School of Psychology

The  Dean School of Psychology invites you to the PhD Public Defense of the following candidate:

Name of Candidate:  Ms. Ampaire Anne

The Topic: "Career Stereotypes and Aspirations as Predictors of Students Career Choice at Education Transitional Levels in Uganda".

Date: 21st April, 2022

Time:9:00am -1:00Pm

Venue:  CHUSS Smart Room.

Supervisors:

1. Dr. Kajumba Mayanja
2. Prof.  Anthony Mugagga

Opponent:

Dr. Kaahwa Yuda Tadeo


The  abstract is  attached.

Attend Virtually

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcOGrrT0vHtLFZLXjrzLAaI8_unxWB4XR 

The Dean, School of Psychology invites you all to Ms. Joyce Nansamba’s PhD defense scheduled to take place on Friday, 14^th May 2021 in CTF2, Room 3.2 starting at 10:00am. Zoom link will be shared in due course.

Thesis title

Why they stay: A Socio-cultural Reconstruction of Academics’ Retention in Uganda’s Public Universities

Supervisors

1. Dr Kikooma Julius

2. Dr Kakumba Umar

Opponent

Dr David K. W. Ssonko

See abstract below

The Dean, School of Psychology invites you to participate in the School's joint research dissemination seminars scheduled to take place on Monday, 1^st February- Tuesday, 2^nd February, 2021 starting at 8:30am on each day in the E-Learning Centre at CTF1, Level 4. The research projects as listed below were supported by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF).

Day One – 1^st February 2021 - Mak-RIF COVID-19 Research Projects

1. Wandering along the Covid-19 Corridors: Examining the Social Distance Prevention Measure among the Restless Youth in Uganda

***Principal Investigator: Dr. Florence Nansubuga

***Co-Investigators: Mr. Khamisi Musanje and Dr. Martin Baluku

2. Children’s Tales: The Reality of Covid-19 Related Trauma on School Children in Rural Busoga, Uganda

***Principal Investigator: Richard Balikoowa

***Co-Investigators: Assoc. Prof. Julius Kikooma, Dr. Martin Baluku, Mr. Rogers Kayaga, Mr. M Mwesigwa, Mr. G Byava, and Dr. Deborah Ojiambo

3. Investigating and Addressing Covid-19 Related Mental Health Challenges in Refugee Settlements and Host Communities in Uganda

***Principal Investigator: Dr. Martin Baluku

***Co-Investigators: Mr. Martin Baluku, Dr. Florence Nansubuga, Assoc. Prof. Grace Kibanja, Dr. Samuel Ouma, Mr. Kenneth Kawooya, Mr. Khamisi Musanje, Ms. Grace Ruto, Mr. Richard Balikoowa, and Ms. Joyce Nansamba

Day Two - 2nd February 2021 - Mak-RIF1 Research Projects

1. Embracing Soft Skills as the Building Blocks for the Realization of Decent Employment among Youth in Uganda

***Principal Investigator: Dr. Florence Nansubuga

***Co-Investigators: Assoc. Prof. Grace Kibanja, Dr. Simon Nantamu, Dr. Martin Baluku, and Mr. Vincent Muwonge

2. Drug and Substance Abuse (DASA) in Primary and Secondary Schools in Uganda: Baseline Survey Implications for National Sensitization

***Principal Investigator: Dr. Leonsio Matagi

***Co-Investigators: Assoc. Prof. Grace Kibanja, Dr. Callist Tumwebaze, Mr. Patrick Mwase, and Ms. Confidence Asiimwe

3. Refugee Entrepreneurship and Skilling for Self-Reliance (RESS-R)

***Principal Investigator: Dr. Martin Baluku

***Co-Investigators: Dr. Florence Nansubuga, Dr. Simon Nantamu, Mr. Kenneth Kawooya, and Mr. Khamisi Musanje

Registration for online participation

 Register in advance for this meeting:

http://bit.ly/3aceyXn

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

See below event flyer

The Dean School of Psychology invites you to Ms Julie Kasamba’s PhD defence scheduled to take place on 16^th August 2018.

Thesis title: Educational Support Provided for Autistic Children in an Inclusive Education Setting in Primary Schools in Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda

Supervisors

1. Dr J.C Enon, Makerere University
2. Dr C.B Mugimu, Makerere University

See abstract below

The School of Psychology has organized a three-day training workshop on crisis and trauma to take place on 30^th July to 1^st August 2018 in the School of Food Science Conference Hall, Makerere University from 8:30am-4:30pm everyday. The workshop will be co-facilitated by Dr John Kiweewa, an Associate Professor in the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY and Dr Eberts Stephanie, Associate Professor at Louisiana State University, USA. Dr Kiweewa is a recipient of the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship (2018) and is currently based at the School of Psychology, Makerere University.

The three-day workshop in crisis and trauma is intended to provide professionals and paraprofessionals with the foundational knowledge in working effectively with individuals in crisis situations and those experiencing trauma. Participants will among other things gain understanding of the biological foundations of trauma, current crisis and trauma theory, and skills in working with individuals in situations of gender-based violence, grief and loss, child abuse and substance abuse. Participants will gain firsthand knowledge and skills through live demonstrations of ways to address certain crisis emergencies and trauma situations. This is a highly interactive training workshop with experts who bring vast clinical and training experiences.

Registration can be done through the following contacts:  Ms Racheal Nuwagaba, mobile: 0772932632, Email: dnuwagabarach@gmail.com and Ms. Sarah Nambusi, mobile: 070145336, 0772457336, Email: nambusisara@yahoo.com

Registration fee:  Shs75, 000

Note:   Registration fee for Makerere University students is Shs 40, 000. Payment can be done through mobile money (Ms Sarah Nambusisi - 070145336, 0772457336).

Please confirm your participation before Wednesday, 25^th July, 2018.

For further information please contact-Dr. Deborah Ojiambo, deojiambo@gmail.com , deborahojiambo@yahoo.com telephone-0791950778, 0779329242

The Dean School of Psychology invites you to Mr Paul Nyende's PhD public defense set for 4th April, 2018. 

Thesis title: Factors Involved in Social Mobilization and Citizen Participation: An Analysis of Voluntary HIV/AIDS Community Initiatives

Supervisor: Prof. Peter Baguma

Opponent: Prof. Edward K. Kirumira

The School of Psychology will hold a Psychology Week starting Wednesday, 10^th- Saturday,13^th May, 2017.

Theme: “Psychology in the Service of National Security”

Planned activities

DAY ONE – Public dialogue on Psychology and National Security

DAY TWO – Outreach activities including pre-testing and post-testing counseling, blood donation and cancer screening

DAY THREE – Sports gala

DAY FOUR - Alumni and stakeholders engagement through dinner and dialogue on strategies to increase the public’s appreciation and access to psychological services

See invitation and programme below

The Dean School of Psychology invites you to Mr. Godfrey Okot Akol’s  PhD public defence scheduled to take place on 1^st March, 2017  starting 9:00am at JICA, Room204.

Thesis title:  “Location and Stakeholder Satisfaction with Service Delivery under UPE in Uganda”

Supervisors

1. Prof. Baguma Peter – School of Psychology

2. Assoc. Prof. Enon Julius – School of Psychology  

Opponent

Assoc. Prof. Kakumba Umar - Dean School of Business, Makerere University

The Coordinator of the Mind Education Programme at Makerere University, Prof Peter Baguma, invites you to a public lecture on Mind Education to be presented by Dr. Kim Jae Hong, President, International Mind Education Institute, KOREA.

The School of Psychology, Makerere University will hold a Psychology Week later this month to create public awareness on cancer.

Theme:  “Psychology and Public Health”, with specific focus on The Role of Psychology in the Fight against Cancer in Uganda

Psychology Week Planned Activities  

1. DAY ONE: One-day workshop to critically discuss a wide range of psychological issues inherent in cancer prevention and control including coping with cancer, pain and symptom management, medication compliance, neuropsychological effects of disease and therapy, siblings and family relations, bereavement and care for those in critical condition

2.  DAY TWO: Psychology and Cancer Walk from the Freedom Square at Makerere University to the Uganda Cancer Institute at Mulago. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu and Dr Jackson Orem, the Director Uganda Cancer Institute are expected to be the lead walkers. The day will also be marked by a number of outreach activities in which available behavioral and psychological services will be exhibited to the general public including pre-testing and post-testing counseling, blood donation and cancer screening

3.  DAY THREE: The day will be dedicated to wellness promotion. A sports gala will be held to reiterate the centrality of keeping the body and mind in shape as a key resource for prevention  

4. DAY FOUR: Alumni and stakeholders engagement through dinner and dialogue on strategies to increase the public’s appreciation and access to psychological services