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This morning I was privileged to launch yet another wonderful innovation, the Eco Wash kit by staff from Makerere University College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) led by Dr. Peter Olupot. This Recyclable Water Handwashing Facility is handy for urban and rural public institutions. Congratulations! The post Launching Eco Wash Innovation appeared first on Makerere University News.

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I was honored to receive the Rt. Hon. Moses Ali, First Deputy Prime Minister this morning. He briefed me about the book he is writing on the history of Uganda. Thank you General. The post Hosting Rt. Hon. Moses Ali appeared first on Makerere University News.

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The Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa (CTCA) was established in July 2011 by the World Health Organization, with funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). The current and third phase of funding BMGF is through the Africa Capacity Building Foundation, to build and sustain the Institutional Capacity of African governments in tobacco control. CTCA, in its 2019-2025 strategic plan...

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By Harriet Adong, Communications Officer, Mak-RIF Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Languages Literature and Communication, Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC), in partnership with Ultimate Multimedia Consult (UMC), has completed the first phase of training the beneficiaries of the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) in...

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At the 6th National Conference on Communications opened by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Judith Nabakooba, I have urged the Minister and the Executive Director (ED) of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Eng. Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo to establish an ICT Research Fund to help improve the quality of ICTs in Uganda. Makerere would be a proud partner in this initiative.

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Management has held interesting discussions with Dr. Kebede Kassa and Dr. Abdi Hersi of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on collaboration between Makerere University and IGAD on refugee education. We have committed to participating in this noble cause for the good of humanity. The post Meeting IGAD’s Dr. Kassa & Dr. Hersi appeared first on Makerere University News.

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I have had cordial discussions with the incoming Executive Director (ED) of Centenary Bank, Mr. Joseph Balikuddembe. We have discussed key areas of collaboration between Makerere and the bank. I congratulate Mr. Balikuddembe on his new appointment. The post Meeting Centenary’s Mr. Balikuddembe appeared first on Makerere University News.

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The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Science Fair that was held online from 24th to 25th February 2021 provided a platform for disseminating results and updates on the progress of IDI research projects in order to facilitate research to policy discussions. Based on the theme “Through Research to Implementation; The Role of IDI”, the Fair brought together research scientists, policy makers...

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Makerere University in collaboration with Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) and Regional Universities Forum (for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) are implementing a five year CoSTClim project (Collaborative Action for Strengthening Training Capacities in Climate Risk and Natural Resource management). The main goal of the project is to...

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Anyone, anywhere can submit a solution to any of this year’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve five Global Challenges and apply to access the more than $1.5 million in funding by June 16, 2021. Digital Inclusion – How can everyone have access to the digital economy? Explore Challenge Equitable Classrooms – How can all young learners have access to quality, safe...

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At the induction of the Advisory Board of the Makerere Rotary Peace Centre, the need for aligning purpose and strategy has been emphasized. I thank Nora and Sam Bwaya for a wonderful facilitation. Related article Mak & Rotary Launch Peace Centre, Inaugurate Advisory Board The post Rotary Peace Centre Advisory Board Induction appeared first on Makerere University News.

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