Category: News
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CoNAS Research Dissemination: Stochastic Model for Sustainable Fish Harvesting on L. Victoria
The research was funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) The Project Principal Investigator, Prof. Juma Kasozi addressing participants Overview The Lake Victoria Nile Perch (NP) fishery (fishing and post-harvest activities) is a significant contributor to the social and economic development of the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization
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Prof. Bazeyo continues to mentor and guide the Mak-RIF and GAMSU Teams
The morning of September 1st, 2022, saw Prof. William Bazeyo, former Chairperson Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) visit Mak-RIF and the Grants Administration and Support Unit (GAMSU) at Makerere University Main Campus. Prof. Bazeyo started by paying a courtesy call to the current Mak-RIF Chairperson, Prof. Fred Masagazi Masaazi in his office before
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Michigan State University team visits Makerere University – Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF)
On Friday August 12, 2022, a team of Researchers from Michigan State University, Kosmos Innovation Centre in Accra, Ghana and the Africa Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) visited and engaged with the team at Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) and the Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU). Prof. Grace Bantebya participated in
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Inauguration of the new Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) new Grants Management Committee Members
On Wednesday August 3rd, 2022, Makerere University’s Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Henry Alinaitwe presided over the inauguration of the new Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) Grants Management Committee (GMC) Members. Prof. Alinaitwe was representing Makerere University’s Vice Chancellor; Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe at this engagement. The engagement took place at the Mak-RIF gardens;
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Mak-RIF Counts Gains, Discusses Commercialisation
The Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) on Monday 4th May 2022 held a special consultative meeting with University Management during which milestones, impact and future aspirations were shared. The meeting was presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. To state that Mak-RIF has made some gains since it’s inception in the 2019/2020 financial year would
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Grants Administration and Management Unit Steering Committee Inducted
The morning of February 8th, 2022 saw Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Makerere University’s Vice Chancellor joined by other University dignitaries induct the Makerere University-Grants Administration and Management Unit Steering Committee. In his opening remarks, the Vice Chancellor thanked Prof. William Bazeyo, former Deputy Vice Chancellor In-Charge of Finance and Administration at Makerere University for his contribution
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President Museveni Appreciates Mak Research, Launches Mak@100 Celebrations
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Visitor of Makerere University H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday 9th October, 2021 unveiled the Mak@100 Logo and officially launched the year-long Centenary commemoration as part of the 59th Independence Day celebrations held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The #MakerereAt100 Logo that was unveiled by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta
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Makerere launches Multimedia Production Hub to Improve Research Dissemination
Makerere University through the Department of Journalism and Communication has set up a Multimedia Production Hub to improve research dissemination. Established with funding from the Government of Uganda through the Makerere Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF), the Hub is intended to equip Makerere researchers and innovators with practical skills to transform their research and innovations into publicly oriented
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MoES, Council Commend Progress on DARP Project
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) represented by the Director Education Standards, Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda and the Chairperson of Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara have commended the progress made by the Digitalizing of Academic Records and Processes (DARP) project so far. DARP is a collaboration between the Department of the Academic Registrar (AR),
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Mak-RIF Awards 123 Grants in Round 3 2021/2022
The Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) on Tuesday 17th August, 2021 unveiled the 123 recipients of the third round of funding for 2021/2022. The Ceremony presided over by the Chairperson of Council; Mrs. Lorna Magara was also graced by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Dr. Umar Kakumba and Ag. Deputy Vice