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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with Prof. Dingyu Ou (4th R) and R-L: Mr. Fei Tang, Prof. Gilbert Gumoshabe, Prof. Fang Hao, Prof. Zhuoqiong Xia, Ms. Hawa Ndagire Kajumba, Ms. Miao Yang and Ms. Betty Nabisubi after the meeting on 12th October 2026. Visit by a delegation from Xiangtan University headed by Professor Dingyu Ou, in company of Mr. Tang Fei and Professor Gilbert Gumshabe, the Chinese and Ugandan Directors of the Confucius Institute at Makerere University respectively, to update 20-year academic partnership, with new focus on joint Master's degree program in Chemical Engineering 12th October 2026, French Embassy, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with Prof. Dingyu Ou (4th R) and R-L: Mr. Fei Tang, Prof. Gilbert Gumoshabe, Prof. Fang Hao, Prof. Zhuoqiong Xia, Ms. Hawa Ndagire Kajumba, Ms. Miao Yang and Ms. Betty Nabisubi after the meeting on 12th October 2026. Visit by a delegation from Xiangtan University headed by Professor Dingyu Ou, in company of Mr. Tang Fei and Professor Gilbert Gumshabe, the Chinese and Ugandan Directors of the Confucius Institute at Makerere University respectively, to update 20-year academic partnership, with new focus on joint Master's degree program in Chemical Engineering 12th October 2026, French Embassy, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University and Xiangtan University Advance Strategic Partnership in Chemical Engineering

Makerere University and Xiangtan University are set to update their close to 20-year academic partnership, with a new focus on...
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Makerere Public Health Showcases EU Funded Research
Hon. Dr. J.C. Muyingo, Prof. Sarah Ssali and H.E. Jan Sadek (Centre) with Heads of Missions and other representatives at the Fair on 8th October 2026. European Union-Uganda Research and Study Fair, 8th October 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Hon. Dr. J.C. Muyingo, Prof. Sarah Ssali and H.E. Jan Sadek (Centre) with Heads of Missions and other representatives at the Fair on 8th October 2026. European Union-Uganda Research and Study Fair, 8th October 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Hosts EU Uganda Research and Study Fair
Stakeholders pose for a group photo at the UPHIA preliminary results release on 1st October 2026. Released of preliminary findings of the 2025 Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2025), a national household survey that provides a current picture of the country’s HIV response and selected non-communicable disease indicators, Ministry of Health-overall leadership, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)-prime implementing organisation, working with UVRI, UBOS, regional referral hospitals and local governments. Funded by PEPFAR through the U.S. CDC, 1st October 2026, Uganda Media Centre, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Stakeholders pose for a group photo at the UPHIA preliminary results release on 1st October 2026. Released of preliminary findings of the 2025 Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2025), a national household survey that provides a current picture of the country’s HIV response and selected non-communicable disease indicators, Ministry of Health-overall leadership, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)-prime implementing organisation, working with UVRI, UBOS, regional referral hospitals and local governments. Funded by PEPFAR through the U.S. CDC, 1st October 2026, Uganda Media Centre, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Uganda’s HIV Treatment Gains Bring the Youth Gap into Focus

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Prof. James Wokadala (4th Right) poses for a group photo with participants at the dissemination workshop on 29th August 2025. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) and the Copenhagen Business School, in partnership with Uganda Small Scale Industries Association, dissemination workshop on Firm Formalization and Sustainable Development, 29th August 2025, CoBAMS Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Dissemination Workshop: Government and Regulators urged to formalize the informal sector

On 29th August 2025, researchers from Makerere University College of Business and Management Sciences and the Copenhagen Business School, in...
A rear view of the St. Francis Chapel and Quadrangle as seen from the Main Building Walkway, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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Special Easter Celebration for 2020
A schematic diagram of the Low-Cost Ventilator: A Collaborative Effort between Makerere University, ResilientAfrica Network (RAN)-a project of the School of Public Health, Kiira Motors Corporation and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
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Progress on Low-Cost Ventilator Prototype
H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (R) congratulates Prof. William Bazeyo (L) after his Golden Jubilee Award Medal decoration during International Labour Day Celebrations, 1st May 2018, Sembabule District, Uganda. Image:RAN
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Thank You President Museveni for Acknowledging Prof. Bazeyo
A Schematic Diagram of the Proposed Low-Cost Ventilator Architecture set to be developed as collaborative effort between Makerere University, ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) a project of the School of Public Health, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) and Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MoSTI), Kampala Uganda.
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Mak’s RAN, KMC and MoSTI Collaborate to Develop Low Cost Ventilator
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe chairs the first online meeting of Central Management in a bid to observe social distancing on 6th April 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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First Online Meeting of Mak Management
Dr. Misaki Wayengera, Department of Pathology, School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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Thank You Dr. Misaki Wayengera

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Mr. Buteera and Khabusi during the interview recently. Impact Stories: Timothy Khabusi, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program alumnus, optometrist, researcher, programmer, and eye health entrepreneur, on an ambitious mission to improve eye health in Uganda, October 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Timothy Khabusi: From Barefoot Walks to shaping Uganda’s Eye health Future
Some of the Program Delivery Team Members pose for a photo after orientation. Africa Climate Collaborative an initiative supported by the Mastercard Foundation welcomes first cohort of 50 Youth Skilling Program participants at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK). The youth were selected from Lwengo, Rakai and Yumbe districts, 28th September 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Welcomes 50 Youth Skilling Program trainees under the Africa Climate Collaborative, Supported by Mastercard Foundation
L-R: Professor Enoch Sebuyungo, Professor Edith Ruth Natukunda Togboa, H.E. Virginie Leroy, Professor Christian Kakuba and Dr. Agatha Tumwine at the Award Ceremony on 7th October 2026. Four Makerere University-affiliated academics from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)-Professor Edith Ruth Natukunda Togboa, Dr Agatha Tumwine, Professor Christian Kakuba, and Professor Enoch Sebuyungo honoured with French Order of Academic Palms (Ordre des Palmes Académiques) by the French Ambassador H.E Virginie Leroy for their effort in strengthening working relations between France and Uganda through their dedication to education, research, and the teaching of French. 7th October 2026, French Embassy, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call For Applications: KU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
Cohort One of Youth Skilling Program participants pose for a group photo with the Program Delivery Team after their Orientation at MUARIK on 28th September 2026. Africa Climate Collaborative an initiative supported by the Mastercard Foundation welcomes first cohort of 50 Youth Skilling Program participants at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK). The youth were selected from Lwengo, Rakai and Yumbe districts, 28th September 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Block A of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, with foliage in the foreground, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MakSPH Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dr. Steven Kabwama, district health officials and partners at the EPiC validation workshop on Uganda’s Ebola and Marburg outbreak responses, 6 October 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health and FHI 360 country validation workshop convened by the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EPiC) project, to examine lessons from Uganda’s response to filovirus disease outbreaks, 6th October 2026, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Community leaders and selected residents of Kampala together with the team from the Urban Action Lab at the workshop held on 1st October 2026 in the School of Public Health Auditorium. Urban Action Lab community-level systems-mapping workshop to develop a shared understanding of how solid waste, drainage, flooding, climate vulnerability, health, and livelihoods interact within Kampala’s informal settlements 1st October 2026, School of Public Health Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Mak’s Urban Action Lab Develops Community-Specific Maps to Improve Risk Management in Kampala’s Informal Settlements
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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Outgoing Head of Department, Assoc. Prof. Robinah Kulabako (left), hands over the office to the incoming Head of Department, Dr. Philip Nyenje, during a ceremony held at CEDAT on October 5, 2026. In the centre is the Dean, School of Engineering, Assoc. Prof. Eng. Dorothy Okello
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L-R: Dr. Nansozi Muwanga, Chief Guest- Rt. Hon. Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, and Prof. Saturninus Kasozi Mulindwa at the Nyerere Annual Symposium 2026: Nyerere-Museveni Dialogue on 14th October. L-R: Dr. Nansozi Muwanga, Chief Guest- Rt. Hon. Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, and Prof. Saturninus Kasozi Mulindwa at the Nyerere Annual Symposium 2026: Nyerere-Museveni Dialogue on 14th October.
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Complete Nyerere Historical Tasks of Uniting and Prospering Africa – President Museveni
Applications Open for a two-week online short course on Introduction to Decision Modelling for Economic Evaluation by the Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Applications Open for a two-week online short course on Introduction to Decision Modelling for Economic Evaluation by the Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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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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Job Opportunities: NETOMA Study
Seated L-R: Chief Guest-Dr. Charles Kahigiriza, Prof. Gerald Karyeija, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli and Assoc. Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga with other dignitaries (Standing) at the Nkrumah Day Celebrations on 8th October 2026. Nkrumah Day and Public Lecture organised by Nkrumah Hall under the theme “Leadership, Self-Reliance and Transformation: Reimagining Nkrumah's Vision for the 21st Century African Youth,” 8th October 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Seated L-R: Chief Guest-Dr. Charles Kahigiriza, Prof. Gerald Karyeija, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli and Assoc. Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga with other dignitaries (Standing) at the Nkrumah Day Celebrations on 8th October 2026. Nkrumah Day and Public Lecture organised by Nkrumah Hall under the theme “Leadership, Self-Reliance and Transformation: Reimagining Nkrumah's Vision for the 21st Century African Youth,” 8th October 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Nkrumah’s Ideas Still Live: Makerere Commemorates Him with a Public Lecture 2026
An older photo of the Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from across the Freedom Square. Date taken: 22nd October 2012. Kampala Uganda, East Africa. An older photo of the Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from across the Freedom Square. Date taken: 22nd October 2012. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Mr. Buteera and Khabusi during the interview recently. Impact Stories: Timothy Khabusi, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program alumnus, optometrist, researcher, programmer, and eye health entrepreneur, on an ambitious mission to improve eye health in Uganda, October 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Mr. Buteera and Khabusi during the interview recently. Impact Stories: Timothy Khabusi, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program alumnus, optometrist, researcher, programmer, and eye health entrepreneur, on an ambitious mission to improve eye health in Uganda, October 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Dr. Henry Komakech (centre) stands with fellow MakSPH PhD graduands at Makerere University’s 76th Graduation Ceremony (L–R): Dr. Olivia Nakisita, Dr. Aber Harriet Odonga, Dr. David Lubogo, Dr. Samalie Namukose, Dr. Moses Ntaro and Dr. Jimmy Osuret. February 25, 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University. Makerere University School of Public Health Communications Office, Graduation Profiles Series, 76th Graduation Ceremony, Dr. Henry Komakech, “Effects of the Repatriation of Refugees on the Health Services of the Host Populations in the West Nile Districts of Arua, Moyo, and Adjumani,” Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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PhD Fellowship Opportunity: NETOMA Study

Makerere University School of Public Health invites applications for a PhD fellowship under the Wellcome Trust-supported NETOMA study, which examines...
Professor Dr. Thiha AUNG during his interview with the Public Relations Office on 7th October 2026. Public Relations Office interview with Professor Dr. Thiha AUNG, German oncology reconstruction specialist, surgeon, trainer at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (THD), and researcher on cancer from the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT), Germany. 7th October 2026, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Professor Dr. Thiha AUNG during his interview with the Public Relations Office on 7th October 2026. Public Relations Office interview with Professor Dr. Thiha AUNG, German oncology reconstruction specialist, surgeon, trainer at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (THD), and researcher on cancer from the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT), Germany. 7th October 2026, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere-Mulago Host Oncology Specialist – Professor Dr. Thiha AUNG
MakSPH Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dr. Steven Kabwama, district health officials and partners at the EPiC validation workshop on Uganda’s Ebola and Marburg outbreak responses, 6 October 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health and FHI 360 country validation workshop convened by the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EPiC) project, to examine lessons from Uganda’s response to filovirus disease outbreaks, 6th October 2026, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. MakSPH Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dr. Steven Kabwama, district health officials and partners at the EPiC validation workshop on Uganda’s Ebola and Marburg outbreak responses, 6 October 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health and FHI 360 country validation workshop convened by the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EPiC) project, to examine lessons from Uganda’s response to filovirus disease outbreaks, 6th October 2026, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Uganda’s Outbreak Experience Points to Strong Response Systems but Persistent Detection Gaps
Dr Helen Kiarie, Head of the Monitoring and Evaluation Division at Kenya's Ministry of Health, delivers a keynote presentation.
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MakSPH reseachers calls for health data to be used in decisions
L-R: Dr. Mary Boyd, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Prof. Charles Olaro and Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze. Release of preliminary findings of the 2025 Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2025), a national household survey that provides a current picture of the country’s HIV response and selected non-communicable disease indicators, Ministry of Health-overall leadership, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)-prime implementing organisation, working with UVRI, UBOS, regional referral hospitals and local governments. Funded by PEPFAR through the U.S. CDC, 1st October 2026, Uganda Media Centre, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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UPHIA 2025 Shows Uganda’s HIV Status Awareness Gap Despite Strong Treatment Outcomes
The Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Building, Mulago Hospital Complex. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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WIN-WIN Call for Proposals: Wetland Restoration in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area
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MakCHS Lecturer selected for Global Atlantic Fellowship to Advance Brain Health Equity
L-R: Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Prof. Richard Idro, and H.E. Kadondi Gracious present a plaque to Hon. Anifa Kawooya appreciating the Ministry of Health Support to the Medical Camp on 17th September 2026. Launch of the two-day 92nd Makerere University Guild Annual Medical Camp and intensified testing and active case finding for Malaria, HIV/AIDS and Sickle Cell Disease in universities and tertiary institutions, 17th September 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Ministry of Health Launches National University Health Screening Initiative at Makerere 92nd Guild Medical Camp
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Makerere Hosts Inaugural Falling Walls Lab Competition as Innovators Pitch Solutions to National Challenges
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L-R: Professor Enoch Sebuyungo, Professor Edith Ruth Natukunda Togboa, H.E. Virginie Leroy, Professor Christian Kakuba and Dr. Agatha Tumwine at the Award Ceremony on 7th October 2026. Four Makerere University-affiliated academics from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)-Professor Edith Ruth Natukunda Togboa, Dr Agatha Tumwine, Professor Christian Kakuba, and Professor Enoch Sebuyungo honoured with French Order of Academic Palms (Ordre des Palmes Académiques) by the French Ambassador H.E Virginie Leroy for their effort in strengthening working relations between France and Uganda through their dedication to education, research, and the teaching of French. 7th October 2026, French Embassy, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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French Embassy Presents Four Makerere Scholars with Academic Palms

During a ceremony hosted by The French Embassy in Uganda on Wednesday, October 7 2026, four Makerere-affiliated academics were honoured...
Prof. Lyn Ossome attending Day 5 of the 74th Graduation Ceremony, 2nd February 2024. 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 5, 2nd February 2024 Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Lyn Ossome attending Day 5 of the 74th Graduation Ceremony, 2nd February 2024. 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 5, 2nd February 2024 Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MISR Director Assoc. Prof. Lyn Ossome Publishes New Book, Democracy’s Subjections
Incoming Deputy Principal CHUSS, Prof. Eddy Joshua Walakira (L) receives one of the Office files from outgoing counterpart Assoc. Prof. Eric Awich Ochen at the handover ceremony on 14th September 2026. Official Handover of Office of Deputy Principal, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), from Associate Prof. Eric Awich Ochen to Prof. Eddy Joshua Walakira, 14th September 2026, CHUSS Smart Room, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Incoming Deputy Principal CHUSS, Prof. Eddy Joshua Walakira (L) receives one of the Office files from outgoing counterpart Assoc. Prof. Eric Awich Ochen at the handover ceremony on 14th September 2026. Official Handover of Office of Deputy Principal, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), from Associate Prof. Eric Awich Ochen to Prof. Eddy Joshua Walakira, 14th September 2026, CHUSS Smart Room, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Prof. Walakira takes over as CHUSS Deputy Principal, pledges research-driven leadership
Participants pose for a group photo on 8th September 2026. Opening Ceremony of three-day workshop hosted by the Department of History, Archaeology and Heritage Studies, School of Liberal and Performing Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) examining the historical relationship between climate change and migration in Uganda, under a joint project between Makerere University and the University of Cambridge, CHUSS Smart Room, 8th-10th September 2026, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Probes Climate Change–Migration Links: Calls for Protective Policies for Vulnerable Communities
Dr. Olive Lomokol with Members of her family and MISR Faculty shortly after being conferred upon her PhD on Day 4 of the 76th Graduation Ceremony, 27th February 2026. 76th Graduation Ceremony, Day 4, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS). Commencement Speaker-Ms. Reeta Roy, Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Mastercard Foundation. 27th February 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Dr. Olive Lomokol Receives Honorable Mention for the Lynne Rienner Award for Best Dissertation in African Politics, 2026
17 students from 16 countries under the Erasmus+ funded Master of Humanitarian Response, Health and Displacement (Human Response) programme at their orientation on 7th September 2026. Welcoming 17 students from 16 countries (Canada, Cape Verde, Uganda, Spain, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Colombia, South Korea, The Gambia, India, Nepal, Kenya, Pakistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Malaysia) under the Erasmus+ funded Master of Humanitarian Response, Health and Displacement (Human Response) programme to study humanitarian crises, displacement, health, migration and development, 7th September 2026, School of Social Sciences Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Hosts 17 Erasmus+ Students from 16 Countries in Humanitarian Response Programme
The College management poses for a group photo with the new cohort on 7th September 2026. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) orientation of 10 new Gerda Henkel Foundation PhD fellows, CHUSS Smart Room, 7th September 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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The 2026 Gerda Henkel PhD Fellows Oriented: Three-Year PhD Completion Target Emphasised
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Makerere Marks 250 Years of US Independence
Part of the the pioneer cohort of the Certificate in Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence poses for a group photo on 7th August 2026 at Makerere University. Award ceremony for the pioneer cohort of the Certificate in Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence, a short course offered by the Department of Philosophy in the School of Liberal and Performing Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) with support from Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and UNESCO. 7th August 2026, Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, CAES, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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Makerere University Awards Certificates to First Cohort of Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence
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Call For Applications: KU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme.
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Call For Applications: KU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

Koç University, Turkey invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, open to all academic disciplines. This highly competitive fellowship is...
PhD Graduates from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) raise their caps in celebration on Day 4 of the 76th Graduation Ceremony on 27th February 2026. 76th Graduation Ceremony, Day 4, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS). Commencement Speaker-Ms. Reeta Roy, Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Mastercard Foundation. 27th February 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. PhD Graduates from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) raise their caps in celebration on Day 4 of the 76th Graduation Ceremony on 27th February 2026. 76th Graduation Ceremony, Day 4, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS). Commencement Speaker-Ms. Reeta Roy, Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Mastercard Foundation. 27th February 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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The Project PI, Dr Alice Nabatanzi briefing participants about the products developed, including biodegradable sanitary pads, a bio-fertilizer, and briquettes during the research dissemination workshop held at the PMB premises on 22nd September 2026. Research Dissemination for Government of Uganda through Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF)-funded project, titled “From World’s Worst Water Weed to Worth: Small-scale Community Bio-refining of Water Hyacinth to Produce Value-added Commercially Valuable Products,” by Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Botany Lab 2, 22nd September 2026, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The Project PI, Dr Alice Nabatanzi briefing participants about the products developed, including biodegradable sanitary pads, a bio-fertilizer, and briquettes during the research dissemination workshop held at the PMB premises on 22nd September 2026. Research Dissemination for Government of Uganda through Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF)-funded project, titled “From World’s Worst Water Weed to Worth: Small-scale Community Bio-refining of Water Hyacinth to Produce Value-added Commercially Valuable Products,” by Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Botany Lab 2, 22nd September 2026, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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From World’s Worst Water Weed to Worth: Makerere Researchers Turn Water Hyacinth into Valuable Products
Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki with University Management, MakSPH leadership and researchers following the engagement on strengthening research translation, adoption and scale on 16th September 2026. Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Office of the President, Day 3 of Ministerial Maiden Visit to Makerere University, 16th September 2026, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Science Minister Challenges Makerere to Move Research into Use at Scale
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Makerere’s CEDAT Hosts Groundbreaking LIVWA Workshop on Advanced Climate Modelling for Lake Victoria Water Level Management
Participants at the Mpox response study dissemination meeting in Amuru District on 10 August 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), through the Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) for Preparedness and Response to Pandemics and Shocks, research dissemination of Uganda’s Mpox response with stakeholders in Kasese, Amuru, Nakasongola and Mayuge Districts Uganda, East Africa, 10th-14th August 2026.
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MakSPH Takes Mpox Response Lessons to Districts for Stronger Outbreak Preparedness
Cover page of the DGT Newsletter Jan-Jun 2026. Directorate of Graduate Training (DGT), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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DGT Newsletter Jan-Jun 2026
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