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Makerere University and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (ND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas […]
By Moses Lutaaya A strong message of transformation, resilience, and purpose defined the orientation of PhD Cohort 11 (2025/2026) held on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Makerere University School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering Conference Hall, with academic leaders urging students to rethink what it means to pursue doctoral education in the 21st […]
By Louise Mwanyangapo 30 April 2026, Kampala, Uganda — The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) marked a significant milestone following the signing of an addendum to the 2004 existing agreement with the Government of Uganda. The addendum is confirming the status of RUFORUM as an international organization with diplomatic status in […]
According to Nelson Mandela “Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world.” This powerful statement resonates with the strides being undertaken by the Government of Uganda to transform the education sector through the Competency-Based Education model. According to the experts in the field, competency-based education is about the change […]
By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has stepped up efforts to strengthen its scholarly publishing ecosystem following a Journal Editors’ Workshop held on April 23, 2026, in the Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), aimed at improving journal quality, increasing research visibility, and enhancing the university’s global rankings. The workshop, organized by Makerere […]
Makerere’s CHUSS Embraces Digital Future as RIMS Training Sparks Push for Faster Graduate Completion
By Moses Lutaaya KAMPALA, April 17, 2026 — The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) at Makerere University has taken a decisive step toward strengthening graduate training and accountability following a comprehensive hands-on Research Information Management System (RIMS) training by a team from the Directorate of Graduate Training (DGT) and Directorate for ICT Support (DICTS) […]
On 13th April 2026, Prof. Sarah Ssali, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) of Makerere University, hosted Dr. Sizile Makola, a Visiting Scholar and Senior Lecturer from the University of South Africa (UNISA). Makerere University and the University of South Africa committed to partnership and collaboration through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Consequently, Dr. […]
On 1st April 2026, the Principal of the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) at Makerere University, Professor Edward Bbaale hosted a delegation from the World Bank for a strategic partnership engagement ahead of the African Meeting of the Econometric Society scheduled to take place in June 2027. The International engagement will be preceded […]
The Department of Adult and Community Education (DACE), under the School of Distance and Lifelong Learning at the College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University, has launched a bi-weekly research seminar series aimed at strengthening scholarly engagement and promoting co-authorship among staff and students. The initiative forms part of the Department’s broader strategy […]
By Moses Lutaaya KAMPALA — Leaders at Makerere University have renewed calls to strengthen research ethics, governance, and integrity systems, as the institution positions itself as a leading research-driven university in Uganda and the region. The call was made during a high-level workshop that brought together regulators, academic leaders, and research ethics committees, with a […]