeya, a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation First Year Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Makerere University, takes charge of the Vice Chancellor's office for two days- March 10th and 11th 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Elizabeth Gabeya’s Unforgettable Day in the Makerere Vice Chancellor’s Seat
Chairperson of Council-Mrs. Lorna Magara (Centre) and Keynote Speaker-Mrs. Allen Kagina with Left to Right: Mr. Simon Kizito, Ag. Vice Chancellor-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Mrs. Elizabeth Mushabe and Dr. Ruth Nsibirano at the lecture. 3rd Sarah Nyendwoha Ntiro Annual Public Lecture, theme: “Pioneering change and transforming Institutions”, Kenyote Speaker: Mrs. Allen Kagina, 7th March 2025, School of Public Health Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Chairperson of Council-Mrs. Lorna Magara (Centre) and Keynote Speaker-Mrs. Allen Kagina with Left to Right: Mr. Simon Kizito, Ag. Vice Chancellor-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Mrs. Elizabeth Mushabe and Dr. Ruth Nsibirano at the lecture. 3rd Sarah Nyendwoha Ntiro Annual Public Lecture, theme: “Pioneering change and transforming Institutions”, Kenyote Speaker: Mrs. Allen Kagina, 7th March 2025, School of Public Health Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Leadership must be anchored in integrity-Mrs Kagina
Winnie Kushaba emphasising a point during a recent interview at Makerere University. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere Univeristy alumna Winnie Kushaba, born in Rakai District, moved between Rakai, Ibanda, Kiruhura, Kazo, and Isingiro, searching for a place to call home, graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree in Botany and Chemistry in 2021, holds the dual roles of Product Development Manager and Internal Control Systems Manager at Bio Fresh Ltd, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Winnie Kushaba emphasising a point during a recent interview at Makerere University. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere Univeristy alumna Winnie Kushaba, born in Rakai District, moved between Rakai, Ibanda, Kiruhura, Kazo, and Isingiro, searching for a place to call home, graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree in Botany and Chemistry in 2021, holds the dual roles of Product Development Manager and Internal Control Systems Manager at Bio Fresh Ltd, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Winnie Kushaba is a shining example of resilience and determination

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Dr. John Sseruyange (2nd Row Left) poses for a group photo with participants on Day 1 of the training, 19th February 2025 in Jinja. Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala, Day 1 of three-day refresher training for members of the Development Committee (DC) of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, 19th February 2024, Jinja Uganda, East Africa.
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Refresher Training for Development Committee Members Kicks Off in Jinja

The Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence has commenced a three-day refresher training for members of the Development Committee...
Uganda’s Chair elect, Prof. David Meya of Makerere University’s College of Health Sciences (extreme left) and other O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs
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Makerere University at the 2024 O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Annual Gathering in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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The Sugar That Killed My Mother: A Generation Drowning in Cheap Drinks, Cigarettes and Lies
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Climate change and resilience in Africa: 2 PhD positions in Uganda
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Call for Manuscripts: AJABS and One Health-GHS MakPRESS Journals

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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addresses the Media on various issues, 4th March 2025. Vice Chancellor's Press Briefing, 4th March 2025, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addresses the Media on various issues, 4th March 2025. Vice Chancellor's Press Briefing, 4th March 2025, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Vice Chancellor Updates Media on Digital Transformation, DVCs Search & Various Issues
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Advert: Position of Second Deputy Vice Chancellor
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Chief Guest-Hon. Dr. J.C. Muyingo (4th Left) and Republic of Korea Ambassador to Uganda-H.E. Park Sung-Soo (4th Right) with Left to Right: Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Dr. James Nkata, Ms. Ahn Jihee, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe and Prof. Chun Seyeoung at the KOICA-funded project launch on 27th February 2025. Launch of a US$12.2million Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) funded project to enhance the Distance Education Environment by Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, 27th February 2025, Main Hall, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Chief Guest-Hon. Dr. J.C. Muyingo (4th Left) and Republic of Korea Ambassador to Uganda-H.E. Park Sung-Soo (4th Right) with Left to Right: Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Dr. James Nkata, Ms. Ahn Jihee, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe and Prof. Chun Seyeoung at the KOICA-funded project launch on 27th February 2025. Launch of a US$12.2million Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) funded project to enhance the Distance Education Environment by Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, 27th February 2025, Main Hall, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Minister Muyingo launches USD 12.2Million KOICA project to enhance E-learning at Makerere

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We Are Pushing Nature to the Edge—But Solutions Are Within Reach: Global Conversations on Sustainable Health

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High angle woman checking glucose levels. Photo courtesy of Freepik. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa. 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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Meet Laura Silovsky, a Makerere University Graduate with Refugee Roots Bridging Continents
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Exciting PhD Opportunity in Health Innovation – Starting 2025
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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 Dean MakSPH, Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze (3rd Right) with stakeholders at the commencement of conversations on the executive Global Health Diplomacy Program, part of the Africa-Based Global and Regional Health Diplomacy Initiative on 14th November 2024. Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Mak School of Public Health Leading in Public Health Training, Research, and Community Service
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Certificate in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 2025
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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
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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
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Council Chair Calls for Integration of CERTL Initiatives into University Processes
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CHUSS Retreat Concludes: VC Urges Staff to Embrace Policy Vision and Collaborative Solutions
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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

The College Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) is delighted to share a call for manuscripts for potential publication...
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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. 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
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PIM CoE Magazine Issue 1: Jul-Dec 2024
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CARTA Graduate Dr. Drago on Advancing Research in Infectious Diseases
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CARTA Fellow Dr. Wandera Receives Research Excellence Award
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Mapping Research in Education: A Baseline Study on PhD Completion and Emerging Research Themes
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Call for Applications: Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Course
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Call for Applications: Masters Student Mobility to Norway 2025
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