Researchers from Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) through its Centre of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) have conducted research in different aspects of teaching and learning of Humanities and Social Sciences at Makerere University. With funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in New York, the team is working […]
The Grant writing and publication project, a partnership project between Makerere University (Mak) in Uganda and Michigan State University (MSU) in the U.S, was officially launched on Tuesday 21, March 2023, at Makerere University Yusuf Lule (formerly Central Teaching Facility CTF2) Auditorium. The event was attended by representatives from both universities, including early career researchers […]
In 2022, Makerere University received a grant from the US State Department to implement a project titled: “Towards a Research-led University: Strengthening Makerere University’s Research, Grant Writing and Publication Capacity”. Makerere University is implementing the project in collaboration with Michigan State University’s Writing Centre and Alliance for African Partnership (AAP). The project set to be […]
By Elvis Lubanga The Head of Makerere University Grants and Management Support Unit (GAMSU), Professor Sylvia Antonia Nannyonga-Tamusuza, has pledged to continue working with her team to facilitate Makerere staff in the research grant acquisition process, as one of the strategies towards making Makerere a research-led university. This was during a hands-on workshop on navigating […]
Lack of extensive reading is one of the reasons individuals find academic writing burdensome. Whether it is writing an essay or a dissertation, every academic document demands adequate research. This is one of the reasons presented for poor academic writing, during a stakeholders’ inception and consultation workshop ahead of the start of a research study […]
SECA is an acronym for the Supporting Early-Career Academics Programme at Makerere University (2019-2022). SECA is the fifth “phase” of the Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY)’s support to Makerere, and follows in the steps of similar successful initiatives that date back to 1946 when the Corporation’s relations with Uganda started. On Thursday 12th January […]
About 40 PhD students from the College of Humanities & Social Sciences(CHUSS) were on 16th May 2022 retooled on the guidelines and expectations from the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT). Besides reviewing guidelines and timelines to funded students, DRGT requirements and expectations, the graduate workshop was also aimed at equipping students with knowledge on how […]
With the support of the University Administration Support Program (UASP), Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Public Health (MakSPH) and Dar-es-Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) are pleased to announce a training and mentorship opportunity for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) interested in learning how to write successful grant applications. Eligible applicants are ECRs […]
The Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT), Makerere University hereby invites applications for the PhD Cross cutting Training Course on Scholarly Writing and Communication Skills. Course Duration: 28th March to 1st April 2022 Who should apply: PhD Students Maximum Number of Participants: 100 on first come-first served basis Latest Date of application: Monday 21st […]