Tag: policy

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, H.E. Ellen Johnson and Ms. Reeta Roy, pose for a photograph at the Main Building Entrance. Mastercard Foundation Board Inaugural visit to Makerere University led by H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia, 17th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Mastercard Foundation Board pays its inaugural visit to Makerere University

On Tuesday, 17th June 2025, a distinguished delegation from the Mastercard Foundation Board visited Makerere University for the first time since the establishment of the Mastercard...

The project team led by the PI, Dr Patrick Musinguzi (2nd L) at the launch ceremony held in the GIS Lab at CoCIS, Makerere University. Department of Soil Science and Land Use Management at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), launch of two-year project, code-named TORCH (Towards a Clean Energy and Zero-emission Society in East Africa) to foster green growth and promoting sustainable development across East Africa, June 2025, GIS Lab, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Agriculture & Environment2 weeks ago

New Mak-CAES Project to Spur Green Growth in East Africa

Makerere University, through its Department of Soil Science and Land Use Management at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), has launched a new project...

Mrs. Lorna Magara (3rd Right) flanked by Ambassador Michael Lotem (3rd Left) and Deputy Ambassador Ariel Arviv (2nd Right) with Left to Right: Assoc. Prof. Kizito Maria, Assoc. Prof. Amanda Tumusiime and Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta. The Ambassador of Israel in Nairobi accredited to Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania and the Seychelles, H.E. Michael Lotem farewell visit to Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on 11th June 2025.

General2 weeks ago

Israeli Ambassador Lotem Talks Innovation on Farewell Visit

The Ambassador of Israel in Nairobi accredited to Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania and the Seychelles, H.E. Michael Lotem on 11th June 2025 made a farewell visit...

(L_R) Dr. Dorothy Nampanzira, HOD LIR, Dr. Claire M. Mugasa, DEAN SBLS, Prof. Frank Norbert Mwiine, Principal CoVAB, Assoc. Prof. James Acai Okwee, Deputy Principal CoVAB, and the host, Dr. Amulen Deborah Ruth, at the opening of the symposium on 5th June 2025, at Onomo Hotel in Kampala. Symposium exploring the role of insects in African farming systems convened by Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) in collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU) 5th-6th June, 2025, Onomo Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Research2 weeks ago

Mak and MSU Host Landmark Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed, and Food Security in Africa

A groundbreaking symposium exploring the role of insects in African farming systems concluded on June 6th, 2025, at Onomo Hotel in Kampala. Convened by Makerere University’s...

Stakeholders pose for a group photo after the training workshop on 4th June 2025. Training workshop aimed at empowering staff with knowledge and techniques on grants administration and management, facilitated by Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU), 4th June 2025, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) Conference Room, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management3 weeks ago

GAMSU Training Workshop Urges CoBAMS academic staff to embrace grant writing

On 4th June 2025, the leadership and academic staff from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) participated in a training workshop aimed at empowering...

Prof. Edward Bbaale (2nd Right) contributed during a panel discussion at the PAGE Academy. The Principal, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa, Prof. Edward Bbaale participates in the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Academy in Rabat, Morocco, from 21 to 23 May 2025.

Business & Management4 weeks ago

Prof. Bbaale participates in Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Academy in Rabat, Morocco

By CoBAMS Communications Office The Principal, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Prof. Edward Bbaale participated in the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)...

Prof. Victor Murinde and Associate Prof. Ibrahim Mike Okumu with staff and students from CoBAMS and other stakeholders after the meeting. Delegation from the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) strengthening partnership with the School of Economics through re-engineering economic research, capacity building, policy formulation and collaboration to impact Africa’s development and transformation, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), 23rd May 2025, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Business & Management4 weeks ago

AERC and Mak School of Economics discuss shaping Africa’s future in research and development

On Friday 23rd May 2025, a delegation from the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) visited Makerere University to strengthen partnership with the School of Economics through...

Prof. Tonny Oyana (3rd Right), Prof. Victor Murinde (3rd Left), and Prof. Ibrahim Mike Okumu (2nd Left) with the AERC delegation during the courtesy call. Delegation from the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, received by Prof. Tonny Oyana, 23rd May 2025, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Business & Management1 month ago

AERC Delegation Pays Courtesy Call to VC

A delegation from the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) today paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University. The delegation was led by...

Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General1 month ago

Mak induction workshop empowers staff to execute their duties

16th May 2025 started on a high note as over 100 newly appointed staff at Makerere University convened to participate in the second day of the...

Emmanuel Akandwanaho, BSLE’22 Alumnus, to attend a master’s program at Tsinghua University, China Asia. College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

General2 months ago

Makerere Alumnus Named 2025–2026 Schwarzman Scholar

Emmanuel Akandwanaho, a Bachelor of Science in Land Economics (BSLE) graduate from Makerere University’s Class of 2022, has been selected to join the Schwarzman Scholars Class...