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A new study published in the CABI Agriculture and Bioscience journal highlights that pests, diseases, and drought, are the main challenges to pumpkin and watermelon production in Uganda. A range of recommendations are presented to help the country’s pumpkin and watermelon farmers increase their yields to help improve their livelihoods and food security. The study assessed the current production constraints for watermelons and pumpkins, management practices, sources of production inputs to guide...Read More

The Principal of CoNAS, Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta (L) hands over the cash contribution to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe The Principal, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta has today, 7th June 2022 handed to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe UGX6,384,215 million, the first staff cash contribution towards Makerere University centennial celebrations. The Principal, in company of his Deputy also College Representative on the Mak@100 Organizing...Read More

Staff from the Colleges of Natural Sciences, Health Sciences and the School of Law in the Academic Procession on the first day of the 72nd graduation ceremony The 72nd graduation ceremony of Makerere University has kicked off today, 23rd May 2022 with the Colleges of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) and Health Sciences as well as the School of Law presenting students for the award of degrees and diplomas in various disciplines. The graduation...Read More

The Principal of CoNAS, Dr Tumps Winston Ireeta (L) congratulates Dr Juma Kasozi upon his appointment Makerere University Chancellor, Prof. Ezra Suruma has appointed Dr Juma Kasozi, Deputy Principal, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) for the next four years effective 1st April 2022. Dr Kasozi takes on from Prof. Fredrick Jones Muyodi who handed over office to the Principal of CoNAS, Dr Tumps Winston Ireeta on 7th March 2022. Today, 7th April 2022,...Read More

Dr Tugume hands over the office laptop to Dr Katuura Dr Esther Katuura has been appointed Head, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS). She takes on from Dr Arthur K. Tugume who was recently appointed Dean, School of Biosciences after serving his second term of office for close to two years. Dr Tugume served as Head, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology for...Read More