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Front View of the reconstructed Main Building, Makerere University. Date Taken 8th November 2024. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

RE-Advert: Position of First Deputy Vice Chancellor

Makerere University is governed by the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 262. The University is seeking applications from suitably qualified applicants for the position...

Makerere University officially launches the 5th Edition of the Makerere University Marathon #MakRun2025, 27th March 2025, Main Hall, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General1 month ago

Press Release: Launch of #MakRun2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27th March 2025 LAUNCH OF THE 5TH EDITION OF THE MAKERERE UNIVERSITY MARATHON (#MakRun2025) Makerere University is pleased to announce the launch of...

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (4th Left) and Mr. Ambrose Tashobya (5th Left) shake hands after inking the MoU as Hon. Peter Ogwang (4th Right) and other officials witness on 26th March 2025. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa signs MoU with the National Council of Sports (NCS) for the construction of a state-of-the-art sports stadium at the University’s Main Sports Grounds, 26th March 2025.

Sports1 month ago

Makerere and National Council of Sports sign MoU to Build a World-Class Stadium

In a landmark agreement signed on March 26, 2025, Makerere University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Council...

Participants together with the Project Coordinators, Prof. Heinrich Schüle and Prof. John Tabuti (2nd & 3rd R) during the conference at CAES, Makerere University on 17th March 2025. Interim Conference of the Advancing Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains through Strengthening Trans-disciplinary Skills and Cooperation in East African Doctoral Education (ADVALUE) Project co-funded by the European Union, 17th-19th March 2025, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala and farm visit to Mr. Sam Mpiira, a dedicated smallholder farmer located in Matugga, Nansana Municipality, Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment2 months ago

New Project to Improve Relevance of CAES PhD Graduates

Working with potential future employers of PhD students in Kenya and Uganda, Advancing Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains through Strengthening Trans-disciplinary Skills and Cooperation in East African...

The Ag. Vice Chancellor-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (4th R) with 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James (C) and Vice President-H.E. Kadondi Gracious (4th L), as well as Members of Council and Management on 21st March 2025. Ssentamu Churchill James and Kadondi Gracious inaugurated as the 91st Guild President and Vice President, 21st March 2025, Main Hall, Main Administration Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General2 months ago

Ssentamu Churchill Sworn-in as 91st Makerere Guild President

On March 21, the Makerere University community welcomed a new era of student leadership as Ssentamu Churchill James was inaugurated as the 91st Guild President. The...

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University Graduates of the 75th Graduation Ceremony. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General2 months ago

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Scholarship Announcement AY 2025/2026

Makerere University is pleased to announce 190 Undergraduate and 11 Master’s Scholarships for Ugandan Nationals, Refugees, Students with Disabilities, Internally displaced young people, and International students...

Left to Right: A CEES Official, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli, Prof. Robert Wamala, Dr. Wilson Ssabavuma and Dr. Muhammad Kiggundu Musoke inspect products by student exhibitors on 14th March 2025. College of Education and External Studies (CEES) Open Day and Skills Expo, theme: "Empowering Future Educators Through Skills and Innovation for National Prosperity", 14th March 2025, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Education2 months ago

CEES Holds Open Day and Skills Expo to Empower Future Educators

Several students from the College of Education and External Studies (CEES) at Makerere University have showcased different innovations that can be used to train learners in...

Officials pose for a group photo at the launch of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD) on 13th March 2025. Official launch of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD), a hub dedicated to advancing AI research and innovation for Africa’s development. Theme: “Building Responsible AI Research and Innovations for Impact,” 13th March 2025, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Block B, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Computing & IS2 months ago

Makerere Launches AI and Data Science Centre to Drive Africa’s Technological Development

Kampala, March 13, 2025 – Makerere University has officially launched the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD), a hub dedicated to advancing...

MakSPH Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dr. Florah Karimi, CARTA Program Manager for Institutionalization, and Dr. J.B. Isunju (Center) pose for a group photo with CARTA Fellows and 20 members of 11th Cohort on 3rd March 2025 in Kampala. Joint Advanced Seminars (JAS) 1 training for 11th Cohort of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) doctoral fellowship, 3rd March 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Research2 months ago

Makerere Hosts CARTA’s 11th Cohort of Doctoral Fellows

On Monday, March 3, 2025, Makerere University hosted the launch of the 11th cohort of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) doctoral fellowship....

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) listens to Elizabeth Gabeya (seated at his desk) during the unforgettable experience. 21-year-old Elizabeth Gabeya, a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation First Year Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Makerere University, takes charge of the Vice Chancellor's office for two days- March 10th and 11th 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General2 months ago

Elizabeth Gabeya’s Unforgettable Day in the Makerere Vice Chancellor’s Seat

By Carol Kasujja Adii It was a dream come true for 21-year-old Elizabeth Gabeya, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Makerere University, when she took charge of...