The Director Centre of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) and the Management of the College Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS ) have been asked to engage top Management to institutionalise the initiative of inducting and retooling staff in aspects of Research, Teaching , Learning and research. The call was made during the opening […]
Professor Eddy Walakira on 11th May, 2023 handed over office to Dr. Denis Muhangi as new head, Department of Social Work and Social Administration. Prof. Walakira started working at Makerere University in 1996 and was ushered into leadership when he was first appointed in Acting Head on 1st November 2012 and subsequently, became substantive on 1st […]
By Dr. Milton Wabyona In 2022, the “Ganda Boys” – a UK-based African fusion band embarked on a campaign to popularize the Buganda Kingdom anthem: “Ekitiibwa kya Buganda” across all the five continents of the world. This project involved several professional ensembles, armature choirs and orchestras in different countries performing the Buganda anthem in Luganda. […]
Whereas Makerere University has a number of systems, these have not been addressing a number of issues such as the ability to track and consolidate information in various schools and the Graduate school. As the university moves towards being research led, the Directorate of Graduate Research and Training (DGRT) and the Directorate for ICT Support […]
The International Conference on Performing Arts and the Department of Performing Arts Golden jubilee celebrations have officially been opened at Makerere University. The celebrations organised under the theme, Performing Arts and the University of the 21st Century: Concepts, Training and Practice was organised and hosted by Makerere University Department of Performing Arts and Film in […]
Most underdeveloped countries are facing challenges such as political instability, corruption, poor economic performance, soaring debts, climate vulnerability, etc. all of which are consequences of the inappropriate mindset of the citizens. Like any other society that has the desire to grow and develop, Ugandans are seeking change in all aspects of life be it social, […]
Officials from the Directorate of Graduate Research and Training (DGRT) on 7th March visited the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) to discuss strategies of enhancing the university’s capacity to increase the number and quality of PhD graduates. CHUSS has been credited for presenting the highest number of PhD graduands in the last three […]
The Chairperson Makerere University Council Mrs. Lorna Magara on Wednesday 1st March 2023 made her maiden visit to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS). Mrs Magara was recently re-appointed as Council Chair for the second term of office. She was accompanied by council members including Mr. Bruce Balaba, Kabasa, Assoc. Prof. Sarah Ssali, […]
Composer Prof. Justinian Tamusuza and leading African ethnomusicologist, Prof. Sylvia Nannyonga-Tamusuza will throughout 2023 and 2024 be hosted by Orchestra 2001. According to the organisation website, Orchestra 2001 is a collective of adventurous, virtuoso performers dedicated to the music of our time. With support from the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, Prof. Justinian and […]
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) on 30th January 2023 officially welcomed the Cohort 2022 of Gerda Henkel funded PhD fellows in a ceremony that was presided over by the Principal represented by her Deputy Assoc. Prof. Eric Awich Onen. 11 fellows in this Cohort 2022 were facilitated with new Mac Book Air […]