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Dorothy Akoth, a Master’s student in the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) at Makarere University in Uganda, has been named one of two winners of the 2023 GBIF Graduate Researchers Award. An expert jury selected Akoth, who was nominated by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology together…

Scholars from Africa and beyond on 4th-8th September 2023 met at Makerere University to deliberate on innovations, solutions and developments that facilitate the growth and expansion of Mathematics. Held under the auspices of Women in SAGE on the theme “SageMath: Free for…

Dr Godwin Anywar has been selected to be a Mentor for the Science Advice Skills Development Program (SASDP-2) of the International Network for Governmental Science Advice, Africa Chapter (INGSA-Africa). He has also been recognized as one of the ‘Outstanding German…

Mr. Jimmy Chaciga, a Ph.D. Student at the Department of Physics, Makerere University, has installed a small-Scale Photovoltaics Solar Plant at the Department to supply clean renewable energy for a cooking technology being developed with a 2 kW Wind turbine…

The Department of Physics, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University through the Renewable Energy Research Group (RERG) has trained 30 students and members of the general public in solar photovoltaic installation and maintenance, biogas production, and solar thermal systems.…

Global Position of Aquaculture Aquaculture, producing aquatic animals and plants, is the fastest-growing food-producing sector globally. Between 2001 and 2018, aquaculture production increased at an average annual rate of 5.3%. World aquaculture production reached nearly 115 million tonnes (live weight)…

With deep respect and fond remembrance, we celebrate the life of Prof. Robert Bob MacDonald, who passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022, at the age of 91. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a lifelong geologist, Prof. MacDonald’s extraordinary…

ECO-INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVED NUTRITION, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF AGRO- ECOLOGICAL FOOD PRODUCTS IN AFRICA (INNOECOFOOD) A. BACKGROUND The Department of Zoology, Entomology, and Fisheries Sciences (ZEFS), was awarded a contract under the European Union-funded project: Eco-Innovative Technologies for…

Overview The Ugandan government has increasingly recognized the critical role of science education in driving the nation’s economic development. As such, it has put in place deliberate policies aimed at popularizing science education in schools. This initiative seeks to equip…

The Dean, School of Physical Sciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University invites you all to Ms. Kinyua Mbuci Esther’s PhD defense scheduled to take place on 11th April 2025 at 10:00am in the Chemistry Boardroom. ******Title of thesis:…