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It is a pleasure to present the January – June 2026 edition of the MakGrad Newsletter by Makerere University Directorate of Graduate Training. At the Directorate of Graduate Training we are committed to building an enabling environment where our students can flourish and their academic journey is well-supported. Formerly one of the two main divisions […]
The latest Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) Newsletter (Issue 22, January–June 2026), themed Research to Impact showcases how CARTA fellows, graduates, and partner institutions are moving evidence beyond publications into policy, practice, innovation, and everyday lives. An article titled “Why Research Uptake Requires More Than Good Science” featuring Dr. Godwin Anywar, a […]
This April–June 2026 edition of the Makerere University Newsletter captures a decisive push toward becoming a research-led institution. Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe’s college engagements emphasized prioritizing graduate training to ensure research addresses Uganda’s and Africa’s development needs. New Memoranda of Understanding are deepening collaborative research, staff and student exchanges, and the conversion of knowledge […]
It is my pleasure to present the sixth issue of the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) Bi-Annual Bulletin, highlighting the remarkable progress made between January and June 2026 in advancing research, innovation, knowledge translation, and capacity building at Makerere University. This edition demonstrates the transformative impact of research supported by the Government of […]
Hosts Makerere University have officially kicked off the East African Universities’ Debate Championship EAUDC ZAABU 2026, bringing together student debaters, university leaders, and representatives from universities across the region to promote intellectual engagement, critical thinking, leadership development, and regional collaboration. The championship provides a platform for students to exchange ideas, strengthen public speaking skills, and […]
Makerere University, Uganda’s premier institution of higher learning and one of Africa’s leading research universities, invites applications from suitably qualified and distinguished individuals for the positions of Principal and Deputy Principal in the Colleges listed below. The University seeks visionary leaders with demonstrated academic excellence, strategic leadership, and a commitment to institutional transformation. This advertisement […]
General Summary Scope of Work IDI seeks a creative, hands-on Communications Officer to lead visual storytelling for the organisation. This role sits at the intersection of graphic design, video production and digital communications. You’ll turn complex research and health data into polished, on-brand content, infographics, videos, social media assets and donor-facing materials. You’ll manage IDI’s […]
General Summary The Graduate Trainee will generally be responsible for supporting the internal audit function, assisting the Internal Auditors, Senior Internal Auditors, and the Manager in conducting internal audits of IDI projects and sub-grantees, performing risk assessments, and undertaking any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Supervisor. Key Responsibilities Academic Qualifications Person Specification More […]
General Summary The post holder will be required to provide nursing care to patients attending IDC, provide health education and advise to patients and their family members, provide translation whenever necessary, guide in clinical practice and duties of other nurses. Participate in clinical research studies. Key Responsibilities Academic Qualifications Person Specification More details Job Code: […]
Background: The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University has been awarded a grant from the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) to carry out a large-scale trial of secondary TB preventive therapy. The Recurrent TB Screening and Prevention Study (RECENT TB study) is a randomized controlled trial which will be carried out […]