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Transforming Fish By-products for Climate Resilience, Better Nutrition, & Economic Growth in Uganda Through the A-CCAP Project
The project team and stakeholders at the opening ceremony of the inception meeting
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Transforming Food Waste into Clean Energy: Makerere University Researchers Equip Mbarara City Residents with Biogas Production Skills
*****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…
Elephant genomes reveal a past of continental connectivity and a future of increasing isolation
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…
Invitation to Mr. Onen Hudson’s PhD Defense – Tuesday, 7th April 2026, 9:00am, Chemistry Boardroom
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…
Mak Study Reveals Key Factors Undermining Performance in Biology
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…
CoNAS Holds Inaugural Annual Science Exhibition & Career Fair
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…
Makerere University Researchers Awarded UCIF Grant to Tackle Maize Contamination with Innovative Plant-Based Fungicide
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,…
Invitation to Mr. Tumushabe Wilson’s PhD Defense – Thursday, 19th March 2026, 10:00am
The Dean, School of Physical Sciences at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University invites you all to Mr. Tumushabe Wilson’s PhD defense scheduled to take place on Thursday, 19th March 2026 starting at 10:00am in the Chemistry boardroom.…
Mak 76th Graduation Ceremony: CoNAS Presents 16 PhDs & Best Performing Male Student in the Sciences
The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) presented 269 students for the award of degrees of Makerere University at the 76th graduation ceremony. Of these, 16 graduated with PhDs (4 female and 12 male), 83 with Masters (27 female and 56…
BOKU University Charts New Collaboration Strategies with Mak’s Department of Zoology, Entomology & Fisheries Sciences
The Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences at Makerere University on 11th February 2026 hosted a high-level delegation from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), to discuss strategies for future collaboration in a partnership that…