Prof Ben Twinomugisha a lecturer at the Makerere University school of law has vowed not to step feet in the University as a way of showing discontent to the police and military violent actions towards students. In a statement, Twinomugisha encouraged fellow lecturers and other Ugandans to stand up against such vices in society. Prof. […]
On Tuesday October 22, 2019 Makerere University female students started a peaceful demonstration against the already implemented 15% tuition increment policy. The students were led by the Vice Guild president, Judith Nalukwago, Guild Representative Councillor for School of psychology, Mollie Siperia and other student leaders. Carrying placards with words of dissatisfaction they made their way […]
Makerere University administration has suspended two ring leaders in the Tuesday October 22, 2019 strike in which students protested the 15% tuition policy. According Daily monitor reports, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe confirmed the suspension of Guild Representative Councillor for School of psychology, Mollie Siperia and reknown “strike master” Frank Bwambale on allegations of inciting violence. “Well […]
Shortly after loosing a student to suicide, Makerere University has faced yet another tragic death when one of her student drowned in the university swimming pool on Sunday October 13, 2019. James Uwimpuhwe, a second year Arts student drowned went to refresh himself that evening, however, after attempting underwater swimming, the student never surfaced again. […]
Makerere University has awarded the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Award to 432 students this academic year. This was at a ceremony that took place on 9th August 2019 where the Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe awarded letters to 432 students. Makerere University entered a partnership with MasterCard Foundation to offer scholarships to 1,000 academically bright but […]
It has not been business as usual at the Banda-based University as freshers reported for their first day at campus. The Kyambogo University new entrants who reported on Tuesday August 6, 2019 didnot receive a warm welcome from their soon to be staff members as most including wardens and custodians had ran away with office […]
Pericles Lewis, the Yale University for Global Strategy Vice- President on Wednesday visited Makerere University to strengthen the ties between Yale and Uganda’s ivory tower. The two – days official visit to the University is intended to boost the two year Makerere University and Yale University (MUYU) partnership. Lewis who also doubles as deputy provost […]
Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe yesterday revealed that the University management may extend the second semester due to the time lost while staff was on strike. “In the council communiqué two days ago, the issue arose and management was tasked to make sure that students who lost time should be compensated with time.” […]