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Makerere University and University of Namibia Renew MoU to Strengthen South-South Collaboration in Higher Education and Research

Makerere University and the University of Namibia renewed their MoU on August 13, aiming to enhance collaborative research between academia and industry. The signing took place during the RUFORUM Triennial Conference, celebrating RUFORUM’s 20th anniversary. Makerere University (Mak) and the University of Namibia (UNAM) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 13 to enhance […]

Makerere University and Oregon State University Sign MoU for Research Initiatives

Makerere University and Oregon State University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on various research initiatives, including postgraduate supervision, staff and student exchanges, and joint academic programs. This partnership aims to enhance research capacity and support the mentorship of future scientists. Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, signing the MoU on […]

Makerere University Partners with EACOP for Student Internships in Oil and Gas Sector

Makerere University and East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd signed an MoU enabling student internships and industrial training. The agreement focuses on capacity building and training collaboration, benefiting engineering and natural sciences students preparing for Uganda’s emerging oil and gas sector. Makerere University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the East African […]

Makerere University Unveils 2024/2025 Academic Year Schedule

Makerere University’s schedule for the 2024/2025 academic year has been released. First-year students, known as freshers, will arrive on August 3, 2024. They will undergo a week-long orientation until August 9, which includes familiarizing themselves with campus facilities and undergoing registration. Semester one starts on August 10 and runs until December 8, while semester two […]

Uganda National Examination Board Registers 6% Increase in Candidates

Uganda National Examination Board have registered more than 1.3 million learners have so far registered for all four sets of this year’s end-of-cycle examinations. Of these 793,489 registered for Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), 369,373 for Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) for both the old and new curricula, and 139,788 for Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education […]

VP Alupo Promotes Patriotism and Quality Education in Soroti City

Vice President Alupo presided over the graduation of 10,000 patriots from Soroti City, who had completed a one-week patriotism training organized by the President’s Office. These patriots, drawn from 14 schools, were encouraged to embody discipline, fear of God, and hard work. They were also urged to avoid detrimental behaviors and to show love to […]

Kigoowa Skilling Centre Celebrates Graduation and Impact of PISGBC Initiative

The Kigoowa Skilling Centre celebrated the graduation of 502 students from its fourth intake, marking the conclusion of six months of free skills training. Situated in Nakawa Division, the center is part of the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC), aimed at empowering youth across Kampala. Beneficiaries of President Museveni’s Skilling […]

Makerere University Launches MAKDATA System to Enhance Data Transparency and Accountability

Makerere University launched the MAKDATA system, a comprehensive data hub aimed at addressing the institution’s data scarcity issues and enhancing transparency. Prof. Umar Kakumba, MAK Deputy VC Academic Affairs. Photo by New vision Apart from other innovations in car manufacturing, health, environment, and many others, the university has now created a data hub known as […]

Enhancing Academic Partnerships: A Strategic Visit from Western University to Makerere University

The high-level delegation from Western University, Ontario, Canada, led by President Dr. Alan Shepard, visited Makerere University in Uganda for a week-long engagement aimed at bolstering partnerships between the two esteemed institutions. Makerere University welcomed a high-level delegation from Western University, Ontario, Canada, led by President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Alan Shepard. The visit, which spanned […]

United States of America Ambassador Encourages Education Partnership in Uganda’s Terego District

The United States Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, visited Terego district and emphasized the importance of education, urging parents and students to embrace it. United States Ambassador to Uganda William W. Popp with Students from Oriajini Primary School in Terego district United States Ambassador to Uganda William W. Popp has urged parents and learners […]