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The Chairperson of Makerere University Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara officiating at the opening of the conference. Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Centre of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) International Conference, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. 14th November 2024.

Council Chair Calls for Integration of CERTL Initiatives into University Processes

The Chairperson of Makerere University Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara, has called for the university-wide standardization of CERTL initiatives to strengthen its research-led transformation. Mrs. Magara made...

Participants attending the GORILLA conference at Protea Hotel, Kampala on 8th December 2022. Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment1 month ago

Exciting Pre-GORILLA Conference Training Opportunities

Makerere University in collaboration with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) are organizing the “3rd International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods...

Participants posing for a group photo with the Centre Director Edward Bbale (Front Row 3rd Left) after the opening ceremony. Environment for Development (EfD) Mak Centre Specialized Training aimed at enhancing 30 researchers' and graduate students' skills in research co-creation, science communication, and policy engagement, 15th October 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management2 months ago

Over 30 Researchers & Graduate Students Trained on Conducting Impactful Research & Communicating to Policymakers & the Public

Over 30 researchers and graduate students from Makerere University participated in a specialized training aimed at enhancing their skills in research co-creation, science communication, and policy...

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...

Front Row (Left to Right): Dean School of Psychology-Dr. Martin Baluku, Prof. Julius Kiiza and Dean School of Liberal and Performing Arts-Dr. Pamela Khanakwa at the second Centre of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) pre-publication workshop on 27th November 2023. Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Humanities & Social Sciences1 year ago

CHUSS Researchers to Publish a Book on Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences at Makerere University

Researchers from Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) through its Centre of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) have conducted research in...

Amy Peterson, Cultural Affairs Officer the US Embassy Kampala (4th R) with Co-PIs; Prof. Fredrick J. Muyodi (3rd L), Prof. Trixie G. Smith (4th L), Prof. Ronald Bisaso (3rd R), Ms. Stella Kakeeto (2nd R), Dr. Grace Pregent (2nd L), and Members of Management; Prof. Ireeta Tumps (R) and Dr. Euzobia Mugisha Baine (L) at the Project Launch on 21st March 2023, Yusuf Lule Auditorium, Makerere University.

Health2 years ago

Mak-MSU Launch Project to Boost Early Career Research Grant Writing Skills

The Grant writing and publication project, a partnership project between Makerere University (Mak) in Uganda and Michigan State University (MSU) in the U.S, was officially launched...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd L) with the project team, Prof. Trixie G. Smith (3rd R), Prof. Fredrick Muyodi (2nd L), Dr Grace Pregent (R), Prof. Ronald Bisaso (L), and Ms. Stella Kakeeto (2nd R) after the meeting on 20th March 2023, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University.

Research2 years ago

Project Launch: “Strengthening Makerere University’s Research, Grant Writing and Publication Capacity”

In 2022, Makerere University received a grant from the US State Department to implement a project titled: “Towards a Research-led University: Strengthening Makerere University’s Research, Grant...

Prof. Sylvia Nannyonga-Tamusuza and Dr. Cyprian Misinde (Centre) with participants at the hands-on workshop on navigating funder platforms and the GAMSU database management system, 16th March 2023, Telepresence Centre, Senate Building, Makerere University.

Research2 years ago

GAMSU Commits Support towards Making Mak a Research-led Institution

By Elvis Lubanga The Head of Makerere University Grants and Management Support Unit (GAMSU), Professor Sylvia Antonia Nannyonga-Tamusuza, has pledged to continue working with her team...

The Research Study PI, Dr. John Kalule addresses stakeholders during the meeting on 9th March 2013 in the AVU Conference Room, College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University.

Education2 years ago

Writing Right: Enhancing academic writing among post graduate students

Lack of extensive reading is one of the reasons individuals find academic writing burdensome. Whether it is writing an essay or a dissertation, every academic document...

Front Row: DVCAA-Prof. Umar Kakumba (4th L), Director DRGT-Prof. Edward Bbaale (4th R), Academic Registrar-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (2nd R) and Prof. Julius Kikooma (R) with Early-Career fellows and participants at the SECA Project Final Dissemination Workshop on 12th January 2022, Makerere University.

Research2 years ago

17 Postdoctoral Research Teams Mentored as SECA Project Winds up

SECA is an acronym for the Supporting Early-Career Academics Programme at Makerere University (2019-2022). SECA is the fifth “phase” of the Carnegie Corporation of New York...