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International Research and Innovations Dissemination Conference, 9th to 10th May 2022, Munyonyo Speke Resort & Conference Centre and Online.

International Research & Innovations Dissemination Conference 2022

Background Following the complex and unprecedented challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, excellence in research and innovation has never been more vital. Makerere University and its...

Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero (5th R), Arne Haug-Royal Norwegian Embassy (6th L), Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd R), Ms. Solbjørg Sjøveian (4th R), Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (R), Prof. Livingstone Luboobi (2nd R), Assoc. Prof. John Mango (4th L), dignitaries and delegates at the NORHED Week Opening Ceremony, 25th April 2022, CEDAT, Makerere University.

General3 years ago

Hon. Dr. Musenero Launches NORHED Week, Calls for Industry-Impacting Research

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MoSTI), Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero on Monday 25th April, 2022 presided over the opening ceremony of the NORHED Week...

Chief Guest, His Worship Muwonge Tom, Mayor Kasangati Town Council (R) commissioning the OFSP Puree processing unit on 6th April 2022.

Agriculture & Environment3 years ago

Mak Commissions Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Puree Processing Unit

Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), represented by Dr. Richard Miiro, from the Department of Extension and Innovation Studies on 6th April 2022...

The Principal Investigator, Prof. Samuel Kyamanywa gives an overview of the ICOPSEA Project during the closing meeting on 7th April 2022, SFTNB Conference Hall, Makerere University.

Agriculture & Environment3 years ago

ICOPSEA Project Supports Production of Quality Sweet Potato Planting Material

Sweet potato is an important root crop in East African countries. In some communities, it is a vital staple crop. The crop plays a significant role...

The Main Building, Makerere University against an almost clear blue sky. Date taken 15th March 2013, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Research3 years ago

Call For Applications: Early-Career Research Fellowships under CECAP Program

DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND GRADUATE TRAINING (DRGT), MAKERERE UNIVERSITY SUPPORTED BY THE CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK PROGRAM TITLE: CONSOLIDATING EARLY-CAREER PROGRAM AT MAKERERE AND OTHER...

Dr. Jackson Efitre (C), Dr. Eric Sande (R) and Dr. Juliet Nattabi Kigongo (L) during the presentation at Parliament on 2nd November 2021.

Natural Sciences3 years ago

Small but mighty: Championing Uganda’s silver fish

In Uganda, low-income groups and individuals cannot afford larger and popular types of fish, such as Nile Perch and Tilapia – meaning they miss out on...

Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut (2nd L) receives the NutriFish Project donation from the Principal Investigator-Dr. Jackson Efitre (2nd R) as Assoc. Professor Dorothy Nakimbugwe (L) and Mrs. Joyce Ikwaput Nyeko (R) witness on 4th May 2020.

Natural Sciences3 years ago

Finding new markets for Uganda’s Mukene fish

It is a bright morning at Kyaliwajjala market on the outskirts of Uganda’s capital city, Kampala. Dorothy Nakimbugwe, co-principal investigator of the ‘NutriFish’ project, is introducing...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (6th R) together with the ED UNBS, Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru (5th R), Principal CAES, Dr. Gorettie Nabanoga (6th L), the INSBIZ Project team and representatives from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) and Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) after the launch of edible insect products and standards on 28th March 2022.

Agriculture & Environment3 years ago

Mak-CAES, UNBS Launch Edible Insect Products & Standards

Edible insects have the potential to fill the nutrition and income gaps in Uganda and Kenya. They are rich in protein and cheaper to manage. However,...

A student (left) showcases their innovation during the 9th Annual CEDAT Open Day held 28th-29th February 2020, Makerere University.

Engineering, Art & Tech3 years ago

PhD Fellowship Advert: FLYgene Project

We are seeking to appoint a full-time PhD Fellow to undertake research in a new project on Sustainable and efficient insect production for livestock feed through...

The Principal CoBAMS, Prof. Eria Hisali.

Business & Management3 years ago

Assessing the Effect of Road Transport Infrastructure on Firm Performance in Uganda

Researchers have found that access to road transport infrastructure does not greatly affect firm performance but rather Labour plays the biggest role in determining the productivity...