A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Makerere University and Kyoto University, Japan at a ceremony held on the 16th December 2015 in the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University. The Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs Assoc. Professor Okello Ogwang signed on behalf of Makerere in his capacity as the Acting...Read More

The freshmen and women for academic year 2015/2016 are with us. They have attended lectures since 24th August 2015. Let us welcome them and make them feel at home.The orientation meeting for the College of Natural Sciences was held on Thursday 27th August 2015 in the conference hall in JICA Building, Makerere University Campus. Speakers...Read More

The Strengthening Regional Capacity in Research and Training in Fisheries and Aquaculture for Improved Food Security and Livelihoods in Eastern Africa (STRECAFISH) project kick-off meeting was held at Kolping Hotel, Kampala from the 24th to 28th August 2015. The project will be implemented for 3 years starting July 2015 to 2018 coordinated by Department of...Read More

The Renewable Energy Research Group (RERG) in the Department of Physics, Makerere University, organised a workshop in Solar Energy Installation & Basic Electronics (4th Workshop on Solar Energy Installation (Photovoltaic) & Basic Electronics) and this was held on 10th-14th August 2015. The East African Universities Mathematics  Programme (EAUMP) Summer School was hosted by the Department...Read More

A public talk on ‘Conducting clinical trials on medicinal plants & Reverse Pharmacology’ was conducted by Dr. Merlin Wilcox from Oxford University. This talk targeted students from CoNAS, pharmacy, pharmacology & medicine, veterinary medicine and other stakeholders interested in herbal medicine. Dr. Merlin Wilcox is a clinical researcher at the Department of Primary Health Care...Read More

The Inception Meeting for the ‘Transmission Dynamics of African Swine Fever in an endemic setting at the livestock-wildlife Interface’ project took place on Thursday, 26th March 2015 in Gulu town at The Doves Nest Hotel (Senior Quarters). The inception meeting brought together District Veterinary Officers from Masindi, Hoima, Buliisa, Nwoya, Apac, Kiryandongo, Gulu, Oyam and...Read More

The World Science Day celebrations were successfully held at College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University on Monday, 10th November 2014. The theme for 2014 is,’ Promoting Quality Science Education: ensuring a sustainable future for all’. Established by UNESCO in 2001, the World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated worldwide on 10 November...Read More

Dr. Florence Mutonyi D’ujanga (Assoc. Prof.) from the Department of Physics was inducted as a Fellow of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences (FUNAS) on the 31st October 2014. The Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) brings together a diverse group of scientists from the physical, biological and social/behavioural sciences. Its mission is to contribute...Read More

Professor Luboobi has received another accolade in recognition of his contribution to education, nurturing of mathematicians and various works in Mathematics in Uganda. He was recognised by the Rotary Club of Kampala-Ssese Island last week (See article in newvision). The award was handed to him by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Katumba Wamala at Nommo Gallery. In his...Read More

The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) successfully hosted the Sida Science Day research workshop under the theme, ‘Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development’. The event was organised by CoNAS and the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT), Makerere University with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). This is an annual event held to showcase and share work accomplished by Sida supported projects and students. The...Read More