The Uganda Journal

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History and establishment

The Uganda Literary and Scientific Society which later changed its name to The Uganda Society was founded in Entebbe in 1923 with the aim of fostering intellectual exchange and promoting research on topics relevant to Uganda. Its main activities included presenting papers and delivering lectures on a wide range of subjects related to the country. [3]

In January 1934, the society launched the first issue of The Uganda Journal, in order to document and disseminate the findings of marking the beginning of a valuable scholarly endeavor and four issues per year were published starting then. [1] [3] [4]

The journal includes articles, photographs and maps. [3]

Content and contributions

The journal covers diverse range of topics, including anthropology, archaeology, history, linguistics, natural sciences, and cultural studies. Over the years, it has featured articles, essays, and research papers. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Uganda Journal". www.ajol.info. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  2. ↑ "AJOL: The Uganda Journal". www.inasp.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  3. 1 2 3 "The Uganda Journal". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  4. ↑ "The Uganda Society". www.africa.upenn.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
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