The Board of Graduate Studies plays a vital role in promoting graduate studies, research, and innovations within the university. It takes the initiative in developing academic policies and ensuring the quality assurance of these programs. The board also enforces compliance with all university policies, procedures, and guidelines related to graduate studies, research, and innovations on behalf of the Senate. As a Senate Committee, the Board forwards recommendations to the University Senate, which serves as the supreme academic organ of the university, for necessary actions to be taken. Through its active involvement and oversight, the Board contributes to the advancement of graduate studies, research, and innovations within the institution. its mandate are as follow:
- Overseeing and regulating graduate studies and research programs
- Developing policies and procedures related to graduate studies and research
- Making recommendations for improving the quality of graduate studies and research
- Reviewing and approving graduate programs, courses, and theses
- Ensuring compliance with academic and ethical standards
- Advising the Vice Chancellor, Deans, and other academic administrators on graduate studies and research matters
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to graduate studies and research
- Reviewing and evaluating the quality and relevance of graduate programs and courses
- Ensuring compliance with academic and ethical standards
- Encouraging and facilitating research collaboration among faculty, students, and external partners
- Promoting the dissemination and publication of research findings
- Advocating for resources and funding for graduate studies and research programs
The Board of Graduate Studies is comprised of the following members:
- First Deputy Vice Chancellor
- Deans of Faculty
- Directors of Institutes and Centers of Excellence
- Prof, Moses Isabirye
- Prof. Titus B Watmon.
- Prof. Victor Ochwoh Akanga
- Prof. Peter Olupot Olupot
- Prof. Deogracious Olila
- Prof. Elizabeth Bwanga
- Director Quality Assurance
- University Librarian
- University Secretary
- Academic Registrar
- Director Planning
- Grants Manager
- TBIIC Manager
- Director Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation - Secretary
![]() | Associate Professor. Samuel Baker KucelDVC-Academics Affairs | Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Udine,Italy Open Full Profile |
![]() | Dr. Ibrahim Musenze AbaasiDean, Faculty of Management Sciences | Ph.D., Business Administration, Makerere University Open Full Profile |
![]() | Dr. Masaba SowediDean, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment Sciences | Ph.D., Environmental Governance and Management, University of Nairobi Open Full Profile |
![]() | Prof, Moses IsabiryeSenate Member | ITC Enschede. Master's degree, Soil Survey and Application of Soil Information Open Full Profile |
![]() | Associate Professor Watmon Titus BitekBoard of Graduate Studies Member | Ph.D., Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, University of East London -UK Open Full Profile |
![]() | Professor Joseph Akangah Victor OchwohUniversity Bursar | Ph.D. RSA,University of Pretoria Open Full Profile |
![]() | Professor Peter Olupot OlupotBoard of Graduate Studies Member | Ph.D. Clinical and Infectious Disease Open Full Profile |
![]() | Prof. Deogracious OlilaBoard of Graduate Studies Member | Ph.D. Clinical and Infectious Disease Open Full Profile |
![]() | Prof. Elizabeth BwangaBoard of Graduate Studies Member | PhD in Economics - Rural Economy and Policy Analysis Open Full Profile |
![]() | Dr. Biira SaphinaDirector Quality Assurance | Ph.D., Physics (Material Science & Nuclear Materials ) Open Full Profile |
![]() | Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa LugyaUniversity Librarian | Ph.D. Library and Information Science, University of Illinois Open Full Profile |
![]() | Mr. Abert Mutungwire MatsikoUniversity Secretary | Masters in Human Resource Management, Makerere University Open Full Profile |
![]() | Dr. Lillian Gimuguni NabaasaAcademic Registrar | Ph.D., Educational Management (Planning and Economics), kisii University Open Full Profile |
![]() | Mr. Paddy NamurebireDirector Planning | Design and implementation of M &E systems Open Full Profile |
Associate Professor Samson RwahwireDirector Graduate Studies Research and Innovation | Ph.D., Materials Engineering, Technical University of Liberec Open Full Profile |







