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As the funding to the higher education sector keeps on reducing due to competing priorities, universities are implored to come up with structures and strategies to attract and win research grants. Key findings indicate that universities with institutionalized grant management offices, strong and coordinated research teams are better positioned to effectively compete for grants. Makerere […]
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Masters Degree Programmes) for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its […]
Professor Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza, Professor Maria Goretti Musoke, Professor Mary Okwakol, Dr. Ruth Muwazi, Professor Grace Bantebya, Ms. Catherine Kanabahita, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga, among others are some of the notable alumnae of Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) that have gone on to blaze a trail of firsts for women leaders in higher education. Founded in 1972, […]
By Eve Nakyanzi and Atwenda Nancy Makerere University and DFCU Bank have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster innovation, student leadership, research and community impact initiatives. The collaboration which will see the equipping of the Disability Support center for students living with disabilities through the MAK run and more leadership trainings […]
Strategic partnership focuses on strengthening the university’s mandate, delivery, and innovation agenda Kampala, Uganda – July 4, 2025 – Makerere University and DFCU Bank Limited today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to support the university’s core mandate as Uganda’s premier higher education institution. The partnership will enhance academic excellence, advance research and […]
Makerere University has received 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution. The donation was made on June 30, 2025, as part of UBOS’ broader initiative to distribute a total of 3,025 tablets to ten government-funded institutions of higher learning. The […]
It is my pleasure to share the Annual Report for the year 2024, highlighting the various milestones realized in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources, and Biosecurity. First and foremost, I wish to congratulate all of us for the dedication and effort rendered in the running of the college during the period. This collective […]
****Funded by the Danish Fellowship Centre under Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NbS4Tea is a five-year initiative aimed at enhancing climate resilience and tea productivity in Uganda. Launch of drones for data collection The Nature-based Solutions for Tea (NbS4Tea) project has registered a significant milestone with the successful deployment of drones to improve environmental and […]
The Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is excited to invite researchers, professionals, and students to be part of an inspiring and impactful event! Venue: School of Public Health Auditorium, Makerere University Main CampusDates: August 7–8, 2025Theme: “Understanding the burden and impact of injuries in East Africa to improve Emergency Care preparedness, mitigation, and […]
The Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Prof. Moses Muhwezi, has called upon Ugandans to emulate the life of the late Frank Kalimuzo. Today, (Friday, June 13, 2025), Makerere University hosted the 2nd Frank Kalimuzo Memorial Lecture, an event that brought together distinguished public servants, University leaders and stakeholders to honor the legacy of […]