The NutriFish Project under the Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University was announced winner of the Fisheries Innovations Award 2023 at the Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Awards (SFA) ceremony held on 30th June 2023 at Fairway Hotel, Kampala. The NutriFish Project team led by Dr Jackson Efitre (3rd...Read More

*****The Project led by Assoc. Prof. David Katamba from Makerere University Business School (MUBS) aims to address quality assurance problems/gaps encountered by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) during masters’ research processes. The project team has developedan E-Supervision Web Portal (https://mastersresearch.ug/) to track Masters Research supervision processes. It is funded by the EU under Erasmus projects for the...Read More

The Society aims to promote professional relevance and teamwork in fostering biology education and scholarship in Uganda Prof. Arthur K.Tugume, Dean School of Biosciences, Makerere University addressing participants at the BioSU inception meeting Makerere University has mobilized resources to conduct research into the poor performance in Biology at UCE and UACE. This was revealed by...Read More

In 2022, Makerere University received a grant from the US State Department to implement a project titled: “Towards a Research-led University: Strengthening Makerere University’s Research, Grant Writing and Publication Capacity”. In 2022, Makerere University received a grant from the US State Department to implement a project titled: “Towards a Research-led University: Strengthening Makerere University’s Research, Grant Writing...Read More

Dr Godwin Anywar has been appointed to the PLOS ONE Editorial Board as an Academic Editor. The PLOS ONE Editorial Board is powered by thousands of academic experts from all over the world. The board comprises working scientists who are established principal investigators/group leaders with extensive publication records. Academic Editors oversee the peer review process...Read More

Dr Godwin Anywar, Lecturer in the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University has been selected to join the highly prestigious Global Young Academy (GYA) for a period of 5 years beginning June 2023. Dr Anywar is the only Ugandan in the new cohort selected to join the Academy....Read More

*****The University Council is on a mission to establish whether the mandate of each of the 10 constituent Colleges of Makerere is linked to the vision, mission and Strategic Plan of the University. Mak Council engagement with CoNAS leadership Makerere University Council members led by the Chairperson, Mrs. Lorna Magara on 28th February 2023 visited the...Read More

*****The project has made great strides in reducing malnutrition amongst vulnerable communities in Uganda by improving the acceptability and consumption of small pelagic fishes (SPFs). SPFs are rich in bioavailable micronutrients including iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin A and essential fatty acids (Omega 3, 6). The Project PI, Dr Jackson Efitre presenting an overview of the project and...Read More

 NutriFish Product Launch and Dissemination Event Limited access to micronutrient-rich foods and animal protein is a key factor behind nutritional deficiencies in Uganda. It is recommended individuals consume around 25 kg of fish per year; yet, in Uganda, currently only half this amount is consumed – and intake is anticipated to further decline as the...Read More

The Vice Chancellor of the University of London, Prof. Wendy Thomson has emphasized the role of higher education in shaping individuals and societies. “Makerere University and the University of London have tens of thousands of talented graduates now contributing to social and economic development and tackling global challenges both at home and around the world,...Read More