Inter-University dialogue on strikes calls for calm

Inter-University dialogue on strikes calls for calm

The Inter University Conference for Peace in East Africa (IUCP – EA) held a half day dialogue on 28th Nov. 2013 at Makerere University to discuss University strikes. The dialogue attracted participants from a number of universities including Kyambogo, Uganda Martyrs University – Nkozi, Makerere University Business School, Kampala international University and Makerere University – […]

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University students encouraged to apply for Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund-ABCF 2014

University students encouraged to apply for Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund-ABCF 2014

The Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF), managed by the BecA-ILRI Hub, provides fellowships/ scholarships to scientists and graduate students from African national agricultural research organizations and universities to undertake biosciences research-for-development projects at the BecA-ILRI Hub. The Biosciences eastern and central Africa – International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub, located in Nairobi, Kenya, is a […]

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Profile: Rev. Dr. John Senyonyi, Vice Chancellor of Uganda Christian University

Profile: Rev. Dr. John Senyonyi, Vice Chancellor of Uganda Christian University

Dr. John Senyonyi holds a PhD in Mathematical Statistics and a M.A. in Theology and Evangelism. In Aug 2010 he was appointed Vice Chancellor of Uganda Christian University (UCU), one of the oldest private chartered universities in Uganda. He joined UCU in 2001 as Chaplain and became Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration before […]

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Makakere university Sida meeting closes – Calls for research communication strategy

Makakere university Sida meeting closes – Calls for research communication strategy

The Annual Review Meeting between Makerere University and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) came to a close on 27th November 2013 with a call for more efficiency ahead of the Sida Phase IV funding. The well attended wrap-up session in the Main Library attracted participants from Makerere, Kyambogo and Busitema Public Universities, who […]

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Miss University Uganda 2013

Miss University Uganda 2013

Miss University Uganda 2013 has attracted 20  contestants from the different universities in Uganda. The crowning of Miss University is on the 22nd November, 2013 at Imperial Royale Hotel Kampala, Uganda. Contestants for Miss University Uganda include: Makerere University Achali Elizabeth Kaisky Ronah.     Makerere University Business School Achali Elizabeth Kaisky RonahNakisita Nkumba University […]

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Former Makakere university Vice Chancellor appointed Chairperson UbuntuNet Alliance

Former Makakere university Vice Chancellor appointed Chairperson UbuntuNet Alliance

UbuntuNet Alliance, the Regional Research and Education Network for Eastern and Southern Africa, last week announced the appointment of Professor John Ssebuwufu as the new Chairperson of the Alliance with effect from 1st November 2013. Professor Ssebuwufu succeeds Professor Zimani Kadzamira who stepped down on 12th February 2013 after his second three year term ended […]

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University Football League- Nkumba 0-0 MUBS

University Football League- Nkumba 0-0 MUBS

Nkumba drops points By Ballack Olupot Ivanovic. NKumba university dropped a precious two points in the University football league after being held to a goal less draw at home to Makerere university Business School (MUBS). Both sides came into this game needing a win so as to boost their title hopes. Nkumba were adrift of […]

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