Confucius Institute at Makerere University

07/04/2025

Big things are happening at Makerere this week. The Research and Innovations Week kicks off tomorrow 8th April 2025 at the Freedom Square ... and you won’t want to miss it.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor gives us a sneak peek into what’s coming... think groundbreaking discoveries, fresh ideas, and exciting chances for students, researchers, and industry movers to connect and shine.

22/10/2021

The Confucius Institute at Makerere University invites you for the first ever Chinese song competition.

This will take place via Makerere University' YouTube channel today, Friday 22nd October, 2021 starting at exactly 2pm.

Please tap the link below to join
https://bit.ly/VoiceHeartFinals

15/08/2021

Dear non native speaker of Chinese in Uganda, here is another opportunity for you to shine! Please see the poster below for details on how to participate in this competition.

02/08/2021

The second seminar for the teachers of Chinese in Ugandan secondary schools will take place on 7th August, 2021.

We are excited to meet you all virtually as we challenge each other to be better teachers.

20/04/2021

It was all joy as we received a cheque worth 3,000USD to support needy and academically talented Makerere University students of Chinese Language.

Thank you Guoji Group (U) Ltd
-Uganda Relations
Social Responsibility.

07/03/2021

https://twitter.com/XiaUganda/status/1368100934031671297?s=20

Great work Ndejje SS!

“Hilda(right) and Courtney are the winners of the Happy Chinese New Year quiz. Hilda is a teacher of Chinese trained by who is now teaching at Ndejje SS, Kawempe. Courtney is one of her excellent students. Thanks Dr.charles kahigiriza, the headteacher of Ndejje! https://t.co/d2t0md0X...

10/01/2021

More Ugandans continue to benefit from studying Chinese at the Confucius Institute at Mak.

Follow the link below to read about Ddumba, a former boda boda cyclist whose life changed for better!

http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-01/10/c_139656630.htm

28/12/2020

The teachers at the Confucius Institute at Makerere University had an experience sharing session conducted by Ms. Hildah Ayebare from Ndejje SS and Mr. Sylus Oluka from Teso College Aloet. The two Ugandan teachers were sponsored and trained by the Confucius Institute at Makerere University.

It was a fulfilling session as they shared their perspective of teaching Chinese in Ugandan secondary schools.

24/12/2020

Winners of this year's Chinese Bridge Competition for secondary school and university students pose for a group photo with the Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute. She handed over gifts to them and encouraged them to continue learning the Chinese language.

21/12/2020

Today is winter solstice, which is an important day widely celebrated in China. On this day, people in the northern part of China eat dumplings, While people in southern China eat tangyuan, to symbolize the reunion of family.

20/12/2020

6 years ago, the Confucius Institute was birthed at Makerere University.

It is sad that we cannot have our annual celebrations because of Covid 19. Nevertheless, we still celebrate every achievement attained. Special thanks to the Chinese Embassy in Uganda, Makerere University, Ministry of Education, NCDC and all partners who have supported us to reach this far.