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Some of the CAES PhD graduates with the Chair of the University Ceremonies Committee, also member of staff at the College, Prof. Jackie Bonabana (Right). 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), 30th January 2024, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

CAES Presents 20 PhDs at the 74th Graduation Ceremony of Mak

Graduation statistics The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has presented 638 students for the award of degrees and diplomas at the 74th graduation ceremony...

The Project team with Makerere University Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs, Prof. Umar Kakumba during the workshop at Hotel Africana in Kampala. FoodLAND Project 4th Annual Meeting, 18th-20th January 2024, Hotel Africana, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment10 months ago

FoodLAND Project 4th Annual Meeting Takes Stock of Progress, Discusses Strategies for Future Implementation

Overview While Africa has potential to grow diversity of food, the continent suffers high levels of under-nutrition, nutritional deficiencies, food poisoning and has in recent decades...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (5th R), the Principal of CAES, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga (4th R) and the representative of the DG NARO, Dr. Sadiq Kassim (6th L) together with the research team after the launch of the project. Nature-based Solutions for Climate-Resilient Tea Production in Uganda (NbS4Tea) Project Launch, 16th January 2024, Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, CAES, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment10 months ago

New CAES Project to Improve Tea Production in Uganda

*****Funded by the Danish Fellowship Centre under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark, the Project, Nature-based Solutions for Climate-Resilient Tea Production in Uganda (NbS4Tea), is envisaged...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Seated Centre), and the Principal of CAES, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga (Seated 2nd R) with CAES leaders, programme coordinators, and representatives from partner institutions at the retreat at Kalanoga Resort on 11th January 2024. Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment11 months ago

CAES Management Deliberates Strategies for Repositioning the Graduate Research Agenda

****At the CAES Management Retreat held on 10th-12th January 2024, participants took stock of the current state and landscape of graduate research at the College, and...

H.E. Professor Jacques Fame Ndongo, Cameroon's State Minister, Ministry of Higher Education, representing H.E. Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon (2nd Right) receives a plaque from the Executive Secretary, Professor Patrick Okori (2nd Left) at the opening ceremony of the 19th RUFORUM AGM. Yaounde, Cameroon, Central Africa.

Agriculture & Environment11 months ago

RUFORUM Newsletter 19th AGM Yaounde, Cameroon

This year, RUFORUM marks 19 years as an apex network for advancing agricultural higher and tertiary education in Africa. It is a milestone in the history...

Soybean breeders with the Principal of CAES, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga (4th R); Deputy Principal, Prof. Yazidhi Bamutaze (3rd R); and the Dean SAS, Dr John Baptist Tumuhairwe (2nd R) during their meeting at Makerere. Africa Soybean Breeders Meeting, 28th November to 1st December 2023, Makerere University, MUARIK, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment12 months ago

Soybean Breeders Deliberate Strategies for Improving Productivity

The breeders from USA, Brazil and across Africa, including scientists from CGIAR met at Makerere University on 28th November-1st December 2023 to share experiences, best practices...

Front Row: Assoc. Prof. Robert Wamala (4th R) who represented the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Mak Team Lead-Prof. John Tabuti (5th R), Head GAMSU, Prof. Sylvia Nannyonga-Tamuusza (2nd R), HSRW Team Lead-Ms. Nele Vahrenhorst (Rear: 7th R) and other officials at the kick off workshop on 16th November 2023 at Makerere University. Strengthening Education and Research Capacity for Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Natural Resources Use Project Kick Off Workshop, 16th November 2023, Senate Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment12 months ago

Stakeholders to work with Academia to strengthen Education & Research in Biodiversity Conservation

On 16th November 2023, national and international stakeholders participated in the kick off workshop hosted at Makerere University to further consolidate various schools of thought aimed...

Dr. Ackim Mwape from the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases-GRA (Right) with alumni representatives from various countries during the launch of the GRA-RUFORUM Alumni Network in Africa on 1st November 2023 at a side-event of the 19th RUFORUM AGM. 19th RUFORUM AGM, Theme: “Transforming Higher Education to Sustainably Feed and Create Prosperity for Africa”, 28th October-2nd November 2023 “Accelerating and Scaling-Up Africa’s Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Actions: Experiences and Lessons” side-event 1st November 2023 at Palais de Congrès, Yaoundé, Cameroon, Africa.

Agriculture & Environment1 year ago

RUFORUM 19th AGM Urges Africa to Take the Lead on Climate Action

By Agaba Issa Mugabo As the impacts of climate change are increasingly being felt across Africa, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)...

Prof. Nelson Turyahabwe (3rd R) hands over some of the office property to Dr Bernard Obaa (3rd L). Conference Room, 13th November 2023, CAES, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment1 year ago

Dr. Bernard Obaa Appointed Ag. Head, CAES Department of Extension & Innovation Studies

Makerere University Council has appointed Dr Bernard Obaa Acting Head, Department of Extension and Innovation Studies, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). Dr Obaa takes...

The Director DRGT-Prof. Edward Bbaale (2nd Right) launches the CAES GRADCARE Management System on behalf of the DVCAA on 17th October 2023. Right is Dr. Cyprian Misinde, Director Quality Assurance, Second Left is the Principal of CAES, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga, and Left is the Deputy Principal, Prof. Yazhidi Bamutaze. CAES Conference Hall, Makerere University. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment1 year ago

CAES Launches Graduate Management System

The CAES GRADCARE Management System is envisaged to enhance efficiency in the graduate production process, and to improve the completion rate in the stipulated time to...

Makerere University News

CAES Presents 20 PhDs at the 74th Graduation Ceremony of Mak

FoodLAND Project 4th Annual Meeting Takes Stock of Progress, Discusses Strategies for Future Implementation

New CAES Project to Improve Tea Production in Uganda

CAES Management Deliberates Strategies for Repositioning the Graduate Research Agenda

RUFORUM Newsletter 19th AGM Yaounde, Cameroon

Soybean Breeders Deliberate Strategies for Improving Productivity

Stakeholders to work with Academia to strengthen Education & Research in Biodiversity Conservation

RUFORUM 19th AGM Urges Africa to Take the Lead on Climate Action

Dr. Bernard Obaa Appointed Ag. Head, CAES Department of Extension & Innovation Studies

CAES Launches Graduate Management System

Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence Launches Training on Economic and Stakeholder Analysis

Mak Field Day Training on livestock feed Climate-Smart Innovations conducted in Buwama

Public Investment Management Centre Concludes 4th Cohort Training on Financial Implications Guidelines

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Empower Schools in Mukono and Kyegwegwa Districts

Staff Urged to Build Research Teams for RIF Grant Success

Makerere University at the 2024 O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Annual Gathering in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

The 3rd Fundis and Technicians sensitization event and exhibition held successfully

MURBS has declared 13.40% interest on members’ balances for the financial year that ended on 30th June 2024.

Prof. Nawangwe calls for Increased Government Sponsorship for Students with Disabilities

CoBAMS Hosts Workshop to Review Parish Development Model