National Council for Higher Education(NCHE) Speaks Out on KIU Degrees Probe Claims

National Council for Higher Education(NCHE) Speaks Out on KIU Degrees Probe Claims

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has denied allegations going around in media that they had started a probe into Kampala International University (KIU) degrees. Last week, media reports indicated that NCHE had started investigations into the university  for teaching uncredited courses. According to Dr. Alex Kagume, the Executive Director NCHE,  he is not the source of […]

Makerere showcases Innovations at URA Tax Payers Appreciation Exhibition

Makerere showcases Innovations at URA Tax Payers Appreciation Exhibition

Makerere University was among the exhibitors at the the URA Tax Payers Appreciation Exhibition from 26th to 28th September 2018 at Kololo Independence Grounds. The mighty institute  presented to the public; innovative research and products developed by students and staff with the aim of solving community problems. The innovations showcased were made by  the College of Engineering, Design, Art […]

Register For the Tecno Mobile Graduate Trainee Program in Uganda

Register For the Tecno Mobile Graduate Trainee Program in Uganda

TECNO Mobile has launched a graduate trainee program for Ugandan students and graduates. The graduate trainee programme by the international mobile devices manufacturer is intended to equip fresh graduates with the necessary skills needed to succeed in the marketplace . Tecno training is available and open to  all students/graduates who are interested in getting practical skills from highly […]

Photos: Uganda Christian University Launches Medical School

Photos: Uganda Christian University Launches Medical School

Uganda Christian University launched the UCU School of Medicine (UCUSoM) on Friday September 14th, 2018 at the Archbishop’s Gardens in Namirembe. The launch followed the accreditation of her medical programs by the National Council for Higher Education at the beginning of 2018 and the admission of her pioneer Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery […]

Makerere University Lecturers Attain Advanced Political Education and Leadership Training at Kyankwazi

Makerere University Lecturers Attain Advanced Political Education and Leadership Training at Kyankwazi

Makerere University academic staff have attained the Advanced Political Education and Leadership Training at the National Leadership Institute (NALI). The group comprised of 55 Professors, Associate Professors, Lecturers and Researchers all of whom under took a 35 days training course at NALI in Kyankwazi District. The program covered  philosophy, Pan-Africanism, Social Economic Transformation, Political Leadership, Financial Management Literacy and […]

Makerere University Agricultural Institute should be a Graduate School – Prof. David Okello Owiny

The deputy director of the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, Prof. David Okello Owiny has advised the Ministry of Education to make Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute (MUARIK) a graduate school. “MUARIK has a good environment. Why not turn this research institute into a graduate school for all MSc and PhD programmes? MUBS has […]

Makerere University Staff to Strike Again Over Allowances

Makerere University Staff to Strike Again Over Allowances

Makerere University‘s teaching and non-teaching staff are planning to stage another strike over failure of the University to remit their allowances. These staff allege that last month, a total sum of Shs360m allowances was paid to only the top officials in the University management. Daily monitor reported that a source, who preferred anonymity because he […]

Makerere University in Search for New Deputy Vice Chancellors

Makerere University in Search for New Deputy Vice Chancellors

Makerere University is recruiting new Deputy Vice Chancellors and the search for eligible people to fill up the two posts is on. “We are seeking applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to take up the positions of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)”, a notice posted on the university website reads. […]