{"id":8113,"date":"2025-10-30T15:24:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T12:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/?p=8113"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:31:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:31:18","slug":"deputy-vice-chancellor-university-of-west-england-visits-chuss-discuss-strategic-collaborations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/deputy-vice-chancellor-university-of-west-england-visits-chuss-discuss-strategic-collaborations\/","title":{"rendered":"Deputy Vice Chancellor University of West England Visits CHUSS: Discuss Strategic Collaborations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Makerere University\u2019s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) has announced new plans to expand collaboration with the University of the West of England (UWE) in areas of teaching, research, and student exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from UWE, the Principal of CHUSS Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala said the college is ready to begin joint programmes and short courses immediately. \u201cThe MoU is signed, we are ready to start today,\u201d she said, emphasizing the college\u2019s commitment to strengthen international partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She explained that the collaboration will focus on practical learning, staff and student exchange, and joint research projects. \u201cWe have already started the conversation,\u201d she added. \u201cWe want to learn from your experiential learning approach and simulation facilities so that we can prepare our classes better.\u201d Prof. Nkabala stressed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala speaking during the meeting<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The college also outlined its current partnerships with other institutions in Uganda and beyond. These include the Uganda Police Force, the Uganda Prisons Service, and various local governments. \u201cWe place our students in local communities to identify needs and work with people to solve real issues,\u201d one of the presenters explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHUSS currently has over 3,800 students and four main schools \u2014 Languages, Literature and Communication; Liberal and Performing Arts; Psychology; and Social Sciences. The Principal noted that female students now make up about 58.5 percent of the enrollment, showing the college\u2019s contribution to women\u2019s education and empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe want to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning,\u201d he said. \u201cThat\u2019s why we keep seeking new partners and innovative ways of delivering knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Representatives from the University of the West of England welcomed the partnership, praising Makerere University\u2019s achievements. \u201cIt\u2019s a really impressive list of accomplishments,\u201d said Professor Jo Midgley, Deputy Vice-Chancellor,  from UWE. \u201cYour focus on experiential learning fits well with our practice-led approach. We also emphasize developing the skills and competencies that students need to make an impact in the workplace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Deputy Vice Chancellor UWE Jo Midgley speaking<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Another UWE official, Emmanuel, added that their university is both \u201cpractice-led and research-intensive,\u201d and that they are eager to collaborate in research and student exchanges. \u201cWe are looking forward to working very closely with you as we move into the future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colleen, a UWE staff member in charge of student experience, also shared examples of successful student projects in Africa. \u201cIn Ethiopia, our students worked with Addis Ababa University to build a bamboo pavilion using local materials,\u201d she said. \u201cThe Prime Minister was so impressed that he asked for it to be moved to a national park.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added that UWE students are already working with schools and creative groups in Mbale, Uganda. \u201cWe bring our students to learn, share skills, and build solutions together with local communities,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the UWE delegates speaking during the meeting<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The meeting ended with optimism from both sides. The Makerere University team expressed readiness to begin joint short courses and research projects right away. \u201cWe are excited and we are on board,\u201d said the Principal. \u201cWe believe this partnership will go beyond us who are here today and open a new chapter of collaboration between our institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Fred Kanwagi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journalism and Communication\u00a0Year 3 student<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A section of the delegates from the Univeristy of West England during the meeting at Makerere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Helen Nkabala (3rd) in a group photo with some UWE delegates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Helen Nkabala and college staff during the meeting at the Rotary Peace Centre Boardroom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Some of the delegates from EWE during the meeting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n