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Announcing the 3rd Sarah Ntiro Memorial Lecture with Allen Kagina as the 2025 Distinguished Speaker

Makerere University will host the 3rd edition of the Sara Nyendwoha Ntiro Memorial Lecture in honor of a gallant alumna whose groundbreaking legacy as Uganda’s first...

Mak CoBAMS Graduands jubilate on the third session of the 72nd Graduation held on 25th May 2022.

General2 months ago

Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2025/2026

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least...

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd Left) receives his award from H.E. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete (2nd Right) as other officials witness. Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe honored with the African Leadership Magazine Person of the Year Award 2024 for his exceptional leadership in education and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the South Carolina House of Representatives in recognition of his remarkable contributions to education and leadership in Africa, 23rd February 2025, Marriott Casablanca Hotel, Morocco, North Africa.

General2 months ago

Prof. Nawangwe receives African Leadership and Lifetime Achievement Awards

Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has been honored with the African Leadership Magazine Person of the Year Award 2024 for his exceptional leadership in...

Princess Zahra Aga Khan (Centre) flanked by her daughter Sarah Boyden (to her Left) and Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (to her Right) poses for a group photo with members of her delegation and Staff at the Main Building Entrance. Visit by Princess Zahra Aga Khan, a Member of the Board of Directors of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Trustee of the Aga Khan University (AKU) and eldest daughter of the Late Aga Khan IV, 20th February 2025, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General2 months ago

Princess Zahra Aga Khan Visits Mak, Tours Innovation Pod

On 20th January 2025, the blazing afternoon sun was temporarily obscured by cloud cover as a convoy complete with VVIP security detail quietly made its way...

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (C), Members of Management and Staff witness as Prof. Henry Alinaitwe presents a copy of his handover report to Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta. Prof. Henry Alinaitwe officially hands over Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-DVCFA to Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta, 20th February 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General2 months ago

Prof. Alinaitwe Hands over DVCFA Office to Prof. Ireeta

Prof. Henry Alinaitwe on 20th February 2025 officially handed over the Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-DVCFA to Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta at a...

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe and Prof. Venny Nakazibwe pose for a group photo with members of the delegation at the Main Building entrance. Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, meeting with project implementation partners from the Korea Institute for Development Strategy (KDS) and the Korea National Open University (KNOU) to discuss the upcoming Project for Enhancing the Distance Education Environment at Makerere University in Uganda (2024-2028), 18th February 2025, Kampala, East Africa.

General2 months ago

Makerere set to benefit from Project to Enhance Distance Education Environment

In a pivotal meeting held earlier this morning, the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, met with project implementation partners from the Korea Institute for...

Some of the researchers with the Chief Guest, Hon. Mario Obiga Kania, Minister of State for Urban Development and the representative of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Edward Bbaale at the launch of the report at Fairway Hotel. Makerere University Urban Action Lab, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) launch of comprehensive report, part of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) program, detailing key challenges affecting urban development in Kampala, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, annual population growth rate of 5.6%, by Hon. Mario Obiga Kania, Minister of State for Urban Development, 13th February 2025, Fairway Hotel, Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment2 months ago

Mak Unveils Key Findings on Urban Development Challenges in Kampala, Proposes Reforms for Improvement

Makerere University has released a comprehensive report detailing the key challenges affecting urban development in Kampala, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities. With an annual population growth...

A female student conducts an experiement in one of the Science Labs, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

General2 months ago

Celebrating Women in Science at Makerere University

Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the incredible women scientists at Makerere University who are driving innovation, advancing research,...

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

General2 months ago

Press Statement: Clarification on Issues Raised During the Ongoing Conversations on the X Platform

Thursday, 06 February 2025 Makerere University Management has been keenly following the concerns raised on the X platform. As a public institution, we value constructive criticism...

Participants at the Scholars Council meeting pose for a group photo with Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) in the Freedom Square. Makerere University hosts the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council Representatives meeting, which brings together young people from around 45 partner universities of the Mastercard Foundation, 2nd February 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General2 months ago

Prof. Nawangwe urges young people to take up leadership in innovation for the transformation of Africa

By the Program Communication Team On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Makerere University hosted the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council Representatives meeting, which brings together young people from...