IDI is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a […]
Are you a founder or co-founder of a social venture, join the challenge and get funds. Background: In Africa, 70 percent of the population is under 30 years of age, and Sub-Saharan Africa has the most youthful population in the world. Young people in Africa are helping their communities to address various social problems including […]
Women Enhancing Technology (WeTech) <http://www.iie.org/Programs/WeTech> helps women and girls enter and succeed in technical careers, with the goal of enhancing women’s talent and skills needed to fuel technological and economic growth. WeTech, a Clinton Global Initiative commitment, is led by the Institute of International Education (IIE)<http://www.iie.org/> and implemented with a consortium of dedicated partners to […]
By Prof. J.C.Ssekamwa, Ph.D. Dip. Ed. The enthusiasm for starting private universities in Uganda became a reality in 1990 when Mr. Kironde Kigozi supported by the Namirembe Diocese boldly opened Ndejje University in 1990. Uganda Martyrs University at Nkozi followed in 1992 soon to be joined by Nkumba University in 1994. As I write now […]
Prof. Waswa Balunywa is the Principal at Makerere University Business School, Uganda. Prof. Waswa Balunywa joined Makerere University Business School in 1983 as a Lecturer and became Head of Department of Accounting and Finance in 1987. In 1991 he became Dean and took over the Faculty of Commerce with a student population of 240 and […]
By Prof. Waswa Balunya Last night the Rotaract club of Nakawa MUBS gave me a vocational award in recognition of what they called my contribution to the community. I have been recognized by different Rotary groups and I have appreciated the Rotary club though I have never become a member. Rotary is a wonderful organization […]
The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) has released Information on Public Universities Joint Admissions for the 2014-15 Academic Year. This is applicable to the Five Public Universities in Uganda Namely; Makerere University, Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST), Kyambogo University, Gulu University and Busitema University. The application form for admission to all Public […]
ELearning Africa Conference will be held in Uganda next year. As the practice has been in the past 8 years universities in countries where this prestigious conference is held participate immensely through presenting papers, workshops and exhibitions. We are lucky that next year it is taking place in Uganda. The call for proposals is open. […]