Research

Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) – During its 16th Annual General Assembly (AGM), a 12.9% interest rate was declared by the Board of Trustees for the financial year 2025/26 ended 30 June 2026. This successfully prompted a payout to member accounts with the interest while protecting the Board’s target mandate of capital preservation and […]

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University, invites applications from eligible Ugandan applicants for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations for the Academic Year 2027/2028. The Mature Age Entry Examinations for the Academic Year 2026/27 will be held on Saturday 12th December 2026. To be eligible for the Mature Age Entry Examinations, the candidate must be at least 25 years […]

A collaborative initiative is bringing doctoral researchers together across institutions and disciplines to strengthen research skills, promote peer support and prepare emerging scholars to address Uganda’s and Africa’s development challenges. Doctoral research can be an isolating journey, often requiring years of independent work, sustained intellectual effort and the ability to navigate academic and personal pressures. […]

Makerere University School of Public Health invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for three positions under the Wellcome Trust-supported NETOMA study, which examines the coexistence of health worker shortages and unemployment among qualified health professionals in Africa. Available Positions Application deadline: Friday, 16 October 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EAT .

During a ceremony hosted by The French Embassy in Uganda on Wednesday, October 7 2026, four Makerere-affiliated academics were honoured with French Order of Academic Palms for their effort in strengthening working relations between France and Uganda. The individuals recognised for their dedication to education, research, and the teaching of French include; Professor Edith Ruth […]

Makerere University’s School of Public Health (MakSPH) showcased research, training and international partnerships supported through European Union funding during the EU Uganda Research and Study Fair 2026 held at Makerere University. The fair brought together students, researchers, academics, government representatives and development partners to explore opportunities in education, research, innovation and international collaboration, while celebrating […]

Today 8th October 2026, Makerere University has hosted the EU Uganda Research and Study Fair 2026, bringing together government officials, European Union representatives, researchers, academics, students, and young professionals to explore opportunities in education, research, innovation, and international collaboration. The fair also marked 50 years of partnership between Uganda and the European Union, providing a […]

By Damali Mukhaye Laughter, excitement and renewed hope filled the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) on 28th September 2026, as 50 young people who had previously been left out of employment, education and training opportunities gathered to begin their journey under the Africa Climate Collaborative (ACC) Youth Skilling Program. The youth, selected from […]

Koç University, Turkey invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, open to all academic disciplines. This highly competitive fellowship is designed to support outstanding early-career researchers and to foster groundbreaking research across all fields of academia. Application Deadline: The deadline for all applications is November 15, 2026.

Uganda’s latest national HIV survey reveals lower viral suppression among adolescents and young adults living with HIV than among older adults, even as the country records substantial improvements in controlling the virus. The findings come from Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2025), a national household survey examining HIV prevalence and whether people living with […]