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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 Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has intensified efforts to strengthen graduate supervision and research excellence through a dynamic three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop in Advanced Research Methods held from April 28 to 30, 2026 at the Senate Building Telepresence Hall. The high-impact training, organized by the Directorate of Graduate Training with support from iCARTA […]
By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has stepped up efforts to strengthen its scholarly publishing ecosystem following a Journal Editors’ Workshop held on April 23, 2026, in the Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), aimed at improving journal quality, increasing research visibility, and enhancing the university’s global rankings. The workshop, organized by Makerere […]
Makerere’s CHUSS Embraces Digital Future as RIMS Training Sparks Push for Faster Graduate Completion
By Moses Lutaaya KAMPALA, April 17, 2026 — The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) at Makerere University has taken a decisive step toward strengthening graduate training and accountability following a comprehensive hands-on Research Information Management System (RIMS) training by a team from the Directorate of Graduate Training (DGT) and Directorate for ICT Support (DICTS) […]
By Moses Lutaaya The College of Health Sciences (CHS) at Makerere University has taken a significant step toward strengthening graduate training and research oversight following a hands-on training in the Research Information Management System (RIMS) held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the CHS premises. The training brought together over 25 Heads of Departments and […]
By Moses Lutaaya Kampala, April 10, 2026 — College Registrars and Senior IT Technicians at Makerere University have undergone intensive, hands-on training in the Research Information Management System (RIMS), in a move aimed at strengthening graduate training, improving completion rates, and advancing the university’s research agenda. The training, held on Friday at the CFT 2 […]
By Moses Lutaaya Kampala — A high-level webinar hosted by the Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships in collaboration with the Directorate of Graduate Training at Makerere University has reinforced the urgent need for early engagement with research ethics, drawing over 500 participants in attendance and close to 980 registrations to discuss ethical approval processes […]
The Africa Institute for Strategic Animal Resource Services and Development (AFRISA), housed under the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University, has graduated more than 165 students with certificates and diplomas. The ceremony, held on Tuesday, 31st March 2026 at Ruth Keesling’s Gardens, marked a significant milestone in AFRISA’s mission to […]
By Moses Lutaaya Kampala, Uganda — 27th March 2026: Makerere University has intensified its push toward digital transformation in graduate education with the implementation of the Research Information Management System (RIMS), a platform expected to end supervision delays, enhance transparency, close long-standing gaps, and boost research excellence. Leading this shift, the Director of Graduate Training […]
By Moses Lutaaya KAMPALA — Leaders at Makerere University have renewed calls to strengthen research ethics, governance, and integrity systems, as the institution positions itself as a leading research-driven university in Uganda and the region. The call was made during a high-level workshop that brought together regulators, academic leaders, and research ethics committees, with a […]