School of Social Sciences

The Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Makerere University with support from the Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education and Research for Development (APPEAR)  and the Austrian Development Cooperation will launch a Centre for Research and Innovation in Social Work on 24^th February, 2017. The launch will take place in the Senior Common Room, Main Building from 2:00pm-4:30pm. To register for the event, please contact Dr Janestic Twikirize and Mr Kitimbo Stanley, Department of Social Work and Social Administration. Emails: kitimbo.stanley@gmail.com, jtwikirize@chuss.mak.ac.ug, Tel: +256751023051, +256706339564. Registration Deadline: 17^th/02/2017

About the Centre

The East Africa Centre for Research and Innovation in Social Work (CRISOWO) is a joint initiative between 6 schools of social work in East Africa and Austria. Established under the auspices of the PROSOWOII project (Promotion of Professional Social Work in East Africa), CRISOWO is a centre of excellence in social work research and innovation in East Africa. The Centre provides a forum for mutual learning, innovation and knowledge sharing at local, regional and international levels; creating dynamic partnerships between educators, social work and social development practitioners, policy makers, organizations and communities to support and advance learning, applied research, innovation and solutions that transform the lives of communities through sustainable social change.

Objectives of the Centre

1.  To facilitate the advancement of social work and social development research within and across countries in East Africa and beyond

2. To build the capacity of social work and social development professionals to more effectively engage in social  policy advocacy and development at local and regional levels

3. To promote social work education and practice in the partner countries

4. Advance and share knowledge through creation of platforms for scientific publications

5. Develop, test, and disseminate innovative practice models that generate long-lasting impacts in the lives of vulnerable populations

6. Establish and strengthen national, regional and international networks and partnerships within the social work community

This is to invite you to a symposium on Governing Development in Uganda to be co-hosted by the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Makerere University and ESID at the University of Manchester. The symposium is open to all students and members of staff and will focus on the Sustainable Development Goals. Students who wish to attend can register in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration located at the School of Social Sciences, Room 26.

The School of Social Sciences, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) invites applications for a short course in Migration Health.

Application deadline: 25th September, 2016

Fee: $60

See details on course below

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Makerere University, with support from Irish Aid and the Higher Education Authority (Ireland), will host a Knowledge Exchange Forum (KEF) on issues of Policy, Communities and HIV/AIDS in Africa. The Forum will bring together researchers from four Universities:  University of Limerick, University of Dar es Salaam, University of Kwa Zulu Natal and Makerere University under their joint project titled:  “Connecting Public Policy, Communities and HIV/AIDS in Africa.” The researchers are a multidisciplinary team from the backgrounds of Political Science, Social Anthropology and Social Psychology.

The Kampala KEF will focus on the following;

1. Approaches to service delivery in the era of HIV/AIDS and implication for public policy and administration

2. Civil Society Engagement in the era of HIV/AIDS and implications for public administration

3. Stigma in the era of HIV/AIDS and its consequences for public policy

4. What is to be done?: Policy recommendations for service improvements

Apart from academics from the mentioned universities, Ugandan experts from Government and Civil Society Organisations have been invited to participate in the forum and share their experiences.

The  specific workshop objectives include: ways in which policies that address HIV/AIDS get implemented in local settings, exploring the interaction between public sector actors and the people who use the services  provided,  the partnerships and the social networks that bring together officials – health workers, bureaucrats, teachers,  community activists, advocates, volunteers and citizens. The forum will discuss the social environment that promotes prevention of HIV/AIDS in respect to the messages, treatment and support. The forum will come up with policy recommendations on how the public sector can improve policy consultations, implementation and evaluation in order to offer better services than are currently provided.

See programme below

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Makerere University together with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is pleased to invite you to the third dialogue in the political science seminar series. The dialogue aims to bring together an invited group of approximately forty people made up of political analysts, policy makers, politicians, academics, independent researchers, and representatives of NGOs in an informal intellectual environment to discuss key issues that influence the direction and outcomes of elections at different levels.

The topic of discussion for the forthcoming dialogue is “He who pays the Piper, calls the tune? Money and Transparency in the 2016 Elections” on Monday, November 16^th 2015 at 12:00 noon at Makerere University, Conference Hall - 4^th floor, Senate Building.

The presenters for this dialogue are: Prof. John Jean Barya, lawyer and professor of law and the discussant for his paper is Dr. Fredrick Golooba – Mutebi an independent political analyst. The two presentations will be followed by a plenary discussion moderated by Dr. John Kiyaga-Nsubuga. Your presence and contribution to the dialogue is highly anticipated and will be greatly appreciated. 

The Dean, School of Social Sciences cordially invites you to a PhD Public Defense of the following candidate:

Candidate: Mr. Anthony Buyinza Mugeere

Thesis Title: “Health Communication for Deaf Persons: A Phenomenological Inquiry of Response to HIV and AIDS Information in Central Uganda”

Supervisor:

Peter Atekyereza
Associate Professor
Sociology and Anthropology
Makerere University, Uganda

Edward Kirumira
Professor
Sociology and Anthropology
Makerere University, Uganda

Staffan Hojer
Professor
Department of Social Work
Gothenburg University, Sweden.

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Makerere University together with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) will hold the first in a series of seven seminars for 2015 tomorrow, 12^th March, in Board Room 2, 7^th Floor in the Senate Building. The seminars will culminate in a public capstone event in October 2015.

Each seminar aims to bring together an invited group of approximately thirty people made up of policy makers, politicians, academics, independent researchers, and representatives of NGOs in an informal intellectual environment to discuss a range of issues that have a direct impact on Ugandans and national development.

In addition to providing a setting for intellectual debate and the sharing of ideas with non-academic groups working in politics, the seminars will be an opportunity to broaden the understanding of 'real world' politics and to foster potential collaborations.

The title of the first seminar is Same same but Different: Parties, Politics and Ideology in Uganda. It will start  at 12.30pm to 3:00pm.  

John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre (JPIIJPC) in collaboration with the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and the Uganda Police Force (UPF) have organized a one-day Police-Civil Society dialogue on Tuesday, 9^th December, 2014 in Senate Upper Conference Hall. The Police-Civil Society dialogue is one JPIIJPC and partners’ activities aimed at strengthening collaborative partnership between the Police and Civil Society in ensuring security, justice and peace in the country.

The dialogue will include: 50 participants, 6 panelists, and three discussants from the UPF and Civil Society. The topics to be discussed include: Citizen’s Oversight of the Police, Enforcement of Law and Order, Democratic Policing, Community Policing, Police Public Accountability and Public Responsibility in Ensuring Law and Order.

Objectives of the dialogue are: To take stock of security concerns and challenges faced by police in promoting peace; provide a forum for police officers, civil society and academicians to discuss human rights issues pertaining to law and order; and develop strategies for collaboration between police and civil society in ensuring law and order.

See programme below

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Makerere University invites you all to a public dialogue on Land.

Key speakers

Mr Gabindadde Musoke

Ps, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development

Topic - Progress on Land Tenure Security

Dr Rose Nakayi

Land Issues in the Judiciary and What Law Students are Learning about Land currently

Hon. Morris Ogenga Latigo

Topic - "We Need a Paradigm Shift"

Makerere University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Political Science and Public Administration is organizing a symposium under the theme: "JUCHE PHILOSOPHY". Come Learn about the Juche Idea.

The main Presenter shall be visiting Prof. Ri-Song Chol, Secretary General of the Korean Association of Social Scientists (KASS), Pyongyang, DPRK.