The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) and the University of Copenhagen/CERTIZENS Project announce: Two scholarships for thesis research available for 2023/2024 within the Certifications of Citizenship in Africa (CERTIZENS) Research Project CERTIZENS (Certifications of Citizenship in Africa) is an international collaborative research project including a partnership between the Department of Development Studies, College […]
In a bid to foster academic excellence and ensure the smooth progression of the Master of Arts in Journalism and Communication (MAJM) and Master of Strategic and Corporate Communication (MASC) programs, Makerere University‘s Department of Journalism and Communication held a meeting with the pioneer class of these courses. The gathering on Friday June 23, 2023 […]
A team of Evaluators from the Gerda Henkel Foundation has commended the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) for implementing the Lisa Maskel Fellowships saying, it has revived the Humanities at Makerere University. The Evaluators led by the program Coordinator Gerda Henkel Foundation Dr Joyce Nyairu, had a three days engagement (26th-29th May 2023) with […]
This report provides an overview of the events that took place in CHUSS in the academic year 2021/2022. The report is structured along the thematic areas outlined in the Makerere University strategic plan especially the core functions of Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovations, Outreach and Knowledge transfer and partnerships. Under teaching and Learning, the […]
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) on 18th and 19th May 2023 hosted the colloquium to address resource constrains that impact the quality of teaching, learning and research in institutions located in the Global South. Participants mainly comprising senior faculty, programme coordinators, Heads of departments and Deans discussed pedagogical innovations, internet infrastructure, faculty […]
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 […]