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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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‘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 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. […]