Research at Makerere University

The Head, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics-Prof. Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye (6th L) and the Head, Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health-Dr. Esther Buregyeya (4th L) pose with 25 graduands of the WASH Short Course on 20th July 2018, MakSPH, Mulago Campus, Makerere University.

Certificate in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 2025

Course Objectives The course is intended to strengthen the capacity of practicing workers to successfully identify and manage Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) opportunities and problems...

Participants pose for a group photo after the opening ceremony of the 3rd GORILLA Conference on 4th December 2024. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University in partnership with International Geographical Union (IGU) Commission of Biogeography and Biodiversity, the IGU Commission on African Studies, Uganda Geographical Association, and the International Association of Landscape Ecology (IALE) African Chapter, 3rd International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under Global Environmental Change (GORILLA), Day 1, 4th December 2024, Hotel Africana, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment2 weeks ago

3rd GORILLA Conference Off to a Reflective Start

The 3rd International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under Global Environmental Change (GORILLA) got off to a reflective start on Wednesday...

CAES faculty cheering on the PhD graduates during the 74th graduation ceremony. 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, 30th January 2024, Collge of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment2 weeks ago

Call for Applications: Four (4) PhD Positions – BOLDER Project

Building Opportunity for Lesser-known Diversity in Edible Resources (BOLDER) of the Crop TrustOpportunity Crop Scholarships Call for applications for four PhD positions Makerere University Regional Centre...

Left to Right: Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha, Mr. Deus Tayari Mujuni, Mr. Simon Kizito, Prof. Damalie Nakanjako, Prof. Bruce Kirenga, Dr. David Patrick Kateete (Rear), Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Dr. Richard Idro (Rear), Mr. Patrick Akonyet and Prof. Annettee Nakimuli at the handover ceremony on 2nd December 2024. Handover of Principal Office by Prof. Damalie Nakanjako to Assoc. Prof. Bruce Kirenga, 2nd December 2024, College Boardroom, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University, New Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health2 weeks ago

New Principal at MakCHS

On 2nd December 2024, Assoc. Professor Bruce Kirenga officially took over as Principal of the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University (MakCHS) in a handover ceremony...

Farmers look at a demo of the process of silage preparation during a farmer field school in Mitala Maria. Stakeholder Platform: Collaborative Knowledge Co-Creation and Sharing for livestock feed Climate-Smart Innovations in Uganda, one of four-year collaborative research project activities titled, “Building Capacity for Innovation and Advancement of Climate Smart Agriculture in East and Southern Africa” (CICSA-E&SA) implemented by Makerere University (CoVAB, CAES, CEES) in partnership with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (Norway), Maseno University (Kenya), and LUANAR and DARS (Malawi), funded by the Norwegian Agency for International Cooperation and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education (Diku). Farmer Field Day, 20th November 2024, Our Lady of Assumption Mitala Maria Parish in Buwama, Mpigi District, Uganda, East Africa.

Veterinary & Biosecurity4 weeks ago

Mak Field Day Training on livestock feed Climate-Smart Innovations conducted in Buwama

A team of scientists and students from Makerere University convened at Our Lady of Assumption Mitala Maria Parish in Buwama where, together with farmers from the...

Prof. Fred Masagazi-Masaazi, Chair of the Mak RIF Grants Management Committee addresses the conference. Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Centre of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) International Conference, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. 15th November 2024.

Humanities & Social Sciences1 month ago

Staff Urged to Build Research Teams for RIF Grant Success

Makerere University staff have been urged to embrace collaboration, accountability, and capacity building as key strategies for winning grants under the Makerere University Research and Innovation...

The Chairperson of Makerere University Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara officiating at the opening of the conference. Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Centre of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) International Conference, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. 14th November 2024.

Humanities & Social Sciences1 month ago

Council Chair Calls for Integration of CERTL Initiatives into University Processes

The Chairperson of Makerere University Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara, has called for the university-wide standardization of CERTL initiatives to strengthen its research-led transformation. Mrs. Magara made...

Prof. Akileng addresses the participants of the workshop. Research dissemination workshop by Dr. Jude Thaddeo Mugarura, lecturer and researcher, study "Managing the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Operating Environment for Sustainable Service Delivery in Uganda’s Tourism Sector" and Simon Peter Kyomuhendo, findings on “Public Private Partnership Adoption, Local Content Utilization, and Value for Money in the Ugandan Health Sector.” 11th November 2024, Conference Room, Room 2.2B, Level 2, School of Business, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management1 month ago

Study Explores PPPs for Sustainable Development in Uganda’s Tourism and Health Sectors

On November 11, 2024 the School of Business held a research dissemination workshop led by Dr. Jude Thaddeo Mugarura, a lecturer and researcher whose study focused...

Participants posing for Group photo in front of Block A, College of Computing and Information Sciences. Two-day workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students and staff participating in the Erasmus+ exchange program, 11th-12th November 2024, Conference Room, Level 4, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Computing & IS1 month ago

CoCIS Hosts AI Workshop for Erasmus Exchange Program

Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) hosted a two-day workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students and staff participating in the Erasmus+ exchange...

Dr. Alo Olubisi meeting Head of Department Assoc. Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha in his office. Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) has warmly welcomed Dr. Alo Oluwaseum Olubisi, a senior lecturer from Nigeria, who will serve as a volunteer in teaching, research, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Computing & IS1 month ago

CoCIS Welcomes Nigerian Volunteer Senior Lecturer to Foster Knowledge Exchange

Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) has warmly welcomed Dr. Alo Oluwaseum Olubisi, a senior lecturer from Nigeria, who will serve as a...