Research at Makerere University

Guests led by Prof. Charles George Okiria, Chairperson of the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) Uganda (2nd Left) tour one of the facilities of the Core Lab under the Laboratory Programme at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Makerere University in Mulago during the Open Day on 13th February 2020.

IDI Job Advert: Study Runner

General Summary The study runner will be required to retrieve participant charts from either the IDI records office or store for archived files. They will also...

The Low-Cost Medical Ventilator (Bulamu Ventilator), a product of Makerere University and Kiira Motors Corporation on display in the Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda on 28th August 2020 during the launch of two innovations in the fight against COVID-19.

Health11 months ago

New Uganda study shows Oxygen Access increase among neonates & children in Hospitals

A new study in Uganda has shown a significant increase in oxygen access and pulse oximetry among neonates and children in health facilities. Preliminary findings published...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Seated Centre), and the Principal of CAES, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga (Seated 2nd R) with CAES leaders, programme coordinators, and representatives from partner institutions at the retreat at Kalanoga Resort on 11th January 2024. Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment11 months ago

CAES Management Deliberates Strategies for Repositioning the Graduate Research Agenda

****At the CAES Management Retreat held on 10th-12th January 2024, participants took stock of the current state and landscape of graduate research at the College, and...

General11 months ago

Mak, UNDP Commission Innovation pod

It was a celebration as the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, and the UNDP Resident Representative, H.E. Elsie Attafuah, commissioned equipment worth $1 million for the...

Masters Graduands from CEES stand to receive their awards on Day 2 of the 73rd Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University. 14th February 2023, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Education12 months ago

Call For Applications: 8 Masters Scholarships under CABUTE Project

Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE), University of Bergen and Western Norway University of Applied Sciences are implementing a project titled,...

Left to Right: Chaiperson of Council-Mrs. Lorna Magara, Mrs. Specioza Suruma, Chancellor-Prof. Ezra Suruma, Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, DVCFA-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe and other guests join in singing Amazing Grace during the dinner on 20th December 2024. Lake Victoria Serena, Kigo, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General12 months ago

Council Celebrates Prof. Suruma’s Two Terms as Chancellor

It was an evening of warm remarks and celebration as the University Council on Wednesday, 20th December took a moment during its last meeting of 2023...

Health1 year ago

MakImS-Mak BSSR Newsletter December 2023

Strengthening Implementation and Behavioural Social Sciences in HIV research Local healthcare providers see the impact of HIV/AIDS, its associated comorbidities and stigma across different age spectrums...

Left to Right: MP Gulu City-Hon. Betty Achan, Acholi Chief Rwot Yusuf Adek, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs-Hon. Nobert Mao and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance & Administration)-Prof. Henry Arinaitwe during the convention on 14th December 2023. National convention to foster national conversation on floating populations, specifically the Aguu phenomenon, 14th December 2023, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, organised by CHUSS and Amani Institute.

Humanities & Social Sciences1 year ago

CHUSS Researchers Call for Review of Rules on Acquisition of National IDs to Address the Aguu Phenomenon in Northern Uganda

Researchers from Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) led by Prof. Josephine Ahikire – the Principal Investigator have called on government to revise...

Dr. Linda Nakalawa, Publishing Editor of the Special Issue (Standing) and other participants at the Workshop on 11th December 2023. Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Andrew Mellon Foundation-funded Center of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) in partnership with the Mawazo Journal Graduate Research Writing and Mentorship Workshop, 11th December 2023, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Humanities & Social Sciences1 year ago

CHUSS Creates Special Journal Issues to Expedite Graduate Publication

Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) through her Center of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) has partnered with the Mawazo and...

The quartet of scholars; Dr Henry Busulwa, Dr Harriet Nabushawo, Dr John Ssentongo, and Dr Allen Nalugwa with members of the research team that translated two resource books into Luganda and Lumasaaba languages pose for a group photo after the dissemination. December 2023, AVU Conference Room, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Education1 year ago

Improving performance in Science subjects: Mak scholars translate science books into local languages

Makerere University scholars have translated science terms into local languages to ease learning of the students in lower primary classes. The scholars include Dr Henry Busulwa,...