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The Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio, Right Honourable Lukia Isanga Nakadama, has commended Makerere University for crafting a policy aimed at creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all members of the University community. Speaking at the Launch of the Safeguarding Policy today (Friday, April 4,2025) at Makerere University, Rt. Hon. […]

Prof. Henry Alinaitwe on 20th February 2025 officially handed over the Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-DVCFA to Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta at a ceremony presided over by the Acting (Ag.) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi. The handover was witnessed by the University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, Chief Human Resources-Mr. Deus Tayari Mujuni, Chief […]

Thursday, 06 February 2025 Makerere University Management has been keenly following the concerns raised on the X platform. As a public institution, we value constructive criticism and feedback as these present an opportunity to clarify issues and, in the process, enhance service delivery. However, the University Management has noticed several instances of disinformation and outright […]

The Chairperson of Makerere University Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara, has called for the university-wide standardization of CERTL initiatives to strengthen its research-led transformation. Mrs. Magara made this  call while presiding over the opening ceremony of the 2024 CHUSS Centre of Excellence in Research, Teaching, and Learning (CERTL) International Conference on November 14, 2024, at Fairway […]

Makerere University Finance Planning, Administration, and Investment Committee (FPAIC) led by Mr. Bruce Kabaasa conducted an inspection visit to the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources, and Biosecurity as part of their university-wide tour on August 27th, 2024. The interface was part of the evaluation of budget execution for the 2023/2024 financial year. While at […]

The Directorate for ICT Support (DICTS) on Tuesday 13th August 2024 convened a workshop to engage with various stakeholders on the ongoing review process for Makerere University ICT Policies. Held in the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) Conference Hall, the workshop brought together Members of Central Management, Principals, Unit Heads, Student Leaders […]

The Makerere University Financial Management System launched on Wednesday 10th July 2024 by the Chairperson, Finance, Planning, Administration and Investment Committee (FPAIC) of Council, Mr. Bruce Kabaasa has been heralded a timely addition to our transformation into a digitally-driven research-led University. Since the beginning of the year, the University has launched systems to digitalise Research […]

The Makerere University Grants Management System (MakGMS) was on Tuesday 12th March 2024 officially launched by the University Council at a ceremony presided over by the Chairperson, Finance, Planning, Administration and Investment Committee (FPAIC), Mr. Bruce Kabaasa. The hybrid ceremony held in the School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering Conference Hall was graced by […]

Members of the Makerere University Students Disciplinary Committee were on Thursday 29th February 2024 sworn in at a ceremony presided over by the Chairperson of Council represented by Mr. Timothy Ssejjoba, the Chairperson Student Affairs Committee of Council. The oaths, administered by Counsel Balondemu Kenneth, were witnessed by the Vice Chancellor represented by Prof. Henry […]

It was an evening of warm remarks and celebration as the University Council on Wednesday, 20th December took a moment during its last meeting of 2023 to celebrate the conclusion of Prof. Ezra Suruma’s two terms as Chancellor. Prof. Suruma who was installed as Chancellor on 18th January 2016 was at the expiry of his […]