Research at Makerere University

Artificial Intelligence Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa – Compendium Report

Makerere University in Uganda formed the AI & Data Science Research Group, which examines various areas related to AI and data science such as ML methods,...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C), Mak-RIF GMC Chairperson, Prof. William Bazeyo (R) and other officials inspect the latest version of the low-cost Medical Ventilator (Bulamu Ventilator) during the Open Day on 25th May 2021, CHS, Mulago Campus, Makerere University.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Attending Mak-RIF CHS Open Day

The Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) College of Health Sciences (CHS) Open Day displayed impressive innovations including the improved low-cost medical ventilator (Bulamu Ventilator)...

The Chancellor-Prof. Ezra Suruma (Right) confers a PhD upon MakSPH's Mr. Godfrey Bwire during Day 1 of the 70th Graduation Ceremony, 14th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Research4 years ago

Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI)

The Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) was established in response to the needs of researchers in developing countries, particularly those attached to institutions...

Dr. Olive Kobusingye, MakSPH Research Fellow and one of the National Drowning Strategy Researchers (2nd L) and Mr. Abdullah Ali Halage (2nd R) hand over a lifebuoy to UPF Director in charge of Operations-AIGP Edward Ochom (R) during an earlier event on 7th October 2020 at the Marine Base Headquarters, Kigo, Wakiso Uganda.

Health4 years ago

Mak Researchers Design National Drowning Prevention Strategy

By Joseph Odoi Makerere University researchers under Trauma, Injuries and Disability (TRIAD) Unit) have designed a national drowning prevention strategy. This strategy comes at a time...

The State Minister for Higher Education-Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo (C) chats with the Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) and Ms. Jolly Uzamukunda Karabaaya-Commissioner for Higher Education and Training during Day 1 of the 71st Graduation Ceremony, 17th May 2021, CTF1, Makerere University. Rear is Ag. University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Thank You Minister of Education and Sports

I thank the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni and Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo for honouring our invitation to the...

The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Presenting a Record 108 PhDs

At the 71st graduation ceremony of Makerere University starting tomorrow, I will present a record number of 108 PhD graduands. Mak is on a steady path...

The Principal CoCIS-Prof. Tonny Oyana (Right) and Deputy Principal CoCIS- Assoc. Prof. Agnes Rwashana Semwanga (Left) at the Press Conference held on 8th May 2019 to announce the US$ 1.3m Google AI Impact Grant awarded to AirQo.

Computing & IS4 years ago

CoCIS Annual Report 2019/2020

We are extremely grateful and privileged to share our Annual Report for Academic Year 2019/20 with Makerere University community. The College is on track to be...

The Makerere University flag. Photo: The Observer

In Press4 years ago

Makerere Fund starts open days for colleges

By John Musinguzi Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) has started scheduling and holding open days for each of the university’s colleges to showcase research...

H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Left) and the Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd Left) listen to Prof. Margret Kahwa (2nd Right) talk about the Anti-Tick vaccine that kills all types of ticks during the Agricultural Day and Exhibition, 25th September 2019, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Humanities & Social Sciences4 years ago

Taking Mak Research to Communities Using Famous VJs – Bukedde TV

Following successful airings on Saturday 13th March, 2021 for Western Uganda audiences on TV West and Saturday 1st May, 2021 for Northern Uganda audiences on Wan...

Some members of the FACe-U project team. L-R: Florence Tushemereirwe (Co-PI), Dr. Gloria Seruwagi (PI), Flavia Nakacwa (Administrator), Dr. Priscilla Cheputyo (Research Officer) and Maria Ssematiko (Project Liaison & Compliance Lead)

Health4 years ago

Rising Childhood Obesity: Mak Researchers Investigate Unhealthy Food and Beverage Advertising to Children

By Joseph Odoi In Uganda, many children are exposed to aggressive advertisement of unhealthy foods and sugar sweetened non-alcoholic beverages which in turn prepares their mind...