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Certificates awarded to participants as Makerere reaffirms commitment to climate-smart agriculture Makerere University has today October 29, 2025 closed the International Conference on Food Systems Transformation for Climate Action, with participants awarded certificates for their contribution and completion of the intensive two-day engagements. The conference brought together researchers, policymakers, students, and international partners to deliberate […]

The 3rd Board of Trustees of the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MakEF) has been officially inaugurated in a ceremony presided over by Mrs. Lorna Magara, Chairperson of the University Council on 23rd October 2025, and moderated by the Secretary to the Board, Mr. Emmanuel Kitamirike In her address, Mrs. Magara commended the outgoing board, led […]

By Ritah Namisango and Monica Meeme On 17th October 2025, the Makerere University Freedom Square was a beehive of activity as over 600 students from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) participated in the 9th Annual Innovation and Youth Expo. Organized by the Makerere University Entrepreneurship and Outreach Centre, the 2025 Innovation and […]

Makerere University and the University of the West of England (UWE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, innovation, and enterprise development. The signing ceremony took place on Friday, 17th October 2025, in the Vice Chancellor’s Boardroom, Main Administration Building, Makerere University. The partnership will focus on joint research […]

October 16, 2025: “Salaries alone rarely make people wealthy. Financial growth comes from savings, investments, entrepreneurship and innovation. Those who invest collectively in ventures, saving clubs or small businesses, pool resources for projects, and often live comfortably and educate their children with ease,” said Mr. Sulaiman Kiggundu, the Director-Budget Office at the Parliament of Uganda, […]

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.

This is to call for applications from pre-final year male students of agricultural-related Bachelor’s degree programmes at Makerere University and Busitema University to participate in the Israel Agrostudies Apprenticeship programme 2025/2026. All applicant must meet the following requirements: APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE The application form can be downloaded by following this link. The filled application […]

By Joseph Odoi Globally, Breast cancer remains a serious health challenge, with the World Health Organization (2022) reporting over 2.3 million new cases annually and nearly 670,000 deaths. In Uganda, breast cancer is one of the leading cancers among women, yet the majority of patients are diagnosed at late stages due to delays in accessing […]

Welcome to this comprehensive reflection on the remarkable milestones achieved by the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) throughout the second half of the 2024/2025 financial year. This dynamic period was marked by various achievements, strategic collaborations, and a steadfast commitment to advancing knowledge for national development. From capacity-building initiatives such as equipping PhD […]

Makerere University, through the Makerere University Convocation (MUC), has hosted the first-ever CEOs/Investors’ Round Table Summit on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025. The historic event brought together alumni, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), and stakeholders in a distinguished assembly aimed at re-imagining the university’s role in national and continental transformation. The Convocation, which serves as a critical […]