Tag: Artificial Intelligence

Block A of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, with foliage in the foreground, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

CoCIS CIPSD Short Courses for Vacists, Students, Youth and Adults

Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) is the main ICT Training, Research and Consultancy Centre in Makerere University. The College has six Academic...

L-R: Ms. Doreen Katangaza who represented the Guest of Honour-Dr. Adam Mugume, Prof. Pamela Mbabazi, Prof. Vincent Anigbogu, Dr. Lorna Magara and other dignitaries a the Conference on 30th September 2026. YOBEL Biashara Conference 2026, theme: Africa's Agency in an Era of Geopolitical Change-Trade, Investment and Economic Transformation, Makerere University School of Public Health Auditorium, 30th September 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General2 weeks ago

Beyond Map Size: Africa’s Agency Should Not Be Funded by Other People

Dr. James Magara, a futurist and Chairman of Yobel Biashara Initiative stood before an audience at Makerere University on September 30, 2026, and projected a map...

The tourism students receiving a certificate in recognition of their performance. Courtesy Photo. Makerere University Students Win Inter-University tourism quiz that tested students’ knowledge of tourism, Ugandan culture and heritage, as well as their ability to interpret photographic representations of tourism attractions at the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and the Uganda Tourism Board workshop on theme “ Digital agenda, artificial intelligence to redesign tourism", 18th September 2026, Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment2 weeks ago

Makerere Students Win Inter-University Tourism Quiz Competition

On Friday 18th September 2026, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and the Uganda Tourism Board held a workshop on...

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.

Research4 weeks ago

Science Minister Challenges Makerere to Move Research into Use at Scale

Uganda must strengthen the systems that move university research beyond prototypes and publications into policies, public services, products and enterprises that improve people’s lives, Hon. Eng....

AirQo device being installed in Kisumu Kenya. Low-cost Air Quality Monitor installation by AirQo, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Named finalist for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, 18th September 2026.

Computing & IS4 weeks ago

Mak clean-air initiative AirQo named Earthshot Prize finalist

KAMPALA, Sept. 18, 2026 — Makerere’s and Ugandan clean-air technology initiative AirQo has been named a finalist for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, earning global recognition for...

Call for Abstracts – 4th International GORILLA Conference 2026. 4th International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under Global Environmental Change (GORILLA), 30th November-4th December 2026, Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda. Organised by the Department of Geography, Geo-Informatics and Climatic Sciences, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University

Agriculture & Environment4 weeks ago

Call for Abstracts – 4th International GORILLA Conference 2026

Deadline for submission of Abstracts: Wednesday, 30th September 2026 The Organizing Committee of the 4th International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods...

Dr. Peter Nabende (C) hands over office to Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha as Mr. Aggrey Luwuliza (R) witnesses on 10th September 2026. Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha officially assumes office of Principal, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) from Acting Principal Dr. Peter Nabende, 10th September 2026, Conference Room, Level4, Block A, CoCIS, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Computing & IS1 month ago

Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha Takes Over as Principal of CoCIS, Pledges Focus on Excellence, Research and Innovation

Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha has officially assumed office as Principal of Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), pledging to work with staff, students and...

Stakeholders that took part in the VectorCam Uganda Mid-Review Dissemination Meeting pose for a group photo on 27th August 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health1 month ago

From Evidence to Impact; How the MNCH Centre is Advancing RMNCAH in Uganda e-Post 135

Research has the greatest value when it moves beyond publication to improve lives. At Makerere University’s Centre of Excellence for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH...

Prof. Sarah Ssali presents the Makerere coffee table book to Dr. Okano Takasei as Makerere and JICA Officials witness on 4th September 2026. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) delegation led by Dr. Okano Takasei meets DVCAA Prof. Sarah Ssali, explores new opportunities for strengthening academic, research and innovation collaboration between Uganda, Japan and other African countries, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI), aerospace engineering, materials and remote sensing, food value chains, energy, water and climate change, 4th September 2026, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General1 month ago

JICA, Makerere University Explore New Frontiers in AI and Research Collaboration

By Moses Lutaaya Kampala, September 4, 2026 — Makerere University and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have explored new opportunities for strengthening academic, research and innovation...

Block B of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS). Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Computing & IS2 months ago

CoCIS CIPSD Short Courses Sept-Nov 2026

Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) is the main ICT Training, Research and Consultancy Centre in Makerere University. The College has six Academic...