Kampala, 15 July 2025 — The Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (DVCFA), Professor Winston Tumps Ireeta, has called on staff at Makerere University to embrace shared accountability, open dialogue, and a culture of continuous mentorship, in a bid to reposition the institution for academic excellence. He was speaking at the close of...Read More
Makerere University, Kampala – July 10, 2025 — The two-day pre-submission workshop for the Gerda Henkel-funded doctoral cohort of 2022 concluded on Wednesday at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Smart Room, with a comprehensive set of sessions aimed at guiding PhD candidates through the final stages of their academic journey. Held from...Read More
Makerere University – July 3, 2025. — Makerere University has renewed its commitment to addressing structural and academic challenges raised by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), following a candid and solutions-focused engagement with faculty leaders. The meeting, led by Principal Prof. Helen Nkabala, was met with strong endorsement and pledges of reform...Read More
By Jane AnyangoMakerere University, Kampala – Saturday June 21, 2025 Professor Ireeta Tumps the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at Makerere University, officially closed the 2025 CHUSS Graduate Symposium on Friday, urging continued investment in graduate research, mental health support for students, and stronger academic networks across disciplines. Delivering the closing remarks...Read More
By Jane AnyangoKampala, Uganda — Saturday June 21, 2025 Day three of the 2025 CHUSS Graduate Symposium at Makerere University opened with a sobering and personal reflection and plenary session on the theme: Mental health Challenges in Graduate Studies:Handling the Elephant in the Room “PhD Should Not Be a Death Sentence: Dr. Isaac Tibasiima Lays...Read More
By Jane AnyangoMakerere University, Kampala | June 20, 2025 In a bold declaration at the opening of the inaugural 2025 CHUSS Graduate Symposium, Makerere University has committed to a transformative research agenda, tasking its PhD students to be engines of social change, innovation, and development. The symposium, hosted by the College of Humanities and Social...Read More
By Jane AnyangoMakerere University, Kampala | June 19, 2025 The 2025 College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Graduate Symposium officially commenced at Makerere University’s Main Hall, marking a significant milestone in the university’s academic calendar. The three day event, running from June 19 to 21 2025, brings together over 80 Graduate students from Uganda...Read More
Staff members from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, have undergone a hands-on fire safety and prevention training aimed at equipping them with essential skills to handle emergency fire incidents effectively. The training, held at the college premises, focused on prevention techniques, proper handling of firefighting equipment, and quick-response tactics during...Read More
