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The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) has oriented over 400 graduate students marking a significant step in realizing Makerere’s research led goal. Professor Hellen Nambalirwa Nkabala, Principal of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) started off by inking the significance of their role as graduate students in driving research and innovation....Read More

Held at the Arts Quadrangle on Thursday, 7th August, 2025, the event marked the beginning of an exciting academic journey for the new students. The Principal of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) at Makerere University, Professor Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala welcomed freshmen to the college during the orientation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic...Read More

In a decisive step toward enhancing leadership capacity and institutional effectiveness, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) at Makerere University held its first-ever Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) training for college leaders. The five day training was opened t at the Peace Rotary Learning and Training Centre located within the Frank Kalimuzo Teaching Facility,...Read More

KAMPALA, July 25, 2025 — The Great Lakes Center for the Study of the United States convened its second research review workshop at Makerere University’s School of Social Sciences Smart Room, marking another milestone in the institution’s growing academic engagement on U.S.-Africa relations. The workshop brought together research fellows, academic mentors, and U.S. partners to...Read More

KAMPALA, UGANDA | 22 July 2025 — In a landmark decision welcomed by higher education institutions and psychology graduates nationwide, the Ministry of Public Service has reaffirmed the inclusion of several psychology degree programmes for recruitment into Uganda’s public service. Following a formal request from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), School of...Read More

Kampala, 15 July 2025 — The Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (DVCFA), Professor Winston Tumps Ireeta, has called on staff at Makerere University to embrace shared accountability, open dialogue, and a culture of continuous mentorship, in a bid to reposition the institution for academic excellence. He was speaking at the close of...Read More

Makerere University, Kampala – July 10, 2025 — The two-day pre-submission workshop for the Gerda Henkel-funded doctoral cohort of 2022 concluded on Wednesday at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Smart Room, with a comprehensive set of sessions aimed at guiding PhD candidates through the final stages of their academic journey. Held from...Read More

Makerere University – July 3, 2025. — Makerere University has renewed its commitment to addressing structural and academic challenges raised by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), following a candid and solutions-focused engagement with faculty leaders. The meeting, led by Principal Prof. Helen Nkabala, was met with strong endorsement and pledges of reform...Read More

By Jane AnyangoMakerere University, Kampala – Saturday June 21, 2025 Professor Ireeta Tumps the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at Makerere University, officially closed the 2025 CHUSS Graduate Symposium on Friday, urging continued investment in graduate research, mental health support for students, and stronger academic networks across disciplines. Delivering the closing remarks...Read More