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L-R: Mr. Samuel Akena, Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons; Dr. Simon Kasasa, the Principal Investigator; Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services, MoH; and Professor Rhoda Wanyenze, the Dean, School of Public Health, at the launch of the survey. Release of findings of Uganda National Prevalence Survey on Tuberculosis, HIV, and COVID-19 conducted by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in conjunction with the Uganda Prisons Services (UPS) and the Ministry of Health—with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and technical support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), 15th May 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. L-R: Mr. Samuel Akena, Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons; Dr. Simon Kasasa, the Principal Investigator; Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services, MoH; and Professor Rhoda Wanyenze, the Dean, School of Public Health, at the launch of the survey. Release of findings of Uganda National Prevalence Survey on Tuberculosis, HIV, and COVID-19 conducted by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in conjunction with the Uganda Prisons Services (UPS) and the Ministry of Health—with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and technical support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), 15th May 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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TB in Prisons Eight Times Higher Risk than General Population in Uganda, Study

Nearly half of Uganda’s prison population has latent tuberculosis (TB), according to the latest Uganda National Prevalence Survey on Tuberculosis,...
Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Mr. Deus Tayari Mujuni, Mr. Yusuf Kiranda and Mr. Amon Muteganda pose for a group photo with new staff during the induction ceremony on 15th May 2025. Makerere University on Thursday 15th May, 2025 embarked on a two-day induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, Senate Conference Hall, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Mr. Deus Tayari Mujuni, Mr. Yusuf Kiranda and Mr. Amon Muteganda pose for a group photo with new staff during the induction ceremony on 15th May 2025. Makerere University on Thursday 15th May, 2025 embarked on a two-day induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, Senate Conference Hall, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Mak Inducts Newly Appointed Staff
The MP, Dr. Cindy Magara, Prof. Helen N. Nkabala, Dr. Eve Nabukya and Dr. Levis Mugumya flash Tuko Pamoja symbol in a group photo. Department of Literature, School of Languages, Literature and Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) screening of Tuko Pamoja, a documentary by Dr. Cindy Magara, Nyati Motion Pictures, 13th May 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The MP, Dr. Cindy Magara, Prof. Helen N. Nkabala, Dr. Eve Nabukya and Dr. Levis Mugumya flash Tuko Pamoja symbol in a group photo. Department of Literature, School of Languages, Literature and Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) screening of Tuko Pamoja, a documentary by Dr. Cindy Magara, Nyati Motion Pictures, 13th May 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Screens Tuko Pamoja, Scholars Call for Creative Arts to Be Recognized as Research Output
Mak CoBAMS Graduands jubilate on the third session of the 72nd Graduation held on 25th May 2022. Mak CoBAMS Graduands jubilate on the third session of the 72nd Graduation held on 25th May 2022.
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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2025/2026

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Left to Right: French Ambassador to Uganda-H.E. Xavier Sticker, Acting Vice Chancellor-Prof. Umar Kakumba and Ministry of Education and Sports Spokesperson-Dr. Mugimba Dennis at the meeting ahead of the French Study and Campus Fair on 7th March 2024. French Study and Campus Fair Meeting, 7th March 2024, The Council Room, Level 3, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Hosts the 2024 Campus France Education Fair

On 7th March 2024, Makerere University hosted the second edition of the French Study and Campus Fair under the theme:...
Dr. Juliet Ndimwibo Babirye (Left) with Prof. Ingunn Marie S. Engebretsen (2nd Left) from the University of Bergen, Norway. Dr. Henry Wamani (Right) from Makerere University School of Public Health is also part of the team together with other technical staff in this picture from the two universities on 3rd September 2019, Makerere University.
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Mak Embarks on Research Targeting Alcohol Abuse among Children
Secretary General of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Prof. Ernest Aryeetey together with the Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, posing for a photo with some of the dignitaries at launch of the Centre of Excellence in Notions of Identity at Makerere University on 4th September 2019.
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Mak is hosting the ARUA Centre of Excellence in Notions of Identity
Mr. John Bosco Ssebandeke (in blue sweater) with faculty and colleagues shortly after his award as the best performing Diploma Student in Earth System Physics on 29th August 2019, The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste Italy
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Mak Alumnus shines at International Centre for Theoretical Physics
The Manager, Grants and Revenue; Mrs. Jackie Keirungi Ayorekire addressing students on 23rd August 2019.
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Mak graduates encouraged to write and publish their scholarly work
The DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba speaks during the launch of the EfD-Mak Centre on 29th August 2019 as EfD-Mak Director-Dr. Edward Bbaale (Centre) and EfD-Kenya Director-Prof. Richard Mulwa Mbithi (Right) listen, Senior Common Room, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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Environment for Development Initiative (EfD-Mak) Centre Launched
(Seated Left to Right): Dean School of Public Health Dr. Rhoda Wanyenze, Deputy Vice Chancellor AA Dr.Umar Kakumba, Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, and Director Quality Assurance Dr. Vincent Ssembatya , posing for a photo with the Heads of Department from the College of Health Sciences, Friday 30th August 2019 at Grand Global Hotel.
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Mak Heads of Department tipped on effective research leadership

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A section of the renovated Lumumba Hall. Date taken: 26th July 2024. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Accommodation during the Recess Term: 2024/2025
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Pre-entry Exam Results for Bachelor of Laws 2025/2026
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End of Semester Memo for Academic Year 2024/2025
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Mak Targets 30% Graduate Student Enrolment
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Call For Submissions: 2025 Farmer Field Schools Innovation Award
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Advert: Application for Additional Undergraduate Programmes 2025/26
The Ag. DVCAA-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (2nd Left), Prof. Paul Birevu Muyinda (Left) and other stakeholders pose for a group photo at the dissemination event on 24th April 2025. Institute of Open, Distance and e-Learning (IODeL), College of Education and External Studies (CEES) disseminating results of phase 1 of the e-Learning initiative at Makerere University, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa supported by Mastercard Foundation, Arizona State University (ASU)-USA, to over 75 participants and key stakeholders, 24th April 2025, Speke Resort Munyonyo.
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Makerere University embarks on developing e-Learning Digital Transformation Roadmap
A group photo of delegates during the Leadership and Management dissemination workshop on April 23, 2025. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) disseminating outcomes of a major leadership and management strengthening initiative in Wakiso District, Central Uganda. The one-year project, part of the Global Health Partnerships programme funded by NHS England implemented in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakiso District Local Government, and Uganda’s Ministry of Health, 23rd April 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Kampala, East Africa.
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MakSPH Champions Leadership Boost for Wakiso Health Managers
Winners of the Inter-college debates Daphine Kemigisha and Jibiril Ssekandi (School of Law) pose for a photo with debaters and the GRCs of the Debate Union. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Inter-college Debate 2025 Seeks to Nurture Confident, Articulate, and Visionary Leaders
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Notice: Makerere Disability Scheme 2025/26 Medical Review Exercise
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Pre-entry Exam Results for Bachelor of Laws 2025/2026
Makerere University team receiving their Certificate of Participation. Olympia Debate Society, Nairobi Kenya, East Africa. Makerere University team receiving their Certificate of Participation. Olympia Debate Society, Nairobi Kenya, East Africa.
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Makerere Team Excels at Olympia Debate Tournament held in Nairobi
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NTU Global Summer School – A Unique UK Experience for Students
Cover page of the RUFORUM Newsletter Volume 06 Special Issue - Celebrating Twenty Years of Educating Africa 2004-2024. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Cover page of the RUFORUM Newsletter Volume 06 Special Issue - Celebrating Twenty Years of Educating Africa 2004-2024. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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RUFORUM Newsletter: Celebrating Twenty Years of Educating Africa 2004-2024
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End of Semester Memo for Academic Year 2024/2025

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A group photo of delegates during the Leadership and Management dissemination workshop on April 23, 2025. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) disseminating outcomes of a major leadership and management strengthening initiative in Wakiso District, Central Uganda. The one-year project, part of the Global Health Partnerships programme funded by NHS England implemented in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakiso District Local Government, and Uganda’s Ministry of Health, 23rd April 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Kampala, East Africa.
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MakSPH Champions Leadership Boost for Wakiso Health Managers

On April 23, 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) convened district leaders, health managers, and project partners to...
A Woman putting on the Real-Time Domestic Violence Reporting Bracelet. Makerere University School of Public Health/Resilient Africa Network (MakSPH/RAN), Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Somero Uganda, Safe Bangle Technologies roll out of a real-time domestic violence reporting bracelet. Kampala Uganda, East Africa. A Woman putting on the Real-Time Domestic Violence Reporting Bracelet. Makerere University School of Public Health/Resilient Africa Network (MakSPH/RAN), Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Somero Uganda, Safe Bangle Technologies roll out of a real-time domestic violence reporting bracelet. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere-Incubated Safe Bangle Technologies Wins Prestigious World Summit Award for Innovation Against GBV
An elevated shot of the School of Health Sciences and School of Medicine Building, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University. Mulago Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. An elevated shot of the School of Health Sciences and School of Medicine Building, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University. Mulago Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call For Applications: Masters Support in Reducing Stroke Risk Factors 2025/2026
The assembly of Marabou Storks in the Freedom Square. Date taken: 27th April 2025.
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A Humble Petition from the Marabou Storks of Kampala to His Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
New study conducted in Wakiso district has determined the ideal waist circumference for detecting metabolic syndrome among Ugandan women. Study findings closely align with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) cut-off for predicting ill health risks. Funded by Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund (MakRIF) and the Strengthening Education and Training Capacity in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SET-SRHR) Project in Uganda, Kampala, East Africa.
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New Study Identifies Optimal Waist Cut-Off for Metabolic Syndrome in Ugandan Women
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd R) presents a certificate to a participant (R) as Dr. Phyllis Awor (L) and Mr. Tomas Lundström (2nd L) witness on 9th April 2025. Makerere University official launch of Social Innovation in Health Initiative Community of Practice (SIHICOP)—a new platform designed to connect local health innovators with policymakers, donors, and researchers, School of Public Health with support of the Swedish Embassy and the World Health Organization’s TDR program, 9th April 2025, 6th National Social Innovation in Health Stakeholders’ Workshop at Hotel Africana in Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Launches Social Innovation in Health Initiative Community of Practice
A newborn baby in an incubator in Neonatal Care Unit. Makerere University School of Public Health, Baylor Foundation Uganda, Adara Development Uganda, Nsambya Hospital, and the Ministry of Health with funding from ELMA Philanthropies national health systems strengthening initiative the Uganda Newborn Programme (UNP) launched 2022. Program uses regional approach to improve newborn care in three regions of Uganda namely Kampala, North Central and Western regions. Achievements 2025. Kampala, East Africa.
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Uganda Newborn Programme Shifts the Paradigm of Newborn Care
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Advert: Application for Additional Undergraduate Programmes 2025/26

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under the...
Students stroll past the Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility-CTF (Left) and School of Social Sciences (Right) on the Makerere University Main Campus. Staircase, Walkway, Male, Female, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Students stroll past the Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility-CTF (Left) and School of Social Sciences (Right) on the Makerere University Main Campus. Staircase, Walkway, Male, Female, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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A section of attendees in a group photo with the Chief Guest-Paul Ekoju and Award winners after the celebrations. Uganda Media Sector Working Group in collaboration with Makerere University Department of Journalism and Communication, CIPESA, Oslo Metropolitan University, the Uganda Human Rights Commission, the African Centre for Media Excellence, UNESCO, the Uganda Media Council, and Media Focus on Africa commemorating World Press Freedom Day, global theme “Defending the Truth in an Age of Polarization and Distrust”, 6th May 2025, CEDAT Conference Hall, Kampala, East Africa. A section of attendees in a group photo with the Chief Guest-Paul Ekoju and Award winners after the celebrations. Uganda Media Sector Working Group in collaboration with Makerere University Department of Journalism and Communication, CIPESA, Oslo Metropolitan University, the Uganda Human Rights Commission, the African Centre for Media Excellence, UNESCO, the Uganda Media Council, and Media Focus on Africa commemorating World Press Freedom Day, global theme “Defending the Truth in an Age of Polarization and Distrust”, 6th May 2025, CEDAT Conference Hall, Kampala, East Africa.
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Makerere Marks World Press Freedom Day with Call for Media Protection and Journalist Safety Ahead of 2026 Polls
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
The researchers and centre leadership in the workshop on 28th April 2025. The Centre for United States Studies at Makerere University held its first research review workshop, marking the beginning of an ambitious academic project to publish a book examining the historical and contemporary relations between the United States and Uganda, 28th April 2025, Kampala, East Africa.
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Makerere’s US Studies Centre Hosts First Research Workshop to Kick Off U.S.–Uganda Relations Book Project
Students walk into the Arts Quadrangle, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call For Abstracts: 2025 CHUSS Graduate Symposium
Students from the Department of Performing Arts and Film entertain guests at the APRC launch. Official launch of Agricultural Policy Research Centre (APRC), College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF), represented by Mr. Steven Byantwale, the Commissioner for Crop Protection, 24th February 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2025/26
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
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The Research and Innovations Week 2025, funded by the Government of Uganda, 9th April 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Dr. Nyeinga Karidewa presents his project on Thermal Energy Storage for Institutional Cooking on Day 2 of the Research and Innovations Week 2025.
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TUM SEED Center: PhD Scholarship in Sustainable Energy Entrepreneurship 2025/2026

The TUM SEED Center @ MAK hosted by the School of Engineering invites applications from suitable candidates from the Global...
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. Moments before his key note address and launch of the research and innoavtions week, President Museveni (L) inspected the projects displayed at the Makerere University Freedom Square. 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. Moments before his key note address and launch of the research and innoavtions week, President Museveni (L) inspected the projects displayed at the Makerere University Freedom Square.
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Mak-RIF Newsletter April 2025
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Makerere’s US Studies Centre Hosts First Research Workshop to Kick Off U.S.–Uganda Relations Book Project
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ARUA Early-Career Research Fellowships 2025
Phyto-Nutra, a healthy, safe, organic, nutritious, antibiotic-free chicken feed formulation for healthy humans by Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, Senior Lecturer, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF), Kampala, East Africa.
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Novel Chicken Feed with a Cocktail of Bacteriocins and Phytobiotics
Dr. Arthur Kwizera demonstrates how a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) mask works. He is one of the seven fellows and mentors that have been honored with grants and awards during the THRiVE-2 grant period (2016-2022). Photo credit: THRiVE
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The African Critical Illness Outcomes Study (ACIOS): a point prevalence study of critical illness in 22 nations in Africa
Participants together with the Project Coordinators, Prof. Heinrich Schüle and Prof. John Tabuti (2nd & 3rd R) during the conference at CAES, Makerere University on 17th March 2025. Interim Conference of the Advancing Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains through Strengthening Trans-disciplinary Skills and Cooperation in East African Doctoral Education (ADVALUE) Project co-funded by the European Union, 17th-19th March 2025, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala and farm visit to Mr. Sam Mpiira, a dedicated smallholder farmer located in Matugga, Nansana Municipality, Uganda, East Africa.
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New Project to Improve Relevance of CAES PhD Graduates
Officials pose for a group photo at the launch of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD) on 13th March 2025. Official launch of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD), a hub dedicated to advancing AI research and innovation for Africa’s development. Theme: “Building Responsible AI Research and Innovations for Impact,” 13th March 2025, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Block B, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Launches AI and Data Science Centre to Drive Africa’s Technological Development
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
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