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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

By Fred Ouma Kampala — On Saturday, a car park on the campus of Makerere University in Kampala became the...
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
Lt. Gen. James Mugira (3rd R) and Guild President H.E. Kadondi Gracious (3rd L) display a copy of the CCE Complex Working Drawings at the site handover on 26th June 2026 as L-R: Eng. Brian Buhanda, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli and Prof. Henry Alinaitwe witness. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe hands over CCE (Complex) Hall of Residence Site to National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Managing Director and CEO, Lt. Gen. James Mugira for renovation and overhaul works, Friday, 26th June 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Lt. Gen. James Mugira (3rd R) and Guild President H.E. Kadondi Gracious (3rd L) display a copy of the CCE Complex Working Drawings at the site handover on 26th June 2026 as L-R: Eng. Brian Buhanda, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli and Prof. Henry Alinaitwe witness. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe hands over CCE (Complex) Hall of Residence Site to National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Managing Director and CEO, Lt. Gen. James Mugira for renovation and overhaul works, Friday, 26th June 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Hands Over CCE Hall to NEC for Renovation

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Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, flagging off UPHIA 2025 field study teams in Kampala ahead of data collection starting early June. May 29th, 2025. Ministry of Health (MoH), with technical assistance from Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), funded by the U.S. government through PEPFAR official launch of third Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2025) survey, 29th May 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MakSPH Supports Uganda’s Final Push to End HIV with Locally Led Surveillance

In a decisive step toward ending HIV as a public health threat by 2030, Uganda on Thursday, May 29, 2025,...
The Main Building and Freedom Square as seen from the Main Library walkway, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. The Main Building will host the EfD-Mak Launch on 29th August 2019 starting at 8:00am.
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Management Statement on Current Situation at Makerere University Campus
The Main Building as seen from across the Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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Management Disciplinary Action
The Acting Vice Chancellor and DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba (Left) presents a framed certificate to a beaming Prof. James Okot-Okumu (Right) following the successful delivery of his Professorial Inaugural Lecture on 25th October 2019, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
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Professorial Inaugural Lecture Unlocks the Wealth of Environmental Science
THE SHMUELI FAMILY – developers of the new engine – together with Joe Nakash, who serves as MayMaan CEO. (photo credit: DANIEL GODOY) via The Jerusalem Post
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Fueling the Future: An Engine That Runs on Water and Ethanol
L-R: Former Swedish Minister of Health, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Prof. Charles Ibingira and Prof. Ole Petter Ottersen at the meeting
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Meeting Prof. Ole Petter Ottersen-President KI
The Principal CHS-Prof. Charles Ibingira (Right) and Principal CoCIS-Prof. Tonny Oyana (2nd Right) receive the baton representing the World Health Summit International Presidency from Tehran University of Medical Sciences officials (Left) as Prof. Dr. Detlev Ganten, President of the World Health Summit (Centre) witnesses in Berlin, Germany on 28th October 2019.
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Mak Receives World Health Summit International Presidency

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Fees Waiver Female Scholarship Announcement for 2026/2027 Academic Year. Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Fees Waiver Female Scholarship 2026/2027
Prof. Julius Kikooma (Centre) with stakeholders at the Workshop on 18th June 2026. Stakeholders’ Curriculum Development Consultation Workshop organized by the Directorate of Graduate Training in collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and Learning Support (CTLS) to develop a curriculum for a specialized Certificate Course in Supervision and Mentoring for Graduate Training and Higher Education Management, 18th June 2026, Senate Building Telepresence Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Set to Develop Curriculum to Transform Graduate Supervision and Mentorship
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Makerere University Signs MoU with Fukui University to enhance Research, Teacher Development and STEM Education
Policies exist, but lived change lags behind; a concern raised at the Consortium convened by the MAGNETIZE project, June 2026. Mainstreaming Gender in Higher Education Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa (MAGNETISE) Project supported by the European Union and implemented through a multi-country partnership involving institutions in Uganda, South Africa, and Europe high-level workshop for policymakers, researchers, and gender experts to reflect on institutional progress, persistent gaps, and future strategies, June 2026, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Leads EU-Funded MAGNETISE Project to Strengthen Gender Equality in Higher Education Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Prof. Robert Wamala (C) at the Productivity Measurement Information System (Pro-MIS) rollout event. Rollout of Productivity Measurement Information System (Pro-MIS), a digital platform designed to assess, monitor, and improve productivity across Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and local governments, developed by a multidisciplinary team of researchers led by Prof. Robert Wamala, the Director for Research, Innovations and Partnerships at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University supports the Ministry of Public Service to develop and Roll Out Productivity Measurement Information System (Pro-MIS) to Boost Efficiency in Delivery
Dr. Patrick Musinguzi, the TORCH Project PI, showcasing the Gas Chambers for measuring GHGs emitted from the soil and animal waste, a portable improved energy cooking stove, and a food warming basket. Towards a Clean Energy and Zero-Emission Society in East Africa: Strengthening Academic and Community Collaboration in Outreach, Training, and Research for Green Growth and a Healthy Environment (TORCH) Project Living Lab model project engagement, 4th May 2026 in Kawumu Village, Luwero District Uganda, East Africa with participation from Makerere University, BOKU University (Austria), Kabale University, academia, local communities, civil society, and international institutions.
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TORCH Project Living Lab Drives Clean Energy Innovation & Climate Action in Luwero
A group photo of all the delegates who attended the graduation ceremony on 25th June 2026. Makerere University Environment for Development Initiative (EfD- Mak Centre) graduation of five senior government officials under the 2025 Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) Fellowship Programme, equipping them with advanced knowledge and skills to champion climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and sustainable development in Uganda, June 25, 2026, Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute, Kabanyolo (MUARIK), Wakiso, East Africa.
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Makerere Graduates Sixth Cohort of IGE Fellows to Drive CSA
The Project Coordinator, Dr Denis Mutebi briefing the team about the planned activities on the first day of the inception workshop held at Nyumbani Hotel in Kampala on 29th June 2026. Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies, inception workshop of comprehensive project to reform geology education and strengthen Uganda’s human resource capacity for the mineral sector through “Strengthening Uganda’s Mineral Sector through Labour-Market Aligned Curricula Reforms: A Comprehensive Review of BSc/MSc/PhD Geology Curricula and Development of Industry-Aligned Short Courses at Makerere University (Mak-SDMU) Project, 29th June-1st July 2026, Nyumbani Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa, funded by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and the European Union through GIZ, in partnership with Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD).
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Makerere University to Revamp Geology Curricula to Bridge Critical Skills Gap in Uganda’s Mineral Sector
Cover page of the 52nd Edition of the Makerere Medical Journal. College of Health Sciences (CHS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Medical Journal: 52nd Edition
Study participants join Principal Investigator Professor Peter Baguma, members of the research team and officials from the Ministry of Health's Department of Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse for a group photo after the dissemination workshop on 16th June 2026. Physiology Lecture Theatre at the College of Health Sciences, Mulago Hospital Complex, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Researchers Find Psychological Therapy Effective in Improving Diabetes Care in Uganda

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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. 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
Policies exist, but lived change lags behind; a concern raised at the Consortium convened by the MAGNETIZE project, June 2026. Mainstreaming Gender in Higher Education Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa (MAGNETISE) Project supported by the European Union and implemented through a multi-country partnership involving institutions in Uganda, South Africa, and Europe high-level workshop for policymakers, researchers, and gender experts to reflect on institutional progress, persistent gaps, and future strategies, June 2026, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Policies exist, but lived change lags behind; a concern raised at the Consortium convened by the MAGNETIZE project, June 2026. Mainstreaming Gender in Higher Education Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa (MAGNETISE) Project supported by the European Union and implemented through a multi-country partnership involving institutions in Uganda, South Africa, and Europe high-level workshop for policymakers, researchers, and gender experts to reflect on institutional progress, persistent gaps, and future strategies, June 2026, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Leads EU-Funded MAGNETISE Project to Strengthen Gender Equality in Higher Education Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Fees Waiver Female Scholarship Announcement for 2026/2027 Academic Year. Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Fees Waiver Female Scholarship Announcement for 2026/2027 Academic Year. Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Fees Waiver Female Scholarship 2026/2027
Prof. Julius Kikooma (Centre) with stakeholders at the Workshop on 18th June 2026. Stakeholders’ Curriculum Development Consultation Workshop organized by the Directorate of Graduate Training in collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and Learning Support (CTLS) to develop a curriculum for a specialized Certificate Course in Supervision and Mentoring for Graduate Training and Higher Education Management, 18th June 2026, Senate Building Telepresence Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Julius Kikooma (Centre) with stakeholders at the Workshop on 18th June 2026. Stakeholders’ Curriculum Development Consultation Workshop organized by the Directorate of Graduate Training in collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and Learning Support (CTLS) to develop a curriculum for a specialized Certificate Course in Supervision and Mentoring for Graduate Training and Higher Education Management, 18th June 2026, Senate Building Telepresence Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Set to Develop Curriculum to Transform Graduate Supervision and Mentorship
An aerial shot of the Main Building, as taken by a drone over the Freedom Square with Left to Right: CHUSS, St. Francis, St. Augustine and CAES Buildings and the Kikoni area (Background) in view. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. An aerial shot of the Main Building, as taken by a drone over the Freedom Square with Left to Right: CHUSS, St. Francis, St. Augustine and CAES Buildings and the Kikoni area (Background) in view. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Revised Advertisement for Positions of Principal and Deputy Principal at Makerere University
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Members of University Management pose for a group photo with CHS Leadership and Staff during the engagement on 17th June 2026. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Management's engagement with the College of Health Sciences (CHS) Leadership and Staff, 17th June 2026, Davies Lecture Theatre, Mulago Hopsital Complex, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Members of University Management pose for a group photo with CHS Leadership and Staff during the engagement on 17th June 2026. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Management's engagement with the College of Health Sciences (CHS) Leadership and Staff, 17th June 2026, Davies Lecture Theatre, Mulago Hopsital Complex, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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VC Calls for Strengthened Graduate Training & Research

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From right to left: Then U.S. Ambassador to Uganda H.E. William W. Popp; Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dean, MakSPH; Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary, MoH; Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services, MoH; and Dr. Adetinuke Boyd, U.S. CDC Country Director for Uganda, during the METS programme handover event in Kampala in March 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) reflection on long and productive partnership with the people and Government of the United States, spanning more than 35 years. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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A Shared Investment in Uganda’s Public Health: The long MakSPH and U.S. Government partnership in training, evidence and health systems

Every 4 July, the United States marks its independence. This year’s commemoration carries added significance as the country celebrates 250...
IDI Job Advert: Project Coordinator (1), apply by 14th July 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. 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. Call For Abstracts: Makerere Bioethics Conference (MakBC 2026), 10th - 11th November 2026. Deadline: 15th September 2026. Hotel Africana, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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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
Cover page of the 52nd Edition of the Makerere Medical Journal. College of Health Sciences (CHS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Medical Journal: 52nd Edition
Call for Applications: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Biostatistics – SUPPORT Project. Application deadline: 22nd July 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call for Applications: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Biostatistics – SUPPORT Project
Study participants join Principal Investigator Professor Peter Baguma, members of the research team and officials from the Ministry of Health's Department of Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse for a group photo after the dissemination workshop on 16th June 2026. Physiology Lecture Theatre at the College of Health Sciences, Mulago Hospital Complex, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Researchers Find Psychological Therapy Effective in Improving Diabetes Care in Uganda
Call for Abstracts: Uganda Society for Health Scientists (USHS) 25th Annual Scientific Conference 2026. Organised by Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call for Abstracts: USHS 25th Annual Scientific Conference 2026
The first cohort of fellows that graduated from the Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine Fellowship Programme (seated) with dignitaries on 17th June 2026. College of Health Sciences graduated the first cohort of fellows from the Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine Fellowship Programme, 17th June 2026, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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College of Health Sciences Graduates First Cohort of Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine Fellows
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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 Sciences1 month 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 Sciences2 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.
Education2 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.
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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 Sciences5 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).
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Ugandan Journalists Trained on Peace and Gender-Sensitive Reporting Ahead of 2026 Elections
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) invests over UGX 100 million in acquisition and installation of state-of-the-art interactive smart screens, marking a major step in strengthening digital teaching and learning at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences6 months ago

CHUSS Invests Over UGX 100 Million in Interactive Smart Screens, Upgrades Teaching Infrastructure
A section of the officer in a group photo at the entrance of the School of Social Sciences, Makerere University. More than 130 cadet officers from Uganda Military Academy (UMA) in Kasambya orientation on library use and access to electronic resources as part of preparations for the Bachelor’s Degree in Defence Studies, 20th November 2025, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences6 months ago

Over 130 Cadet Officers Oriented on Library Use at Makerere University
Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta (4th Left) and Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala (3rd Left) with Left to Right: Prof. Josephine Ahikire, Prof. Robert Wamala, Prof. Andrew Ellias State, Assoc. Prof. Edgar Nabutanyi, Dr. Pamela Khanakwa, Mr. Tom Tibaijuka with a dummy of the book "Reclaiming Learning" at the event on 11th December 2025. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) on 11th December 2025 celebrated the launch of five scholarly books, marking a significant milestone in the College’s contribution to academic research and discourse, Senior Common Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences Launches Five Groundbreaking Publications
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Prof. Julius Kikooma and DGT Staff with PhD Thesis Completion Grants beneficiaries on 8th June 2026. Directorate of Graduate Training launches thesis completion grant aimed at supporting PhD students to complete their research, improve completion rates, and align academic work with Uganda’s national development priorities, 8th June, 2026, Telepresence Hall, Senate Building, Makerere University, Kampala, East Africa.
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Makerere University Rolls Out Thesis Completion Grants to Accelerate PhD Research and Strengthen National Policy Impact

By Moses Lutaaya KAMPALA — The Directorate of Graduate Training at Makerere University has launched a thesis completion grant aimed...
A screenshot of participants during the online engagement with by international AI consultant Dr. Vivek Mohindra on 4th June 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. A screenshot of participants during the online engagement with by international AI consultant Dr. Vivek Mohindra on 4th June 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Charts Course for Responsible AI Adoption in Research Management
Prof. Julius Kikooma and Prof. Stella Neema pose for a group photo outside the Main Library with facilitators and PhD students after the training on 25th May 2025. Closure of a 10-day PhD cross-cutting training in Advanced Research Methods organized by the Directorate of Graduate Training and supported by iCARTA as part of efforts to strengthen doctoral education and research capacity, 25th May 2026, Main Library Room 24/7, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Julius Kikooma and Prof. Stella Neema pose for a group photo outside the Main Library with facilitators and PhD students after the training on 25th May 2025. Closure of a 10-day PhD cross-cutting training in Advanced Research Methods organized by the Directorate of Graduate Training and supported by iCARTA as part of efforts to strengthen doctoral education and research capacity, 25th May 2026, Main Library Room 24/7, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Challenges PhD Students to Turn Research Into Solutions as Advanced Research Methods Training Ends
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Research2 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.
Research2 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.
Research2 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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