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. […]

https://news.mak.ac.ug/2026/10/makerere-strengthens-doctoral-training-through-burst-excel-research-network/