Claims top spoken word prize, takes helm of Uganda poetry society Atim Priscilla Ariance, a second-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Education at Makerere University, has won the inaugural Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award for Spoken Word, emerging as one of the country’s rising literary talents. The award was presented during a ceremony...Read More

International Jury recognizes academic’s satirical art for defending free expression and human rights Makerere’s  academic and political cartoonist Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo has been named co-winner of the 2026 Kofi Annan Courage in Cartooning Award, earning international recognition for his use of satire to challenge power, promote accountability and defend freedom of expression. The award,...Read More

Female breakdancers challenge gender stereotypes, study finds  A new study by Dr. Mabingo Afladaniels, Head of the Department of Performing Arts and Film, has revealed the significant yet often overlooked role of female breakdancers in Uganda’s growing hip-hop culture, challenging long-held perceptions that the physically demanding dance form is exclusively male. The study, titled “Shifting...Read More

Makerere research finds communication breakdowns, land insecurity and domestic violence undermine community well-being  A groundbreaking research project led by Dr. Lillian Mbabazi of Makerere University has uncovered widespread communication breakdowns across families, schools and communities in marginalized areas of East Africa, with researchers warning that unresolved social tensions continue to fuel inequality, violence and exclusion....Read More

Makerere University has concluded a five-day international conference on Green and Digital Futures, which brought together more than 40 researchers and practitioners from Africa, Europe, and North America. The event, held from May 18–22, 2026, was organized under the Point Sud programme funded by the German Research Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Erfurt,...Read More

International scholars challenge conventional growth models and urge Africa to rethink competitiveness, innovation and inclusion in the digital and green era. KAMPALA May 20 2026  Scholars and policy experts at an international conference hosted by Makerere University have called for Africa to chart a more inclusive and sustainable path to development as the continent navigates...Read More

 Makerere University has opened a five-day (18-22 May 2026) international conference focused on navigating Africa’s “twin transition” towards green and digital futures amidst a backdrop of global crises. The event, themed “Green and Digital Futures: Rethinking the Twin Transition in Africa in the Era of Multiple Crises,” opened on Monday 18th  at the University’s Main...Read More

Kampala, Uganda – April 18, 2026 The Graduate Training Unit at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) has trained over 42 PhD and Master’s students in scholarly writing, targeting improved research proposal development and timely completion of graduate studies. The training, held in the CHUSS Smart Room, focused on critical components of academic...Read More

The 2025 cohort of Gerda Henkel-funded PhD fellows at Makerere University has presented draft research proposals at a work-in-progress workshop, as academic leaders intensified guidance to ensure timely completion and high-quality scholarship. The workshop, held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Smart Room, brought together Project coordinators...Read More

Being both a custodian and a student at the same time means balancing professional responsibility with academic commitment. A custodian is responsible for safeguarding and managing the university’s facilities and ensuring that services run smoothly. This role requires constant availability to respond to emergencies such as power outages, water shortages, and providing essential services like...Read More