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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 […]
26th February 2026-During the 76th Graduation Ceremony (24th to 27th February 2026), Makerere University invoked its tradition of recognizing outstanding performance and excellence in academics, research, teaching, knowledge transfer, publication and authorship. The College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) presented students for graduation on the third day of the 76th graduation ceremony. Consequently, on […]
On 4th December, 2025, over 200 final-year students gathered at the School of Pharmacy Auditorium for the highly engaging Career & Financial Literacy Symposium, hosted by the 91st Students’ Guild, in partnership with the Makerere Advancement Office and the DFCU Foundation. The symposium centred on student advancement through strategic partnership, convening students, administrators and development […]
Release date: October 15, 2025 PRESS RELEASE RE: Uganda Entrepreneurship Congress and Youth Expo (October 16-17, 2025) Over 60% of Uganda’s population is categorized as youth.
Makerere University established a Students Work Scheme through which students are able to access part time jobs to help them meet their financial needs and gain work experience which they will use in search for gainful employment after completing their courses. Makerere University therefore invites interested students to apply for the positions of Hall Attendants […]
By Eutychus Ngotho Gichuru Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is revolutionizing the world economy by connecting the physical, digital, and biological worlds through technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain. For a developing nation like Uganda with long-standing problems like youth unemployment and poverty, the 4IR presents a chance to bypass […]
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University held its inaugural scholar-alumni convening, themed “Building Bridges: From Scholars to Global Change Makers,” with great pomp and fanfare. While representing Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Chairperson of the Steering Committee of the Mastercard […]
Applications are open for young graduates to work with the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU)’s Finance Operations, Systems and Software and Network Operations departments under the 2025 RENU Graduate Trainee Program (GTP). The details on how to apply can be found in the link below. https://jobs.renu.ac.ug/careers Please note that the application deadline is Friday 24th January […]
The association of Kiswahili speakers in Uganda through their umbrella body, CHAKITAU, have asked the government to pass a directive making the language compulsory in schools and higher institutions. CHAKITAU is a Swahili word which stands for Chama Cha Kiswahili Cha Taifa Cha Uganda. The members said if Kiswahili is integrated in teaching and learning […]
By Bernard Buteera On Friday 15th March 2024, Makerere University held its Annual Career Fair, an event that brings together students from universities and other tertiary institutions to meet and interact with industry experts to share information about existing career opportunities and the new skills needed by the job market. The 2024 Annual Career Fair […]