Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) held a celebratory dinner on January 10, 2025, at Fairway Hotel in Kampala to mark the milestones and achievements of the Gerda-Henkel Doctoral Funded Program. The event, presided over by the Vice Chancellor's representative, Prof. Robert Wamala, brought together project coordinators, mentors, alumni from the program's first cohort in 2017 to 2023, prospective candidates for 2024, and members of the university's leadership.
The Gerda Henkel Doctoral Funded Program has been lauded for its significant impact on empowering doctoral candidates to undertake advanced research and innovations. The program has not only bolstered Makerere University's reputation and strengthened partnerships, but also reignited confidence, morale, and interest in the Humanities and Arts. Its structured approach to PhD research has inspired the university to organize graduate studies more efficiently, facilitating the smooth progress and timely completion of doctoral programs.
