Tag: Artificial Intelligence

Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga Conferring a PhD upon a candidate Geofrey Kapalaga. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Close to 700 Graduate from CoCIS at the Mak 75th Graduation

Makerere University has been directed to integrate the teaching of political economy across all courses to enhance students’ understanding of the country’s socioeconomic conditions. The directive,...

President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Hon. Janet Museveni listen to Dr. Peter Tumutegyereize (Left) explain how the Mak Solar Cooker works. Photo: Courtesy/NCHE@20, Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.

General1 month ago

Call for Papers: NCHE 6th Annual Higher Education Conference 2025

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) is pleased to inform the general public that the 6th Annual Higher Education Conference (2nd NCHE Regional Conference) will...

Workshop participants in a group photo during the break session. Department of Geography, Geo-informatics, and Climatic Sciences at Makerere University, in collaboration with the Department of Geography at Kyambogo University, workshop to disseminate research findings from three climate adaptation and mitigation projects funded by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), RAINCA, WASCAL, Akademiya2063, and the Carnegie Corporation of New York under the CECAP Program, 19th December 2024, GIS Lab, CoCIS Block A, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment1 month ago

Makerere Hosts Climate Adaptation workshop: Calls for Action to Mitigate Climate Change Threats to Agricultural Sector

Kampala, 19th December 2024: The Department of Geography, Geo-informatics, and Climatic Sciences at Makerere University, in collaboration with the Department of Geography at Kyambogo University, held...

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (Seated Third Left) with participants on 11th December 2024. Inaugural comprehensive training program aimed at enhancing the pedagogical and professional competencies of its academic staff, 11th-14th December 2024, Fairway Hotel, organized by the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), facilitated by the Centre for Teaching and Learning Support (CTLS), College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Education1 month ago

Prof. Buyinza Launches Pedagogy and Professionalism Training for Academic Staff

December 11, 2024 Makerere University has embarked on a comprehensive training program aimed at enhancing the pedagogical and professional competencies of its academic staff. The inaugural...

Dr. Godwin Anywar, at the 2024 World Science Forum that took place in Budapest, Hungary from 20th-23rd November. College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences2 months ago

CARTA Fellow Anywar Attends 2024 World Science Forum

Godwin Anywar, cohort 6, Makerere University, attended the 2024 World Science Forum that took place on November 20 – 23, 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. At the...

Participants posing for Group photo in front of Block A, College of Computing and Information Sciences. Two-day workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students and staff participating in the Erasmus+ exchange program, 11th-12th November 2024, Conference Room, Level 4, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Computing & IS2 months ago

CoCIS Hosts AI Workshop for Erasmus Exchange Program

Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) hosted a two-day workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students and staff participating in the Erasmus+ exchange...

Participants attending the GORILLA conference at Protea Hotel, Kampala on 8th December 2022. Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment3 months ago

Exciting Pre-GORILLA Conference Training Opportunities

Makerere University in collaboration with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) are organizing the “3rd International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods...

Participants posing for a group photo with the Centre Director Edward Bbale (Front Row 3rd Left) after the opening ceremony. Environment for Development (EfD) Mak Centre Specialized Training aimed at enhancing 30 researchers' and graduate students' skills in research co-creation, science communication, and policy engagement, 15th October 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management3 months ago

Over 30 Researchers & Graduate Students Trained on Conducting Impactful Research & Communicating to Policymakers & the Public

Over 30 researchers and graduate students from Makerere University participated in a specialized training aimed at enhancing their skills in research co-creation, science communication, and policy...

Mr. Muzamil Mukwatampola cuts the tape to officially launched the Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Anemia and Other Neglected Tropical Diseases at the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) of Michigan State University (MSU) Annual Consortium Meeting Launch on 9th September 2024. Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) of Michigan State University (MSU) Annual Consortium Meeting. Hosted by Makerere University in the School of Public Health Conference Hall, Kampala Uganda, East Africa 9th-11th September 2024.

General4 months ago

Centre of Excellence in Sickle Cell Anemia Launched as Mak Hosts AAP Meeting

The State Minister for Higher Education Hon. Dr. J.C. Muyingo represented by the Commissioner in Charge of Admissions and Student Affairs Mr. Muzamil Mukwatampola on 9th...

AI4Health Incubation Grant: Access commercialization support and seed capital in Partnership with Makerere AI and Data Science Lab, Marconi Lab@Mak and Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat (STI-S)

Innovation4 months ago

AI4Health Incubation Grant

Background The Artificial Intelligence in Health Incubation Grant Program is an initiative led by STI Pathogen Labs, focused on advancing AI-driven health innovations in Uganda. In collaboration with the Science,...