Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR)
MISR is a centre of excellence in multidisciplinary research that aims to improve academic knowledge It cannot do this alone.
The Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) has had a proud existence since its establishment in 1948. The secret of this pride has been its ability to change with the times, at times to muster the courage to defy scholarly convention, often to be at the cutting edge of change at Makerere University. Established as more or less the research arm of the colonial state, MISR was led by illustrio
11/05/2024
Application for the Interdisciplinary MPhil/Ph.D. Programme in Social Sciences at Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) is now open. Visit our website for more information and apply at https://apply.mak.ac.ug/
15/04/2024
The Makerere Institute of Social Research invites you to the book launch of 'Beyond the Secular: Jacques Derrida and the Theological-Political Complex' by Dr. Andrea Cassatella. This event will take place at the Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) Seminar Room 1 on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The discussants for the event are; Yosef Sintayehu Jemberie; Dr. Yahya Sseremba; Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo; Dr. Jacob Katumusiime; and Prof. Silvana Carotenuto.
20/03/2024
The Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR)(MISR) invites you to next week's Wednesday Seminar titled "Pitfalls of the Returnist Awakening: ‘African-Rooted’ Spirituality and Decolonizing Religion" by Dr. Jacob Katumusiime. The paper will be discussed by Dr. Setargew Kenaw and Adventino Banjwa. The seminar will take place at the Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) Seminar Room 1 on Wednesday, 27th March 2024, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and virtually on Zoom
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, March 27th, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Venue: MISR Seminar Room 1
Join virtually on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3Pqvdfi
11/03/2024
The Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) in collaboration with 32°East invites you to a talk and conversation titled "PALESTINE: Decolonization and Patriarchy" with Haneen Maikey. This event will take place at 32°East located at Plot 212 Sonko Close, Kampala on Thursday, 14th March 2024, at 5:00 pm and virtually on Zoom.
Event Details:
Date: 14th March 2024
Time: 5:00 PM EAT
Venue: 32° East | Ugandan Arts Trust - Plot 212 Sonko Close, Kampala
To join virtually, use the following Zoom link: bit.ly/32teach-in4
16/10/2023
🌍 Stay informed and engaged! 🇵🇸
Check out the Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) statement on the current situation in Palestine. Learn more about our perspective and insights on this important matter. 📰
🔗 Read here: https://bit.ly/3rTEe88
07/10/2023
🎓 Join us for a fascinating journey of knowledge! 📚
The Director, Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) cordially invites you to the Public Ph.D. Defense of Jacob Katumusiime at MISR Seminar Room 1 on October 30, 2023, at 3:00 PM. 🗓️
🔍 Thesis Title: “Beyond Religio-Cultural Violence: A Historico-Political Re-contextualization of the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God”
🎙️ Opponent: Prof. Gil Anidjar
Don't miss this insightful academic event! Let's support Jacob's quest for knowledge. 🌟
For details, visit https://bit.ly/46lzcjB or contact us at [email protected]. See you there! 👨🎓👩🎓
12/08/2023
🌊 Join us for an enlightening Wednesday seminar at MISR! 📚 Prof. Rozena Maart will lead a captivating discussion on "Meditations on the Sea and Its African Subjects." 🗓️ Save the date: August 16, 2023 ⏰ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 MISR Seminar Room 1, Makerere University. See you there!
02/08/2023
📣 Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) cordially invites you to an illuminating Public Lecture by Prof. Mahmood Mamdani: "Making Sense of Idi Amin - Work in Progress" 🗓️ August 8, 2023 ⏰ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 🏛️ MISR Seminar Room 1
🧠 Engage with Prof. Mamdani's insights into Idi Amin's era. An unmissable opportunity for academic enrichment! 🎙️
31/07/2023
📢 Calling all academics! 📚 Join us for a thought-provoking Wednesday Seminar on August 2nd, 2023 at Makerere Institute on Social Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR). 🌍🔬
🗣️ Title: ANTI-BLACKNESS AND MORAL REPAIR: The Curse of Ham and the Repugnance of Liberal Critique
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (GMT+3)
👨🏫 Speaker: Dr. Justin L. Haruyama, University of British Columbia
📝 Dive into critical discussions on race, morality, and social repair with Dr. Haruyama. 🌟 Don't miss this enlightening session on Zoom!
🔗 Register now: https://t.co/O3JjS11oJU
📧 For inquiries: [email protected]
22/07/2023
📚🗓️ Exciting Book Talk Alert! Join us for "America and the Production of Islamic Truth in Uganda" by Dr. Yahya Sseremba 🇺🇸🕌
📅 Date: July 26, 2023
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
🏛️ Venue: MISR Seminar Room 1, Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) and Zoom.
🤩 Discover the intricate relationship between America & Islamic truth in Uganda! Engage in insightful discussions with the esteemed author, Dr. Sseremba.
18/07/2023
📢 Join us for this week's MMakerere Institute of Social Research (MISR)Wednesday Seminar on "Music as a Discourse on Power: A Foucauldian Analysis of Patriotic Songs of the National Resistance Movement and Army" by JJonathan Mugenyi Explore the intricate relationship between music and power. 🎶🔍
🗓️ July 19, 2023
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 MISR Seminar Room 1
Don't miss this enlightening discussion with Dr. Setargew Kenaw and Olivia Komuhangi as discussants!
07/07/2023
Join us for an insightful Wednesday seminar hosted by Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) on July 12th! Prof. A.B.K. Kasozi will delve into "The Constitution Abu Mayanja Wanted for the Uganda Postcolonial State," alongside esteemed discussants Dr. Jonathan Mugenyi and Fred Guweddeko. Don't miss this engaging session at the MISR Seminar Room 1 or join us virtually on Zoom at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkf-GpqToiGdUT4ZGuH7w6hllOHnoompVm. Save the date: July 12th, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. @75
30/06/2023
📢 Exciting news for the MISR Community! Join us for our upcoming Wednesday seminar on Africa's Second Struggle for Freedom 🌍🔓. Renowned Professor Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò from Cornell University will present, with insightful discussions by Dr. Andrea Cassatella, Jacob Katumusiime, and Yosef Sintayehu Jemberie. 🗓️ Mark your calendars: July 5th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. 🖥️ Virtual event on Zoom. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the topic of decolonization and its significance.
19/06/2023
The Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) Wednesday Seminar series is back this week with a paper presentation titled "Translation as Healing" by
Dr. Andrea Cassatella.
When: June 21, 2023.
Where: MISR Seminar Room 1
Time: 2.00PM
Join in via Zoom at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqceiorDMqH9Oxnj4YcPy1HZdEUYsHzIPd
Don't miss it!!!
27/04/2023
📢 Applications for the Interdisciplinary /Ph.D. Programme in Social Sciences at Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) is now open. Visit our website for more information and apply at https://bit.ly/3n0mm9m. @75
24/04/2023
IPSS and the College of Social Sciences, Addis Ababa University, in collaboration with the Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR), Makerere University, , are organizing a two days conference on the theme "Current Ethiopian Crisis: Inquiries into Fundaments".
The conference focuses on the historical roots of the war that has been going on in northern and the widespread ethnic-based violence throughout the country since 2018.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/40qGUVO
24/04/2023
As part of the Graduate Students Conference 2023, calls for the submission of papers on the Theme: "Decolonization as Method: Understanding the Theme and Place of Research Problems". Read more at https://bit.ly/3MVLXup
11/04/2023
Join us for an exciting Wednesday Seminar by Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo on "Who is an African? Rethinking the Identity in View of Changing Realities"! at MISR this Wednesday, April 12th, 2023. .
Bring a friend along.
22/03/2023
"Join us for our upcoming ! Discover our vibrant campus, meet faculty members, and learn about our world-class MPhil and Ph.D. programs. Don't miss this opportunity to see firsthand what makes MISR a top choice for students. "
13/03/2023
We are excited to announce Associate Professor Lyn Ossome's return to Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) as Director. Read full bio at https://misr.mak.ac.ug/people/lyn-ossome
16/01/2023
The Director Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR), invites you to a Ph.D. Public Defence by Ms. Theresa Auma Odur, Registration Number 2015/HD03/2912U to be held on Friday, 20th January 2023 at 10:00 am at the MISR Pavilion Conference Room and virtually on Zoom. See the poster for details
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The Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) has had a proud existence since its establishment in 1948. The secret of this pride has been its ability to change with the times, at times to muster the courage to defy scholarly convention, often to be at the cutting edge of change at Makerere.
Established as more or less the research arm of the colonial state, MISR was led by illustrious anthropologists (Audrey I. Richards, Lloyd Fallers) who saw themselves as giving voice to ‘native peoples’ inside an otherwise hostile colonial establishment. On the morrow of independence, MISR was fortunate to be steered by young nationalist scholars (Ali Mazrui, Victor Uchendu, Yash Tandon) who saw themselves both as pioneers of an emancipatory nationalist scholarship and as critics of nationalism’s anti-liberal tendencies, especially when these tended to undermine the autonomy of the scholar. When the times were difficult, MISR found prudent directors (Samwiri Karugire, Dan Mudoola) who understood that the most important goal under the circumstances may be survival. When MISR and Makerere came under severe pressure from those who shelter under the banner of ‘market forces’, MISR found a director (Nakanyike Musisi) who endeavoured to turn the situation to institutional advantage.
Today, MISR takes a critical look at how it has been shaped by this legacy, in particular the impact of ‘market forces’ over the past decade. In the face of a growing and pervasive culture of consultancy, MISR recommits itself to its original vocation, social research. It cannot do this alone. To build a sustainable research culture MISR must join hands with others, starting with the different Faculties that contribute to the study of society at Makerere.
We at MISR can only hope that such a commitment will be within our grasp. We invite all those who share this commitment, from near and far, to come and join in this endeavor, whether on the ground or on the web, so we may together forge new if uncertain futures.
In the interest of that joint endeavour and shared reflection, we hope to bring to life a buzz of activities, from internet discussions to printed materials, ranging from working papers to workshops, journals to books. Using methods from the unconventional to the orthodox, we hope to create a market place of ideas, an arena of debate. To borrow a different metaphor from another era, let a hundred flowers bloom, let a hundred schools of thought contend!
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