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Makerere University has launched a knowledge-sharing platform designed to bridge research, education, and community outreach, with the aim of accelerating innovation and economic development in Uganda. The platform is the outcome of a project led by Prof. Edward Bbaale, which examined how universities can translate research, innovations, and institutional capabilities into tangible impact for communities, […]
December 18, 2025 – Coming after the successful completion of the examination season, and as the year comes to an end, the afternoon, evening and night hours of 18th December 2025, presented the best opportunity, to staff to reflect on the 2025 College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) achievements in a relaxed environment. The […]
By Moses Lutaaya Kampala, 15 December 2025 — Makerere University on Monday held a reflective and inspiring Certificate Award Ceremony at the CTF 2 Auditorium , Yusuf Lule to award academic staff who completed the Graduate Supervision and Mentorship Course and PhD Students who successfully undertook the University’s compulsory cross-cutting doctoral courses. The event was […]
Makerere University has taken a significant step toward strengthening global research collaboration following a high-level meeting between Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and a delegation from Tsinghua University’s Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research, one of China’s leading centres of excellence in disaster prevention, public safety, and emergency management. The engagement marked a renewed commitment […]
On Saturday 6th December 2025, Makerere University entered into a ground-breaking partnership with the U.S.-based fintech company SoonPay, marking a major breakthrough in Uganda’s push to integrate emerging technologies into research, innovations, higher education and national development. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Mr. […]
Introduction WEE-DiFine, a BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) led initiative made possible through funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is now accepting expressions of interest on a rolling basis for research projects that enhance the understanding of the role of digital financial services (DFS) in the economic empowerment of women by […]
FOREWORD Guided by its vision and its mission to provide innovative and industry-aligned teaching, learning, and research responsive to dynamic national and global needs, Makerere University is committed to fostering academic excellence while aspiring to be research led, and producing graduates equipped for life, work and citizenship. Thus, the University makes a direct contribution to […]
Makerere University’s School of Engineering has taken a bold step toward reshaping national safety standards. On November 21, 2025, a team spearheading the project to advance Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE) knowledge and skills paid a strategic visit to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, laying the foundation for stronger national frameworks […]
Dear Readers We welcome you to our first edition of the international academic mobility newsletter from Makerere University College of Health Sciences. In this edition, we share the highlights of various academic mobility programs at MakCHS, experiences of several students and staff who have been able to travel, study and experience new cultures and skills […]
Makerere University School of Public Health is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Peter Waiswa as a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS), among the continent’s most selective and prestigious honors in scientific leadership. The Academy officially confirmed this after a thorough review process, acknowledging Associate Professor Waiswa’s ongoing work in health […]