In pursuit of its research and internationalization agenda, Makerere University through the College of Business and Management Sciences hosted Professor Dr. Jonas Puck, the Dean for International Affairs at the WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. Makerere University is one of the leading universities in Africa with alumni spread accross the globe. WU Vienna...Read More

On 14th April 2025, the Bank of Uganda in partnership with the College of Business and Management Sciences hosted a career talk targeting students studying economics at Makerere University. The Bank of Uganda is one of the leading employers of students from Makerere University. It is therefore a key strategic partner of Makerere University. In...Read More

Heifer International has awarded top young innovators in agriculture, youth, and technology through the AYUTE Africa Season 3 challenge, an initiative aimed at nurturing the talents of young people to address pressing challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Africa. William Matovu, Country Director at Heifer International-Uganda, emphasized the organization’s commitment to tapping into the innovative...Read More

Makerere University’s School of Statistics and Planning (SSP) recently hosted a three-day workshop on sustainable electronic waste (e-waste) management, led by a team from the East African Community (EAC). The workshop, which is part of a broader initiative to enhance environmental management practices across the East African region, was aimed at retooling university staff on...Read More

The Public Investments Management Centre of Excellence officially launched a two-week training program focused on Financial and Risk Analysis of Public Investments today September 23, 2024. Approximately 30 economists from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are participating in this intensive training, which aims to enhance their skills in public investment management. The training kicked...Read More

The Department of Population Studies on 19th September 2024 hosted the Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), for highly informative guest lecture attended by students from Year 1 to Graduate level. The event, focused on the importance of civil registration in Uganda, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)...Read More