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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. Consequently, the negative impact of the disease eliminated the banana…
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 potential. This study aimed at isolating and identifying pure compounds…
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 Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Awards (SFA) ceremony held on 30th June…
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. CNS disorders include depression, anxiety, Huntington’s disease, epilepsy, and others.…
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 Natural Sciences, Makerere University. Thesis title: “ELISA-based quantification and role of…
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 Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University. Thesis title: Constraints, characterisation and incidence…
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 interest and contact addresses (phone and email) of two referees.…
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 to protect priority plant species. The initiative, spearheaded by Makerere…
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 the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E Yoweri…
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 processes in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Uganda. The portal…