The Battle of the Five Armies
This final battle brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon t… More
Release date: December 17, 2014 (USA)
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1
The games are over, what next? Katniss Everdeen is in District 13, .
Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.
Hunger games Release date: November 21, 2014 (USA)
Director: Francis Lawrence
Running time: 123 minutes
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Hundreds of mourners have assembled at St. Augustine chapel Makerere University to pay pay tribute to Mrs. Kayanja Jane, the former lab technician department of chemistry, Makerere University. Jane passed away on 10th November 2014 after getting a stroke which untimely caused her death.
In his condolences message, the Vice chancellor regarded the late as a very hard working and committed lady. He further urged the staff members and students to live up to her legacy in order to achieve academically.
The principle of the college of natural science at Makerere University also sent condolences to the family and the entire University community for loosing such a very hard working lady.
The head of chemistry department who was Jane’s boss acknowledged her for the good service she offered to the department, he continued to describe her as an irreplaceable lady who served the department diligently for 34years since 1980.
The late had a sense of responsibility towards her duties and highly respected the professional ethics of lab technicians which made her to be one of the most longest serving staff at the college.
St. Augustine chapel also recognized her as one of the founder members of the non-students choir which she initiated in order to unite the staff and former students of Makerere University.
Jane has also been credited for having a very good soprano, and used to sing in many choirs like St Matiya Mulumba choir, St.
Augustine’s choir Makerere among others.
Mrs. Kayanja Jane has been married to Mr. Kabuye Ssemboga Kayanja for the last 36years and God blessed them with children who also regarded her as a very loving and caring mother.
May her soul rest in peace.
By T.M.WASSWA.
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SCHOLARSHIPS: University of Edinburgh is offering 30 Global Research Scholarships in UK. The awards are open to overseas students undertaking a research degree in any field of study. Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships cannot be held concurrently with fully-funded scholarships such as a Commonwealth Scholarship or a Marshall Scholarship. Each award covers the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EU graduate student and that chargeable to an overseas graduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses.
Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application before the application deadline i.e. 3rd February 2014.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of Edinburgh.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing research program at University of Edinburgh.
Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: -The awards are open to overseas students undertaking a research degree and may be held in any field of study.
Applicants must be liable to pay tuition fees at the rate applicable to overseas students and must have already applied for admission to a full-time PhD research programme of study.
(a) Academic merit: Applicants must be of outstanding academic merit and research potential.
-Although candidates with an upper second class honours Bachelor’s degree (or the overseas equivalent) can be considered, in order to be competitive you should really have a first class Bachelor’s degree supplemented by an excellent Master’s degree.
-Other factors such as financial status, nationality and the proposed field of study are not taken into account.
(b) Excluding factors: The University of Edinburgh will not generally consider candidates who have already obtained a PhD, or formal equivalent, as a result of direct research training.
-Students already on programme can not be considered for these awards.
-Please also note that if you have applied for consecutive registration where you will start your Master’s programme of study in 2014 and your PhD the following year in 2015, that you will not be eligible to apply for an award in 2014.
-Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships cannot be held concurrently with fully-funded scholarships such as a Commonwealth Scholarship, or a Marshall Scholarship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: These awards are designed to attract high quality overseas research students to the University of Edinburgh. 30 Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships will be awarded for session 2014-2015. Each award covers the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EU graduate student and that chargeable to an overseas graduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses. Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years.
Number of award(s): 30 Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships will be awarded for session 2014-2015.
Duration of award(s): Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years.
What does it cover? Each award covers the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EU graduate student and that chargeable to an overseas graduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Successful applicants will receive their Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship result letter in April 2014.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application before the application deadline i.e. 3rd February 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
SCHOLARSHIPS: University of St Andrews is awarding international undergraduate scholarships for 2015 entry. Students must be considered ‘overseas’ for fee purposes and have applied for an undergraduate place at the university commencing in September 2015. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction of up to £4,000 per year for each year of the student’s undergraduate studies. Selection is on the basis of financial need.
The application deadline is 20 March 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects available at University of St Andrews except BA International Honours.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree program at University of St Andrews.
Scholarship Provider: University of St Andrews, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-Be considered ‘overseas’ for fee purposes.
-Have applied for an undergraduate place at the university commencing in September 2015.
-This scholarship is not available to students applying for BA International Honours.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: These entrant scholarships are for international students who will be studying at St Andrews for an undergraduate degree starting in 2015. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction of up to £4,000 per year for each year of the student’s undergraduate studies and will be awarded on the basis of financial need.
Number of award(s): Variable international undergraduate scholarships will be awarded.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the student’s undergraduate studies.
What does it cover? The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction of up to £4,000 per year for each year of the student’s undergraduate studies.
Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on financial need.
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by 3 April 2015.
How to Apply for the scholarship: Applications should be submitted via email. Please apply for the scholarship after you have submitted your application for a place at St Andrews. You do not need to wait until you have received an offer of a place before applying for the scholarship.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 20 March 2015.
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The Makerere University disabled students association ‘MUDISA’ an association for the students with special needs of Makerere university has held a public dialogue under the theme “Creating awareness on the rights of persons with disabilities” held at senate conference hall, Makerere University. Disability is no inability
The main aim has been helping students with disabilities to access their entitlements and knowing their rights. Speaking to her fellows, the minister for students with disabilities Makerere University guild, Ms Asio Grace stressed that MUDISA was initiated in 1987 to defend the rights and freedom of both visually and physically handicapped students of Makerere, she further urged MUDISA members to read hard and get good grades because they are also capable.
“Disability is not inability,we can out compete those normal students”, Said Asio.
In his speech, the executive director Uganda National Association for the Blind (UNAB) Anguyo Richard addressed some of the possible challenges facing students with special needs at higher institution of learning. he said. “Guides for the disabled students are under paid which demotivates them to do their work.
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He gave an example of Makerere university where Guides are paid 280,000/= per semester which means they get 70,000/= per month which is not worth the work they do. He further gave an example of Kyambogo University where the Deans office delays to pay the Guides.
“Assessment of the disabled students for Guides is carried out by unprofessional staff at the university hospital which leaves a number of physically handicapped students without Guides yet the government allocates money for guides to each government sponsored disabled student.
” Said Anguyo.
“The University council initiated an independent disability policy for MUDISA but the Dean’s office has failed to implement it.” he added.
Furthermore the Justice Center Uganda representative Mr. Kabiswa Pius informed the students that there is no equality under the law as it is in the constitution when it comes to the rights of the disabled.
He gave examples where most courts in Uganda have steers and they do not consider the disabled’s who use wheel chairs hence they end up missing the court proceedings. He also added that political competition and job seeking is very hard for those with special needs.
However, MUDISA members credited Makerere University for providing them with two rooms at the main library for research, toilets for disabled and bailers for visually impaired students.
Lastly in regard to advocating for the rights of person with disabilities and possible remedies under the law in case of violation MUDISA members agreed that they will work hand in hand with legal organizations like Legal Action for Persons with Disabilities (LAPID), Justice Centre Uganda, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) among others to promote the rights of disabled persons not only in Makerere but also in Africa at large.
Written by Takyuka Martin Wasswa
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