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Over 40 Ugandan government officials have been called to integrate communities into biodiversity conservation following a two-day high-level training (August 20–21, 2025) at Makerere University. Organized by EfD Uganda, the workshop focused on biodiversity conservation, community-based natural resource management, and economic valuation of national parks. Led by renowned environmental economist Prof. Edwin Muchapondwa, the training […]
By Ritah Namisango and Monica Meeme On 19th August 2025, the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) at Makerere University, hosted a public presentation titled “Africa’s Growth Trends and Prospects in Light of Evolving Global Challenges.” Dr. Paul Mpuga, a visiting Scholar and Division Manager for Microeconomic Policy, Debt Sustainability, and Forecasting in the […]
Makerere University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, convened the 2nd Public Investment Management (PIM) Conference on August 14, 2025, at the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium. Running under the theme “Overcoming Implementation Barriers in Public Investment Management for Fiscal Sustainability”, the conference brought together government officials, academics, development […]
First Year students admitted to the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University have been cautioned to approach University life with clear purpose and focus. Speaking at the College orientation on 7th August 2025, CAES Principal, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga urged the students to set goals from the start of their academic journey and […]
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) at Makerere University has officially launched its pioneering taught PhD program in Livestock Development and Planning an initiative marking a significant leap forward in agricultural education and research in Uganda. Designed to address pressing challenges in the livestock sector, the program will blend academic rigor […]
On 6th August 2025, the College of Education and External Studies (CEES) held a lively orientation ceremony to equip new students with the requisite knowledge required to gain a deeper understanding of the College structures, academic programmes, services, and, its contribution to the University’s core functions of teaching and learning, research and innovations, knowledge transfer […]
By Ritah Namisango and Julius Tukacungurwa On Friday 8th August 2025, the School of Distance and Lifelong Learning under the College of Education and External Studies engaged new students on academic success, safety and responsibility. The highly interactive afternoon brought on board university officials and student leaders to tip students on university policies, academic processes, […]
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB) at Makerere University held an orientation to welcome its incoming undergraduate students. The event, held in the Media Room, Thursday, 7th August 2025, also served as a platform to promote leadership, innovation, and academic excellence. The Principal of the college, Prof. Frank Norbert Mwiine, stressed […]
Welcoming the first year students to Makerere University, and to the College of Business and Management Sciences in particular, the Principal-Prof. Edward Bbaale said: “Prioritize your academics. I urge you to remain focused. This is your season of hard work. You are here to contribute to the transformation of Uganda and the world at large.” […]
Kampala – July 31, 2025 A study by researchers from the EfD-Mak Centre at Makerere University has revealed stark gender differences in the impact of COVID-19 on food security among Uganda’s urban poor, with female-headed households bearing the brunt of the crisis. The findings were presented at a stakeholder dissemination meeting held at Tick Hotel […]