Tag: RUFORUM

Participants together with the Project Coordinators, Prof. Heinrich Schüle and Prof. John Tabuti (2nd & 3rd R) during the conference at CAES, Makerere University on 17th March 2025. Interim Conference of the Advancing Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains through Strengthening Trans-disciplinary Skills and Cooperation in East African Doctoral Education (ADVALUE) Project co-funded by the European Union, 17th-19th March 2025, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala and farm visit to Mr. Sam Mpiira, a dedicated smallholder farmer located in Matugga, Nansana Municipality, Uganda, East Africa.

New Project to Improve Relevance of CAES PhD Graduates

Working with potential future employers of PhD students in Kenya and Uganda, Advancing Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains through Strengthening Trans-disciplinary Skills and Cooperation in East African...

Workshop participants in a group photo during the break session. Department of Geography, Geo-informatics, and Climatic Sciences at Makerere University, in collaboration with the Department of Geography at Kyambogo University, workshop to disseminate research findings from three climate adaptation and mitigation projects funded by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), RAINCA, WASCAL, Akademiya2063, and the Carnegie Corporation of New York under the CECAP Program, 19th December 2024, GIS Lab, CoCIS Block A, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment5 months ago

Makerere Hosts Climate Adaptation workshop: Calls for Action to Mitigate Climate Change Threats to Agricultural Sector

Kampala, 19th December 2024: The Department of Geography, Geo-informatics, and Climatic Sciences at Makerere University, in collaboration with the Department of Geography at Kyambogo University, held...

Mr. Muzamil Mukwatampola cuts the tape to officially launched the Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Anemia and Other Neglected Tropical Diseases at the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) of Michigan State University (MSU) Annual Consortium Meeting Launch on 9th September 2024. Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) of Michigan State University (MSU) Annual Consortium Meeting. Hosted by Makerere University in the School of Public Health Conference Hall, Kampala Uganda, East Africa 9th-11th September 2024.

General8 months ago

Centre of Excellence in Sickle Cell Anemia Launched as Mak Hosts AAP Meeting

The State Minister for Higher Education Hon. Dr. J.C. Muyingo represented by the Commissioner in Charge of Admissions and Student Affairs Mr. Muzamil Mukwatampola on 9th...

The Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation of the Republic of Namibia, Hon. Dr. Itah Kandjii Murangi. Second RUFORUM Triennial Conference hosted by the Government of Namibia and RUFORUM member Universities in Namibia, 12-16 August, 2024, Windhoek under the theme “Operationalising Higher Agricultural Education and Research Ecosystems for Innovation, Industrialisation, and Economic Development in Africa: A Call for Action.

Agriculture & Environment9 months ago

Universities urged to embrace AI for climate change adaptation and mitigation

African universities have been challenged to harness the power of emerging digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the agricultural sector and mitigate the...

Seated from Left to Right: Prof. Justine Namaalwa, Prof. Yazidhi Bamutaze and Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga with other participants during the Master of Science in Green Economy and Climate Finance deliberations as part of the 2nd RUROFUM Triennial in Windhoek Namibia. Second RUFORUM Triennial Conference hosted by the Government of Namibia and RUFORUM member Universities in Namibia, 12-16 August, 2024, Windhoek under the theme “Operationalising Higher Agricultural Education and Research Ecosystems for Innovation, Industrialisation, and Economic Development in Africa: A Call for Action.

Agriculture & Environment9 months ago

Mak to train green economy and climate finance experts

Makerere University has embarked on an ambitious programme to address the challenges faced by the African continent in accessing climate finance and building green economies. Makerere...

Left to Right: Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga and Prof. Kenneth Matengo pose for a group photo after signing the MoU on 13th August 2024. Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Makerere University and University of Namibia (UNAM) on 13th August 2024 on the sidelines of the Second RUFORUM Triennial Conference hosted by the Government of Namibia and RUFORUM member Universities in Namibia, 12-16 August, 2024, Windhoek under the theme “Operationalising Higher Agricultural Education and Research Ecosystems for Innovation, Industrialisation, and Economic Development in Africa: A Call for Action.

General9 months ago

Mak, UNAM Renew MoU To Strengthen Collaborative Research

By Maureen Agena and Agaba Issa Mugabo Makerere University (Mak) and the University of Namibia (UNAM), on 13 August, 2024, renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

Prof. Nawangwe (C), Vice Chancellor Makerere University together with Vice Chancellors from across Africa. Second RUFORUM Triennial Conference hosted by the Government of Namibia and RUFORUM member Universities in Namibia, 12-16 August, 2024, Windhoek under the theme “Operationalising Higher Agricultural Education and Research Ecosystems for Innovation, Industrialisation, and Economic Development in Africa: A Call for Action.

General9 months ago

Address the quality of Higher Education degrees and their relevance to Africa

By Maureen Agena and Agaba Issa Mugabo RUFORUM, a vibrant organisation of 170 universities in 40 countries across Africa hosted by the Government of Uganda at...

Prof. Patrick Okori, Executive Secretary RUFORUM.

Agriculture & Environment9 months ago

All Set as Namibia Hosts the 2nd RUFORUM Triennial Conference

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 170 Universities in 40 African countries, will hold its second Triennial Conference from...

Second RUFORUM Triennial Conference, Windhoek, Namibia, 12th - 16th August, 2024.

General9 months ago

Press Release: RUFORUM to hold its Second Triennial Conference in Windhoek, Namibia

Kampala, 01 August, 2024- The Regional Universities Forum for capacity building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) aiming to transform agriculture in Africa through innovative scientific research, educational and...

Dr. Mukebezi Rebecca (Right) with a fellow PhD Graduate during the ceremony on Day 2. 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, 30th January 2024, Collge of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

In Press1 year ago

How Dr. Mukebezi’s PhD Promises Fortunes to Farmers in Eastern Uganda

Makerere, Uganda – Achieving farmer participation in collaborative activities to tap into agricultural fortunes is always an uphill task, thanks to a doctoral study by Dr. Rebecca...