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
Students at Makerere University’s Department of Social Work have been challenged to rethink conventional approaches to mental health following a week-long academic visit by UK scholars Dr. Jill Childs and Dr. Gillian Nightall from 9th to 13th March 2026. The two experts conducted a series of lectures and seminars aimed at introducing a transformative model...Read More
Kampala, March 21, 2026 — Principals, deans, directors, heads of departments, graduate coordinators and supervisors from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) convened at Makerere University on Saturday to assess the progress of the 2024 Gerda Henkel PhD cohort, with a strong emphasis on timely completion, quality research and effective thesis writing. The...Read More
I am honoured to receive Makerere University’s “Best PhD Thesis Award”, 2026, a recognition of the intellectual rigor, sustained labor, and resilience underpinning my research, as well as the critical guidance provided by my supervisors. The award validates the scholarly significance of research on the representation of women’s agency in selected fiction by Jennifer Nansubuga...Read More
The 76th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University concluded on Friday, 27 February 2026, with the Vice Chancellor presenting graduands from the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), the Institute of Gender and Development Studies, and the Makerere Institute of Social Research. CHUSS presented 38 PhD graduates,...Read More
Two research fellows at the Great Lakes Centre for the Study of the United States in the Great Lakes Region at Makerere University have presented significant progress on their respective chapters, marking a key milestone toward the publication of a major book project scheduled for August 2026. On 19 February 2026, Dr. Bernard Luwerekera and...Read More
