Scholars, legal professionals, and historians gathered at Makerere University on Wednesday 21st October for the official book launch of A Popular History of Idi Amin’s Uganda, authored by renowned historian Dr. Derek Peterson. The event, held in the smart room at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), featured keynote reflections, critical reviews, and...Read More

The Uganda Military Academy (UMA), Kabamba, has conducted an academic orientation at Makerere University Library to equip cadets with research skills and knowledge of library resources to support their studies in defence and security. The orientation brought together 143 cadets, instructors from the military academy, Makerere University library staff and academic leaders from the School...Read More

The Principal of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala, and Deputy Principal Prof. Eddy Joshua Walakira have pledged to address teaching space shortages, review timetabling and improve access to equipment and resources at the School of Psychology. The commitment was made on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, during a meeting...Read More

Makerere University and the Government of Iceland have called for more equitable research and development partnerships that recognise locally generated knowledge, amplify marginalised voices and ensure that communities participate in shaping policies and solutions to challenges affecting their lives. The call was made during the closing ceremony of the 2026 GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and...Read More