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

The 2014 Mak-Sida Annual Review Meeting was opened by the Ambassador of Sweden to Uganda, H.E Urban Andersson yesterday (Monday, 6th October 2014) in the CEDAT Conference Hall. The annual review meeting brings together Ugandan and Swedish partners to review the year’s accomplishments in research and work towards strengthening synergies. It is expected that the...Read More

Dr. George William Nyakairu (Associate Professor of Chemistry at CoNAS) was admitted to the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) as a Fellow on the 18th of November 2013. As a Fellow, Dr. Nyakairu joins the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. The society has over 40,000 members from diverse areas of the...Read More

A delegation from the Xiangtan University, China visited CoNAS in July 2013 to discuss modalities of working together following the signing of a MoU signed between Makerere University and Xiangtan University in 2012.Read More

Today, Wednesday, January 15, 2014, the Moon is in its ‘Full Moon’ phase, The Physics Department has a Simple Galileo Telescope that will help you appreciate the features on the Moon beyond the shinny object you normally see in the skies. Students and staff who put up on campus have young ones who are Astronomy enthusiasts, will...Read More

The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) will benefit from a USAID Project titled, ‘Capacity Building in Environmental Management for the Oil Sector (EMOS)’ commencing in October 2013. The U.S. Agency for International Development office in Uganda awarded a $6.6 million contract to Tetra Tech ARD and Texas A&M University to support Ugandan institutions, in controlling...Read More