Makerere University has revised its academic calendar, adjusting major events including semester period and duration, graduation dates, holidays and recess term. The move follows the unprecedented nationwide closure of academic institutions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the academic calendar. The revised calendar was approved by the university senate […]
Read MoreMakerere University Invites Persons with Disability under the Disability Scheme for 2020/2021 Medical Review Exercise • GlobeScholarships
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites persons with disability who applied for admission to public universities under the Disability Scheme for 2020/2021 academic year to appear for medical/review exercise at Makerere University, Senate Building, Level Two (2) in the Telepresence Centre. Note: Only those who have the minimum entry Requirements of at least two […]
Read MoreMakerere University Lecturer Chris Kitale, Dies • GlobeScholarships
Makerere University mourns the death of Chris Kitale, a lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business, College of Business and Management Sciences. He previously lectured students of the Bachelor of Commerce External program who are deeply saddened and shocked by the unfortunate news. Chris passed on […]
Read MoreMakerere Releases Admission Lists for Privately Sponsored Students for Bachelor of Laws 2020/21 • GlobeScholarships
The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for privately sponsored students for the various programmes for Bachelor of Laws for the 2020/21 Academic Year. Bachelor of Laws /Day Bachelor of Laws /Afternoon and Bachelor of Laws Executive The lists are for the Direct Entry, Mature Age Entry, Diploma/Degree Holder’s […]
Read MoreMakerere Postpones Examinations Scheduled For 20th & 21st November 2020 • GlobeScholarships
Makerere University has postponed examinations scheduled for 20th and 21st November 2020 This was due to the current situation in Country characterized with riots in different parts such Kampala, Kawampe and Wadegeya etc were students reside. The university promised to communicate the new dates for the conduct of the […]
Read MoreStanbic Bank Donates Equipments Worth Sh100m to Makerere University • GlobeScholarships
Stanbic Bank Uganda has donated computers worth Shs 100m towards helping Makerere University management reequip its main administration centre after a recent fire destroyed a substantial part of the famous Main building. The ‘Ivory Tower’ caught fire on 20th September 2020, the case is still being investigated by police and other relevant authorities. […]
Read MoreMakerere Alumna Wins Sex Case against University Senior Administrative Assistant • GlobeScholarships
On September 29,2020, Chief Magistrate Miriam Ayo Okello sentenced Makerere University Senior Administrative Assistant Edward Kisuze to two years in prison or a fine of Shs 4m for indecently assaulting an alumna Racheal Njoroge Njeri. Kisuze quickly settled for the fine. But for Njoroge, the victim, a guilty verdict and […]
Read MoreMakerere Vice Chancellor Warns Finalists to Pay Tuition before Returning • GlobeScholarships
The Vice-Chancellor Makerere University Prof Barnabas Nawangwe warned returning finalists to pay tuition before returning to complete their academic programmes. “All students who’d not paid tuition, the majority had finished paying but all those who haven’t paid, please pay because, without payment, you won’t sit exams. You’ve had 8 months […]
Read MoreMakerere University Reopens, Five Halls of Residence to Remain Closed To Finalists • GlobeScholarships
A total of Five Halls of Residence are to remain closed as Makerere University reopens for finalists. According to university management, the returning students will be accommodated in designated halls on a first-come, first-serve basis. The affected include Complex, Livingstone, Lumumba, Mitchell halls, and off-campus Kabanyoro student’s hostel. The dean […]
Read MoreMakerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe says fire a “Loss but not disaster”, Promises to Restore Main building • GlobeScholarships
Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has said that much as the main building fire is a tragedy, the University will recover from the ruins with the same pride and prestige. Prof. Nawangwe describes the fire as a “loss but not a disaster”. He has based this on the […]
Read MoreMakerere University Pre-entry Exams scheduled on October 3rd 2020
According to a statement issued by the academic registrar on 14th September 2020, the Bachelor of laws Pre-entry examination for the 2020/2021 academic year will be conducted on October 3rd, 2020 starting at 9 am. The Exams will be conducted physically at the university premises on the main campus. Mr. […]
Read MoreMakerere University Prof. William Bazeyo Wins 185 Billion Grant to Boost Uganda Health Sector
Makerere University College of Health lecturer Prof. William Bazeyo has won a 185 billion Uganda shillings grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the US President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The grant is intended to develop the Uganda health sector through the Ministry of […]
Read MoreMakerere Communications Manager Dr. Muhammad Musoke Kiggundu Retires after one year Contract
Dr. Muhammad Musoke Kiggundu has been the acting Manager of Communication & International Relations of Makerere University but has decided to retire. Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabus Nawangwe in January 2019 appointed Dr Kiggundu to the position for a one year renewable contract. However, after the expiry of his […]
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