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Project title: “Towards a Research-led University: Strengthening Makerere University’s Research, Grant Writing and Publication Capacity”. Makerere University will be implementing the project in collaboration with Michigan State University’s Writing Centre and Alliance for African Partnership (AAP). Project funder: US State Department. Makerere University Project team Prof. Fredrick Muyodi (CONAS) – Principal Investigator Prof. Ronald Bisaso (CEES) – Co-PI Ms. Stella Kakeeto (CHS) – Co-PI Michigan State University team  Prof. Trixie G. Smith, Director,...Read More

Every year, Makerere University admits over 10,000 students to various programmes at each of the 10 constituent Colleges. This Academic Year, 2022/2023, the University has admitted about 500 students to various programmes at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS). The College offers a wide range of programmes in basic and applied sciences including; School of Physical Sciences – Bachelor of Science (Major or Minor in Physical Sciences – Mathematics, Physics,...Read More

The research was funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) The Project Principal Investigator, Prof. Juma Kasozi addressing participants Overview The Lake Victoria Nile Perch (NP) fishery (fishing and post-harvest activities) is a significant contributor to the social and economic development of the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) Partner States (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda). The catch of NP has averaged 250,000 tonnes...Read More

Dr Perpetra Akite has been awarded the Marsh Award for Ecologists in Africa.  This prize aims to celebrate the significant scientific achievements of African ecologists and raise their profile in the UK. It is provided by the Marsh Charitable Trust and administered by the British Ecological Society. Dr Akite is one of Uganda’s leading entomologists and experts in butterflies. She has made important advances in improving knowledge around insects in...Read More

ICAFA – International Conference on Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture Two of the NutriFish-sponsored PhD students, Nakiyende Herbert and Julliet Nafula Ogubi won the awards for the best and second-best oral presentations in the young scientists’ category at the International Conference on Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (ICAFA) held in Jinja, Uganda from 1st-3rd September 2022.  The conference was organized under the theme “Breaking new grounds to recognize and celebrate the contribution of small-scale...Read More