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CoNAS Annual Report 2025
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,…
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Scholarship Announcement: Makerere University – CAG University, Turkey Erasmus+ Programme
***** 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…
CoNAS Newsletter: January-March 2026
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…
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
Mak Researchers Present Findings on Biology Performance to Ministry
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Call for Applications Erasmus+ Partner Countries – KA171 Scholarships for PHD students University of Kampala
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…
Call for ApplicationsErasmus+ Partner Countries – KA171Scholarships for Master studentsUniversity of Kampala
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…
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,…
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…
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),…
Simon Mungudit: Mak’s Best Performing Male Student in the Sciences & Rising Star in Petroleum Geoscience
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…
Enhancing Data Quality: NutriFishPlus Research Assistants Retooled Ahead of Baseline Survey
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…
Invitation to Mr. Hebert Nakiyende’s PhD Defense – Wednesday, 21st January 2026, 9:30am
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…
Dr Oruru Bosco Appointed Head of the Department of Physics
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…
Invitation to Mr. Komakech Ignatius’ PhD Defense – Monday, 22nd December 2025, 10:00am
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,…
Invitation to Workshop on Writing a Winning Grant Proposal – Thursday, 18th December 2025, 9:00am
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…
Invitation to Webinar: Scholarly Writing for Publication – Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 2:00pm
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…
Invitation to Mr. Namugera Frank’s PhD Defense – Friday, 19th December 2025, 10:00am
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…
Jinja Fish Festival: Mak Recognized for its outstanding contribution to the Development of the Fisheries Sector
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…
Invitation to Mr. Paul Akuyenze’s PhD Defense – Thursday, 4th December 2025, 9:00am
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…
Invitation to Ms. Afazali Zabibu’s PhD Defense – Tuesday, 25th November 2025, 10:00am
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…
Mak-CoNAS Launches NutriFishPlus Project
*****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.…
Mak-CoNAS Wins CAD 0.8 Million Grant to Scale-up Fish Processing Technologies & Empower Women in Uganda
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…
The Tropical Important Plant Areas (TIPAs) Programme
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…
Invitation to Mr. Zaccheus Shehu’s PhD defense – Tuesday, 18th November 2025, 10:00am
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…
Mak Hosts Public Lecture on Intelligent Design
*****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,…
Invitation to Mr. Katende Ronald’s PhD Defense – Thursday, 23rd October 2025, 10:00am, Chemistry Boardroom
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,…
CoNAS Student Leaders Inducted, Urged to Uphold Integrity
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.…
TRUEFISH East African Regional Workshop Explores Strategies to Boost Aquatic Animal Health & Biosecurity
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…
Mak Hosts International Symposium on Human-Wildlife Interactions in Africa
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…
Mak-CoNAS Staff Enlighten Mengo Senior School Students on University Programmes & their Respective Career Paths
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 Appointed Lead Author for the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report
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…
Call for Applications: Specialised Informatics Training on Advances and Techniques in Parasite Single-cell OMICS
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),…
CoNAS Freshers Encouraged to Prioritize Academic Excellence
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…
Makerere Researchers Call for Urgent Conservation of Medicinal Plants in Eastern Uganda
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…
NutriFish Project Participates in Vision Group Harvest Money Expo 2022
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 Wins Best Innovator Position at the Appropriate Technologies Centre Expo 2023
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…
73rd Graduation Ceremony – CoNAS Presents 275 students
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 – Monday, 27th February 2023
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…
Beyond Being a Dean of Science & Vice Chancellor Emeritus, Prof. Luboobi was a Friend. Just That!
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…
NutriFish Project Registers Significant Achievements
*****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…
Makerere University Council Members Visit CoNAS
*****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 Selected to Join the Highly Prestigious Global Young Academy
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 Appointed to the PLOS ONE Editorial Board as an Academic Editor
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…
Project Launch: “Strengthening Makerere University’s Research, Grant Writing and Publication Capacity” – 21st March 2023
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
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…
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: THE JOINT AFRICAN-NORDIC CONFERENCE IN MATHEMATICS
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,…
Emergence of a Viral Disease Epidemic of Sweetpotato in Eastern Africa is Imminent – Plant virologists warn
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.…
Xanthomonas Wilt Disease That Nearly Wiped Out East and Central Africa’s Banana Industry is Now Controllable – Ugandan Scientists Reveal
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.…
New Publication – Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and sun protection potential of the isolated compounds from Spermacoce princeae
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…
Call for Applications: Internship Placement for Year 2 BSc. Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme
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…
ICT-4MRPQ Project Team holds Stakeholders’ Engagement
*****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.…
NutriFish wins Fisheries Innovations Award 2023
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…
Dr. Anywar Selected as 2023 CCNY Fellow at ASA
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…
Medicinal Herbs against Central Nervous System Disorders
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.…
Invitation to Mr. Abubakar Sadik Mustafa’s PhD Defense – 16th August 2023, 9:00am
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
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…
Mak honours Prof. Leif Abrahamsson for his Contribution to the Development of Mathematics in E.A
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…
Invitation to Mr. Fred Bwayo Masika’s PhD Defense – 30th August 2023, 9:30am
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…
PESCA supports Internship for 36 Mak Bachelor of Fisheries & Aquaculture Students
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)…
Mak-CoNAS Moves to Popularise the Bachelor of Science Programme, Improve Performance in the Subject of Biology
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…
Masters Research Fellowships in Water, Society & Climate Change Programmes
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…
The 5th International Training on Ecohydrology in Tanzania
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…
Uganda Identifies 42 Important Plant Areas for Conservation
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…
CoNAS Participates in the 2025 National Science Week Exhibition
*****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…
Skilling for Sustainable Aquaculture: Mak, ARDC-Kajjansi Train over 80 Fish Farmers in West Nile & Gulu District
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…
Dr Godwin Anywar Selected as Mentor for the Science Advice Skills Development Program of INGSA-Africa
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…
Dr Godwin Anywar Selected as a Fellow of the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP)
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…
CoNAS Participates in the 2023 National Science Week Exhibition
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…
Mak Holds ABS Project Inception Meeting
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…
Mak ICT-4MRPQ Project Team Holds Preparatory Meeting for the Launch of the E-Supervision Platform
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…
Makerere University Hosts 6th Workshop of the UNET Project
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…
Mak Researchers in Drive to Improve Waste Management in Uganda
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…
74th Graduation: Prof. Leif Abrahamsson Honoured for His Contribution to the Development of Mathematics in E.A
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…
Dr Tugume Patience Wins OWSD Early Career Fellowship
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…
Makerere University Council Appoints Dr Kubiriza Head, Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences
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).…
INNOECOFOOD Project to Address Food Security & Nutrition Gaps in Africa
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…
The Africa Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) mission at Makerere University.
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…
ICT-4MRPQ Project Team, Partner Institutions Discuss Strategies for Improving the E-Supervision Platform
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…
INNOECOFOOD Project: Mak Team Assesses Potential sites for Hosting the Mini Living Lab & Fish Processing Unit
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…
Mak Researchers Set Out to Address the Challenge of African swine fever in Uganda
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…
AWaRMN Registers Significant Achievements, Partners Set Strategies for Sustainability
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),…
BioGOLD Project Team Holds Inception Meeting
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…
Invitation to the Launch of E-resources for Health Website – Friday, 21st June 2024, 8:00am
By Hasifa Kabejja The Head, Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science, cordially invites you to the launch of the website developed by staff in the Department as part of their…
The 2024 International Mathematics Olympiad: Department of Mathematics Participates in the Preparation of Ugandan Contestants
By Hasifa Kabejja Right-Left: Dr. Joseph Ssebuliba, Dr Alex Samuel Bamunoba and Mr. Medi Ssesanga with the students at the opening ceremony in Beijing *****The contest will be held in…
Mak Hosts 2nd DRIAR Project Field Training School
By Hasifa Kabejja Funded by the United States National Science Foundation, the Dry-Rifting in the Albertine-Rhino Graben (DRIAR Project) is an international collaborative group aimed at addressing geological questions surrounding…
Mak Researchers develop Innovative Integrated Wetlands-bivalve system to Mitigate Effects of Pollution in Aquaculture farms in the Lake Victoria Basin
By Hasifa Kabejja The Project team with the participants during the workshop at Colline Hotel Mukono on 26th June 2024 By Hasifa Kabejja & Dr Robinson Odong Overview The fisheries…
Happening 8th-26th July 2024 @MakCoNAS – The 2024 EAUMP-ICTP School on the Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence
ByHasifa Kabejja Prof. John Mango from the Department of Mathematics at Makerere University, with one of the facilitators at the opening ceremony Hosted by the Department of Mathematics at the…
Graduate Programmes Admissions List 2024/25
By webadmin The Academic Registrar, Makerere University, has released the admission list to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2024/2025 Academic Year. Click here for more details
CoNAS Freshers’ Orientation: Students Sensitized on College, University Programmes
ByHasifa Kabejja Every year, Makerere University admits hundreds of students to various programmes in its 10 constituent Colleges. To enable the students to settle in, and acquaint themselves with the…
Mak Hosts 44th Annual National Mathematics Teachers’ Conference
ByHasifa Kabejja Blog,Post Format 0 Procession match of the 49th Prize giving ceremony of Uganda Mathematical Society (UMS) By Dr Joseph Ssebuliba -Department of Mathematics, Makerere University On Friday 26th…
Invitation to Mr Cyprian Osinde’s PhD Defense – 4th June 2025, 9:30am, Chemistry Boardroom
The Dean School of Biosciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University invites you to Mr. Cyprian Osinde’s PhD defense scheduled to take place on 4th June 2025 starting at 9:30am…
Mak Academics Conduct Career Guidance in Seven Schools in Gulu & Amuru Districts
The exercise conducted between 14th-17th August 2024 was meant to furnish students with information to enable them make proper decisions and build successful career paths. It was funded by the…
Invitation to Mr. Sekandi Peter’s PhD Defense – Monday, 2nd June 2025
The Dean School of Physical Sciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University invites you all to Mr. Sekandi Peter’s PhD defense (PhD Chemistry) scheduled for Monday, 2nd June 2025…