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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

Introduction As you may recall, we recently launched the second half of our 10-year Strategic Plan. This Plan prioritises academic...
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
Students in discussion groups at Freedom Square. Students in discussion groups at Freedom Square.
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Undergraduate Admission Lists 2026/2027
Launch of the Makerere University Strategic Plan (2025-2030), 2nd July 2026. Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Launch of the Makerere University Strategic Plan (2025-2030), 2nd July 2026. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Press Statement: Makerere University Launches Ambitious Strategic Plan 2026–2030

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H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Right) interacts with officials upon arrival at Makerere University on 8th April 2025. H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially flags off the Research and Innovations Week 2025, on 8th April 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Innovation11 months ago

Mak-RIF Bi-Annual Bulletin Issue 4: Jan-Jun 2025

Welcome to this comprehensive reflection on the remarkable milestones achieved by the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) throughout...
Dr. Agnes Kalibata, Executive Director AGRA and newly appointed UN Envoy for Sustainable Food Systems. Courtesy photo.
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Congratulations Dr. Kalibata
L-R: Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation, Prof. Charles Ibingira, International President World Health Summit 2021 and Prof. Tonny Oyana, Finance Chairperson World Health Summit Regional Meeting at the 2019 Edition, Kish Island, Iran.
Health5 years ago

President to Open Munyonyo World Health Summit to Discuss Pandemic
The SUPPF-L project Principal Investigator (PI) Makerere University, Assoc. Prof. Denis Mpairwe gestures during the training of livestock farmers at MUARIK.
Agriculture & Environment5 years ago

Ugandans Consume Less Meat than Recommended-Livestock Experts
A screenshot of the DESAT research dissemination by Makerere University researchers on 16th June 2021 showing; Vernomia amygdalina (Muluswa), Warbugia ugandensis (Atiko) and Abrus precatorius (Osito) species used to treat malaria in Tororo district, Eastern Uganda.
Agriculture & Environment5 years ago

Prolonged use of Traditional Medicines in Malaria Treatment Damages Body Tissues-Study
Farmers participate in the silage making process as part of the two-week EU-funded Promote Supplementary Feeding (SUPPL-F) project.
Agriculture & Environment5 years ago

Livestock farmers equipped on Climate-Smart Supplementary Feeding Technologies
Cattle in a feedlot at Kandi Farm, Ngoma, Nakaseke District, where farmers from 10 districts will gather to undergo practical training under the EU-funded SUPPL-F project.
Agriculture & Environment5 years ago

GoU, PSFU & Mak promote Feedlot Technology to boost Livestock Production in Cattle Corridor

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Makerere University Launches First Writing Summer School
Official launch of the Makerere University Strategic Plan 2025-2030 by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi, marking a major milestone in its commitment to strengthening research, innovation, and human capital development in line with Uganda’s national development priorities, 2nd July 2026, Main Hall, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Launches Strategic Plan 2030, Aligns with Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Agenda
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
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
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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.
Agriculture & Environment1 week ago

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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IDI Job Advert: Nurse (1)
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

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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.
General6 days ago

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.
General6 days ago

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

Health and Medicine

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

The Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) on July 10, 2026, welcomed senior six science students from Ngora High...
Congratulations Prof. Peter Waiswa. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa. 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. Cover page of the MakSPH 2025 Annual Report. Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health6 days ago

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.
Health2 weeks ago

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)
Call For Abstracts: Makerere Bioethics Conference (MakBC 2026), 10th - 11th November 2026. Deadline: 15th September 2026. Hotel Africana, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 weeks ago

Call for Abstracts: Makerere Bioethics Conference (MakBC) 2026
A hands-on session in the Biomedical Engineering Unit Lab. College of Health Sciences (CHS), New Mulago Complex, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call for Applications: Master’s Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering
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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.
Education3 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 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.
Humanities & Social Sciences7 months ago

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.
Research1 month ago

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.
Research1 month 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. 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.
Research2 months ago

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.
Research3 months ago

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.
Research3 months ago

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.
Research3 months ago

“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.
Research4 months ago

Makerere Strengthens Research Ethics as Leaders Call for Reforms in Governance, Integrity, and Student Support
Research4 months ago

Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme (CECAP II) Fellows Hold Progress Reporting Workshop
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