Makerere University Business School (Mubs) has called on other private sector players to join the Nation Media Group (NMG) in supporting universities by connecting them with industry players and investors, ensuring that their research becomes more relevant.
Speaking on the second day of the 28th Annual International Management Conference at Imperial Golf View Hotel in Entebbe on September 25, Prof Moses Muhwezi, the acting principal of Mubs, said: “The business community should take interest in what happens in the university. The gap between academia and practice should be reduced and Mubs is at the forefront of this.”
“In this conference, we have partners, stakeholders and sponsors. Nation Media Group is among the partners that are sponsoring. Many companies should come and partner with universities because they are not fully funded,” he added.
Prof Muhwezi's remarks yesterday came ahead of today's business forum which will be held at the same venue, and targets the business community. Conference speakers are expected to discuss how the future of business in Africa will be shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the knowledge economy.
He said while many people are concerned about job losses due to AI, it is actually going to enhance efficiency and productivity.
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