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As the world of work continues to evolve, employers are increasingly seeking graduates who possess not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills, problem-solving abilities, creativity, digital competence, and the…
Dr John Mary Kiberu has been appointed Acting Head of the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies at Makerere University effective 1st July 2026. Dr Kiberu takes over from Dr…
*****The initiative is being implemented under the Sustainable Development of the Mineral Sector in Uganda (SDMU) programme, funded by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and the European…
Africa’s Research Gap and Need for Investment in Graduate Training Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has called for increased investment in graduate training, research, and innovation, emphasizing that…
The Department of Mathematics at Makerere University recently hosted a three-day workshop aimed at enhancing the contribution of mathematics to sustainable development, with a particular focus on strengthening academia-industry collaboration…
Background Makerere University, through the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies, is implementing a project titled “Strengthening Uganda’s Mineral Sector through Labour- Market Aligned Curricula Reforms: A Comprehensive Review of…
Overview The Government of Uganda continues to prioritize the development of the mineral sector as a key driver of economic transformation, industrialization, employment creation, and sustainable development. However, the rapidly…
Makerere University, through the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies, is implementing a project titled “Strengthening Uganda’s Mineral Sector through Labour- Market Aligned Curricula Reforms: A Comprehensive Review of BSc/MSc/PhD…
Overview Makerere University, through the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies, is implementing a project titled “Strengthening Uganda’s Mineral Sector through Labour- Market Aligned Curricula Reforms: A Comprehensive Review of…
Compiled by Dr. Mary Namaganda, Principal Herbarium Curator Background Makerere University Herbarium (MHU) and its associated Botanic Garden are facilities within the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB),…
Prof. Michael Owor has officially handed over the office of Dean, School of Physical Sciences to Prof. David Ssevviiri. Prof. Owor has served as Dean since 1st February 2022. Following…
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,…
***** 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…
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…
The project team and stakeholders at the opening ceremony of the inception meeting
A team of researchers from Makerere University has presented findings of a study on the persistent poor performance in Biology in national examinations to senior officials at the Ministry of…
*****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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
ART. 1 – Objectives and features of students’ mobility from Partner Countries to University of Torino (UniTO) The EU Erasmus+ Programme (Erasmus Plus) 2021/2027, launched on January 1st 2021, has…
ART. 1 – Objectives and features of students’ mobility from Partner Countries to University of Torino (UniTO) The EU Erasmus+ Programme (Erasmus Plus) 2021/2027, launched on January 1st 2021, has…
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,…
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…
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),…
At just 24 years old, Simon Mungudit from the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) has etched his name in the academic history of Makerere University, having emerged as the overall…
The NutriFishPlus Project team successfully conducted a one-day capacity-building training for its research assistants, centered on the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework and the household survey tool. Held on…
The Dean, School of Biosciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University invites you all to Mr. Hebert Nakiyende’s PhD defense scheduled for Wednesday, 21st January 2026 at 9:00am in…
Makerere University Council at its 783rd meeting appointed Dr Oruru Bosco Head of the Department of Physics at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS). Dr Oruru takes on from Dr…
The Dean School of Physical Sciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University invites you all to Mr. Komakech Ignatius’ PhD defense (PhD Physics) scheduled to take place on Monday,…
The Makerere University Writing Centre is pleased to invite you to a workshop on writing a winning grant proposal, scheduled for Thursday, 18th December 2025 from 9:00am-4:00pm in the School…
The Makerere University Writing Centre is pleased to invite you to a webinar on Scholarly Writing for Publication, scheduled for Wednesday, 17 December 2025 at 2:00pm. Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting…
The Dean, School of Physical Sciences at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University invites you all for Mr. Namugera Frank’s PhD defense (PhD Mathematics) scheduled to take place…
Makerere University, through the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to the development of the fisheries sector in Uganda. The award was presented during…
The Dean, School of Biosciences at CoNAS, Makerere University invites you all to Mr. Paul Akuyenze’s PhD defense scheduled to take place on Thursday, 4th December 2025 starting at 9:00am…
The Dean, School of Physical Sciences at CoNAS, Makerere University invites you all for Ms. Afazali Zabibu’ s PhD defense (PhD Mathematics) scheduled for Tuesday, 25th November 2025 at 10:00am…
*****The project was officially launched on 28th October 2025, followed by planning meetings on 29th and 30th. It will be implemented at landing sites around Lakes Victoria, Kyoga and Albert.…
The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) at Makerere University has been awarded a highly competitive research grant worth CAD 0.8 million to implement the “NutriFishPLUS” project, which aims to scale…
PI: Prof James Kalema, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology The Tropical Important Plant Areas (TIPAs) programme identifies critical sites for preserving plant diversity in the tropics. Botanists, ecologists, conservation…
The Dean, School of Physical Sciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University invites you all for Mr. Zaccheus Shehu’s PhD defense scheduled for Tuesday, 18 November 2025 starting at…
*****Renowned scholars engaged staff and students in a thought-provoking discussion on the origin and complexity of life. On 16th October 2025, the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) at Makerere University,…
The Dean, School of Physical Sciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University invites you all for Mr. Katende Ronald’s PhD defense (PhD Maths) scheduled to take place on Thursday,…
The Dean, School of Biosciences at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Prof. Arthur Tugume, has urged student leaders to embody integrity, accountability, and responsibility in their roles.…
Overview Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food production sectors globally and plays a crucial role in food security, nutrition, and sustainable development. Since 2022, aquaculture supplies more than half…
Overview As human populations continue to grow rapidly around the world, the expansion of urban areas, agricultural lands, and infrastructure has led to significant reductions in natural habitats that once…
As part of the ongoing outreach efforts to demystify the myths surrounding the Bachelor of Science programme and to prepare prospective University students to make informed decisions, the College of…
Dr. Jackson Efitre, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Zoology, Entomology, and Fisheries Sciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University has been appointed as a Lead Author for…
The Department of Biochemistry and Systems Biology, in partnership with the Nicolai Lab, Department of Physiological Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians University (LMU), and with funding support from the German Research Foundation (DFG),…
Newly admitted students to the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) have been strongly encouraged to make academic excellence their top priority as they begin their university journey. During the official…
Researchers from the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University have highlighted the urgent need to conserve medicinal plants in the…
Makerere University College of Natural Sciences through the NutriFish Project participated in the Harvest Money Expo held on 18th-20th March 2022 at Kololo Independence Grounds, Kampala. The annual event is…
Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, a Lecturer from the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) emerged as best innovator at the Appropriate Technologies…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of London, Prof. Wendy Thomson has emphasized the role of higher education in shaping individuals and societies. “Makerere University and the University of London…
NutriFish Product Launch and Dissemination Event Limited access to micronutrient-rich foods and animal protein is a key factor behind nutritional deficiencies in Uganda. It is recommended individuals consume around 25…
Prof. Livingstone Sserwadda Luboobi, Africa’s Icon of Mathematics is gone. The continent has lost a true giant in the field of mathematics, specifically biomathematics. This dynamic and evolving discipline, which…
*****The project has made great strides in reducing malnutrition amongst vulnerable communities in Uganda by improving the acceptability and consumption of small pelagic fishes (SPFs). SPFs are rich in bioavailable micronutrients including…
*****The University Council is on a mission to establish whether the mandate of each of the 10 constituent Colleges of Makerere is linked to the vision, mission and Strategic Plan…
Dr Godwin Anywar, Lecturer in the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University has been selected to join the highly prestigious Global Young…
Dr Godwin Anywar has been appointed to the PLOS ONE Editorial Board as an Academic Editor. The PLOS ONE Editorial Board is powered by thousands of academic experts from all…
In 2022, Makerere University received a grant from the US State Department to implement a project titled: “Towards a Research-led University: Strengthening Makerere University’s Research, Grant Writing and Publication Capacity”. Makerere…
The Society aims to promote professional relevance and teamwork in fostering biology education and scholarship in Uganda Makerere University has mobilized resources to conduct research into the poor performance in…
CONFERENCE THEME: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS WITH ISP/EAUMP/SIDA, 10 YEARS WITH CIMO/HEI-ICI AND COMMENCING OF THE NORHED II FUNDED MATHEMATICS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONFERENCE DATES: 01st -04th August 2023 VENUE: MAKERERE UNIVERSITY,…
When COVID-19 emerged in 2019, it first remained temporarily localized as an epidemic in Huan China until it broke Chinese national and Asian continental borders attaining a global pandemic status.…
A new study shows how attempting to control banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) in Uganda, initially in the early 2000’s without requisite basic scientific information only escalated its spread to regional epidemic levels.…
Spermacoce princeae (K. Schum) has been used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections in Uganda. Pharmacological studies revealed that extracts of S. princeae exhibited antibacterial, antioxidant, and sun protection…
The Department of Zoology, Entomology, and Fisheries Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, was awarded a contract under the European Union-funded project: Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Commercial Aquaculture (PESCA) for…
*****The Project led by Assoc. Prof. David Katamba from Makerere University Business School (MUBS) aims to address quality assurance problems/gaps encountered by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) during masters’ research processes.…
The NutriFish Project under the Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University was announced winner of the Fisheries Innovations Award 2023 at the…
Godwin Anywar (cohort 6 graduate, Makerere University) was selected as a 2023 Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) Fellow at the American Studies Association (ASA) on June 16, 2023. The fellowship comes…
Impairment of the central nervous system (CNS) or the nerves conducting messages results in CNS disorders. These CNS disorders could be mild or severe depending on the type of disorder.…
The Dean School of Biosciences invites you all to Mr. Abubakar Sadik Mustafa’s PhD defense scheduled to take place on 16th August 2023 at 9:00am in the Chemistry Boardroom, College of…
The four-day Joint African-NORDIC Conference in Mathematics commenced yesterday, 1st/08/2023, with an opening ceremony presided over by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Monica Musenero Masanza. The conference…
Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza (C) presents a plague to Prof Leif Abrahamsson Makerere University has honored Prof Leif Abrahamsson, for his contribution to the development of Mathematic in the…
The Dean School of Biosciences invites you all to Mr. Fred Bwayo Masika’s PhD defence scheduled to take place on 30th August 2023 at 9:30 am in the Chemistry Boardroom, College of…
In 2022, the Department of Zoology, Entomology, and Fisheries Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, was awarded a contract under the European Union-funded project: Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Commercial Aquaculture (PESCA)…
Overview Basic biological research offered by the School of Biosciences at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), more so at the Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences (ZEFS) requires…
Eligibility and requirements The applicant should; Provide proof of completion of coursework, a full Curriculum Vitae (CV) with primary and alternative contacts, copies of academic documents, a statement of research…
By webadmin Main Theme: Nature-based and Bankable Nature Solutions for Environmental Sustainability “Leaving No One Behind” Host: UNESCO Chair on Ecohydrology and Transboundary Water Management, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro Tanzania Dates: 13th-17th November…
By Hasifa Kabejja Uganda has taken a significant step towards the conservation of its unique plant diversity by identifying 42 Important Plant Areas (IPAs)—critical sites that require urgent conservation action…
*****15 students from different departments at CoNAS are showcasing their projects. Over 300 Ugandan innovators, among them students from the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) and other science-based colleges at…
By webadmin Global position of Aquaculture Aquaculture, the production of aquatic animals and plants, is the fastest growing food-producing sector globally. Between 2001 and 2018, aquaculture production increased at an…
By Hasifa Kabejja Dr Godwin Anywar has been selected as a mentor for the Science Advice Skills Development Program (SASDP-2) of the International Network for Governmental Science Advice, Africa Chapter…
By Hasifa Kabejja Dr Godwin Anywar, Lecturer in the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University has been selected as a fellow of…
By Hasifa Kabejja Makerere University College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) is participating in the 2023 National Science Week exhibition taking place at Kololo Independence Grounds. The week-long exhibition officially opened…
By Hasifa Kabejja *****Institutional Capacity Strengthening for Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing in Uganda (ABS) is a collaborative project between the National…
By Hasifa Kabejja Early this year -2023, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) in partnership with Makerere University developed an E-Supervision Web Portal () to support tracking of Masters Research supervision…
By Hasifa Kabejja The UNET Project team at Senate Building, Makerere University on 27th November 2023. The team will be meeting for five days starting 27th November-1st December 2023 to…
By Hasifa Kabejja ****Through a project titled, Adding value to agro/bio-waste through integrating technologies to enhance sustainable agro-process waste management in Uganda”, the researcher led by Dr Joseph Kyambadde from the Department of…
By Hasifa Kabejja Prof. John Mango Magero presenting Prof. Leif Abrahamsson for the Award Makerere University has awarded Prof. Leif Abrahamsson a Honorary Doctor of Science in recognition and appreciation…
By Hasifa Kabejja Dr Tugume Patience, a Lecturer in the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University is one of the…
By Hasifa Kabejja Makerere University Council in December 2023 appointed Dr Godfrey Kawooya Kubiriza as Head, Department of Zoology, Entomology, and Fisheries Sciences at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS).…
By Hasifa Kabejja *****Supported by the EU under The Horizon Europe Programme, the three-year project (2024-2026) aims to establish innovative production/ business ECOHUBS and improve local aquaculture cage farms in…
By webadmin Makerere University has been subjected to an assessment to determine its suitability for hosting a Regional Centre of Excellence in Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa. The evaluation follows…
By Hasifa Kabejja ******The E-Supervision Platform being developed by IT Experts from Makerere University and MUBS is intended to improve graduate research management Processes in HEIs in Uganda to enable…
By Hasifa Kabejja Purpose of the project Makerere University is part of the consortium through which the INNOECOFOOD project will be implemented. Funded by the EU under The Horizon Europe…
By Hasifa Kabejja ******The Project is supported by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere Research and Innovations Fund (MakRIF). Overview African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral…
By Hasifa Kabejja AWaRMN partners during the workshop at Fairway Hotel in Kampala on 14th May 2024 Overview and successes registered by AWaRMN The African Water Resources Mobility Network (AWaRMN),…
By Hasifa Kabejja ***Funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation through APPEAR, the project aims to develop sustainable technologies for remediation and rehabilitation of mercury-contaminated soils and effluents in Mercury-dependent Artisanal…