Betty Kyakuwa

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Jun

Boosting Cognitive Development Through Early Childhood Nutrition Education

June 13, 2024By
In an ambitious move to enhance early childhood development, researchers from Makerere University’s College of Education and External Studies are advocating for the integration of nutrition education into the training programs for early childhood development (ECD) teachers. This groundbreaking initiative aims to equip future educators with essential knowledge and skills to foster healthy eating habits among...
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05
Jun

CEPIDE Study Identifies Challenges and Solutions for Low Doctoral Completion Rates in Universities

June 5, 2024By
A recent study by the Capability Enhancement Project for Innovative Doctoral Education at Ugandan Universities (CEPIDE) reveals significant challenges in the country’s doctoral education system. The study, conducted over the period 2011-2024, underscores low conversion and completion rates among doctoral candidates in Uganda, raising concerns about the future of the nation’s research and innovation capacity....
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20
May

Mak vision for blended learning is alive, Prof Kakumba

May 20, 2024By
Makerere University’s vision for blended learning which was adopted during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, is on track, the Acting Vice Chancellor (VC) who doubles as the Deputy VC Prof Umar Kakumba has said. Prof Umar Kakumba said Makerere has already integrated Open, Distance and e-learning (ODeL) into the teaching and learning of students. He...
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08
May

A Legacy of Inspiration: Celebrating Prof. Merab Kagoda’s 71st Birthday and Impact on Education

May 8, 2024By
At the College of Education and External Studies (CEES), there was a buzz of excitement as faculty, staff, and students gathered to honor a remarkable figure: Professor Merab Kagoda, who recently celebrated her 71st birthday and the successful recovery from heart surgery performed in India. The event was not just a birthday party; it was...
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Government Asked to Make Fine Art Compulsory in Secondary Schools
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Apr

Government Asked to Make Fine Art Compulsory in Secondary Schools

April 19, 2024By
Government through the Ministry of Education and Sports has been called upon to find ways of popularizing the subject of art and crafts in lower and higher secondary education. Prof. Anthony Muggaga, the Principal of the College of Education and External Studies at Makerere University, said yesterday that the government should explore measures including making...
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Apr

Vice Chancellor Meets Delegates from German Adult Education Association

April 16, 2024By
The Acting Vice Chancellor, Assoc. Prof. Umar Kakumba has welcomed a delegation from the German Adult Education Association (DVV International) led by the Board Chair Hon. Martin Rabanus. The delegation was in the country to assess the impact of their partnership with Makerere University and the community. DVV International and Makerere University, Department of Adult...
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