The Makerere University Youth and Innovation Expo 2023 that kicked-off on Friday, October 06 with the grand opening ceremony presided over by key persons in the country ended on Saturday, October 07, with student innovators exposed to the market and ushered into how they can commercialize their products. The two-day event attracted student- innovators from […]
By Davidson Ndyabahika, Johanna Blomgren and Julius T. Mugaga Experts have urged urgent action to mitigate the health risks of climate change. The 2023 global conversation, on Climate Change and Health highlighted the need for transformational action in every sector to protect people’s health from climate change. Held on September 5, 2023 the virtual seminar, […]
Main Theme: Nature-based and Bankable Nature Solutions for Environmental Sustainability “Leaving No One Behind” Host: UNESCO Chair on Ecohydrology and Transboundary Water Management, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro Tanzania Dates: 13th-17th November 2023: Venue: National Carbon Monitoring Centre (NCMC)- Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro Tanzania Introduction Our world faces many major challenges with regards to […]
1. Background Africa is a continent of opportunity, with the youngest population on the planet. While ‘talent is equally distributed opportunity is not’. In sub-Saharan Africa, the gross enrolment ratio in higher education reached only 9% in 2020 (compared to 40% worldwide), and the gender parity index showed that 70 women for every 100 men […]
The Center of Excellence for Sustainable Health, through its project on Building Capacity for sustainable development in fragile states, is soliciting applications from STUDENTS, both undergraduate and postgraduate, for a combined short mentorship program and hackathon. This activity aims to gather a multisectoral student group to equip them with tools to experiment designing practical and […]
1. Background By 2050, the African youth population is estimated to reach 1.1 billion (1 in 10 of all people on the planet)1. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are mandated to impart skills to the youth that are relevant to the employment market. However, not all youth are able to join the HEIs due to various […]
Welcome to the July edition of Synthesis, featuring the latest news, events and funding opportunities from the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). Highlights View the Full Newsletter
On 25th April 2023, Makerere University in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and MTN Uganda officially launched the Youth and Innovation Expo 2023. The Youth and Innovation Expo 2023 will be held under the theme, “Fostering Innovation for Uganda’s Transformational Development,” in an effort to showcase outstanding youth innovations and youth enterprises. […]
As mental health gains recognition as a critical aspect of overall well-being, a pioneering study is set to delve into its integration in schools, communities and healthcare units across Uganda. With funding from the World Bank, this landmark study titled; “Assessing the Extent of Integration of Mental Health Services into Primary Healthcare, Community and Schools” […]
The Counselling and Guidance Centre (CGC) in partnership with TUKULE FOUNDATION a youth-led Non-Profit Organization will on Wednesday 12th October, 2022 hold a Summit at Makerere University, under the theme: “Renewed Hope, Addressing Challenges in students’ mental health.” The Summit will champion advocacy of mental health awareness programs among the young people in line with contributing […]