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On Tuesday January 14, 2025, under the radiant rays of the Ugandan sun, Laura Silovsky crossed the stage at Makerere University’s 75th Graduation Ceremony to receive her master’s degree in Public Health Disaster Management (MDM). Hers is a story of passion, dedication, and curiosity to rewrite the narrative of global education. Among 1,813 master’s graduates, […]
On Monday 3rd February 2025, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe handed over three (3) university buses to the respective leadership in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), the College of Health Sciences (CHS), and the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB). The new buses mark a significant improvement in […]
The Department of Adult and Community Education, under the School of Distance and Lifelong Learning, is currently hosting 17 exchange students from the University of Agder, Norway, as part of a one-month field course. The program, which began with an induction on January 6th, 2025, aims to provide the students with practical learning experiences at […]
Strengthening CoVAB's Partnership with the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI)
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) and the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLRRI) agreed on the urgent need to formalize their relationship in the area of skilling, training, joint research activities, supervision, and joint grant writing. The two institutions are looking for ways to mutually benefit from each other’s strengths […]
The Julius Nyerere Leadership Center (JNLC) recently concluded a transformative three-day Youth Leadership Training program for secondary school student leaders. Held at Makerere University, the program brought together young leaders from six schools to build leadership competencies and instill core values inspired by Mwalimu Julius Nyerere’s principles. Facilitators and Participating Schools The program featured renowned […]
By Mak Communication Team The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, while speaking at the inaugural commemoration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities at Makerere University has appealed to the Government to increase the number of students with disabilities on government sponsorship. The event held on Wednesday, 13th November 2024 was organised by the […]
*****Funded by DANIDA, Agroforestry for People, Ecosystems and Climate Change (AfPEC), a five-year project (March 2024-April 2029) focusing on Mt. Elgon Highlands in Eastern Uganda aims to foster to use agroforestry to prevent climate change and loss of biodiversity in the region. The project will focus on four districts namely: Mbale, Bududa, Bulambuli, and Kapchorwa. […]
The College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) at Makerere University held an insightful Career Guidance Day on September 6th, 2024, under the theme, “Navigating Your Future Career Choices: Preparing for the Evolving Job Market.” The event aimed at equipping students with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed career decisions in a fast-changing […]
Kampala, August 30, 2024— The School of Education, Department of Languages at Makerere University, recently organized a highly impactful workshop aimed at enhancing the research skills of PhD students. The workshop, titled “Moving from Raw Data to Reporting Findings in Educational Research,” attracted over 40 doctoral candidates who are currently navigating the challenging terrain of […]
On August 22, the Entrepreneurship Centre at the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, organized a tutorial session to help students refine their business pitching skills. This initiative is part of the center’s broader commitment to fostering entrepreneurial talent among students by providing practical training and exposure to global best practices. During […]