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

Prof. Benjamin Ehrenberg from Bar Ilan University in Israel visited the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) Makerere University on the 4th of April 2013. This was part of a 2day visit to Makerere University. Prof. Ehrenberg is the Vice President for Research at the Bar Ilan University. He is a physicist attached to the department...Read More

The 5th day of the BBC festival (28th-March-2013) began with a visit to the College of Natural Sciences by visiting scientists (Prof. Tejinder Verdee and Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollenu) and staff of BBC; Julian Siddle (Producer).They met with Prof. J.Y.T. Mugisha, the Principal of CoNAS. The meeting was also attended by Prof. Otiti, Dr. Mango (Dean, School of Physical Sciences). The meeting discussed the status...Read More

The Department of Physics conducted the second Photovoltaic Workshop on the 9th to 13th September 2013 at the School of Food Science, Nutrition and Bioengineering conference hall. This is an initiative by the Renewable Energy Research Group (RERG) in the department. Other partners in the initiative are Centre for Research in Energy and Energy Conservation...Read More

Meet the CoNAS Football team. The team is made up of staff at the college; all opponents should be afraid because the team is a winner. The team captain is Mr. Kitayimbwa John from the Mathematics Department (third from left on the front line, dressed in a blue jersey). He is also the goal keeper...Read More

Prof. Luboobi has also been appointed to serve on the Management Board of a project titled, ‘Mathematics Education and Working Relevance in East Africa’. The project is a joint programme between the University of Technology in Finland and institutions in Eastern Africa. It is supported by the Higher Education Institutions Institutional Cooperation Instrument (HEI ICI) of...Read More