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SUMMARY:INVITATION: NEAR-ER Early Career Researchers and Graduate Students Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:INVITATION: NEAR-ER Early Career Researchers and Graduate Students Dialogue \nDATE: Monday 16th June 2025\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm\, Makerere University Main Hall \nPARTNERS:  20 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from Europe (7) and Africa (13) \nTARGET PARTICIPANTS: The Dialogue is open to Early Career Researchers\, Academics\, Graduate Students and Members of Staff interested in EU-Africa partnerships \nNEAR-ER is a Jean Monnet Policy Network that brings together 20 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from Europe (7) and Africa (13). The network operates with the shared goal of advancing a broad and well-informed conversation on EU-Africa relations through collecting\, reviewing\, debating\, and disseminating innovative research and education materials. NEAR-ER benefits from a multi-layer and integrated approach for data collection and peer review\, a multi-disciplinary group of scholars with expertise in critical thematic areas\, and mutual capacity building with a long-term legacy for higher education in both continents. \nINVITATION: Dear member of staff\, Early Career Researcher/Academics\, Graduate Students\, you are cordially invited to the NEAR-ER dialogue on 16th June 2025 starting at 2:00pm at Makerere University to: \ni.    Engage with leading scholars in Europe-Africa relations\nii.    Network with academics from 20 institutions across two continents\niii.    Explore research and career opportunities in EU-Africa partnerships\niv.    Contribute to meaningful discussions on contemporary challenges affecting both continents\nv.    Gain insights into current trends and future directions in Europe-Africa cooperation \nYour participation in this dialogue will significantly benefit the discourse by enhancing their understanding of international relations\, providing networking opportunities\, and potentially opening doors for future collaborations and research partnerships. \nCONTACT PERSON:  Dr. John A. Mushomi\, Consortium Coordinator/Lecturer\, Makerere University Network on Europe-Africa Relations-Education and Research (NEAR-ER)\, +256772047326. \nWE BUILD FOR THE FUTURE \n—\nRitah Namisango\nPrincipal Communication Officer\nMakerere University\nE-mail: pr.bams@mak.ac.ug\nWebsite: www.bams.mak.ac.ug
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/invitation-near-er-early-career-researchers-and-graduate-students-dialogue/
LOCATION:Makerere University Main Hall\, Makerere University\, KAMPALA\, KAMPALA\, +2560414\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building,University-Wide
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SUMMARY:Research Assistants (20 positions) for the FAMILEA project
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Population Studies (DPS) at the School of Statistics and Planning (SSP) is conducting a study on “The Remaking of the Family in East Africa (FamilEA)”. The main aim of the study is to map out the shifting family landscape of residents in Kampala Metropolitan (Kampala\, Mukono\, and Wakiso)\, including family networks based outside the study area\, which is termed the family archipelago. This project will adopt a mixed method (quantitative-qualitative) approach that will extend beyond the household and conjugal family to the extended family and family-like relationships\, such as friendships. The project seeks to recruit 20 research assistants. \nPosition: Research Assistant (20 positions)\nReports to: Field Supervisors / Research Coordinator\nDuty Station: Kampala Metropolitan Area (Kampala\, Mukono\, and Wakiso) \nKey duties and responsibilities\n\nParticipate in all training\, pre-test activities\, and pilot surveys.\nRecruit research participants for the FamilEA survey.\nAdminister informed consent forms to all study participants.\nConduct interviews in line with the research project requirements and ethical considerations.\nReview and submit data for completed interviews for daily cross-checking and verification.\nEnsure completeness and accuracy of the data from the study participants.\nSafe and responsible handling of all study tools and equipment provided for the interviews.\nSubmit daily field reports/timesheets.\nPerform other duties related to data collection and management.\n\nRelevant Education Qualifications\nA bachelor’s degree in Demography\, Population Studies\, Statistics\, Quantitative Economics\, Business Statistics\, Sociology\, Social Sciences\, Records and Archives Management\, or any related discipline. Postgraduate training is an added advantage. \nRequired Experience & Skills\n\nMinimum experience of at least one (1) year of electronic survey data collection using tablets (Redcap\, KoboCollect\, ODK or SurveyCTO)\nExperience working in Kampala Metropolitan Area (Kampala\, Mukono\, Wakiso).\nFluency in the following languages: Luganda\, and English (both written and oral).\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nAbility to deliver outputs under minimal supervision.\nGood teamwork attributes.\nAbility to adhere to protocols and guidelines for data collection.\n\nDesirable: Knowledge of other languages e.g. Lusoga\, Runyakitara\, and Luo \nHow to Apply\nSubmit one PDF of the following 4 documents (in the order below): \n\nCover letter (signed)\nCV (Maximum 5 pages)\nCopy of degree certificate/transcripts\nCopy of National ID\n\nNotes\n\nThe PDF must be named as follows: FirstName_LastName_Research Assistant Application\nSubmission email: famileauganda@gmail.com\nSubmit by midnight of the 18th February 2024.\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.\n\n\n\nDownload advert Advert Research Assistants FamiliEA Kampala Metropolitan 08022024
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/research-assistants-20-positions-for-the-familea-project/
LOCATION:KAMPALA
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building,Other,PhD Defense,Research,University-Wide
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SUMMARY:Announcing Webinar Series on Applied Quantitative Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Download click here
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/announcing-webinar-series-on-applied-quantitative-analysis/
LOCATION:KAMPALA
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building,Other,PhD Defense,Research,University-Wide
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:The College of Business and Management and Sciences (CoBAMS) is one of the leading centres of excellence in the region in business\, economics and statistical training. To enhance Quality Assurance as a strategic goal\, the Administrative underwent a capacity building two days\, officially opened by the College Principal Assoc. Prof. Eria Hisali from the 29th Sept – 30th Sept 2022. This was aimed at ensuring the achievement of the University’s strategic plan 2020/2030. We thank the Univerity management through the College administration for the continued support to provide better service delivery.
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/7764/
LOCATION:KAMPALA
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building
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