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Prof. Sarah Ssali (2nd Row Centre) with RENU Leadership and Trainees after the visit on 15th July 2026. The Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) Prof. Sarah Ssali's guided tour of Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU)’s Industrial Trainee Program on 15th July 2026, RENU Labs, Edge Road, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Sarah Ssali (2nd Row Centre) with RENU Leadership and Trainees after the visit on 15th July 2026. The Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) Prof. Sarah Ssali's guided tour of Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU)’s Industrial Trainee Program on 15th July 2026, RENU Labs, Edge Road, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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DVCAA Commends RENU Industrial Training Programme, Calls for its Expansion

The Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) Prof. Sarah Ssali on 15th July 2026 commended the Research...
First Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof Sarah Ssali on her Right, Prof. Fredrick Muyodi, and Assoc Prof. William Tayeebwa at the launch of the Summer School First Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof Sarah Ssali on her Right, Prof. Fredrick Muyodi, and Assoc Prof. William Tayeebwa at the launch of the Summer School
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Makerere University Launches First Writing Summer School to Strengthen Professional Writing Skills.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Dr. Andrew Kambugu (L) at the Press Conference on 15th July 2026. Vice Chancellor's Boardroom, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Dr. Andrew Kambugu (L) at the Press Conference on 15th July 2026. Vice Chancellor's Boardroom, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Press Release: Updates on Makerere University’s Staffing, 2026/7 Academic Calendar, Ebola Response Leadership
Dr Chris Baryomunsi, flanked by Dr Tolbert Nyenswah, Dr Marie-Roseline Belizaire and Dr Andrew Kambugu, cuts the ribbon marking the launch of the Continental Incident Management Support Team at IDI's McKinnell Knowledge Centre, Makerere University. Formal launch of Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST), a joint Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) operation racing to contain the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola sweeping through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 26th June 2026, Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) McKinnell Knowledge Centre, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Dr Chris Baryomunsi, flanked by Dr Tolbert Nyenswah, Dr Marie-Roseline Belizaire and Dr Andrew Kambugu, cuts the ribbon marking the launch of the Continental Incident Management Support Team at IDI's McKinnell Knowledge Centre, Makerere University. Formal launch of Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST), a joint Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) operation racing to contain the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola sweeping through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 26th June 2026, Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) McKinnell Knowledge Centre, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University becomes Africa’s new nerve centre in the fight against Ebola

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13th December 2025. The...
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67 Minutes of Community Service for 67 Years of Mandela’s Service
A graduand takes a selfie during the 68th Graduation Ceremony in January 2018
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Diploma & Degree Holders Admission List under Private Sponsorship 2023/24
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Re-Advert: Undergraduate admissions 2023/2024
The Senate Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Photo taken on 18th May 2023.
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Freshers’ Orientation and Registration For 2023/2024 Academic Year
Students in a discussion near the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Photo taken 13th April 2018.
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Mature Age Entry Scheme Admissions List (Private Sponsorship)2023/2024
The Head, Department of Performing Arts and Film (PAF)-Dr. Sylvia Nannyonga-Tamusuza and her students lead the Academic Procession out of the Freedom Square on Day 3 of the 70th Graduation, 16th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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Diploma in Performing Arts Admission List 2023/24

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Makerere University Launches First Writing Summer School
The Senate Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Photo taken on 18th May 2023.
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RE-ADVERT: Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27
Mr. Aggrey Kibenge, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Ms. Maria Mugerwa, pose in a photo with the Program Directors of the Mastercard Foundation Initiatives at Makerere. Makerere University convened the 2nd Partnership Development Breakfast for Mastercard Foundation-supported initiatives, 9th July 2026, Mestil Hotel Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.
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Stakeholders of Mastercard Foundation Initiatives at Makerere University Convene to Review Progress and Strengthen Collaboration
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Makerere University Trains 250 Student Peer Trainers to Champion Gender Equality Leadership
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
Members of the Vice Chancellor's Roster of 100 in a group photo with Deputy Vice Chancellor (F&A) Prof. Henry Alinaitwe
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Makerere Strengthens Capacity to Prevent Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Violence
IDI Job Advert: Nurse (1), apply by 19th July 2026. Infectious Diseases Institute, Mulago, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Mr. Henry Mwanja and Prof. Edward Bbaale pose for a group photo with participants on 3rd July 2026. Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence (PIM CoE), Makerere University, Kampala in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) graduation of two-week training of the fourth cohort of the Capacity Enhancement and Hands-on Training on the Guidelines for Financial Clearance and the Certificate of Financial Implications (CFI) – Integrated Regulatory Cost-Benefit Analysis. 3rd July 2026, Pearl on the Nile Hotel, Jinja, Uganda, East Africa.
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PIM Centre, MoFPED Award Certificates to 4th Cohort of CFI Trainees
Left to Right: Mr. Bataamye Herbert-College Registrar, Dr. Irene Rebecca Namatende, Denise-UCT, Assoc. Prof. Annet Kutesa-Dentistry and Dr. Kalidi Rajab-Pharmacy. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (CHS) Quality Assurance, Gender Mainstreaming and ICT Committee benchmarking visit to the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa from 19th to 26th April, 2026.
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Benchmarking Best Practices In Quality Assurance: Official Visit To The University Of Cape Town
Cover page of the MakSPH 2025 Annual Report. Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MakSPH 2025 Annual Report: A Defining Year of Growth, Partnership and Public Health Impact

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Hon. Henry Musasizi (3rd R) unveils the Makerere University Strategic Plan (2025-2030). Hon. Henry Musasizi (3rd R) unveils the Makerere University Strategic Plan (2025-2030).
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Makerere Launches Strategic Plan 2025-2030 to Drive Research, Innovation and National Development.
The new Head of the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies at Makerere University, Dr John Mary Kiberu. Handover from Dr Arthur Batte to Dr John Mary Kiberu, appointed Acting Head of the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies effective 1st July 2026, presided over by the Dean of the School of Physical Sciences, Prof. David Ssevviiri on 10th July 2026, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The new Head of the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies at Makerere University, Dr John Mary Kiberu. Handover from Dr Arthur Batte to Dr John Mary Kiberu, appointed Acting Head of the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies effective 1st July 2026, presided over by the Dean of the School of Physical Sciences, Prof. David Ssevviiri on 10th July 2026, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Dr John Mary Kiberu Appointed Acting Head of Makerere University’s Department of Geology & Petroleum Studies
Mr. Aggrey Kibenge, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Ms. Maria Mugerwa, pose in a photo with the Program Directors of the Mastercard Foundation Initiatives at Makerere. Makerere University convened the 2nd Partnership Development Breakfast for Mastercard Foundation-supported initiatives, 9th July 2026, Mestil Hotel Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. Mr. Aggrey Kibenge, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Ms. Maria Mugerwa, pose in a photo with the Program Directors of the Mastercard Foundation Initiatives at Makerere. Makerere University convened the 2nd Partnership Development Breakfast for Mastercard Foundation-supported initiatives, 9th July 2026, Mestil Hotel Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.
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Stakeholders of Mastercard Foundation Initiatives at Makerere University Convene to Review Progress and Strengthen Collaboration
Left to Right: Mr. Bataamye Herbert-College Registrar, Dr. Irene Rebecca Namatende, Denise-UCT, Assoc. Prof. Annet Kutesa-Dentistry and Dr. Kalidi Rajab-Pharmacy. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (CHS) Quality Assurance, Gender Mainstreaming and ICT Committee benchmarking visit to the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa from 19th to 26th April, 2026. Left to Right: Mr. Bataamye Herbert-College Registrar, Dr. Irene Rebecca Namatende, Denise-UCT, Assoc. Prof. Annet Kutesa-Dentistry and Dr. Kalidi Rajab-Pharmacy. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (CHS) Quality Assurance, Gender Mainstreaming and ICT Committee benchmarking visit to the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa from 19th to 26th April, 2026.
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Benchmarking Best Practices In Quality Assurance: Official Visit To The University Of Cape Town
Front View of the reconstructed Main Building, Makerere University. Date Taken 8th November 2024. Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Front View of the reconstructed Main Building, Makerere University. Date Taken 8th November 2024. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Re-Advertisement for Positions of Principal and Deputy Principal at Makerere University
Members of the Vice Chancellor's Roster of 100 in a group photo with Deputy Vice Chancellor (F&A) Prof. Henry Alinaitwe Members of the Vice Chancellor's Roster of 100 in a group photo with Deputy Vice Chancellor (F&A) Prof. Henry Alinaitwe
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Makerere Strengthens Capacity to Prevent Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Violence

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Providing Opportunities for Women in Entrepreneurship and Reproductive Health (POWER) is a Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program that nurtures and empowers women to lead, innovate, and build sustainable startups in SRHR/FP. SIHI, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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SIHI Uganda Turning Community-Led Solutions into Better Health

Community-led innovations across Uganda are improving access to healthcare, reducing financial barriers and responding to needs that conventional services do...
Kickoff training for teams tasked with collecting data for the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2024-2025, held 19th May 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Kickoff training for teams tasked with collecting data for the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2024-2025, held 19th May 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call For Applications: ACT-PREP Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (2)
Prof. Bruce Kirenga addresses the senior six students and their teachers on 10th July 2026. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) Career Fair for Ngora High School and Wiggins Secondary School guiding senior six science students on careers in health sciences and introducing them to the wide range of academic programmes offered by the College, 10th July 2026, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Bruce Kirenga addresses the senior six students and their teachers on 10th July 2026. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) Career Fair for Ngora High School and Wiggins Secondary School guiding senior six science students on careers in health sciences and introducing them to the wide range of academic programmes offered by the College, 10th July 2026, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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College of Health Sciences Inspires Future Health Professionals at Career Fair
Congratulations Prof. Peter Waiswa. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Promotes Prof. Peter Waiswa to Full Professor
Cover page of the MakSPH 2025 Annual Report. Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MakSPH 2025 Annual Report: A Defining Year of Growth, Partnership and Public Health Impact
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)
Participants pose for a group photo after the launch of the MakSPH study on possible lead exposure from domestic cookware in Kampala, held on 11 June 2026 at the ResilientAfrica Network in Kololo. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) launch of year-long study, titled “Assessment of Lead Contamination in Domestic Cookware, Supply Chains, and Exposure Pathways in Informal Settlements of Kampala,” 11th June 2026, ResilientAfrica Network (RAN), Kololo MakSPH Annex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MakSPH Launches Study into Possible Lead Exposure from Domestic Cookware in Kampala
From right to left: Then U.S. Ambassador to Uganda H.E. William W. Popp; Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dean, MakSPH; Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary, MoH; Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services, MoH; and Dr. Adetinuke Boyd, U.S. CDC Country Director for Uganda, during the METS programme handover event in Kampala in March 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) reflection on long and productive partnership with the people and Government of the United States, spanning more than 35 years. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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A Shared Investment in Uganda’s Public Health: The long MakSPH and U.S. Government partnership in training, evidence and health systems
IDI Job Advert: Project Coordinator (1), apply by 14th July 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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IDI Job Advert: Project Coordinator (1)
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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 Sciences2 months ago

Symposium on Pan-Africanism and Reparatory Justice Ignites Debate on African Unity and Decolonisation of Systems

By Charles Iga and Ritah Namisango On 21st May 2026, candid discussions and reflections on the dignity and survival of...
Yours2Read, Department of Literature, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa Short Story Competition 2026. Photo: Nano Banana 2. Yours2Read, Department of Literature, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa Short Story Competition 2026. Photo: Nano Banana 2.
Humanities & Social Sciences3 months ago

Makerere University Short Story Writing Competition 2026
Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025. Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.
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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 Sciences5 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 Sciences6 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 Sciences6 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 Sciences6 months 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 Sciences6 months 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.
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences Launches Five Groundbreaking Publications
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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.
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Makerere University Rolls Out Thesis Completion Grants to Accelerate PhD Research and Strengthen National Policy Impact

By Moses Lutaaya KAMPALA — The Directorate of Graduate Training at Makerere University has launched a thesis completion grant aimed...
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. 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.
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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. 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.
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Makerere Challenges PhD Students to Turn Research Into Solutions as Advanced Research Methods Training Ends
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Research3 months ago

Why Education System Resilience Matters: Insights from GPE Partner Countries in Africa
Prof. Kikooma Julius addresses participants at the workshop on 23rd April 2026. Journal Editors’ Workshop organized by Makerere University Press (Mak Press) to discuss publication standards, consistency in journal production, international indexing requirements, governance, and sustainability of academic journals, April 23, 2026, in the Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Revives Scholarly Publishing through Journal Editors’ Workshop to Boost Global Rankings
Call for two PhD Positions under the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking funded Digital Dashboards in Diagnostic Innovations (DiDiDi) Project. Image: Nano Banana 2.
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Call for two PhD Positions under the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking funded Digital Dashboards in Diagnostic Innovations (DiDiDi) Project
A screenshot of some of the speakers at the high-level webinar. A high-level webinar hosted by the Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships in collaboration with the Directorate of Graduate Training at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa reinforces urgent need for early engagement with research ethics, drawing over 500 participants in attendance and close to 980 registrations to discuss ethical approval processes and responsible research conduct, 9th April 2026.
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“Start with Ethics”: Makerere Webinar Rallies Researchers to Prioritize Ethical Approval from Day One
High-level workshop of regulators, academic leaders, and research ethics committees focused on improving coordination, efficiency, and accountability in research oversight, 19th March 2026, Conference Room, School of Business, CoBAMS, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Strengthens Research Ethics as Leaders Call for Reforms in Governance, Integrity, and Student Support
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Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme (CECAP II) Fellows Hold Progress Reporting Workshop
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