Today, Wednesday, January 15, 2014, the Moon is in its ‘Full Moon’ phase, The Physics Department has a Simple Galileo Telescope that will help you appreciate the features on the Moon beyond the shinny object you normally see in the skies. Students and staff who put up on campus have young ones who are Astronomy enthusiasts, will...Read More

The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) will benefit from a USAID Project titled, ‘Capacity Building in Environmental Management for the Oil Sector (EMOS)’ commencing in October 2013. The U.S. Agency for International Development office in Uganda awarded a $6.6 million contract to Tetra Tech ARD and Texas A&M University to support Ugandan institutions, in controlling...Read More

Professor Eva Åkesson, Vice Chancellor of Uppsala University in Sweden visited the Department of Chemistry on the 29th November 2013. She was accompanied by officials (Dr. Peter Sunden and Stephanie Petersen) of the International Science Programme (ISP) which is hosted by Uppsala University and funded by Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA). The International Science Programme has...Read More

Professor Tom Otiti, a Professor of Physics at Makerere University was elected Vice Chairman of the Africa Materials Science Society of Africa. He was elected at the 7th International Conference of the Africa Materials Research Society held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, December 8-13, 2013. The Conference discussions focussed on broad materials research themes including some...Read More

The year 2013 is ending and alot has happened with recorded and achievements, a reason for us to get togather and celebrate our work, as we prepare for the new year 2014.Please be informed that;  Friday 20th December 2013 has already been highlighted for our College End of Year Party so colleagues, save the date...Read More

Prof. Livingstone S. Luboobi was one of the recipients of the independence medal awarded at this year’s (51st) Independence celebrations in Rukungiri District. He was recognised for his long and dedicated service to higher education in Uganda. He is a Professor of Biomathematics in the Department of Mathematics, College of Natural Sciences – Makerere University....Read More

Malaria is a major killer in Uganda and Africa as a continent. One of the major issues usually raised is that many of the malaria drugs available on the market have become resistant overtime. In addition, majority of the population cannot afford the expensive drugs and therefore resort to use of herbs that are readily...Read More