Category: Natural Sciences

Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology (PMB), College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Dr. Alice Nabatanzi Biotechnology Class of 2026 Product Development Centre showcase of innovations from Nutrition & Food Technology, Clinical Hygiene, Natural Wellness, Advanced Cosmeceuticals, Home & Industrial Solutions, Agri-Tech, April 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The “Dead Era” of pure theory is officially buried

By Dr. Alice Nabatanzi At the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology (PMB) in the College of Natural Sciences, we are moving beyond the classroom...

The Principal Investigator, Dr. Patience Tugume addressing participants at the dissemination workshop held in Mbarara City on 15th April 2026. Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Kampala, project “Bio-innovation of biogas, biofertilizer, and biopesticide through the utilization of bio-waste” to promote transformation of household food waste into biogas and other valuable bio-products, dissemination of research findings to stakeholders in Mbarara City, 15th April 2026, Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences2 months ago

Transforming Food Waste into Clean Energy: Makerere University Researchers Equip Mbarara City Residents with Biogas Production Skills

*****Led by Dr. Patience Tugume from the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology at Makerere University, a project titled “Bio-innovation of biogas, biofertilizer, and biopesticide...

Prof. Fredrick Muyodi from the Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences at CoNAS, Makerere University led the team that “examined the factors accounting for poor academic performance in Biology in Uganda’s National Examinations”. The team disseminated their findings to stakeholders at a workshop held on 19th March 2026. Dissemination of findings of Nationwide study by the School of Biosciences, College of Natural Sciences (CONAS), undertaken among 5,000 participants across 100 districts in response to growing concerns over the long-term decline in Biology performance in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, 19th March 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences3 months ago

Mak Study Reveals Key Factors Undermining Performance in Biology

A nationwide study led by Prof. Fredrick Jones Muyodi has revealed multiple factors contributing to poor performance in Biology in Uganda’s national examinations, with the Northern...

The Principal of CoNAS, Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta welcoming participants to the exhibition. College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) successfully held its first Annual Science Exhibition from Thursday, 5th March to Saturday, 7th March 2026, at the Science Quadrangle, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences3 months ago

CoNAS Holds Inaugural Annual Science Exhibition & Career Fair

The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) at Makerere University successfully held its first Annual Science Exhibition from Thursday, 5th March to Saturday, 7th March 2026, at...

The team led by Dr. Abubakar Sadik Mustafa (3rd L) receiving the award on 26th February 2026. Research team from the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CONAS), Makerere University led by Dr. Abubakar Sadik Mustafa (Principal Investigator) awarded prestigious Uganda Climate Innovation Fund (UCIF) to support pioneering the development of a plant-based organic fungicide aimed at significantly reducing Aspergillus growth and aflatoxin contamination in maize, 26th February 2026, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences3 months ago

Makerere University Researchers Awarded UCIF Grant to Tackle Maize Contamination with Innovative Plant-Based Fungicide

In a significant stride towards ensuring food safety and agricultural resilience, a team of researchers from Makerere University has been awarded the prestigious Uganda Climate Innovation...

Some of the 16 PhD graduates from CoNAS. 76th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS). Commencement Speaker-Dr. Margaret J. Kigozi, Makerere University Endowment Fund Chairperson. 25th February 2026, Freedom Square, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences4 months ago

Mak 76th Graduation Ceremony: CoNAS Presents 16 PhDs & Best Performing Male Student in the Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) presented 269 students for the award of degrees of Makerere University at the 76th graduation ceremony. Of these, 16 graduated...

The team that participated in the meeting. Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences hosted a high-level delegation from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), to discuss strategies for future collaboration in a partnership that has spanned five decades, 11th February 2026, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences4 months ago

BOKU University Charts New Collaboration Strategies with Mak’s Department of Zoology, Entomology & Fisheries Sciences

The Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences at Makerere University on 11th February 2026 hosted a high-level delegation from the University of Natural Resources and...

Makerere University News

Change of Guard: Prof. Michael Owor Hands Over Office of Dean, School of Physical Sciences to Prof. David Ssevviiri

Natural Sciences

CoNAS Annual Report 2025

Mak Researchers Present Findings on Biology Performance to Ministry

The “Dead Era” of pure theory is officially buried

Transforming Food Waste into Clean Energy: Makerere University Researchers Equip Mbarara City Residents with Biogas Production Skills

Mak Study Reveals Key Factors Undermining Performance in Biology

CoNAS Holds Inaugural Annual Science Exhibition & Career Fair

Makerere University Researchers Awarded UCIF Grant to Tackle Maize Contamination with Innovative Plant-Based Fungicide

Mak 76th Graduation Ceremony: CoNAS Presents 16 PhDs & Best Performing Male Student in the Sciences

BOKU University Charts New Collaboration Strategies with Mak’s Department of Zoology, Entomology & Fisheries Sciences

Makerere hosts Chief Justices of Zambia and Uganda

Makerere Medical Students Honour Their ‘Silent Teachers’

Master’s Scholars Engage Lwengo and Rakai Communities to Inform Research Conceptualisation

Makerere University Rolls Out Thesis Completion Grants to Accelerate PhD Research and Strengthen National Policy Impact

Makerere University Charts Course for Responsible AI Adoption in Research Management

Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27

Admission List to Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2026/27 -Government Sponsorship

Makerere University Kicks Off Semester Two Examinations Amid High Student Expectations

Freshers’ Joining Instructions 2026/2027

Tribute To Professor Abwoli Yabezi Banana (1951–2026)