The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) on Friday 26th June 2026 conducted a post-fieldwork workshop for the 2024 Gerda Henkel PhD Cohort, equipping doctoral candidates with practical skills in data analysis, organization and academic writing to support timely completion of their doctoral studies. The workshop forms part of CHUSS’ continued efforts to strengthen...Read More
The 2025 Gerda Henkel PhD Fellows Prepared for Field Research Makerere University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) has equipped its 2025 Gerda Henkel Foundation PhD fellows with critical field research skills ahead of their data collection phase through a pre-fieldwork workshop held on June 18. The workshop brought together doctoral fellows preparing to...Read More
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, has issued a directive to academic units to admit all qualifying PhD candidates, arguing that scaling up doctoral training is the only way to move the African continent out of poverty. The Vice Chancellor and his delegation were on a tour to the College of Humanities...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
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
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
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
