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By Nelson Bahati Researchers from Makerere University‘s School of Psychology have found that psychotherapy intervention can improve the well-being of adults living with Type II diabetes mellitus, opening the door for integrating psychosocial support into diabetes care in Uganda. The findings were disseminated on 16 June 2026 during a research dissemination workshop held at the […]
By Moses Lutaaya KAMPALA – The Productivity Measurement Information System (Pro-MIS), a digital platform designed to assess, monitor, and improve productivity across Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and local governments, was developed by a multidisciplinary team of researchers led by Prof. Robert Wamala, the Director for Research, Innovations and Partnerships at Makerere University, with funding from […]
By Moses Lutaaya KAMPALA, Uganda, June 10, 2026 — Makerere University has reaffirmed its commitment to embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for research excellence, innovation and institutional efficiency, while calling for robust safeguards to protect research integrity and academic quality. The call was made during an online webinar on “Adoption of Artificial Intelligence […]
Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has called for a renewed focus on graduate training, research excellence, and innovation-driven scholarship as key pillars for Africa’s socio-economic transformation. During a strategic engagement with staff at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) on 11 May 2026, Prof. Nawangwe, accompanied by members of the University’s […]
By Ritah Namisango and Christopher Kaahwa On Wednesday, 15th April 2026, the School of Business under the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) at Makerere University hosted a project dissemination workshop that brought together researchers, practitioners, policymakers and faculty members. The workshop focused on the presentation of findings and policy recommendations from the research […]
By Ritah Namisango and Chris Kaahwa The Institute of Open, Distance and e-Learning (IODel) on behalf of Makerere University, in collaboration with a consortium of 21 partner institutions from 13 countries across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, is implementing a project titled: Critical Virtual Exchange in Artificial Intelligence (CVEinAI). The participating countries include Italy, Denmark, Belgium, […]
Environmental Officers from Eastern Uganda Retooled on Valuation and Accounting of Natural Resources
March 26, 2026 – Soroti, Uganda Environmental and natural resource officers from Eastern Uganda have undergone intensive training on economic valuation, evaluation, and accounting of natural resources, in a move aimed at strengthening evidence-based environmental management at district level. The training, held at Jasmine Hotel in Soroti, brought together district environmental officers, forestry officers, […]
A nationwide study led by Prof. Fredrick Jones Muyodi has revealed multiple factors contributing to poor performance in Biology in Uganda’s national examinations, with the Northern and Eastern regions being the most affected. The study highlights significant gaps in practical learning, digital access, and teaching methods, underscoring an urgent need for educational reforms. Factors that […]
In Uganda, children arrive at health facilities every day with fever, cough, injuries or routine illnesses. What health workers rarely recognise is that some of these children are already living with alcohol or other substance use disorders, conditions that complicate diagnosis, delay treatment, and quietly undermine children’s health, development, and long-term wellbeing. This hidden reality […]
KAMPALA, 25 February 2026 — Higher education must move beyond awarding degrees to producing solutions for national and global crises, speakers said on Wednesday as Makerere University continued its 76th Graduation Ceremony, positioning universities as central actors in strengthening Africa’s public health capacity. Addressing graduands on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Freedom Square, national leaders […]