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R-L: The Ambassador of Japan to Uganda, H.E. Fukuzawa Hidemoto, DVCAA, Associate Prof. Umar Kakumba and Dr. Charlotte Mafumbo pose for a group photo after the function on 23rd March 2022, CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University. Plans by the Department of History, Archeology and Heritage Studies to start a collaboration with Kyoto University Japan to enhance human capacity development in Africa’s SDGs were discussed.

Mak & Kyoto University to advance human capacity in Africa’s SDGs

The Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) Associate Prof. Umar Kakumba was speaking during the second day of the JICA Chair and Japan...

L-R: Mr. Martin Wandera, Principal CoBAMS, Assoc. Prof. Eria Hisali and Dr. John Mutenyo at the launch on 4th March 2022 at the School of Business, Makerere University.

Business & Management3 years ago

Research on youth unemployment launched

According to the World Bank, Uganda has one of the youngest and most rapidly growing populations in the world. Although the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development...

RUFORUM Triennial Thought Pieces: ISSUE 14 by Dr. Mary Shawa, Honorary President of Chanasa Chifundo Malawi.

General3 years ago

RUFORUM Triennial Thought Pieces: ISSUE 14 – Dr. Mary Shawa

When special and scientific minds meet together for a common purpose the outcome is a long lasting and permanent establishment It was in 2003 when the...

Front Row: Swedish Ambassador to Uganda-H.E. Maria Håkansson (6th L), Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (7th L) and Director EfD Global Network Assoc. Prof. Gunnar Kohlin (5th L) with other officials at the IGE workshop opening ceremony on 23rd November 2021, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala.

Agriculture & Environment3 years ago

IGE Cross-country National Policy Review & Training Workshop opens in Uganda

The three-day Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) cross-country National Policy Review and Training Workshop was on 23rd November 2021 opened at the Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo in...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) with the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero (3rd R), Mak Officials and the Science Research Delegation from Sweden during the meeting in his office on 15th November 2021, CTF1, Makerere University.

VC's Diary3 years ago

Liking Cities to Mak through PhD Training

This morning I discussed a new initiative to link our cities to Makerere through research and training of city experts on PhD programs, with researchers from...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe steps on the foot pedal to launch MAKNAI – a solar-powered prototype to automate cranking of the hand pump that draws water from a borehole, 30th December 2020, SFTNB Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

General3 years ago

Call for Expression of Interest: Showcasing Water Supply Tech for Post COVID-19

Background Uganda has abundant fresh water resources to spur socio-economic transformation of communities if sustainably managed. The role of local appropriate technologies and innovations is critical...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd R), President of Karolinska Institutet (KI), Prof. Ole Petter Ottersen (on screen) and Dean MakSPH, Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze (3rd R) with officials from KI- Dr. Nina Viberg and Dr. Daniel Hellden, Dr. Egbende Landry from the University of Kinshasa, DRC and Rage M. Shahiid from Benadir University, Somalia at the launch of the CESH workshop on SDGs, 28th October 2021, Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala Uganda.

VC's Diary3 years ago

Attending CESH SDGs Workshop

At the workshop on integrated implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) organized by the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health, I have underlined the need...

Drylands Transform project PI Prof. Denis Mpairwe (R) and Napak District Agricultural Officer Mr. Nangiro Abrahams (L) during the inception meeting in Poron on 22nd October 2021, Karamoja sub-region.

Agriculture & Environment3 years ago

Mak Seeks 10 Hectares of Land to Establish Livestock Cafes in Napak District

By Jane Anyango Makerere University Researchers under the Drylands Transform Project are engaging communities and local government in Karamoja sub-region to establish livestock Cafes. This was...

The Principal Investigator Drylands Transform Project, Prof. Denis Mpairwe (Front 2nd L) with Moroto District Leadership and development partners after the Inception Workshiop on 21st October 2021 at Moroto District Headquarters.

Agriculture & Environment3 years ago

Mak Drylands Transform Project launched in Moroto District

By Jane Anyango Makerere University has received the blessing and support of community and administrative leaders to implement the five-year Drylands Transform project in Moroto district....

Mr. Peter Babyenda, Policy Engagement Specialist in charge of coordinating the IGE training program (L) with some of the physical participants on 16th September 2021, Protea Hotel, Kampala.

Agriculture & Environment3 years ago

Senior Public Servants Skilled on Policy Instruments Design under the IGE Program

By Jane Anyango Officials from Uganda’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have been equipped with skills and knowledge on how to design and enforce policy instruments...