Makerere University

We, the Makerere Consortium in partnership with Alle School of Fine Arts, University of Dar Es Salaam, USIU, EAMAN and Belva Digital, are excited to share that we were announced as a beneficiary in the second cohort of @Ignite_CultureEA. The course “The Short Century – Filling the Gap in Understanding and Appreciation of Eastern African Modernism” will concentrate on the modernist heritage of Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda and is meant to be the first installment in a series of art courses exploring modernist production of all of Eastern Africa (22 countries using the UN definition). The project is supported by a grant from Ignite Culture: ACP-EU Culture Programme (Eastern Africa). This fund is being implemented by HEVA, in partnership with the British Council Kenya with the financial contribution of the European Union, and with further support from the Organisation of ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) States (OACPS). #ignitecultureea #modernism_ea #modernist_art @udsmofficial @eaman_museum @belva_digital_innit @usiuafrica

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝟮𝟯 Pictorial highlights from the morning session at Youth and Innovation Expo 2023 happening at Makerere University. To follow live proceedings, or catch up on any sessions, use▶️; https://youtube.com/live/rLVRD-x7c2A?feature=share

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁- #YouthInnovationExpo23 Happening this 6th & 7th October, the Expo is 2 days away. As we foster Innovations for Uganda's Development," we bring you; 📌Over 200 exhibitors 📌5 knowledge sessions 📌A free medical camp 📌A fashion show 📌An art and design exhibition 📌A compliance corner for all innovators 📌Innovation hubs & so much more. Entrance is absolutely free for all participants of the Youth and Innovation Expo 2023, come join us, as we forge synergies for Uganda’s transformational development.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁-#𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝟮𝟯 Meet Mr Geofrey Mutabazi, the founder and CEO, of Change Ko Technologies who has built energy-sustainable products like electric bicycles and solar-powered power banks. With the support of UNDP Uganda, Geofrey has built bicycles that are environmentally friendly and contribute to achieving SGD 13. For this and more, join us on the 6th and 7th of October as we showcase research and innovations that are bound to impact society for centuries to come.

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 🎊 We are excited to host you all this Friday and Saturday at the #YouthInnovationExpo23, This is your chance to come showcase and interface with innovations that know no bounds.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁-#𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝟮𝟯 Meet Yo-Waste, an innovation that contributes to the reduction of Uganda’s carbon footprint as per SDG 13. Yo-Waste, an Uber for waste enables you to schedule for waste collection at the tap of your phone. With the support of UNDP Uganda, Yo-Waste can now keep our environment and water bodies safe from poor waste disposal one waste collection at a time. Join us this Friday and Saturday, at Makerere as we showcase many such innovations and create synergies to help innovators who are transitioning to the business world.

The Youth and Innovation is 4 days away 😎 Come and take advantage of the opportunities we have prepared for you this 6th and 7th October 2023, these include; 💡 Master Classes 💡 Panel sessions 💡 Fashion show & Art exhibition 💡 Access to Innovation Hubs 💡 A compliance corner for all innovators and so much more. The two-day event will consist of a very comprehensive, insightful, and engaging program with curated performances from the School of Performing Arts and Film, a showcase of student innovations, and exhibitions of Innovations turned enterprises from the Youth4Business program led by UNDP Uganda to mention but a few. #YouthInnovationExpo23

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 In partnership with UNDP Uganda and MTN Uganda, we are thrilled to invite you all to this year’s #YouthInnovationExpo23 happening all day on the 6th and 7th of October 2023 at the Yusuf Lule CTF, Makerere University. The Expo will be held under the theme, “ Fostering innovations for Uganda’s Transformational Development.”

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗡𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Today, HRH Sylvia Nagginda will host a book signing for her book: 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑁𝑛𝑎𝑎𝑏𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑘𝑎 𝑄𝑢𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑆𝑦𝑙𝑣𝑖𝑎 𝑁𝑎𝑔𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑎 𝐿𝑢𝑠𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑎: 𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑒. 𝑃𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝐷𝑢𝑡𝑦. 📚 Her autobiography will offer much insight into how she has been a pillar of society who has catalyzed change in the lives of many boys, girls, women and men alike. 🎥 To live stream the event: https://lnkd.in/dTwa5MNV #SaraNtiro23

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 This year's Sara Ntiro Annual Public lecture brings you a well-curated panel of eminent women who have distinguished themselves in their various spheres of influence. Three phenomenal cross-cutting women representatives from Konrad Adenauer-Stiftung, UNDP Uganda and Stanbic Bank Uganda will join the panel discussions; 1. Mrs Anne Juuko, Chief Executive – Officer, Stanbic Bank Uganda 2. Mrs. Anna Reismann, Country Representative Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Uganda & South Sudan 3. Ms. Elsie Attafuah, Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme Uganda The panel will be moderated by Assoc. Prof. Sarah Ssali, the Dean, of the School of Women and Gender Studies, Makerere University.   The panel will broadcast live via : https://lnkd.in/dTwa5MNV 🕰: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm. 🏛: Yusuf Lule, Central Teaching Facility, auditorium. 🗓: 31st August 2023. #SaraNtiro23

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗡𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 This year's keynote Speaker for the 2023 Sara Ntiro Annual Public lecture will be HRH Sylvia Nagginda, The Nnaabagereka of Buganda. HRH Sylvia Nagginda will unpack the day’s theme through the lenses of her life’s Biography entitled, The Nnaabagereka Queen Sylvia Nagginda Luswata: Life. Passion. Duty. H.R.H will engage the audience in a thought provoking and inspiring session on how her role as a modern day Queen in a traditional role has catalyzed change and become a pillar for many in the society we live in today. For live stream📹: https://lnkd.in/dmVP69uP

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗡𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 We are thrilled to announce this year's Sara Ntiro Annual Public lecture which will be held under the theme, " Catalyzing Change: Women as Pillars of Society." The 2023 Sara Ntiro Memorial Lecture is convened every year in honour of the legacy of Sarah Nyendwoha Ntiro who paved the way for the girl child to pursue higher education. The Lecture is hosted in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Uganda & South Sudan. It is upon the legacy of Sarah Ntiro that hundreds of thousands of young women can now pursue a University degree and more at institutions of higher learning across Africa and beyond. 📆 : 31/8/2023 🕰: 2PM-5PM 🏢 :Yusuf lule, CTF, Auditorium. #SaraNtiro23