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Compiled by Mariam Kasemiire The Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences (ZEFS) at Makerere University is reviewing its fisheries and aquaculture programmes to better prepare graduates for Uganda’s evolving commercial aquaculture sector. Supported by the Strengthening Commercial Aquaculture (SCA)…
It is my pleasure to present this edition of the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) Newsletter, which highlights our commitment to advancing science as a catalyst for national development, innovation and societal transformation. At CoNAS, we are committed to producing…
Inadequate technical skills, unsafe working conditions and the exploitation of artisanal miners continue to constrain the growth of the mining sector in Western Uganda, underscoring the need for stronger professional training, effective regulation and closer university-industry collaboration. The concerns emerged…
The Dean, School of Physical Sciences at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University invites you all to Ms. Erina Nanyonga’s PhD defense scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 17th November 2026 starting at 2:00pm in the Chemistry Boardroom.…
By Julius Mugaga Tukachungurwa The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) at Makerere University has launched the Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) New Leaders Lab under the theme – Biodiversity, Food Systems, Livelihoods and Youth Leadership for Sustainable Development – bringing together…
Compiled by Dr Alice Nabatanzi Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, has earned international recognition after winning First Place in the Charles…
The ongoing reforms to the Makerere University geology curricula and development of industry-aligned short courses is expected to bridge the skills gaps in Uganda’s mineral sector. The Process is funded by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and…
District leaders from Mubende and Kasanda have welcomed Makerere University’s initiative to review geology curricula and develop industry-aligned short courses, citing persistent skills gaps, unsafe mining practices and environmental degradation in Uganda’s mineral sector. The leaders made the remarks during…
The Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, has commenced regional stakeholder consultations to guide the review of geology curricula and the development of industry-aligned short courses. The consultations began in Eastern…
The curriculum review process is supported by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and the European Union through Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)). The Stakeholder Workshop As part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen Geology training…