Makerere University has graduated the first cohort of its three-week Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence short course, with university officials calling for the skills to be integrated into education and applied more widely across society. The course was developed under the Department of Philosophy, School of Liberal and Performing Arts in the College of Humanities...Read More

Graduate students admitted to Makerere University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) have been urged to defend the relevance of the humanities through impactful research, academic excellence and timely completion of their studies. The call was made by the Principal of CHUSS, Associate Professor Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala, during the orientation of more than 200...Read More

Makerere University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) has challenged its newly admitted undergraduate students to embrace academic excellence, leadership and innovation as they prepare to project the college’s global reputation. The call was made during the 2026/2027 CHUSS Freshers Orientation Ceremony at the College Quadrangle, where the Principal, Assoc. Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala...Read More

Secretaries, stenographers, copy typists and administrative staff at Makerere University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) have undergone training on professional behaviour and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) as the college seeks to strengthen administrative efficiency and service delivery. The retooling forms part of ongoing efforts to equip CHUSS administrative staff with...Read More

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) at Makerere University has reaffirmed its commitment to improving staff welfare, strengthening research productivity and enhancing the teaching environment during its second Academic Town Hall held at St. Francis Students’ Centre. The town hall  held on August 5, 2026, brought together academic staff, college management, and senior...Read More

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) has held a Grant Writing Seminar aimed at strengthening the capacity of staff to identify funding opportunities, prepare for successful grant applications, and manage grants responsibly after award. Held on Wednesday, 8th July 2026, in the CHUSS Smart Room, the seminar brought together academic and administrative staff...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

Makerere University has officially launched the teaching of Lusoga, marking a historic expansion of indigenous language scholarship during celebrations of International Mother Language Day 2026. The February 20 event, organised by the Department of African Languages in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, brought together cultural leaders, senior government officials, scholars,...Read More

Kampala, Uganda – January 9, 2026 Ahead of the January 15 general elections, Ugandan journalists have undergone specialized training on peace and gender-sensitive reporting to ensure responsible media coverage during the election period. The two-day training, held from 8th to 9th January 2026 at Makerere University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences Smart Room, was...Read More

KAMPALA, UGANDA | 22 July 2025 — In a landmark decision welcomed by higher education institutions and psychology graduates nationwide, the Ministry of Public Service has reaffirmed the inclusion of several psychology degree programmes for recruitment into Uganda’s public service. Following a formal request from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), School of...Read More