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In a significant event at Makerere University’s East African School of Higher Education Studies and Development, leadership transitioned from the outgoing Dean, Dr. Kikooma Julius, to the incoming Dean, Prof. Jude Ssempebwa. The handover ceremony took place at the Curriculum Building, with faculty and staff in attendance to witness this momentous occasion. The event was presided over by the Principal of the College of Education, Prof. Anthony Mugagga, who expressed...Read More

On September 3, 2024, the College of Education and External Studies at Makerere University hosted a significant research dissemination event, presenting pioneering findings on integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) such as ethnomathematics in teaching and learning school mathematics. The research, funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York through the Makerere University Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, highlighted innovative approaches to making mathematics education more relevant and accessible to students in Uganda. Ethnomathematics...Read More

The School of Education, Department of Languages at Makerere University, recently organized a highly impactful workshop aimed at enhancing the research skills of PhD students. The workshop, titled “Moving from Raw Data to Reporting Findings in Educational Research,” attracted over 40 doctoral candidates who are currently navigating the challenging terrain of academic research. The event was graced by a distinguished panel of senior researchers who brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to...Read More

Makerere University’s College of Education and External Studies (CEES) has officially launched the Mindset Change and Social-economic Transformation from the People’s World (MiSeT) project, marking a significant milestone in the university’s efforts to promote social change and national development. The launch event, held at CEES, brought together a diverse group of academics, government officials, and community leaders to discuss the project’s goals and anticipated impact. Dr. Achen Stella, a central...Read More

Under the theme “Future Ready Classrooms: Technologies and Strategies for Student Success in the 21st Century,” Makerere University recently hosted the third Transformative Education and Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Growth (TELLS) conference, held from August 7-8, 2024. This two-day event emphasized the urgent need for embracing the technological revolution in education to ensure student success in an increasingly digital world. The TELLS conference is a collaborative effort between Makerere University, Uganda; the University of Rwanda;...Read More