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An aerial shot of the Main Building, as taken by a drone over the Freedom Square with Left to Right: CHUSS, St. Francis, St. Augustine and CAES Buildings and the Kikoni area (Background) in view. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Revised Advertisement for Positions of Principal and Deputy Principal at Makerere University

Makerere University, Uganda’s premier institution of higher learning and one of Africa’s leading research universities, invites applications from suitably qualified and distinguished individuals for the positions...

Sylas Ruhweza's casket lies in the chapel. Requiem Mass in respect of Mr. Sylas Ruhweza, the first President of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni Community at Makerere University, 30th May 2026, St. Augustine Chapel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General2 months ago

Hundreds attend Sylas Ruhweza’s Requiem Mass

Hundreds of mourners gathered at St. Augustine Chapel, Makerere University on May 30, 2026 to pray for the soul of Mr. Sylas Ruhweza, the first President...

Prof. Michael Owor (L) handing over to Prof. David Ssevviiri. Second left is Makerere University Chief of Internal Audit, Mr Patrick Akonyet and on the right is Prof. Juma Kasozi, Deputy Principal, CoNAS. Prof. Michael Owor officially hands over office of Dean, School of Physical Sciences to Prof. David Ssevviiri for the next four years, effective 6th May 2026, on 28th May 2026, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences3 months ago

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

Prof. Michael Owor has officially handed over the office of Dean, School of Physical Sciences to Prof. David Ssevviiri. Prof. Owor has served as Dean since...

Cover page of the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) Annual Report 2025. Depicting Students in a lab with the JICA Building as a background image, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences3 months ago

CoNAS Annual Report 2025

It is my distinct pleasure to present the 2025 Annual Report of the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) at Makerere University. This report reflects a year...

Prof. Julius Kikooma and Dr. Robert Kakuru with facilitators and participants from SoL, CEDAT, CoNAS, CoVAB and CHUSS. Directorate of Graduate Training with support from iCARTA and NORHED Advanced Research Methods Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop for faculty from SoL, CEDAT, CoNAS, CoVAB, CHUSS, April 28 to 30, 2026, Senate Building Telepresence Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General3 months ago

Advanced Research Methods Training of Trainers Sparks Transformation in Doctoral Training at Makerere University

By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has intensified efforts to strengthen graduate supervision and research excellence through a dynamic three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop in Advanced...

Prof. Fredrick Muyodi (C) with Prof. Arthur Tugume (2nd R) and other officials at the presentation of study findings on 20th April 2026. Researchers from the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) and the College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University, presentation of findings of study on the persistent poor performance in Biology in national examinations to senior officials at the Ministry of Education and Sports, 20th April 2026, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Natural Sciences4 months ago

Mak Researchers Present Findings on Biology Performance to Ministry

A team of researchers from Makerere University has presented findings of a study on the persistent poor performance in Biology in national examinations to senior officials...

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.

Natural Sciences4 months ago

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 Sciences4 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 Sciences5 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 Sciences5 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...