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According to Nelson Mandela “Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world.” This powerful statement resonates with the strides being undertaken by the Government of Uganda to transform the education sector through the Competence-Based Education model. According to the experts in the field, competence-based education is about the change […]
Students and Staff from the Department of Adult and Community Education under the College of Education and External Studies at Makerere University, on 15th April 2026, participated in the Second Professor Peter Jarvis Memorial Lecture, held at Gulu University in a hybrid format, bringing together scholars, practitioners, and students from across the region. Held under […]
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, […]
Makerere University, on Thursday 26th March 2026, hosted the School Stakeholders’ Exhibition, bringing together learners, teachers, researchers, and education policymakers to demonstrate how Uganda’s Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) can be implemented through experiential learning and real-life situations. The Exhibition was championed by graduate students from the College of Education and External Studies (CEES) and the […]
The Department of Adult and Community Education (DACE), under the School of Distance and Lifelong Learning at the College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University, has launched a bi-weekly research seminar series aimed at strengthening scholarly engagement and promoting co-authorship among staff and students. The initiative forms part of the Department’s broader strategy […]
By Ritah Namisango and Meeme Monica On Saturday 21st March 2026, teachers, head-teachers and administrators convened at Makerere University to participate in the School Stakeholders’ Workshop aimed at strengthening their capacity to address students’ mental health and psychosocial challenges. Hosted by the Centre for Teaching and Learning Support (CTLS) under the College of Education and […]
On Saturday 14th March 2026, the Center for Teaching and Learning Support, based at the College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University, hosted the Kiswahili Primary School Orientation Workshop, aimed at strengthening skills in content and delivery, enhancing assessment competencies, and improving the understanding of the Kiswahili curriculum. This initiative brought together Kiswahili […]
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 […]
Students from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on Tuesday 17th March 2026 walked away with Shs 3million after emerging winners of the 2026 Annual Safeguarding Message Contest grand finale. During the grand finale held in the Main Hall, five finalists from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), College of Education and […]
28th February 2026– On 28th Feb 2026, 200 students examined by the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) were awarded National Diplomas and Certificates during the 7th graduation ceremony organized by the Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL) under the College of Education and External Studies (CEES) at Makerere University. The occasion marked a significant […]