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The Department of Adult and Community Education (DACE), under the School of Distance and Lifelong Learning at the College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University, has launched a bi-weekly research seminar series aimed at strengthening scholarly engagement and promoting co-authorship among staff and students. The initiative forms part of the Department’s broader strategy […]

The grounds of Makerere University came alive with energy and ambition as students, graduates, and industry leaders gathered for the 2026 Makerere Careers Fair, an engagement that continues to cement the University’s role as a bridge between academic training and the realities of the modern workplace. Held in partnership with the National Social Security Fund […]

The Makerere University Careers Expo 2026 has successfully concluded, offering a wealth of opportunities to students from diverse academic backgrounds. Held from March 11–13, 2026, the three-day event climaxed under the theme “Connecting Potential to Purpose: Partnerships for Sustainable Impact.” It provided a dynamic platform for career guidance, job opportunities, entrepreneurship training, networking, innovation, and […]

By Christopher Kaahwa After an engaging opening day that explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of work, the second day of Makerere University Careers Fair – 2026 focused on scholarship and fellowship opportunities for students and graduates. Day one of the Careers Fair highlighted how emerging technologies, particularly AI, are […]

The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) at Makerere University successfully held its first Annual Science Exhibition from Thursday, 5th March to Saturday, 7th March 2026, at the Science Quadrangle within the college premises. The three-day event, officially opened by the Director of Research, Innovation, and Partnerships (DRIP) at Makerere University, Prof. Robert Wamala, attracted students, […]

Makerere University has kicked off the three-day Careers Fair 2026, bringing together students, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss the future of work in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The first day of the expo, held under the theme “Man or Machine: Exploring AI’s Impact on Careers” and sponsored by the National Social Security […]

Mastercard Foundation Scholars have been encouraged to embrace mentorship programmes as a way of maximising opportunities for personal and professional growth. Mentorship is a professional relationship in which an experienced person (the mentor) supports another (the mentee) in developing specific skills and knowledge that enhance both professional and personal growth. While speaking at a Mentor–Mentee […]

For Youth, By Youth is a global, youth-led movement committed to fostering conscious leadership and global solidarity as pathways to meaningful and lasting impact. Developed by 36 university students across 18 countries, this movement builds a network of engaged young leaders shaping a more just and equitable world. BENEFITS What You’ll Receive: Application Deadline: 20 […]

Between Tuesday, February 24 and Friday, February 27, 2026, Freedom Square at Makerere University will fill with a familiar choreography of anticipation. The air will fill with the rustle of academic gowns, the nervous laughter of graduands, and the careful positioning of proud families searching for familiar faces in a sea of crimson, green, and […]

Makerere University, in partnership with the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat – Office of the President (STI-OP) and the Innovation Village Group, is proud to launch the Annual Innovation Commercialisation Award. This initiative celebrates bold ideas and transformative research that turn knowledge into solutions powering Uganda’s socio-economic transformation and advancing the Tenfold Growth Strategy toward […]