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It is my distinct pleasure to present the 2025 Annual Report of the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) at Makerere University. This report reflects a year defined by steady growth, strategic consolidation, and outstanding achievements across our core mandates of…
***** CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: ERASMUS+ KA171 STUDENT MOBILITY FOR STUDIES APPLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT ERASMUS STUDENT MOBILITY FOR STUDIES WITH PARTNER COUNTRIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE 2025-1-TR01-KA171-HED-000341674 PROJECT Makerere University, in partnership with Cag University, Turkey invites applications from suitable candidates…
I am pleased to present this edition of the CoNAS Newsletter, highlighting our achievements in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. The period under review reflects our steadfast commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, nurturing talent, and contributing meaningfully to both…
The project team and stakeholders at the opening ceremony of the inception meeting
*****Led by Dr. Patience Tugume from the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology at Makerere University, a project titled “Bio-innovation of biogas, biofertilizer, and biopesticide through the utilization of bio-waste” is promoting the transformation of household food waste into…
Press release: Full Publication: Shared by Prof. Charles Masembe, Co-author & member of staff in the Department of Zoology, Entomology & Fisheries Sciences at CoNAS, Makerere University In the largest genomic mapping of Africa’s elephants, an international team…
The Dean, School of Biosciences at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University invites you all to Mr. Onen Hudson’s PhD defense scheduled to take place on 7th April 2026 starting at 9:00am in the Chemistry Boardroom. ******Title of…
A nationwide study led by Prof. Fredrick Jones Muyodi has revealed multiple factors contributing to poor performance in Biology in Uganda’s national examinations, with the Northern and Eastern regions being the most affected. The study highlights significant gaps in practical…
The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) at Makerere University successfully held its first Annual Science Exhibition from Thursday, 5th March to Saturday, 7th March 2026, at the Science Quadrangle within the college premises. The three-day event, officially opened by the…
In a significant stride towards ensuring food safety and agricultural resilience, a team of researchers from Makerere University has been awarded the prestigious Uganda Climate Innovation Fund (UCIF) to support the development of a groundbreaking solution to maize contamination. Maize,…