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
Makerere University Kampala October 28– 292025. Makerere University students in conjunction with the Department of Philosophy in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, held a two-day Human Rights Exhibition, from October 28th to 29th, in the university auditorium. The event, themed “Human Rights as a Foundation for Good Governance, Economic Transformation, and Inclusivity,” brought...Read More
Kampala, Uganda – 23rd October 2025: Makerere University’s Senior Common Room Main Hall hosted an occasion as the 8th Cohort of Rotary Peace Fellows presented their capstone social change initiatives, while Cohort 10 was welcomed into the Fellowship program. The event gathered faculty, Rotary representatives, management, and distinguished guests to celebrate the achievements of the...Read More
Main Hall, Makerere University | October 22, 2025 Makerere University held a solemn yet celebratory memorial in honour of the late Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o — the legendary African intellectual, creative writer, and distinguished alumnus whose literary and ideological legacy continues to shape global thought. The event, held in the iconic Main Hall and streamed...Read More
