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{{Short description|A Ugandan veterinarian, academician, and academic administrator.}} |
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| [[University of London]] ([[Bachelor of Science|B.S.]]) ([[Master of Science|M.S.]]) ([[Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine|BVM]]) |
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| [[University of Nairobi]] ([[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]]) |
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| [[Harvard University]] ([[Postdoctoral research|Postdoctoral Research Fellowship]]) |
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| alma_mater = '''[[University of London]]'''<br/>{{small|([[Bachelor of Science]])}}<br/>{{small|([[Master of Science]])}}<br/>{{small|([[Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine]])}}<br/>'''[[University of Nairobi]]'''<br/>{{small|([[Doctor of Philosophy]])}}<br/>[[Harvard University]]<br/>{{small|([[Postdoctoral research|Research Fellowship]])}} |
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| years_active = 1972 — present |
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| years_active = 1938—present |
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| nationality = Ugandan |
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| residence = [[Kampala]], Uganda |
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| children = Derek Kayanja, Mark Kayanja, Emmanuel Kayanja, Adrian Kayanja. |
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url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Gulu-varsity-gets-new-chancellor/-/688334/2594770/-/mt10e2/-/index.html | title=Gulu University Gets New Chancellor | date=20 January 2015 | |
url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Gulu-varsity-gets-new-chancellor/-/688334/2594770/-/mt10e2/-/index.html | title=Gulu University Gets New Chancellor | date=20 January 2015 | |
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newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] |author=Julius Ocungi | place=Kampala}}</ref><br/>Former [[vice chancellor]]<br/>[[Mbarara University of Science and Technology]] |
newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] |author=Julius Ocungi | place=Kampala}}</ref><br/>Former [[vice chancellor]]<br/>[[Mbarara University of Science and Technology]] |
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'''Frederick Ian Bantubano Kayanja''' is a |
'''Frederick Ian Bantubano Kayanja''' (born 4 August 1938) is a Ugandan [[veterinarian]], [[academic]], and [[academic administrator]]. He has been the [[chancellor (education)|chancellor]] of [[Gulu University]], a public institution of higher education, since October 2014, replacing [[Martin Aliker]].<ref>{{cite web |accessdate=28 January 2015 | url=http://www.redpepper.co.ug/gulu-university-gets-new-chancellor | title=Gulu University Gets New Chancellor | date=27 October 2014 |last=Red Pepper Reporter | newspaper=[[Red Pepper (newspaper)|Red Pepper Newspaper]]}}</ref> He is a former [[vice chancellor]] of the [[Mbarara University of Science and Technology]].<ref>{{cite web | title=MUST-UTAMU To Harness PhD Research With South Africa | date=28 November 2013 | url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/649958-must-utamu-to-harness-phd-research-with-south-africa.html |accessdate=25 October 2014 | |
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newspaper=[[New Vision]] |author=Cecilia Okoth |place=Kampala}}</ref> He assumed that position in 1989 and stepped down in October 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Professor Kayanja To Handover As Vice Chancellor To Professor Celestino Obua |date=20 October 2014 |url=http://www.must.ac.ug/news/prof-kayanja-handover-vc-prof-celestino-obua |access-date=25 October 2014 |author=Amos Barya |publisher=[[Mbarara University of Science and Technology]] (MUST)}}</ref> Before that, he served as the deputy vice chancellor of [[Makerere University]], the oldest and largest public university in Uganda. |
newspaper=[[New Vision]] |author=Cecilia Okoth |place=Kampala}}</ref> He assumed that position in 1989 and stepped down in October 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Professor Kayanja To Handover As Vice Chancellor To Professor Celestino Obua |date=20 October 2014 |url=http://www.must.ac.ug/news/prof-kayanja-handover-vc-prof-celestino-obua |access-date=25 October 2014 |author=Amos Barya |publisher=[[Mbarara University of Science and Technology]] (MUST) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025090514/http://www.must.ac.ug/news/prof-kayanja-handover-vc-prof-celestino-obua |archive-date=25 October 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Before that, he served as the deputy vice chancellor of [[Makerere University]], the oldest and largest public university in [[Uganda]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Makerere's former Vice Chancellors|url=http://law.mak.ac.ug/makereres-former-vice-chancellors|last=Webadmin|date=2019-10-03|website=law.mak.ac.ug|language=en|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> |
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==Background== |
==Background and education== |
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Kayanja holds a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree, awarded by the [[University of London]] in 1963. His [[Master of Science]] degree, obtained in 1965, and his degree of [[Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine]], obtained in 1967, were both awarded by the same university. In 1969, he went onto obtain a [[Doctor of Philosophy]], from the [[University of East Africa|University East Africa, Kenya]], the precursor to the [[University of Nairobi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=All Fellows {{!}} The AAS|url=https://aasciences.africa/fellows-all?region=All&discipline=All&year=All&gender=All&name-starts-with=&type=All&page=11|website=aasciences.africa|access-date=2020-05-28}}</ref> |
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Kayanja was born in Uganda circa 1938.{{fact|date=March 2016}} |
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==Work history== |
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In the 1960s, Kayanja worked as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of London, from 1965 until 1966. He then served as a lecturer at the same university from 1966 until 1968. He then worked as lecturer at the University Nairobi, in [[Kenya]], from 1968 until 1970, when he was promoted to Senior Lecturer, serving in that capacity from 1970 until 1972. In 1972, he was promoted to Associate Professor and served there until 1973.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}} |
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Kayanja holds a [[Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]] degree from Makerere University.<ref>{{cite web |date=9 March 2014 |url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/PeoplePower/Homage-to-an-intellectual-giant-/-/689844/2236248/-/a3vph8/-/index.html |title=Homage To An Intellectual Giant And National Hero Whose Work Speaks Volumes |access-date=25 October 2014 |first=Harold | last=Acemah |newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] |place=Kampala}}</ref> He also holds a [[Doctor of Philosophy]], obtained in 1970 from [[Wolfson College, Cambridge]]. He also obtained postdoctoral training from the [[Harvard School of Medicine]] in the United States. |
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In 1974 Kayanja was hired by [[Makerere University]] as a Professor, serving in that capacity until 1982. He also served as Fellow and Visiting Professor at [[Wolfson College, Cambridge|Wolfson College]] of the [[University Cambridge]] in the United Kingdom from 1982 until 1984.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UoN Digital Repository Home|url=http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/|website=erepository.uonbi.ac.ke|access-date=2020-05-28}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Kayanja has also worked in a number of institutions both inside and outside of Uganda; including: |
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| ⚫ | Kayanja has also worked in a number of institutions both inside and outside of Uganda; including: (a) Lecturer at the [[University of London]] in the United Kingdom (b) Associate professor at the [[University of Nairobi]] (c) Professor and dean at Makerere University (d) Chairman of the Uganda National Agricultural Research Organization (e) Chairman of the [[Uganda National Council for Higher Education]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uphold quality, universities told|url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1103364/uphold-quality-universities-told|website=www.newvision.co.ug|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> |
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==Other responsibilities== |
==Other responsibilities== |
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He is the editor |
He is the editor in chief of the ''African Journal of Ecology''. He also is a fellow of both the African Academy of Sciences and the Uganda National Academy of Sciences.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://ugandanationalacademy.org/fellow_profile.php | title=Fellow Profiles At Uganda National Academy of Sciences | accessdate=9 February 2015 | last=UNAS | publisher=Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150302002902/http://ugandanationalacademy.org/fellow_profile.php | archive-date=2 March 2015 | url-status=dead }}</ref> He is a survivor of [[Ebola|Ebola hemorrhagic fever]].<ref>{{cite web | first=Halima | last=Athumani | title=Science Lectures The Incompetent | url=https://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37416| |
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publisher=Uganda Radio Network (URN) | accessdate=25 October 2014 | date=7 October 2011}}</ref> |
publisher=Uganda Radio Network (URN) | accessdate=25 October 2014 | date=7 October 2011}}</ref> |
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* [[List of medical schools in Uganda]] |
* [[List of medical schools in Uganda]] |
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* [[List of university leaders in Uganda]] |
* [[List of university leaders in Uganda]] |
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*[[Uganda National Council for Higher Education]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.unche.or.ug/ National Council for Higher Education] |
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==External links== |
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* [https://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/PeoplePower/Homage-to-an-intellectual-giant-/-/689844/2236248/-/a3vph8/-/index.html Homage To An Intellectual Giant And A National Hero Whose Work Speaks Volumes] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727174603/https://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/PeoplePower/Homage-to-an-intellectual-giant-/-/689844/2236248/-/a3vph8/-/index.html |date=27 July 2019 }} |
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* [http://www.must.ac.ug/ Website of Mbarara University] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090416232124/http://www.must.ac.ug/ Website of Mbarara University] |
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* [http://uir.unisa.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10500/13822/thesis_matua_ag.pdf?sequence=1 Living Under The Threat of Ebola: A Phenomenological Study by Amandu Gerald Matua] |
* [http://uir.unisa.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10500/13822/thesis_matua_ag.pdf?sequence=1 Living Under The Threat of Ebola: A Phenomenological Study by Amandu Gerald Matua] |
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Latest revision as of 09:35, 25 May 2024
Frederick Kayanja | |
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| Born | 4 August 1938 |
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| Years active | 1938—present |
| Known for | Academics |
| Titel | Chancellor Gulu University[1] Former vice chancellor Mbarara University of Science and Technology |
| Children | 4 |
Frederick Ian Bantubano Kayanja (born 4 August 1938) is a Ugandan veterinarian, academic, and academic administrator. He has been the chancellor of Gulu University, a public institution of higher education, since October 2014, replacing Martin Aliker.[2] He is a former vice chancellor of the Mbarara University of Science and Technology.[3] He assumed that position in 1989 and stepped down in October 2014.[4] Before that, he served as the deputy vice chancellor of Makerere University, the oldest and largest public university in Uganda.[5]
Background and education
[edit]Kayanja holds a Bachelor of Science degree, awarded by the University of London in 1963. His Master of Science degree, obtained in 1965, and his degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, obtained in 1967, were both awarded by the same university. In 1969, he went onto obtain a Doctor of Philosophy, from the University East Africa, Kenya, the precursor to the University of Nairobi.[6]
Work history
[edit]In the 1960s, Kayanja worked as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of London, from 1965 until 1966. He then served as a lecturer at the same university from 1966 until 1968. He then worked as lecturer at the University Nairobi, in Kenya, from 1968 until 1970, when he was promoted to Senior Lecturer, serving in that capacity from 1970 until 1972. In 1972, he was promoted to Associate Professor and served there until 1973.[citation needed]
In 1974 Kayanja was hired by Makerere University as a Professor, serving in that capacity until 1982. He also served as Fellow and Visiting Professor at Wolfson College of the University Cambridge in the United Kingdom from 1982 until 1984.[7]
Kayanja has also worked in a number of institutions both inside and outside of Uganda; including: (a) Lecturer at the University of London in the United Kingdom (b) Associate professor at the University of Nairobi (c) Professor and dean at Makerere University (d) Chairman of the Uganda National Agricultural Research Organization (e) Chairman of the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.[8]
Other responsibilities
[edit]He is the editor in chief of the African Journal of Ecology. He also is a fellow of both the African Academy of Sciences and the Uganda National Academy of Sciences.[9] He is a survivor of Ebola hemorrhagic fever.[10]
See also
[edit]- Makerere University College of Health Sciences
- List of universities in Uganda
- List of medical schools in Uganda
- List of university leaders in Uganda
- Uganda National Council for Higher Education
References
[edit]- ^ Julius Ocungi (20 January 2015). "Gulu University Gets New Chancellor". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
- ^ Red Pepper Reporter (27 October 2014). "Gulu University Gets New Chancellor". Red Pepper Newspaper. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ^ Cecilia Okoth (28 November 2013). "MUST-UTAMU To Harness PhD Research With South Africa". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ Amos Barya (20 October 2014). "Professor Kayanja To Handover As Vice Chancellor To Professor Celestino Obua". Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ Webadmin (3 October 2019). "Makerere's former Vice Chancellors". law.mak.ac.ug. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "All Fellows | The AAS". aasciences.africa. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "UoN Digital Repository Home". erepository.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Uphold quality, universities told". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ UNAS. "Fellow Profiles At Uganda National Academy of Sciences". Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS). Archived from the original on 2 March 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ Athumani, Halima (7 October 2011). "Science Lectures The Incompetent". Uganda Radio Network (URN). Retrieved 25 October 2014.