The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences organized the International Student Challenge on the Honey Value Chain, which involved students from Bugema University and the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The challenge attracted stakeholders from the private sector, NGOs, CBOs, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). It provided a platform for problem-solving […]
The School of Education engaged in extensive community-based practicum both nationally and regionally, with placements in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and South Sudan. Locally, students undertook fieldwork in Kasese, southwestern Uganda, where they collected data and engaged with community members to address pressing educational issues. The Department of Arts Education conducted a religious outreach program in […]
The School of Business carried out community-based research and data collection aimed at addressing local business challenges. Staff and students also participated in cleaning exercises within the Busika community, promoting environmental health and social responsibility. Additionally, the School provided skilling workshops for community members, especially in bookkeeping, to strengthen financial literacy and empower small businesses.
The School of Theology and Religious Studies regularly organizes community engagement activities each semester. In May 2024, a major outreach was held in Kiziri town, led by Pastor Bidawo. Activities included pastoral crusades, evangelism, counselling and guidance, as well as visitations to families. The School also provided food items, organized a medical camp, and offered […]
The School of health and allied science actively engaged in research and data collection within communities to improve health outcomes. Students also participated in community camps where they provided health education, basic care, and awareness on preventive health practices. These activities strengthened ties with local communities while equipping students with hands-on experience in health service […]
The School of ICT, Physical and Life Sciences undertook a variety of fieldwork and research engagements. Biomedical engineering students visited Entebbe Hospital to gain practical exposure, while environmental science students carried out field studies in Mabira Forest and Sezibwa Falls. In addition, the School partnered with the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) to explore a […]
June 2025, Malaria Journal 24(1) DOI: 10.1186/s12936-025-05444-0 License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Authors: Charles Bawate Maseno University, Bernard Guyah Maseno University, Sylvia Callender-Carter Loma Linda University, Collins Ouma Maseno University Background Global malaria control programmes such as approaches to community engagements to deliver malaria control interventions have been successful in controlling malaria. Strategies aimed at accelerating patients’ […]
May 2025, African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine 17(1) DOI: 10.4102/phcfm.v17i1.4915 License: CC BY 4.0 Authors: Innocent Besigye Makerere University, Brenda Tusubira, Michael Mulowooza In Uganda, family medicine training was started in 1989 to train an all-round generalist able to provide comprehensive care at a district hospital. Since then, the training programme has […]
