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Prof. Kasozi on External forces and funding of universities in Uganda
I have read Ofwono Opondo's article, Makerere let's return to the basics, in the New Vision of November 20, and Mukwanason Hyuha's A reaction to Prof. Mamdani's Makerere (New vision, November 24, 2016). Both disagree with Mamdani' assertion that external financial forces, particularly led by the World Bank, adversely impacted on Makerere's funding and share part of the blame for the predicamnt of what Makerere is in today.
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Prof. Mamdani on the Makerere University Crisis
By Prof. Mahmood Mamdani
Makerere University has closed again. The decision has come from the President of Uganda with no indication as to when the university will reopen.
Prof. Kasozi on How to Solve Strikes in Public Universities
The current staff strike and student commotions at Makerere University are a tip of an iceberg. Staff and student activisms cannot be resolved by firefighting them with Police or other security forces. Fundamental causes of these strikes and the current governance problems must be studied, analysed and addressed to resolve current problems in our university system. Changes of vice chancellors will not resolve the problems. Neither will giving more funds to staff nor students.
The Coca-Cola World Fund Lecture at Yale featuring Mahmood Mamdani
Source: Yale Macmillan Center
When: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 4:30 PM
Candidate Search for Research Fellows & Senior Research Fellow
Makerere University invites applications for One (1) Senior Research Fellow and Two (2) Research Fellow positions in the fields of:
Makerere University to strengthen PhD in Social Studies taught at MISR
Source: Press release from the University, pro@admin.mak.ac.ug, dated July 28, 2016 at 1:24:20 PM GMT+3
Invitation to Apply for Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow positions
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts.
The Directorate of Human Resources at Makerere University requires a letter of application alongside the following: Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two references are in by the closing date.
