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

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