Kampala, Uganda – January 9, 2026 Ahead of the January 15 general elections, Ugandan journalists have undergone specialized training on peace and gender-sensitive reporting to ensure responsible media coverage during the election period. The two-day training, held from 8th to 9th January 2026 at Makerere University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences Smart Room, was...Read More

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) has invested over UGX 100 million in the acquisition and installation of state-of-the-art interactive smart screens, marking a major step in strengthening digital teaching and learning at Makerere University. Under the investment, 86-inch interactive 4K smart screens have been installed in major lecture rooms across the college’s...Read More

More than 130 cadet officers from the Uganda Military Academy (UMA) in Kasambya have been oriented on library use and access to electronic resources during a one-day academic visit to Makerere University, as part of preparations for their Bachelor’s Degree in Defence Studies. The cadets, who are enrolled under Makerere University through the College of...Read More

Makerere University scholars Assoc. Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala and Prof. Rev. Sr. Dominica Dipio were inducted into the Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS), joining an elite cohort of researchers recognized for their contributions to science, policy, and academic leadership. The induction took place at the Annual Scientific Conference held at the Four Points by...Read More

Makerere University, Kampala, Nov. 20, 2025  The French Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Virginie Leroy, has called on Uganda to increase investment in the teaching and learning of French, saying the language offers significant economic, educational, and diplomatic benefits for the country. She made the remarks during celebrations marking the International Day of Teachers of French...Read More

Kampala, Nov. 20, 2025 – Justice Egonda urged Makerere University scholars to spearhead a thorough review of Uganda’s 1995 Constitution and to design a national scoreboard to evaluate constitutional office holders. He said academia—particularly the School of Law—should draft a model constitution to guide national discussions on governance and judicial independence. His Lordship Martin Stephen...Read More

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Nobert Mao, has urged Uganda and other African countries to adopt governance systems that firmly entrench accountability and civil liberties at all levels of leadership. Mao made the call on Thursday while presiding as Chief Guest at the World Philosophy Day celebrations held at Makerere University. The two-day conference, running from 19th–20th November 2025, was organized...Read More

Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences on 6th November 2025 joined the rest of the world to celebrate the   Global Ethics Day under the theme, “Ethics Revisioned: The Role of Ethics in the Promotion of Good Governance in Uganda.” The event held at the Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility 1 was organized by...Read More

Makerere University has strengthened its drive toward global academic competitiveness through a high-level capacity-building workshop on Virtual Global Exchange (VGE)—an innovative model that links students and lecturers across countries for joint coursework, multicultural dialogue, and collaborative learning. The training, held on 30th October 2025, capped a one-month academic residency by Professor Judithanne McLauchlan, a U.S....Read More

Makerere University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) has announced new plans to expand collaboration with the University of the West of England (UWE) in areas of teaching, research, and student exchange. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from UWE, the Principal of CHUSS Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala said the college is ready...Read More