Research at Makerere University

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signing the MoU between Makerere University and Oregon State University. Makerere University and Oregon State University MoU Signing to collaborate on i) Exchange of scholars and faculty staff, ii) Exchange of undergraduate and graduate students for research and study, iii) Exchange of academic information and materials, iv) Joint research activities and publications, v) Participation in conferences and academic meetings vi) Joint running of short-term academic programs, vii) Resource mobilization, 19th July 2024, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Mak, Oregon State University Sign Cooperation Agreement

Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 19th July 2024 endorsed the Memorandum of Understanding between Makerere University and Oregon State University to collaborate in...

Dr. Patricia Ndugga (Seated Right) with facilitators from CEES and some of the participants that took part in the training. Department of Population Studies, School of Statistics and Planning comprehensive three-day training on Doctoral Supervision by faculty from the College of Education and External Studies and experts from the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training funded by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation, 28th - 30th June 2024, the Conference Room, Level 2, Block B, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management6 months ago

Dept. of Population Studies Staff Complete Training on Doctoral Supervision

Staff members from the Department of Population Studies, within the School of Statistics and Planning at Makerere University, have successfully completed a comprehensive three-day training on...

Dr. Mayende Godfrey shares some tools at the training workshop on innovative assessments on 15th March 2023.

Education6 months ago

Call For Applications: Small Scale Action/Field Research Grants on TELLS Project for Senior Researchers at Makerere University

Makerere University in collaboration with the University of Agder, Norway, University of Rwanda and Jimma University is implementing a NORAD funded project titled Transformative Education and...

Integration of nutrition education into the training programs for early childhood development (ECD) teachers research dissemination and launch of the recommendation report by College of Education and External Studies funded by Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF), 11th June 2024, AVU Conference Room, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Education6 months ago

Boosting Cognitive Development Through Early Childhood Nutrition Education

In an ambitious move to enhance early childhood development, researchers from Makerere University’s College of Education and External Studies are advocating for the integration of nutrition...

Cover page of the CAES Annual Report 2023. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment6 months ago

CAES Annual Report 2023

With utmost delight, I am honoured to present the Annual Report of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) for the year 2023. As we...

Professors Ernest Aryeetey (left) and Peter Lennie at the historic first joint meeting of the African Research Universities Alliance and the Worldwide Universities Network in South Africa on 22 May 2024, Image provided

In Press7 months ago

ARUA and WUN to forge equitable research partnership

By Desmond Thompson The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), jointly representing nearly 50 leading universities on six continents, are moving...

Participants that attended the dissemination workshop. Comprehensive study on the effects of digitalization on youth employment, Dr. Matovu Fred, Principal Investigator, Research Dissemination Workshop, 23rd May 2024, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management7 months ago

Scholars Advocate for Private Sector Expansion to Boost Youth Employment

In light of recent findings from a comprehensive study on the effects of digitalization on youth employment, scholars, including Dr. Matovu Fred, the Principal Investigator, are...

Professor Charles Masembe, CoNAS, Makerere University. Image:ASF

Natural Sciences7 months ago

Mak Researchers Set Out to Address the Challenge of African swine fever in Uganda

The Project is supported by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF). Overview African swine fever (ASF) is a highly...

The CEO of Eco Brixs, Mr. Andrew Bownds (2nd R) with the Makerere University team led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd R) after the meeting on 8th May 2024. Rotary Peace Centre, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment7 months ago

Eco Brixs Seeks to Collaborate with Mak in Plastics Waste Management

Poor waste disposal remains one of the biggest challenges in Uganda pausing a number of environmental and health risks. According to the Ministry of Water and...