Natural Sciences Archives - Page 7 of 11 - Makerere University News

The Deputy Principal, CoNAS, Prof. Juma Kasozi (5th L), Dean School of Physical Sciences, Prof. Michael Owor (4th L), Head Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies, Dr. Arthur Batte (R), the overall DRIAR Project Coordinator, Dr. Sarah Stamps (C), and Makerere University Project Coordinator, Dr John Mary Kiberu (2nd R) with officials and participants at the opening ceremony on 11th July 2022, at the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology Building, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University.

DRIAR Project Field Training School – 11th-22nd July 2022

Dry-Rifting in the Albertine-Rhino Graben (DRIAR) Project Makerere University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Virginia Polytechnique Institute and State University, the leading institution of the...

A closeup of the Calabash nutmeg tree Monodora myristica in the Botany-Zoology Quadrangle, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Natural Sciences3 years ago

Invitation to Contribute Chapters to Frontiers Special Collection

This is to invite you to contribute chapters to the special/book in Frontiers in forests and global change linked belowhttps://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/35906/repositioning-of-non-timber-forest-products-a-new-dawn-for-sustainable-livelihoods The collection/book is titled: “Repositioning of...

The Dean, School of Biosciences, Prof. Arthur Tugume presents graduands at the first session of the 72nd graduation ceremony.

Natural Sciences3 years ago

Mak Scientists Unveil New Method of Measuring Stress Levels in Plants

Just like animals and human beings, plants too can be stressed. Whereas one may easily detect stress in animals and humans basing on their behavior, plant...

Front Row: The Principal CoNAS, Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta (4th L-Black Coat), Head Chemistry Department, Dr. John Wasswa (3rd L) and the ECSDevelop Project PI, Dr. Christine Betty Nagawa (5th L-Green dress) with other delegates at the Launch on 8th June 2022, CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University.

Natural Sciences3 years ago

Environmental Chemistry for Sustainable Development (ECSDevelop) Project Launched

Overall Objective: The ECSDevelop Project launched at Makerere University on 8th June 2022 aims to increase capacity and contribution of environmental chemistry research in higher education...

The project team, Dr. Robinson Odong (C), Dr. Peter Akoll (R) and Mr. John Omara (L) share notes shortly before the stakeholders meeting in Mbarara City on 31st May 2022.

Natural Sciences3 years ago

PAIRWISE Project Engages Mbarara Stakeholders on Antibiotic Resistance

Most of the antibiotics used to manage diseases in humans and livestock end up in the environment. Antibiotics (ATBs), Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (ARB), and Antibiotic Resistance...

The Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences, School of Biosciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Natural Sciences3 years ago

Call for Applications: MSc Research Fellowships- Aquaculture

PROVISION OF TRAINING SERVICES TO THE PESCA (PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE IN UGANDA) PROJECT A. BACKGROUND The Department of Zoology, Entomology, and Fisheries Sciences, College...

The Principal of CoNAS, Prof. Tumps Winston Ireeta presents PhD graduands at the First Session of Makerere University's 72nd Graduation Ceremony held on 23rd May 2022.

Natural Sciences3 years ago

72nd Graduation: Doctoral Citations – CoNAS

ADAKU ChristopherChemical Structure and Properties of Anthocyanins from Selected Plant Species from Uganda. Mr. ADAKU Christopher investigated a class of bioactive phytochemicals known as anthocyanins from...

Some of the recipes in the Small Fishes Cookbook developed by the NutriFish Project, Makerere University.

Natural Sciences3 years ago

New Cookbook by NutriFish Project to Increase Consumption of Small Fishes

The solution to micronutrient deficiencies, particularly among women of child bearing age and children under five years, lies in consumption of small fishes such as mukene....

PhD Graduands from the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) pose for the camera on Day 1 of the 72nd Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University held on 23rd May 2022 in the Freedom Square.

Natural Sciences3 years ago

72nd Graduation Ceremony: CoNAS presents 268 graduands with a record 17 PhDs

The 72nd graduation ceremony of Makerere University has kicked off today, 23rd May 2022 with the Colleges of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) and Health Sciences as well as the...

Natural Sciences3 years ago

8th Workshop on Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Biogas Production Underway at CoNAS

The Renewable Energy Research Group (RERG) at the Department of Physics, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University has been carrying out training programmes on Solar...