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Thesis Title: Predictors of student engagement in the online component of Blended distance learning programs at Makerere University Name of Candidate: Tumwesigye Tibs Jimmy Reg. No.: 2015/HD04/1737U Candidate for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management of Makerere University Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Paul Muyinda Birevu Prof. Anthony Muwagga Muggaga Abstract Student engagement is an antecedent of a successful learning process and educational outcomes. Student engagement enhances student learning...Read More

The U.S Ambassador to Uganda William W. Popp, has called on institutions of higher learning to groom and shape active citizens. The ambassador was delivering a keynote address at the Annual Prof. William Senteza Kajubi Fulbright Memorial Lecture, held on Thursday October 3, 2024 at Makerere University’s Yusuf Lule Auditorium. “Higher education is not just about earning degrees; it is about cultivating the skills and values that create active, engaged...Read More

Scholars at Makerere University have developed a set of competencies to guide graduate secondary school teachers in Uganda, focusing on effectively teaching students under the new lower secondary curriculum. The initiative, spearheaded by Dr. Yuda Taddeo Kaahwa as Principal Investigator (PI), includes contributions from Dr. Rebecca Nambi, Dr. Richard Balikoowa, Mr. Edward Kansiime, and Mr. Cale Santus. This research project, funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund...Read More

In a significant step towards advancing digital education in Uganda, 12 lecturers from various universities across the country recently convened at Makerere University for specialized training on research methodology and the presentation of research findings. The training, part of the Digital Education Practitioner Networks, is supported by the University of Edinburgh’s MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program. This initiative is part of a broader effort to build digital capacity and foster practitioner...Read More

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