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Makerere University and University of Warwick Strengthen Ties in High-Level Visit

By Pius Kikomeko. On Friday 13th February 2026, Makerere University was honored to host Prof. Daniel Branch, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Warwick. This visit marked a significant follow-up to a 2025 delegation from Makerere to Warwick, emphasizing a growing and reciprocal relationship between the two prestigious institutions. Organized by the Makerere...

Makerere and BOKU University Strengthen Ties at Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Conference

From February 11th to 12th, 2026, the CEDAT conference hall became a hub of innovation as it hosted the Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Conference. This two-day event marked a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between BOKU University and Makerere University, a collaboration that has consistently driven major advancements in renewable energy research. The conference...
TUM SEED Center

TUM SEED Center Opens Scholarship for Global South Students

The TUM SEED Center is an Excellence Centre for Exchange and Development, funded by DAAD and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development from 2020 to 2029. The TUM SEED Center conducts research and offers higher education at the intersection of Sustainable Energies, Entrepreneurship and Development (SEED) in the Global South. The TUM...

Makerere University Tribute

Makerere University mourns the untimely passing of Arishaba Talent, a pioneering student of the Bachelor’s Degree in Valuation Surveying at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT). She will be remembered as a gifted and intelligent young lady whose commitment, warmth, and vibrant spirit touched many within our community. We extend our deepest...

IEEE Empowers University Librarians & Researchers with Specialized Publishing Training at Makerere University

On 5th February 2026, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) conducted a comprehensive half-day Publishing Training session at the Makerere University Main Library. Facilitated by IEEE representatives Mr. Kris Zakrzewski and Mr. Aggrey Sang, the event specifically targeted university librarians from across Uganda, as well as electrical engineering faculty and students. The workshop...

Dr. Robert Sewanyana Appointed Acting Head of DIAAD at Makerere University

The Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts (MTSIFA), Makerere University, has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Sewanyana as the new Acting Head of the Department of Industrial Arts and Applied Design (DIAAD). The school extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Sewanyana, recognizing his leadership and academic contributions that have shaped the...
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