Collaborations & Partnerships

Memoranda of understanding signed with Kyambogo University

Memorandum of Understanding for Academic Exchange and Cooperation with Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany and Kyambogo University Kampala, Uganda – 2016

Purpose:

To provide an effective and orderly framework for collaboration between Hannover and Kyambogo, to design, develop, implement and monitor academic exchange and cooperation in education and research in a sustainable and cost-effective manner

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Butabika National Mental Referral Hospital – 2016

Purpose:

Allow Kyambogo University students to carry out their practicum at the Butabika Hospital in accordance with the established guidelines as approved by the Ministry of Health or its affiliate

Memorandum of understanding amongst Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University(COOU), Nigeria and University of Eldoret (UoE), Kenya and Kyambogo University (KyU), and Mount Kenya University (MKU), Kenya – 2016

Purpose:

  • To promote activities in training, research and community empowerment toward achieving the goals of these institutions in teaching, research, demonstration and community outreach.
  • To promote faculty and student exchange
  • To promote staff and student attachments and internship
  • To develop joint programmes
  • To conduct research, publish information and disseminate findings for the benefit of the community
  • To organize annual conferences to be hosted rotationally by the parties

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Makerere University – 2015

Purpose:

  • To engage in joint efforts in curriculum development and research on agreed topics of common interest
  • To work together in the area of University management, including exchanges of academic, administrative and managerial staff where appropriate
  • To develop the exchange of research and academic staff and student mobility with the view of promoting learning and culture and fostering close friendship between the two universities on the basis of principles of mutual benefit and equality.

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyungpook National University and Kyambogo University – 2015

Purpose:

Developing a framework for joint cooperation in the following activities.

  • Exchange of students
  • Exchange of faculty members
  • Exchange of academic publications and information
  • Development of collaborative research
  • Development of joint educational programs

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Belgium Development Agency

Purpose:

Human Resource Development and Training Support to strengthen the Human Resources of the Beneficiary Organization through Skills development linked to selected organizational improvement goals. More in particular this Memorandum of Understanding aims at the implementation of a number of training and learning opportunities from the organization’s HRD and training plan.

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and the University of Technology and Arts of Byumba-Rwanda – 2017

Purpose:

To collaborate in areas of staff and student exchange, Introduction and review of Curricula, Joint research projects, exchange of publications and training materials and development of academic programs.

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Technip France S.A – 2017

Purpose:

To cooperate in providing seminars/lectures to students, offering internships to students, facilitating contacts with other institutions and identifying further cooperation

Memorandum of understanding amongst collaborating Institutions and USAID/EMOS on Environmental Management for the oil sector activity

Purpose: To establish an understanding between the parties to further the set goals

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and  Mukono District Local Government

Purpose:

  • To train university students on internship

Memorandum of Understanding between AfriChild centre for the study of African Children and Kyambogo University

Purpose:

  • Capacity building in research
  • Design and implement in-service research training and mentorship program
  • Build a cohort of skilled researchers to undertake rigorous research to inform child-focused policies

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University Faculty of Engineering and Makerere University College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology – 2017

Purpose:

  • Collaborative Research
  • Exchange of scholars, visiting Lecturers professors and students
  • Examination of dissertations and theses
  • Exchange ideas, information and materials through conferences, workshops and seminars

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Addis  Ababa University, College of Business and Economics for Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme – 2017 Supported by European Union

Purpose:

  • PhD Scholarships to staff in the area of Entrepreneurship
  • Masters Scholarship to junior faculty members
  • Research collaborations
  • Staff Exchange programmes

Memorandum of understanding between Kyambogo University (School of Management and Entrepreneurship) and Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance

Purpose:

  • Free access to vital training software from Microsoft Corporation. Specifically, free access to software known as Microsoft Dynamics with all its different versions, including Microsoft Dynamics AX7 which provides an integrated approach to different business processes

Memorandum of understanding between Kyambogo University and the University of Potsdam Germany – 2017

Purpose:

  • Collaborate in areas of capacity building and programme development
  • Staff and student exchange,
  • Joint research projects focusing on special needs education and inclusive teacher education.

The Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Kenyatta University was renewed to continue collaborating in areas of exchange of scholars, professional staff members, joint research activities and publications. – 2018

Memorandum of understanding between Kyambogo University and Rounding up the edges limited (ROUTE) – 2019

Purpose:

To support collaborative arrangements between ROUTE and KYU for extra curriculum training to University Students in Work-related Skills, Money Management Skills, Problem-Solving Techniques, Resilience Skills, Communication Skills, Relationship Skills, Time Management Skills, Self-Knowledge Skills, Behaviour Change Skills, and for Women skills for Navigating Power and Gender Relationships.

Agreement for the implementation of a south Initiative (SI) 2019 between Kyambogo University Flemish   Interuniversity Council (VLIR) and KU Leuven – 2019

Purpose:

To develop and implement holistic mental health care in Uganda

Memorandum of understanding between Kyambogo University Save the Children in Uganda (SCI) and Nakaseke Core Primary Teachers College (2018)

Purpose:

To support non-formal teacher education training for 68 teachers in non-formal education schools (CHANGE) in Nakaseke and Nakasongola districts to study and complete non-formal education (NFE) courses and qualify as Grade II teachers.

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and the University of South Africa (2018)

Purpose:

To collaborate in areas of exchange of scholars, professional staff members, students and academic information between the two universities to enhance research activities and facilitate mutual understanding between scholars and students.

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) Ethiopia – (2018)

Purpose:

To develop the mechanisms and undertake activities jointly to promote and sustain the value-adding activities along the leather value chain, in Uganda which include but are not limited to training, research, consultancy services, artisans/SMEs and clusters capacity building.

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and National Information Technology Authority, Uganda (NITA-U) (2018)

Purpose:

The MoU was entered into through the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Kyambogo University to promote research and education to strengthen the information communication technology (ICT) capacity of Kyambogo University to deliver local innovative ICT solutions that address local, regional and international needs.

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Bugatech cellphone works ltd in junction with Nalusaga Engineering services (BuTECH/NES), Uganda (2018)

Purpose:

The MoU was entered into through the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Kyambogo University for the three parties to collaborate in students’ projects, industrial Training, innovation, Research in cutting-edge technology in ICT, development of lab manuals in ICT and short hands-on skilling courses.

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Open University, UK (2018)

Purpose:

To jointly collaborate in joint education programming, implement the teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (TEASSA) project in Uganda and improve the quality of teacher education through international development projects and partnerships.

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Obuda University (OU) Budapest, Hungery (2018)

Purpose:

To collaborate in the exchange of staff and students for purposes of study research and teaching, exchange of information, joint course development and delivery, participation in seminars and academic meetings for staff and joint research activities synergies with scientific and or professional organizations

Letter of Intent between Kyambogo University and Daffodil International University, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bangladesh (2018)

Purpose:

The MoU was entered into through the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Kyambogo University to collaborate in student exchange, joint organization of conferences, seminars, workshops and other academic trainings, joint development and delivery of courses and programs, research and publication, staff exchange and industrial training placements.

Letter of Intent between Kyambogo University and CAMUSAT, Uganda (2018)

Purpose:

The MoU was entered into through the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Kyambogo University to collaborate in student exchange, joint organization of conferences, seminars, workshops and other academic trainings, training of CAMUSAT staff in selected areas of specialization at KyU-DEEE, training of KYU-DEEE students by CAMUSAT staff in selected areas, research and publication, staff exchange and industrial training placements.

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Crane Steel Uganda (CSU) (2018)

Purpose:

  • To develop a proof-of-concept rolling mill as a successful collaboration between CSU, KyU and the Government of Uganda
  • Exchange of information not limited to Hot rolled sheet steel materials, production processes and pertaining research publications
  • Joint research activities
  • Knowledge sharing in iron ore exploration, mining and processing and technology transfers
  • Knowledge sharing in steel making and steel products; technology transfers
  • Joint participation in steel projects funded through the Government of Uganda
  • Participation in seminars and academic meetings for staff
  • Sharing of resources to facilitate such activities

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Movit Products Limited (July 2019)

Purpose:

  • To promote higher Education and Human capital development through a graduate trainee program for KyU students
  • Sensitize KyU students about the Graduate Trainee program
  • Carry out induction for the selected students
  • Place the students in various areas/departments of the Company

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and the University of Potsdam (Potsdam, Germany) (August 2019)

Purpose:

  • Capacity building and program development
  • Exchange of scholars for purpose of joint research projects, guest lectures and seminars
  • Joint publication
  • Communication and multimedia activities
  • Exchange of information on teaching programs and methods
  • Enrollment and supervision of students
  • Supervision of doctoral dissertations
  • Internship
  • Excursions relevant to academic subject areas

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Huawei Technologies Uganda Co., Ltd (June 2019)

Purpose:

To implement the standard training programs for students

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and South Eastern Kenya University(SEKU) (April 2019)

Purpose:

  • To develop new programs and review existing ones at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Write collaborative proposals and carry out multidisciplinary joint research to inform policy
  • Co-supervision of postgraduate students and external examination
  • Hold joint seminars, workshops and conferences
  • Student and academic staff exchange programmes
  • Co-authorship of articles in peer referred journals

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (November 2020)

Purpose:

  • Exchange Researchers
  • Participation in AgriFO2030 Projects
  • Development of training materials
  • Organization of academic and scientific activities

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Mountain Harvest SMC LTD (August 2020)

Purpose:

  • Collaborative research
  • Joint Research
  • Improved agro-processing, value addition and development
  • Joint Graduate training

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and AfriChild Center for the study of the African Child (February 2020)

Purpose:

  • Design and implementation of in-service research training and mentorship
  • Build a cohort of skilled researchers to undertake rigorous research

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and SFERE/AFPI/afpa, Mamza Consulting Consortium (February 2020)

Purpose:

  • Training of Students
  • Sharing of resources
  • Exchange of Scholars

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Maastricht School of Management (January 2020)

Purpose:

To implement the Orange Knowledge Institutional Collaboration projects awarded by NUFFIC

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and the University of Somalia (January 2021)

Purpose:

  • Training of staff and students
  • Programme development
  • Research and innovation
  • Exchange of Faculty members
  • Exchange of students
  • Participation in international seminars and academic meetings, Special short-term trainings and capacity-building courses

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University and Bishop Stuart University (February 2021)

Purpose:

  • Collaboration in teaching and learning
  • Collaboration in hosting Programmes in various Disciplines,
  •  Collaboration in research and development of topics of mutual interest,
  • Development of joint research project proposals for submission to prospective donors for funding in the framework of innovation and knowledge enhancement
  • Organization of joint conferences and workshops.
  • Linkages between BSU and KYU researchers and trainers
  • Placement and/or exchange of faculty/staff/students, subject to conditions of Article nine.
  • Exchange of staff, research materials, publications and other materials of common interest, subject to the conditions of Article seven.
  • Inclusion of results of collaborative research, either in full or in summary, in KYU Research Bulletin/journal and BSU reports and Journals, in accordance with Article eight,
  • Inter-library resource sharing services and access to the BSU and KYU libraries,
  • Partnerships that enhance the ability to deliver information and services,
  • To facilitate easy access to members of both institutions where desirable to carry out activities within the MOU
  • Collaboration curriculum review, outreach, training and where applicable, exchange of lecturers and students;
  • Collaboration in industrialization and innovation projects 

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University (Faculty of Science) and Makerere University (College of Natural Sciences (February 2021)

Purpose:

  • To create partnerships with institutions operating in the petroleum sector in Uganda to allow sharing of information, Research and student training which supports the mandate of the department of geology and petroleum studies of the Teaching and research of the Petroleum studies and Geology

Memorandum of Understanding between Kyambogo University (Faculty of Special Needs) and Light for the World, March 2021

Purpose:

  • To train human resources who will provide the enabling environment for persons with Disabilities to exercise their rights, particularly to mobility, recreation, participation, learning and work. 

Collaborations & Partnerships

Memoranda of understanding signed with Kyambogo University