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Makerere University, through the Great Lakes Center for the Study of the United States under the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), hosted a public lecture in the Main Hall to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America’s independence. Nation building is a cumulative process Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Gilbert […]
Makerere University School of Law (SoL) recorded an outstanding performance at the 35th Christof Heyns All Africa Human Rights Moot Court Competition, finishing as 1st Runners-Up in the week-long competition held at the Institut Universitaire d’Abidjan in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 26 July to 2 August 2026. Hosted by the University of Pretoria Centre for […]
Every academic year, a new group of students enters Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) with different professional backgrounds, questions and ambitions. For the School, each cohort adds to a growing community of professionals and researchers shaping public health practice, policy and research in Uganda and beyond. On Friday, 7 August 2026, MakSPH held […]
The Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence (Mak-AI) is inviting applications for PhD Fellowship positions in key AI4D priority areas. We are looking for outstanding Ugandan PhD students passionate about developing Artificial Intelligence solutions for real-world challenges in: This opportunity is supported through the Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) initiative. Application Deadline: 24 August 2026Learn […]
Makerere University‘s position in the July 2026 edition of the Webometrics Rankings has improved from 925th to 776th globally and from 13th to 11th on the Continent, compared to the January 2026 edition. Makerere remains the top-ranked University in Uganda and East Africa. The new rankings are as a result of improved performance in the […]
On 5th August 2026, Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) hosted the Director of the NIH Fogarty International Center (FIC), Dr. Steven Schiff, for a visit highlighting the College’s research, training and institutional partnerships supported through the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/Fogarty International Center. The visit included engagements at MakCHS and Mulago National Referral […]
The Future of Africa’s First Referral Hospitals: Innovation and Care (AFRHiCARE) research initiative on August 13, 2026 brought together stakeholders from five first-referral hospitals in Uganda to review research findings, reflect on persistent challenges and identify practical solutions to strengthen hospital performance and quality of care. Funded by the Wellcome Trust through a 2023–2029 Discovery […]
Uganda’s mineral sector holds significant potential to drive economic transformation through increased mineral exploration, responsible extraction, value addition and investment. Realizing this potential, however, requires a highly skilled geoscience workforce equipped with the technical knowledge, practical competencies and professional skills needed to meet the evolving demands of the mineral industry. Recognizing the critical role of […]
As a new chapter of university life begins at Makerere University, the excitement of lectures, new friendships, halls of residence and the freedom that comes with being a university student can easily take centre stage. Yet, life at the Mighty Hill is designed to be much bigger than the classroom. For freshers arriving for the […]
By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has challenged newly admitted postgraduate diploma and master’s students to take ownership of their academic journey, produce knowledge that addresses Africa’s challenges and use their training to create opportunities for society. The call was made on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during the orientation of postgraduate diploma and master’s students held […]