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Organizational culture and innovativeness of academic staff at Kyambogo University
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of the study was to investigate how organizational culture dimensions impact on the innovativeness of academic staff at Kyambogo University. Based on Hofstede’s theoretical model of organizational culture, ... -
I stakeholders’ interventions in addressing the socioeconomic barriers to refugee women access to higher education: a case of Bidibidi Settlement in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The study explored stakeholders‘ interventions in addressing socioeconomic barriers to refugee women access to higher education using Bidibidi refugee settlement in Northern Uganda as a case study. The objectives of the ... -
Assistive technologies in teaching children with physical disabilities in selected pre-schools in Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University., 2024-07-16)The connectivism Learning theory proposed by George Siemens &Stephen Dwnes (2005) believed that technology is a major part of learning and that the use of technologies like the assistive technologies gives children ... -
Experiences and support services provided to international graduate students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The enrollment of international graduate students is declining at Makerere University. Yet, Makerere aspires to be a research-led institution with an internationalization agenda. There is need to increase the numbers of ... -
Employers’ Agents Views on employability skills of Makerere University graduates in Kampala International University and Islamic University in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-03-13)The study aimed at examining the employers agents views on the employability skills of Makerere University graduates. Using the phenomenological research design, data was collected from eight departmental heads and deans ... -
Education response plan's influence on higher education access and resilience for South Sudanese refugee students from Bidi Bidi settlement in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-04)This study sought to obtain answers to the following research questions: (1) how does the Education Response Plan (ERP) influence higher education access (2) how does the Education Response Plan (ERP) influence resilience ... -
Letter to the editor: beyond the operating room: implementing competency-based education in surgical residency programs
(Elsevier, 2024)This essay argues that implementing competency-based education (CBE) in surgical residency programs is not just desirable but necessary to ensure the next generation of surgeons is equipped to face the challenges of a ... -
An examination of pre-primary school teachers’ perceptions of play-based learning in Kawempe Division Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study examined how teacher’s perceived play based learning and how these perspectives affected its implementation in pre-primary settings. The study drew on the cognitive theory of learning; arguing that action and ... -
Delivery of Non-Academic Student Support Services by staff in Kyambogo University
(Makerere University, 2024-02)Non-academic student support services are an essential component of universities that play a crucial role in assisting and promoting student retention. The success of students and institutions depends on the staff who ... -
Examining the effect of workplace environment on the well-being of academic staff at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-01-05)This study examined the effect of the workplace environment on academic staff well-being at Makerere University. It was prompted by persistent ill-being among university academic staff since reports noted that these were ... -
Implication of guidance & counselling services management for student retention in Uganda's universal Secondary Education.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)The purpose of this multiple case study was to analyze the implication of the way Masaka City USE schools manage Students’ Support Services (SSS) and its implication for student retention. The first three objectives of ... -
Examining predictors for PhD students’ program completion in Makerere University using Tinto’s Model.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)The study examined Predictors for PhD students’ Program Completion in Makerere University Using Tinto’s Model. Using cross-sectional and phenomenological designs, 104 PhD students filled the SAQ while seven were interviewed. ... -
E-Learning Coping Strategies and Quality of Teaching and Learning at Ndejje University
(Makerere University, 2023-12-13)The study aimed at investigating the E-learning coping strategies and the quality of teaching and learning at Ndejje University. The study objectives were; to investigate the e-learning coping strategies used to maintain ... -
Students’ perception of entrepreneurship education for job creation: a case of College of Education and External Studies of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-03)The study investigated students’ perception of entrepreneurship education for job creation: A case of college of education and external studies of Makerere University. Specifically, the study examined how entrepreneurship ... -
Support for academic career progression of female lecturers at Makerere and Kyambogo Universities
(Makerere University, 2023-11)There is a slow academic career progression of female lecturers at Makerere University and Kyambogo University. This qualitative study, therefore, explored the support for academic career progression of female lecturers ... -
Institutionalization of Responsible Conduct of research and graduate students’ perceptions about research Integrity in Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-20)This study examined the relationship between institutionalization of responsible conduct of research and graduate students’ perceptions about research integrity in Makerere University. The study used a cross sectional ... -
Success Factors Determining University Industry Collaboration in the Science Academic Units in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-10-20)This study examined factors determining the success of university industry collaboration (UIC) in the science academic units (SAUs) at Makerere University. This was prompted by concerns about weak linkages between industry ... -
Talent management and retention of academic staff at Gulu University
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study investigated the influence of talent management on retention of academic staff of Gulu University Uganda. The objectives of the study were establish the influence of career path management on retention of academic ... -
Readiness for collaboration among organizations promoting employment opportunities for graduates: the case of Makerere University, Kampala Capital City Authority, Enterprise Uganda and Nation Media Group in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This study delved into the structure, social capital and agency of Makerere University, Kampala Capital City Authority, Enterprise Uganda, and Nation Media Group to establish their readiness to collaborate with other ... -
Universal secondary education policy and students’ learning achievement in higher education Institutions: a case of Makerere University, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-09)This study assessed the effect of USE policy on students’ learning achievement in higher institutions of learning, a case of Makerere University, Kampala. Specifically, the study examined the effect of equitable access to ...