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20 Makerere University 18 AnnualReport a Makerere University ANNUAL REPORT 2018 A 2019 production Planning and Development Department Makerere University [email protected] b Makerere University ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Message from The new University Council came in at a time when the implementation Chairperson of Council of the strategic plan for the period 2008/2009 – 2019/2020 was coming to a close. At the same time, the process of developing a new strategy for the period Council provided input into the new 2020strategy, – 2030 which was shapes in its thefinal pathway stages. Thefor the University’s continued progress as a teaching and research leader. It is particularly laudable that the University planning schedule is now aligned with Furthermore, the strategy itself is thelinked National to the developmentDevelopment prioritiesPlan cycle. of government and the region. On behalf of Makerere University Council, I congratulate the University The University Council is delighted to Management, staff and students upon note that government has continued the achievements realised in 2018. I applaud Eng. Charles Wana-Etyem and salaries of both teaching and non- all members of the previous Council toteaching fulfil staffits promisein public touniversities. enhance Thethe for providing strategic oversight to the government also continues to support University over the past four years and the recurrent and capital development for their contribution towards higher needs of the University despite the education in the nation. and other stakeholders, including the Our team of Council members assumed financialalumni, for gaps. additional We appeal support to government towards the improvement of the University improvements in the University’s material infrastructure with a view to creating an officeinfrastructure, in December, such 2018 as and the noted expansion various of teaching spaces, reconstruction of University. road networks, development of sports environment that befits Africa’s premier facilities and improvements in research Makerere University’s new strategic and other facilities. These gains come plan focuses on building a research-led in handy and shall be leveraged in our University. This desired goal demands efforts to actualise the aspiration to build the greatest commitment and dedication Makerere University into a World-class from all of us to improve the policy public research University. environment and the teaching and learning facilities, and to deliver on our We are mindful of the numerous responsibilities. challenges that hold back the realisation of Makerere University’s full potential. Financial constraints, the proclivity of both informative and interesting to read, staff and students to go on strike, and Ias trust We Build you willfor the find Future. this Annual Report pressures on teaching and learning facilities, to mention but a few, continue to limit the ability of the University to unleash its fullest potential as a regional leader in teaching and learning, research Lorna Magara (Mrs.) and community outreach. Chairperson of Council i Makerere University ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Foreword between staff and administration. The introduction of the Academic Information Management System (AIMS) by Government has improved payment of tuition and other dues to the University and this is expected to translate into efficientWe acknowledge service delivery. the support of the development partners and the Government of Uganda in advancing the frontiers of knowledge through support for research and innovations. The and Technology has tremendously improved the research infrastructure I take this opportunity to provide Presidential Initiative support for Science leading to increase in research output the highlights of accomplishments of and dissemination of knowledge to meet Makerere University over the calendar the country’s development needs. year 2018. This report is produced within the framework of the Universities We are proud of the key milestones and Other Tertiary Institutions Act registered in raising university resources 2001 as amended. I am glad to report away from the traditional sources. that academic excellence at Makerere University was rewarded in great measure Endowment Fund Board of Trustees is both nationally and in the international a true testimony that the University is arena as seen from the improved rankings The 2018 MakRUN organised by the making positive steps towards mobilizing from the various league tables. A number and growing resources of the University. of awards and other honours have been I want to thank the organisers of the bestowed upon our scholars, staff and students. I congratulate our academic well-wishers, staff and students for the staff whose outstanding performance encouraging response received. We was recognized globally. MakRUN 2018 and all the stakeholders, appeal to all stakeholders to continue The University has continued to place embracing these initiatives. emphasis on providing quality higher education as well as actively engage in My sincere appreciation goes to the entire research and innovations that respond University community for dedicated to emerging development challenges service to our beloved motherland and at national and global levels. The University. I also take this opportunity research focus has been geared towards to reach out to the alumni wherever providing solutions to needs arising out they are, friends, well-wishers and of the increased society engagement. At partners to support the initiatives of the international level a number of research University and contribute to its continued collaborations have been initiated and development. MoUs signed. special appreciation is extended to the DespiteGovernment the competing of Uganda national for the demands, support and contribution towards enhancing the salaries of both Teaching and Non- Teaching Staff. This has reduced tension ii Makerere University ANNUAL REPORT 2018 VICE CHANCELLOR Professor Barnabas Nawangwe Table of Contents Message from Chairperson of Council..................................................................................................i Foreword.......................................................................................................................................................ii List of Tables.................................................................................................................................................v Acronyms......................................................................................................................................................vi 1 ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT............................................................................................1 1.1 Highlights of University Council Business - 2018.................................................................1 1.2 Highlights of University Senate Business - 2018...................................................................3 1.3 University Key Events........................................................................................................................3 2 TEACHING AND LEARNING..............................................................................................................9 2.1 .............................................................................9 2.1.1 Student Admissions............................................................................................................9 Promoting Access to University Education 2.1.2 Student Enrolment............................................................................................................10 2.1.3 Graduation January 2018.............................................................................................11 2.1.4 ....................................................12 2.1.5 Students Loan Scheme....................................................................................................12 MasterCard Foundation Scholars’ Programme 2.2 ...................................................................................12 2.3 Innovations in teaching and learning.....................................................................................14 Curriculum Review and Development 2.4 Internship and Interface with the world of work.............................................................16 3 RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS....................................................................................................19 3.1 ..........................................................................................................20 3.2 ................................................................................20 Research and Graduate training 3.3 ........................................................................24 Key Research and Innovation highlights 3.3.1 Research Funding and Internationalisation Makerere-Sweden Bilateral Research Collaboration Programme Phase IV........25 3.3.33.3.2 Cambridge Africa Partnership for Research Excellence (CAPREx)..........................26....................27 3.3.4 ..........................27 Consortium of advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) 3.3.5 Carnegie Corporation of New York...........................................................................27 DAAD in Country In-Region Masters and PhD Scholarships 3.3.6 ..........28 3.3.7 .......................................................................29 The Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development (NORHED) Other Development