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On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the School of Economics at Makerere University organized a vibrant team-building activity in the scenic surroundings of Buwatte. This initiative aimed to foster stronger bonds among staff members, celebrate outstanding achievements, and set a collaborative tone for the year ahead. The day was filled with a variety of activities designed […]
The Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga conferred PhDs upon 49 candidates during the First Session of the 75th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University which commenced on Monday 13th August 2025 in the Freedom Square. The College of Education and External Studies (CEES) presented 28 candidates (the highest for the 75th Graduation), while the College of Computing […]
The Ministry of Health Uganda has recognised 12 outstanding agencies and eight individuals for championing climate change and health resilience in Uganda. They received the 2024 climate and health champions awards. The awards were presented at the launch of the Climate Change Health National Adaptation Plan-H-NAP (2025-2030) to address the significant threat climate change poses […]
By Bernard Buteera Tuesday, August 20, 2024, was a joyful day for the 100 newly recruited Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, officially recognized them as scholars and confirmed their status at a vibrant Scholarship Award Ceremony. During the lively event, Prof. Nawangwe didn’t just officiate, he inspired. He urged […]
We celebrate our 11 outstanding fellows for receiving postdoctoral awards from CARTA after a competitive selection process. Among them are four recipients of fellowship grants: Nanfizat Abiket Alamukii, Adeyinka Olufolake Adefolarin, and Blessings Nyasilia Kaunda-Khangamwa. Additionally, seven fellows have received re-entry grants: Skye Nandi Adams, Christine Minoo Mbindyo, Priscille Musabirema, Oyeyemi Olajumoke Oyelade, Eniola Olubukola […]
Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS aims to contribute to building research capacity in the African Research Community. This year, special focus will be again on “The Role of Scientific Research in Women Health and Reproductive Care”. Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS 2024 will have scientific support from African Union Scientific-Technical and […]
CARTA graduates at Makerere University – Charles Kato (cohort 3) and Godwin Anywar (cohort 6) were among those who received the Vice-Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards 2023 for being among the top publishers over the last five years, while Stephen Wandera (cohort 2) was recognized for his contribution to the body of knowledge through scholarly publications […]
The College of Business and Management Sciences has today January 31, 2024, the 3rd day of the 74th graduation ceremony, graduated 1,704 students. At the same function, five of the college’s senior researchers received the Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award 2023. The researchers, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Peter Kisaakye, Assoc. Prof. Betty Kwagala, Dr. Francis […]