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Dr. Ackim Mwape from the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases-GRA (Right) with alumni representatives from various countries during the launch of the GRA-RUFORUM Alumni Network in Africa on 1st November 2023 at a side-event of the 19th RUFORUM AGM. 19th RUFORUM AGM, Theme: “Transforming Higher Education to Sustainably Feed and Create Prosperity for Africa”, 28th October-2nd November 2023 “Accelerating and Scaling-Up Africa’s Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Actions: Experiences and Lessons” side-event 1st November 2023 at Palais de Congrès, Yaoundé, Cameroon, Africa.

RUFORUM 19th AGM Urges Africa to Take the Lead on Climate Action

By Agaba Issa Mugabo As the impacts of climate change are increasingly being felt across Africa, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)...

The Ag. Vice Chancellor-Prof. Umar Kakumba (2nd R), Director KAS Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa-Mr. Nils Wörmer (3rd R), Ambassador of France to Uganda-H.E. Xavier Sticker (4th R), UN Women Country Representative-Dr. Paulina Chiwangu (5th R) and other officials at the opening ceremony of the 6th Kampala Geopolitics Conference, 17th October 2023. Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. East Africa.

General1 year ago

6th Kampala Geopolitics – Proudly Associated with Mak

The sixth (6th) edition of the Kampala Geopolitics Conference got underway at 10:00 AM on Tuesday 17th October 2023 in the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility...

Permanent Secretary, MoICT & NG, Dr. Aminah Zawedde (3rd Right) flanked by Prof. Tonny Oyana (3rd Left) and the PI-Dr. Rose Nakasi Kiire (2nd Right) launches the Mak Ocular innovation on 13th September 2023 at CoCIS. Left to Right are Mr. Galandi Tony Kiire, Mrs. Elizbeth Gabona, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and a MakSPH official (Rear). College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Computing & IS1 year ago

Google invests US$1.5M in Mak Ocular: An AI Automated Mobile Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria, Cancer & Tuberculosis

By Proscovia Nabatte Makerere University under its Artificial Intelligence Lab has received a grant funding worth US$1,500,000 from Google to support its Ocular project that is...

Users in one of the Computer Labs in the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Computing & IS1 year ago

CoCIS CIPSD Short Courses Oct, Dec 2023 and Jan 2024 Intakes

Makerere University College of Computing & Information Sciences ‘Centre for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CIPSD) is a highly regarded unit in Makerere University and plays...

The PI-Dr. Walimbwa Michael (Centre red tie) and Mak-RIF's Dr. Walakira Eddy (Centre stripped tie) with participants at the training workshop on innovative assessments on 15th March 2023, Telepresence Centre, Senate Building, Makerere University.

Education2 years ago

Researchers push for innovative assessment in universities

In the face of new technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI), there is a call for universities to be more relevant to local needs while also taking...

The Executive Director MUCHAP and Site Leader IMHDSS-Dr. Dan Kajungu (Left) with staff from the Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre Limited (MakBRC) during their visit to the MUCHAP premises in Iganga. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Health2 years ago

MUCHAP Updates Synopsis February 2023

MUCHAP, the Makerere University Center for Health and Population Research is a research and research training platform owned by Makerere University. MUCHAP runs and manages the...

L-R: Principal CoCIS-Prof. Tonny, DVCFA-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, PI-Dr. Julianne Sansa-Otim, Assoc. Prof Gilbert Maiga, Dr. Jonathan Serugunda and other officials at the AdEMNEA NORHED II Project Launch on 25th February 2022, CoCIS Conference Room, Makerere University.

Computing & IS3 years ago

CoCIS Researchers to Automate the Process of Monitoring Bees & Fruit flies

Researchers from Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) in collaboration with other universities and institutions are going to develop technology that can automate...

A screenshot of UBC TV's Lunchtime Bulletin of 20th November 2021 showing Mr. Mbusa Joseph (L) and a teammate at the UICT Premises in Nakawa.

Computing & IS3 years ago

Mak Student for the Continental Africa IOT & AI Challenge Finals 2021

Mbusa Joseph, a student from the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) undertaking a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems and Technology is set to attend...

Some of the students that took part in the Inaugural Intel AI Academy Workshop on Machine Learning and Deep Learning Fundamentals pose for a photo on 22nd November 2019, CEDAT, Makerere University.

Engineering, Art & Tech3 years ago

MAPRONANO Short Course in AI, ML & Bioinformatics

The African Center of Excellence in Materials Product Development & Nanotechnology (MAPRONANO ACE), College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University in partnership with...

“Machine Learning for Earth Observation” Training of Trainers Bootcamp in Africa, March 22 - April 2, 2021 - application deadline February 14, 2021

Computing & IS4 years ago

Call For Applications: Machine Learning for Earth Observation ToT Bootcamp

Together with the AI and data science research group at Makerere University in Uganda, US-based nonprofit Radiant Earth Foundation announces its “Machine Learning for Earth Observation”...