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SUMMARY:Public PhD Defense for Ms. Masitula Namugenyi
DESCRIPTION:The Dean\, School of Psychology cordially invites you to the Public PhD Defense for Ms. Masitula Namugenyi  REG.NO. 2016/HD03/19031U scheduled  on Friday 06 February 2026. Her thesis is titled: Effectiveness of Positive Psychological Intervention in Enhancing Self-esteem and Psychological Well-being among Adolescents in\nKampala Slums. \nSupervisors: Prof. Grace Milly Kibanja & Prof. Rosco Kasujja \nVenue: CHUSS Smart Room\, CHUSS \nTime: Starting at 2:00pm. \nMasitula_Namugenyi_PhD_Defense_Abstract
URL:https://chuss.mak.ac.ug/en/event/public-phd-defense-for-ms-masitula-namugenyi/
LOCATION:The CHUSS Smart Room\, Makerere University and Online.
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SUMMARY:Semester 2 - Academic Year 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION:The Semester 2 of the Academic Year 2025/2026 opens on Saturday\, 10th February 2026.
URL:https://chuss.mak.ac.ug/en/event/semester-2-academic-year-2025-2026/
LOCATION:Makerere University
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SUMMARY:International Mother Language Day
DESCRIPTION:Makerere University (School of Languages\, Literature and Communication\, CHUSS) in collaboration with the  Ministry of Gender\, Labour and Social Development is pleased to announce the celebration of the International\nMother Language Day that is commemorated on the 21st February each year and recognised as a UNESCO worldwide observance to promote linguistic diversity\, multilingualism\, and the protection of mother tongues. \nThe theme of this year’s celebration that will be hosted at Makerere University is “Languages Matter: Harnessing technology to document and develop Uganda’s indigenous languages.” \nOne of the key principles of this commemoration is the emphasis that education in the first language is essential for quality learning and cultural preservation. This informs part of the government of Uganda policy on early childhood education where pupils are instructed in their mother tongue until primary level 4 and also buttresses the teaching of\nmother languages at primary\, secondary and in higher institutions of learning at tertiary or university level. \nThe event will take place on Friday\, 20th February 2026 starting with an exhibition in the ARTS Quadrangle at CHUSS from 8:00am to 1:30pm and the Main Ceremony at 2:00pm – 5:00pm at Makerere University Main Hall. \nHis Majesty the Kyabazinga of Busoga William Gabula Nadiope IV has accepted to grace the occasion as GUEST OF HONOUR where he will launch the teaching of Lusoga at Makerere University\, among other activities. \nThe celebration aims to showcase the achievements of mother language education at Makerere University and encourage discussion among national scholars and stakeholders of language and culture in Uganda and beyond. \nThe day will bring together different political and cultural leaders\, researchers\, educators\, publishers\, policymakers\, translators\, and interpreters to discuss critical issues in language education\, cultural preservation and continuity\, and technological innovation. \nObjectives of the celebration \nThe celebration aims to achieve the following objectives: \n\nTo join the whole world in celebrating the International Mother Language Day.\nTo exhibit research outputs and publications on Uganda’s indigenous languages.\nTo bring together linguists and language stakeholders to discuss critical issues on Uganda’s linguistic and cultural diversity.\nTo launch the teaching of Lusoga and Ateso at Makerere University.\n\nYou are all invited to be part of the celebrations.
URL:https://chuss.mak.ac.ug/en/event/international-mother-language-day/
LOCATION:Makerere University Main Hall\, 8HM8+9X Kampala\, Uganda\, Kampala\, 256\, Uganda
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SUMMARY:27th February 2026\, is CHUSS Friday at the 76th Graduation Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) takes the spotlight on Friday\, 27th February 2026\, when CHUSS graduates will take center stage
URL:https://chuss.mak.ac.ug/en/event/76th-graduation-ceremony/
LOCATION:Makerere University Freedom Square
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