Tag: CoNAS

Phyto-Nutra, a healthy, safe, organic, nutritious, antibiotic-free chicken feed formulation for healthy humans by Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, Senior Lecturer, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF), Kampala, East Africa.

Novel Chicken Feed with a Cocktail of Bacteriocins and Phytobiotics

By Dr. Alice Nabatanzi Due to the frequent use of antibiotics for prophylaxis and treatment of poultry by Ugandan farmers, antibiotic resistance is on the rise....

A solar dryer undergoing tests in the Botany-Zoology Quadrangle, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences3 weeks ago

Call For Applications: INNOECOFOOD MSc Research Fellowship

ECO-INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVED NUTRITION, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF AGRO- ECOLOGICAL FOOD PRODUCTS IN AFRICA (INNOECOFOOD) A. BACKGROUND The Department of Zoology, Entomology, and Fisheries...

Students from the participating schools in the Planetarium shortly before the dissemination workshop on 21st March 2025. Planetarium Shows was one of the project activities that provided exciting visual experience where students could view projections of stars and planets. Research dissemination by Department of Physics Initiative to use astronomy and space science to capture the imagination of students to embrace science and mathematics. Funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (MakRIF), 21st March 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences3 weeks ago

MakCoNAS Promotes Science Education in Schools through Astronomy

Overview The Ugandan government has increasingly recognized the critical role of science education in driving the nation’s economic development. As such, it has put in place...

AR-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (4th L) and Chair Convocation-Mr. George Turyamureeba (3rd L) present the Award to Mubiru (C) as his parents (3rd & 4th R) as well as CoNAS Principal-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta (2nd R) and College Leadership witness. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, CoBAMS, CHS and CoNAS. 14th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences3 months ago

75th Graduation Ceremony: CoNAS Presents Best Performing Student in the Sciences

Makerere University Convocation has honored Mubiru Enock Joel with an award in recognition of his outstanding academic performance. Mubiru, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science...

Mubiru Enock Joel, top-performing student in the Sciences of the 75th Graduation Ceremony from the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS). Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences3 months ago

Meet Mubiru Enock Joel: Makerere University’s Top Performing Science Student of the Year

Mubiru Enock Joel, a student from the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), is set to be among the thousands of graduates at Makerere University’s 75th graduation...

WORLD AQUACULTURE SAFARI 2025: Biggest Aquaculture Meeting in Africa, 24th-27th June 2025, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences4 months ago

World Aquaculture Safari 2025: Biggest Aquaculture Meeting in Africa

Click on this link to register: https://was.org/meeting/code/afraq25 *****About the Conference East Africa is the fastest growth node for aquaculture on the African continent. This is predominantly...

Dr. Godwin Anywar, at the 2024 World Science Forum that took place in Budapest, Hungary from 20th-23rd November. College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences4 months ago

CARTA Fellow Anywar Attends 2024 World Science Forum

Godwin Anywar, cohort 6, Makerere University, attended the 2024 World Science Forum that took place on November 20 – 23, 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. At the...

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) and Martin Tiffen (Left) shake hands after the signing of the MoU on 16th July 2024. Makerere University signs MoU with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd to create a platform for finalist and recently graduated students to undertake internships and industrial training, 16th July 2024, Council Room, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility, Kampala Uganda.

Engineering, Art & Tech9 months ago

Makerere signs MoU with EACOP Ltd.

Makerere University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd to create a platform for finalist and recently graduated students...

Dr. Godwin Anywar (2nd Right) displays his certificate after attending the Science Diplomacy Course in Trieste, Italy, from June 17 to 21, 2024. Photo: CARTA.

Natural Sciences9 months ago

CARTA Fellow Anywar Appointed Member of BMC Editorial Board

Godwin Anywar, cohort 6, Makerere University, was appointed a Member of the editorial board of BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies on June 18, 2024. The appointment...

The Project team with the participants during the workshop at Colline Hotel Mukono on 26th June 2024. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa, Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences (ZEFS), College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) Mitigating the Effects of Environmental Pollution from aquaculture on freshwater resources in Lake Victoria Basin (MEEP) Mak-RIF funded project Dissemination of the research findings, 26th June 2024, Colline Hotel Mukono.

Natural Sciences10 months ago

Mak Researchers develop Innovative Integrated Wetlands-bivalve system to Mitigate Effects of Pollution in Aquaculture farms in the Lake Victoria Basin

By Hasifa Kabejja & Dr. Robinson Odong Overview The fisheries sub-sector in Uganda is crucial, supporting over 5 million livelihoods and providing essential protein for up...