Research at Makerere University

RAN/RTAC Short Course on Writing a Winning Grant Proposal

The Makerere University-ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) informs all prospective applicants that the second cohort of the grants writing short course is now open. The short course is...

The Principal Investigator, Dr Perpetra Akite presents an overview of their research project during the launch on 18th November 2021, NaLIRRI, Nakyesasa, Wakiso District.

Natural Sciences3 years ago

Mak-CoNAS Researchers Launch Project to Explore Forage Resources for Stingless Bees in Uganda

Preamble The products from stingless bees may be little but are so valuable. Stingless bees have many benefits to various sectors of the economy, more especially...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd R) and UNIPD's Prof. Giorgio Andrian (3rd L) with Makerere experts in Forestry, GIS and Conservation after the meeting on 26th November 2021.

VC's Diary3 years ago

Hosting UNIPD’s Prof. Andrian

Makerere experts in Forestry, GIS and Conservation, and I have discussed with Prof. Giorgio Andrian from the University of Padova (UNIPD) in Italy, opportunities for collaboration...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) and Dr. Yazidhi Bamutaze (L) with the University of Dundee Team (C) during their meeting on 26th November 2021, CTF1, Makerere University.

VC's Diary3 years ago

Meeting Dundee Research Team

I have held an interesting meeting with a team from University of Dundee in Scotland, who briefed me about the important studies on refugee settlements in...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) exchanges the signed MoU with Prof. Hassan Omar Mahadalle, the Rector of Somalia National University (R) after the ceremony on 21st November 2021, CTF1, Makerere University.

General3 years ago

Mak enters Research & Training Partnership with Somali National University

Makerere University – Mak and Somali National University (SNU) on Monday 21st November 2021) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will commence a collaboration between...

Members of the community in Eastern Uganda take part in one of the engagements on vaccine safety with researchers from the Makerere University Centre for Health and Population research (MUCHAP) on 13th September 2019.

General3 years ago

2021-2022 PRB Policy Communication Fellows Program

The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and Population Reference Bureau (PRB) and are now accepting applications for their 2021-2022 Policy Communication Fellows Program. The program...

Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof.Barnabas Nawangwe speaking at the Stakeholder Mobilisation Event on November 25th 2021. It was the first of many events that the university will host to mark its centennial journey.

General3 years ago

Makerere is Set For The Next Century, Says Prof. Nawangwe

“Our promise is that we are set for the next century of service to humanity,” said Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof Barnabas Nawangwe as the institution...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (4th R), Director EfD Global Network Assoc. Prof. Gunnar Kohlin (4th L) and Principal CoBAMs-Prof. Eria Hisali (3rd L) with Swedish and Mak teams after the meeting in the Vice Chancellor’s Office in CTF1 on 22nd November 2021.

VC's Diary3 years ago

Meeting Gothenburg University Delegation

I have held interesting discussions with a team from Gothenburg University led by Assoc. Prof. Gunnar Kohlin, Director of Environment for Development Programme. We have agreed...

VC's Diary3 years ago

Signing MoU with SNU

Today, I signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rector of the Somali National University (SNU), Prof. Hassan Omar Mahadalle witnessed by the Somali Ambassador...

H.E. Amb. Kintu Nyago (C) with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) and Prof. Flavia Senkubuge (R) following the discussion on 19th November 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

VC's Diary3 years ago

Discussion with Amb. Kintu Nyago & Prof. Senkubuge

I have held an interesting discussion with Ambassador Kintu Nyago and Prof. Flavia Senkubuge about Makerere’s strategic direction as a research-led university and opportunities for engaging...