The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) at Makerere University concluded its two day retreat with a strong call from Vice Chancellor for staff to engage deeply with university policies and collaborate across departments to address institutional challenges. While representing the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ireeta Tumps who is also the Principal College of Natural […]
Makerere University’s Secretary, Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, has tasked the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) with investigating university policies and the causes of increasing anger among staff, which he says is impacting morale and productivity. Kiranda made this call during the CHUSS Retreat held on November 1, 2024, where he outlined key concerns about […]
The Makerere University Grants Management System (MakGMS) was on Tuesday 12th March 2024 officially launched by the University Council at a ceremony presided over by the Chairperson, Finance, Planning, Administration and Investment Committee (FPAIC), Mr. Bruce Kabaasa. The hybrid ceremony held in the School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering Conference Hall was graced by […]
Our Pursuit of Research-led status firmly anchored Makerere University has continued to excel in research, teaching, learning and knowledge transfer partnerships. A survey conducted by our experts revealed that between 2017 and 2021, our faculty published more than 7,000 articles in peer reviewed journals. Furthermore, a number of staff and students have won several awards […]
Principal Investigators (PIs), research assistants and accountants in the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) on 23rd November 2023 were equipped with knowledge and skills on Accountability protocols to increase their knowledge on managing funds. The half-day blended Workshop which attracted 30 participants was officially opened by the Principal CoCIS, Prof. Tonny Oyana and […]
By Lubanga Elvis The call for harmonization aims to ensure that individuals involved in grant projects have a comprehensive understanding of how the University Grants Administration and Management Policy aligns with broader University regulations, fostering a culture of compliance and effective grants management. This was during the Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) workshop […]
By Elvis Lubanga The Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) on 29th June 2023 trained accountants and project administrators at Makerere University on finance policies and procedures regarding grant administration and management, so as to ensure transparency and smooth processes in the auditing of grants. The training was conducted during a workshop at the […]
By Elvis Lubanga The Director for the Makerere University Jinja Campus, Assoc. Prof. Ronald Kakungulu Mayambala has emphasized the importance of research funding, as a pathway for academic success. This was during the Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) sensitisation workshop held at the Jinja Campus on Thursday 4th May 2023 aimed at empowering […]
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 […]
By Elvis Lubanga Professor Sylvia Antonia Nakimera Nannyonga-Tamusuza has been inaugurated as the third Head of the Makerere University Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU). This is part of efforts to streamline the University’s commitment to outstanding support services and efficient management of grants. The handover ceremony, held in the GAMSU Boardroom and attended […]