Research at Makerere University

Dr. Misaki Wayengera responds to questions from the Media during the launch of his innovation - COVID-19 Rapid Antibody Test Kits on 17th March 2021, CHS, Makerere University. Courtesy photo

Congratulations Dr. Wayengera on COVID-19 Rapid Test Kit

I congratulate Dr. Misaki Wayengera on his innovation of a COVID-19 Rapid Antibody Test Kit launched by the Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng...

PhD Granduands stand for the anthems during Day 1 of the 69th Graduation Ceremony on 15th January 2019, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

General4 years ago

Excellence in Africa – 100 PhDs for Africa Programme: 2021 Call For Proposals

The EXAF Centre is initiating a new programme called “100 PhDs for Africa”, as part of the Excellence in Africa initiative, jointly launched by UM6P (the...

Seated: The Chairperson Council-Mrs. Lorna Magara (3rd R) and Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd L) with R-L: Dr. Vincent Ssembatya, DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba, Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze and Dr. Josephine Ahikire and other Members of Management (standing) after the Self-Assessment meeting on 12th March 2021, Kampala Skyz Hotel.

General4 years ago

Mak Self-Assessment Shows Improved Research Productivity despite COVID-19

The annual self-assessment of Makerere University conducted by the Quality Assurance Directorate (QAD) has shown an improvement in research productivity despite the disruptions to academic activity...

The Department of Journalism and Communication Documentary Film Crew shoots one of the scenes in a rural location in Central Uganda.

Humanities & Social Sciences4 years ago

Taking Mak Research to Communities Using Famous Video Jockeys

The Department of Journalism and Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) with funding from the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (MakRIF) embarked on...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) with MoFPED Under Secretary/Accounting Officer, Sengonzi Edward Damulira (C) and DFCU Bank CEO, Mr. Mathias Katamba (L) at the MIIC MoU Signing Ceremony on 11th March 2021, Kampala Uganda.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Mak Innovation and Incubation Centre MoU Signing

The signing of an MoU this morning between Makerere University, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) and DFCU Bank for acceleration of innovation...

The Chancellor-Prof. Ezra Suruma (Right) confers a PhD upon CoNAS' Ms. Uwimbabazi Moreen during Day 1 of the 70th Graduation Ceremony, 14th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

General4 years ago

Increasing Gender Focused Research and Female Academic Growth at Makerere University

The action focuses on Makerere University’s contribution towards gender focused research and the commitment to recruiting and promoting women. A situational analysis of the number of...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addresses the 6th National Conference on Communications during the opening ceremony on 3rd March 2021, Gold Tulip Hotel, Kampala.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Attending 6th National Conference on Communications

At the 6th National Conference on Communications opened by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Judith Nabakooba, I have urged the Minister and the...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) responds to a question during the RIF Stakeholders Consultative Workshop as DVCFA & Chairperson GMC-Prof. WIlliam Bazeyo (Centre) and Dr. Frank Mwiine (Left) listen on 10th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Congratulations Prof. Frank Mwiine

I congratulate our own Prof. Frank N. Mwiine upon being elected President of the Global Foot-and-Mouth Disease Research Alliance (GFRA), a worldwide association of animal health...

Dr. Gloria Serwagi unveils the COVID Alphabet during a press conference on 17th February 2021, MakSPH, Mulago Campus, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Health4 years ago

Mak Researcher Designs “COVID Alphabet” for Awareness and Behavioral Change

By Joseph Odoi With the increasingly worrying situation of the novel coronavirus and its devastating global effect, Makerere University has once again taken an institutional lead...

Prof. Noble Banadda (Top Left) with stakeholders from Mak, MWE, NWSC, KCCA, Rhodes University, University of Sheffield and Lancaster University during the first virtual RESBEN Uganda country meeting convened by Makerere University on 5th February 2021

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

Uganda launches its first meeting to kick off the “Unlocking Resilient Benefits from African Water Resources” project

Story highlights Makerere University convened its first high level meeting virtually to introduce Uganda’s participation in the international project “Unlocking Resilient Benefits from African Water Resources”....