The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University with her partners: Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) UK, Tooro Botanic Gardens (TBG), Entebbe Botanical Garden (EBG) and Grass Roots International won a two-year Darwin Initiative grant (Project Reference: DARNV005) worth £199,995 to execute a project titled; “Understanding Ugandan native plant species’ role in innovative sustainable landscapes”....Read More

Dr Sarah Stamps, Principal Investigator presents an overview of the DRIAR Project Dry-Rifting in the Albertine-Rhino Graben (DRIAR) Project Makerere University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Virginia Polytechnique Institute and State University, the leading institution of the consortia of universities participating in the Dry-Rifting in the Albertine-Rhino Graben (DRIAR Project), to conduct geophysical, geochemical...Read More

The DVCAA, Prof. Umar Kakumba (L) in a meeting with the visitors from IOP, Mr. Dominic Hurley (R) and Ms. Linsey Simkin (2nd R)   The Head of International Relations at the Institute of Physics (IOP) in the UK, Mr Dominic Hurley, and International Relations Manager at the same institute, Ms Linsey Simkin this morning,...Read More

Just like animals and human beings, plants too can be stressed. Whereas one may easily detect stress in animals and humans basing on their behavior, plant “behavior” is not easy to interpret.   Why should we be concerned about stress in plants? Plants under stress cannot reproduce or grow well because they have to divert...Read More

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...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...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...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...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...Read More

The International Petroleum Technology Conference, IPTC is the flagship multidisciplinary technical event in the Eastern Hemisphere. IPTC is sponsored by four industry organizations and societies namely; the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). The...Read More