2026

This April–June 2026 edition of the Makerere University Newsletter captures a decisive push toward becoming a research-led institution. Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe’s college engagements emphasized prioritizing graduate training to ensure research addresses Uganda’s and Africa’s development needs. New Memoranda of Understanding are deepening collaborative research, staff and student exchanges, and the conversion of knowledge […]

It is my pleasure to present the sixth issue of the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) Bi-Annual Bulletin, highlighting the remarkable progress made between January and June 2026 in advancing research, innovation, knowledge translation, and capacity building at Makerere University. This edition demonstrates the transformative impact of research supported by the Government of […]

Hosts Makerere University have officially kicked off the East African Universities’ Debate Championship EAUDC ZAABU 2026, bringing together student debaters, university leaders, and representatives from universities across the region to promote intellectual engagement, critical thinking, leadership development, and regional collaboration. The championship provides a platform for students to exchange ideas, strengthen public speaking skills, and […]

Makerere University, Uganda’s premier institution of higher learning and one of Africa’s leading research universities, invites applications from suitably qualified and distinguished individuals for the positions of Principal and Deputy Principal in the Colleges listed below. The University seeks visionary leaders with demonstrated academic excellence, strategic leadership, and a commitment to institutional transformation. This advertisement […]

General Summary Scope of Work IDI seeks a creative, hands-on Communications Officer to lead visual storytelling for the organisation. This role sits at the intersection of graphic design, video production and digital communications. You’ll turn complex research and health data into polished, on-brand content, infographics, videos, social media assets and donor-facing materials. You’ll manage IDI’s […]

General Summary The Graduate Trainee will generally be responsible for supporting the internal audit function, assisting the Internal Auditors, Senior Internal Auditors, and the Manager in conducting internal audits of IDI projects and sub-grantees, performing risk assessments, and undertaking any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Supervisor. Key Responsibilities Academic Qualifications Person Specification More […]

General Summary The post holder will be required to provide nursing care to patients attending IDC, provide health education and advise to patients and their family members, provide translation whenever necessary, guide in clinical practice and duties of other nurses. Participate in clinical research studies. Key Responsibilities Academic Qualifications Person Specification More details Job Code: […]

Background: The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University has been awarded a grant from the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) to carry out a large-scale trial of secondary TB preventive therapy. The Recurrent TB Screening and Prevention Study (RECENT TB study) is a randomized controlled trial which will be carried out […]

The Makerere Bioethics Conference (MakBC) 2026 Organizing Committee is pleased to invite researchers, academics, students, practitioners, policymakers, research ethics committee members, and other stakeholders to submit abstracts and register for MakBC 2026. Conference Theme: Evolving Trends in Global Health Research Ethics Conference Dates: 10th – 11th November 2026Venue: Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda Conference Sub-Themes We welcome the submission […]

It is with great esteem that I welcome you to the 52nd edition of the Makerere Medical Journal (MMJ). This edition of the Makerere Medical Journal (MMJ) comes at a pivotal moment in our country’s history, a time marked by change and a growing determination for voices to be seen and heard. Various platforms have […]