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A group photo from the left; Puan Sri Datin, Prof. Dr. Rohini Devi, Tan Sri Dato Professor Joseph Adaikalam, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Prof. Sarah Ssali and Al‑Haj Habib Kagimu, Honorary Consul to Malaysia. Makerere University has started preliminary discussions with Binary University of Management and Entrepreneurship (Malaysia) to deepen its global partnerships through high-level engagements, aimed at fostering innovation-driven education, entrepreneurship, and women’s leadership, Main Building, 21st November 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. A group photo from the left; Puan Sri Datin, Prof. Dr. Rohini Devi, Tan Sri Dato Professor Joseph Adaikalam, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Prof. Sarah Ssali and Al‑Haj Habib Kagimu, Honorary Consul to Malaysia. Makerere University has started preliminary discussions with Binary University of Management and Entrepreneurship (Malaysia) to deepen its global partnerships through high-level engagements, aimed at fostering innovation-driven education, entrepreneurship, and women’s leadership, Main Building, 21st November 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Strengthening South-South Academic Partnerships: Makerere University and Binary University Chart a Strategic Path for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Women’s Leadership

A New Chapter in Uganda–Malaysia Higher Education Collaboration Makerere University has started preliminary discussions with Binary University of Management and...
Prof. Sarah Ssali (4th Right) with Left to Right: Assoc. Prof. David Musoke, Ms. Mazeda Hossain, Mr. Mathias Ssemanda, Prof. Linda Gibson, Prof. Neil Mansfield, Dr. Damilola Omodara and Dr. Helen Karditsas after the courtesy call on 21st November 2025. Makerere University has hosts delegation from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for high-level discussions focused on strengthening and expanding the long-standing collaboration between the two institutions. The team that was received by Prof. Sarah Ssali, 21st November 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Sarah Ssali (4th Right) with Left to Right: Assoc. Prof. David Musoke, Ms. Mazeda Hossain, Mr. Mathias Ssemanda, Prof. Linda Gibson, Prof. Neil Mansfield, Dr. Damilola Omodara and Dr. Helen Karditsas after the courtesy call on 21st November 2025. Makerere University has hosts delegation from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for high-level discussions focused on strengthening and expanding the long-standing collaboration between the two institutions. The team that was received by Prof. Sarah Ssali, 21st November 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Hosts Delegation from Nottingham Trent University to Deepen Collaborative Ties
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. 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 days ago

Hon. Mao Urges African States to Institutionalise Accountability in Governance
Staff from the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) recognised for their contribution to the health sector in Uganda and beyond during 6th edition of the Heroes in Health Awards (HIHA) held 14th November 2025 during the Africa Health Summit at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Professor Moses Galukande (Right) and Dr. Mary Nabbosa (Left) with Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng (Centre) after receiving their respective Minister’s Special Recognition Awards. Staff from the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) recognised for their contribution to the health sector in Uganda and beyond during 6th edition of the Heroes in Health Awards (HIHA) held 14th November 2025 during the Africa Health Summit at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Professor Moses Galukande (Right) and Dr. Mary Nabbosa (Left) with Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng (Centre) after receiving their respective Minister’s Special Recognition Awards.
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MakCHS Staff recognised for their contribution to health at 2025 HIHA Awards

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

Kampala | Makerere University 29th April 2025 In one of the most intellectually provocative events in recent memory, over 2,000...
Makerere University's Prof Umar Kakumba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic; and Prof Norman Duncan, Vice-Principal: Academic at UP. Photo credit: UP
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UP and Makerere University formalise institutional partnership
The Davies Lecture Theatre (Right), School of Biomedical Sciences (Blue) and other buildings at the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Mulago Campus, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Re-Advertised Call for Applications: PhD Fellowships in Bioethics (4th Cohort)
The Chairperson Makerere University Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara.
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Council Calls for Consultative, Mak Strategic Plan & NDPIII-Inclusive Budgeting
Prof. Josephine Nabukenya (Left) explains how the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System (eHRMS) works to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady Hon. Janet Museveni as the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe listens.
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President Museveni Appreciates Mak Research, Launches Mak@100 Celebrations
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First Year Bachelor of Defence Studies students undergo orientation at Mak library
EfD-Mak Director Prof. Edward Bbaale (Seated Right) and some of the participants pose for a group photo with the facilitator Dr. David Fuente (On screen) after the training on 14th October 2021, CTF2, Makerere University.
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Researchers Trained on New Methodologies of Improving Customer Water bill Payment Behaviour

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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.
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Makerere University and Ministry of Public Service Study Reveals Impact of Salary Enhancement on Teacher Performance in Uganda
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.
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Call For Applications: Mak-BSSR Postdoc, PhD, Master’s Fellowship-level Training
Mentors pose for a group photo at the end of their annual workshop at Fairway Hotel. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University annual workshop for mentors, 13th November 2025, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University officially commences implementation of its Mentorship Policy
(L-R) Dr. Oscar Mugula, Coordinator of the Center for Lifelong Learning at CEES; Prof. Anthony Mugagga, CEES Principal and representative of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd right); Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Principal of CEDAT; Ms. Jalia Nassaza from UVTAB, and Dr. Martin Muyingo, Head Teacher of Makerere College School, pictured during the official handover of the newly constructed perimeter wall fence on November 12th, 2025. Official hand over of newly constructed wall fence to Makerere College School executed by technical students pursuing higher diploma courses in Civil Engineering and Architecture under the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB), enrolled at the Centre for Lifelong Learning and Teaching, College of Education and External Studies (CEES), 12th November 2025, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Real life project: Makerere University Vice Chancellor hands over constructed Wall Fence to Makerere College School
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe with Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha and officials pose for a group photo with student entrepreneurs on 12th November 2025. School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-Engineering (SFTNB), in partnership with the Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center (MIIC), third edition of Entrepreneurship Exhibition on 12th November 2025, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Agriculture & Environment2 weeks ago

SFTNB-MIIC Partnership Nurtures Entrepreneurial Learners & Change Agents
Participants in the stakeholder consultative workshop convened by MakSPH to guide the research component of the initiative on Monday, 10 November, at Kabira Country Club. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Ministry of Health (MoH) and Joint Medical Stores (JMS) launched of project to boost Uganda’s health supply chain backed by the Gates Foundation to improve emergency deliveries and use data to ensure lasting resilience, flag off-6th November 2025, stakeholder consultative workshop-10th November 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 weeks ago

MakSPH, MOH and JMS Lead National Efforts to Build a Resilient Health Supply Chain
A group photo showing participants of the review meeting for the MERIT project in front of the Main Building. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) comprehensive impact review of the Environmental Risk Management Under Increasing extremes and Uncertainty (MERIT) Project, bringing together faculty, researchers, students, and partners from Ugandan and Norwegian institutions, 17th November 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Agriculture & Environment5 days ago

Strengthening Capacity and Shaping Policy: Makerere University Reviews Progress of MERIT and Environmental Risk Research Programs
Front Row: Prof. Edward Bbaale (3rd Left) and Dr. John Sseruyange (Right) with trainers and officials from KCCA in Jinja on 17th November 2025. Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence (PIM CoE), College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa, two-week specialized training in Financial Appraisal and Risk Analysis for officials from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) 17th-28th November 2025, Official opening on 17th November 2025 in Jinja.
Business & Management6 days ago

KCCA Officials Begin Two-Week Public Investment Management Training in Jinja
Dr. Nansozi K. Muwanga (4th left) with some JNLC staff members, Facilitators, Adjudicators and the Alumni who pitched their community innovation projects, pose for a group photo on 17th November 2025 at Fairway Hotel. Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) at Makerere University, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), two-day Community Innovation Showcase and Alumni Workshop on 17th November 2025, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. An event dedicated to strengthening alumni-led community transformation across Uganda.
Innovation6 days ago

JNLC and UNDP Host Two-Day Community Innovation Showcase Featuring Impactful Alumni Projects
Makerere University Writing Centre (MakWC), Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP), workshop aimed at enhancing professional writing skills among University staff, second training, 13th November 2025, School of Business Conference Hall, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Writing Centre holds second training workshop: Roots for standard University-wide templates in minute writing

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Prof. Sarah Ssali listening to the NTU delegation during the high-level meeting on 21st November 2025. Makerere University has hosts delegation from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for high-level discussions focused on strengthening and expanding the long-standing collaboration between the two institutions. The team that was received by Prof. Sarah Ssali, 21st November 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Sarah Ssali listening to the NTU delegation during the high-level meeting on 21st November 2025. Makerere University has hosts delegation from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for high-level discussions focused on strengthening and expanding the long-standing collaboration between the two institutions. The team that was received by Prof. Sarah Ssali, 21st November 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General2 days ago

Strengthening the Makerere–Nottingham Trent University Partnership: Building More Legs on a Stable Chair
Dignitaries pose for a group photo at the Australia-Uganda@60 commemorative lecture on 18th November 2025. Celebration of 60 years of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Uganda and the Commonwealth of Australia organized by the Australian Alumni Association of Uganda (A3-U) in partnership with Makerere University and the Australian High Commission, 18th November 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Dignitaries pose for a group photo at the Australia-Uganda@60 commemorative lecture on 18th November 2025. Celebration of 60 years of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Uganda and the Commonwealth of Australia organized by the Australian Alumni Association of Uganda (A3-U) in partnership with Makerere University and the Australian High Commission, 18th November 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General2 days ago

Australia–Uganda @60: Celebrating a Legacy of Partnership, People, and Possibilities at Makerere University
Makerere University Writing Centre (MakWC), Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP), workshop aimed at enhancing professional writing skills among University staff, second training, 13th November 2025, School of Business Conference Hall, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Makerere University Writing Centre (MakWC), Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP), workshop aimed at enhancing professional writing skills among University staff, second training, 13th November 2025, School of Business Conference Hall, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General4 days ago

Makerere University Writing Centre holds second training workshop: Roots for standard University-wide templates in minute writing
Mentors pose for a group photo at the end of their annual workshop at Fairway Hotel. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University annual workshop for mentors, 13th November 2025, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Mentors pose for a group photo at the end of their annual workshop at Fairway Hotel. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University annual workshop for mentors, 13th November 2025, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General6 days ago

Makerere University officially commences implementation of its Mentorship Policy
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. 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.
General2 weeks ago

Call For Applications: Mak-BSSR Postdoc, PhD, Master’s Fellowship-level Training
Mak Writing Centre Leadership, Facilitators and Participants pose for a group photo. Makerere University Writing Centre (MakWC), Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP), workshop aimed at enhancing professional writing skills among University staff, 6th November 2025, School of Business Conference Hall, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Mak Writing Centre Leadership, Facilitators and Participants pose for a group photo. Makerere University Writing Centre (MakWC), Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP), workshop aimed at enhancing professional writing skills among University staff, 6th November 2025, School of Business Conference Hall, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Writing Centre trains first cohort of staff on professional minute writing

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Participants in the stakeholder consultative workshop convened by MakSPH to guide the research component of the initiative on Monday, 10 November, at Kabira Country Club. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Ministry of Health (MoH) and Joint Medical Stores (JMS) launched of project to boost Uganda’s health supply chain backed by the Gates Foundation to improve emergency deliveries and use data to ensure lasting resilience, flag off-6th November 2025, stakeholder consultative workshop-10th November 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 weeks ago

MakSPH, MOH and JMS Lead National Efforts to Build a Resilient Health Supply Chain

Kampala, 11 November 2025 —Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Joint Medical Stores...
Panelists moderated by ED IDI-Dr. Andrew Kambugu (Left) reflect on Dr. Lukwiya's legacy during the 23rd Matthew Lukwiya Memorial Lecture on 7th November 2025. Ministry of Health (MoH), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Makerere University College of Health Science (MakCHS) and other partners jointly hosting the National Annual Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (NACNDC) and 19th Joint Annual Scientific Health (JASH) Conference 2025, 23rd Matthew Lukwiya Memorial Lecture, Kampala Declaration Statement and Closing Ceremony 5th November 2025, Victoria Hall, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Panelists moderated by ED IDI-Dr. Andrew Kambugu (Left) reflect on Dr. Lukwiya's legacy during the 23rd Matthew Lukwiya Memorial Lecture on 7th November 2025. Ministry of Health (MoH), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Makerere University College of Health Science (MakCHS) and other partners jointly hosting the National Annual Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (NACNDC) and 19th Joint Annual Scientific Health (JASH) Conference 2025, 23rd Matthew Lukwiya Memorial Lecture, Kampala Declaration Statement and Closing Ceremony 5th November 2025, Victoria Hall, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 weeks ago

JASH2025 wraps with the 23rd Matthew Lukwiya Memorial Lecture and Kampala Declaration Statement
Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero (3rd Right) flanked by Left to Right: Mr. Ambrose Ruyooka, Dr. Rose Nakasi, Dr. Stella Kivila, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Dr. Andrew Kambugu at the Conference Opening Ceremony on 6th November 2025. 2nd Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Africa Conference under theme “Setting AI for Sustainable and Inclusive Health Systems in Africa”, Opening Ceremony 6th November 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero (3rd Right) flanked by Left to Right: Mr. Ambrose Ruyooka, Dr. Rose Nakasi, Dr. Stella Kivila, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Dr. Andrew Kambugu at the Conference Opening Ceremony on 6th November 2025. 2nd Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Africa Conference under theme “Setting AI for Sustainable and Inclusive Health Systems in Africa”, Opening Ceremony 6th November 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 weeks ago

2nd AI in Health Africa Conference, Not about Tech but the Vulnerable
Dignitaries pose for a group photo at the JASH2025 opening ceremony on 5th November 2025. Ministry of Health (MoH), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Makerere University College of Health Science (MakCHS) and other partners jointly hosting the National Annual Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (NACNDC) and 19th Joint Annual Scientific Health (JASH) Conference 2025, Opening Ceremony 5th November 2025, Victoria Hall, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 weeks ago

JASH2025 opens with call for renewed commitment to prevention, innovation and partnership
Justice Duncan Gaswaga (Left) with officials including Dr. Juliet Babirye (3rd Right) and panelists who included Dr. Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar (3rd Left), Dr. Harriet Aber-Odonga (Right) and others. Ministry of Health (MoH), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Makerere University College of Health Science (MakCHS) and other partners jointly hosting the National Annual Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (NACNDC) and 19th Joint Annual Scientific Health (JASH) Conference 2025, running from 3rd to 7th November, Pre-Conference Symposium under the theme “Breaking the Silence: Advancing Mental Health Awareness and Resilience,” with a sub-theme on “Advancing Mental Health in Schools and Universities — Research and Policy Perspectives” 3rd November 2025, Victoria Hall, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 weeks ago

NACNDC & 19th JASH Symposium Breaks Silence on Mental Health in Schools & Universities
3rd cohort (65 professionals) of the ‘Science of Designing Adaptation and Implementation of Evidence–Based Parenting Interventions’ graduated at a ceremony held at Africana Hotel, Child Health Development Centre (CHDC), Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) and Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD) through their Parenting Agenda Initiative, 24th October 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 weeks ago

Parenting Course ends with call for those trained to share knowledge and be good ambassadors
Group Photo of Minister with the ORTAChI Research Chairs. O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI) Annual Gathering held 27th-28th October 2025 at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa with Chief Guest, Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero.
Health4 weeks ago

Minister calls on Scientists to translate Science to be understood by the general population
Dr. Rosemary Byanyima (Centre) with Prof. Sarah Kiguli (3rd Left) and other stakeholders at the engagement meeting on 24th October 2025. Makerere University, through the College of Health Sciences (CHS), hosted the Sickle Cell Disease Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting organized by the Center of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease and Neglected Tropical Diseases, in partnership with Enhancing Research Capacity for Sickle Cell Disease and Related Non-Communicable Diseases Across the Lifespan in Uganda (ENRICH) and the Sickle Pan Africa Research Consortium (SPARCo), 24th October 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Sickle Cell Disease Stakeholders’ Engagement calls for raising awareness at grassroots
Photo by Kseniya Hartvigsson.
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Makerere, Karolinska Reflect on 25 Years, Encourage University Research Equality
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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 days 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

Kampala, Uganda — In a significant event that fused academia with practical activism, Makerere University Press launched the highly anticipated...
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. 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.
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Dr. Brian Semujju: A Bright Burning Torch Extinguished
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Diploma in Performing Arts Admission List 2025/26
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Special Exam Results -Diploma in Performing Arts 2025/26
Some of the PhD Students in the audience. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) 2025 Graduate Symposium, Day 2, 20th June 2025, Main Hall, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences5 months ago

CHUSS Graduate Symposium Showcases Research and Fosters Collaboration
The heads of the Department of Journalism and Communication and the Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences (centre) with participants from the first cohort of the Health Communication short course at Makerere University. June 5, 2025. Intensive one-month course on Health Communication, first cohort June 5 to July 24, 2025, jointly offered by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)’s Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences (CHBS) and the Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC), School of Languages, Literature, and Communication (SLLC), co-designed in 2024 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation through Amref Health Africa, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health5 months ago

MakSPH, DJC Launch Short Course on Health Communication
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.
Humanities & Social Sciences6 months ago

Makerere Marks 40 Years of Cultural and Academic Cooperation with the Italian Ethnographic Mission
Engineering, Art & Tech6 months 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 Sciences6 months ago

Call for Applications: MISR Interdisciplinary MPhil/PhD Programme 2026
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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.
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Makerere University and Ministry of Public Service Study Reveals Impact of Salary Enhancement on Teacher Performance in Uganda

Mak-RIF funded research highlights disparities between science and arts teachers and their implications for Uganda’s education system. A collaborative study...
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. 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.
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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. 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.
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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 weeks ago

Mak-CoNAS Wins CAD 0.8 Million Grant to Scale-up Fish Processing Technologies & Empower Women in Uganda
From Print to Digital: A Historical-Political Economy Narrative of the Emergence and Adoption of ePapers in the Ugandan Press. Photo: ImageFX
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From Print to Digital: A Historical-Political Economy Narrative of the Emergence and Adoption of ePapers in the Ugandan Press
Call for Applications for a residential writing workshop, Lake Victoria Golf Resort Hotel, Kigo, Uganda, East Africa, January 6-9, 2026. Photo RUFORUM.
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Call for Applications for a residential writing workshop in Uganda
A nurse scrolls through her smartphone. Photo: DHPI-R, MakSPH, CHS, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 months ago

What works, what doesn’t work? Researchers uncover the effect of supporting districts to operationalise digital payments for vaccination campaign workers
A picture reflecting digital payments for health workers - powering polio vaccination. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Digital Payments Boost Vaccination Campaign Efficiency in Uganda
A multidisciplinary team from Makerere University School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins University during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Health on 7th August 2025 to engage officials on the VectorCam Project-an innovative project focused on transforming how Uganda monitors malaria-carrying mosquitoes using a smartphone-based, AI-powered application that relies on computer vision to quickly identify mosquitoes by species, sex, and feeding status whether a mosquito has fed recently or not, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 months ago

VectorCam Project; Makerere, Johns Hopkins, and MoH to Scale Up AI-Powered Malaria Surveillance across Uganda
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