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The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) has two schools: School of Physical Sciences and School of Biosciences. The Schools are further divided into seven (7) Departments thus: School of Physical Sciences has four (4) departments (Department of Mathematics, Department of Chemistry, Department of Physics and Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies); the School of Biosciences has three (3)...

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The application period for 2022/2023 August Intake is now open for both national and international students to study in various Diploma, Certificate and Artisan programs at AFRISA-CoVAB, Makerere University. Africa Institute for Strategic Animal Resource Services and Development (AFRISA) is a leading institution in providing citizens and communities with a platform for industrial skilling and...

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The Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) was established by Makerere University Council through the Makerere University Grants Administration and Management Policy on 17th December 2020. GAMSU is governed by a Steering Committee of 9 members, chaired by the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration. The Steering Committee is supported by the Secretariat...

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By Joseph Odoi Since 2017, Dr. Lawrence Mugisha (Associate Professor) at Makerere University has been hosting the fellows under Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP). The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) is a fellowship program for African institutions in Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Ghana to host an African-born scholar to work in projects...

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Environment for Development Initiative (EfD-Mak Centre) Uganda on 14 th April 2022 inaugurated its Advisory Board to guide the operations of the Centre. The Board inaugurated at the Centre’s Conference Hall at Makerere University, is chaired by the Deputy Vice chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Umar Kakumba. While inaugurating the Board, the Director, EfD-Mak Centre, Prof.

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Makerere University in partnership with Norwegian University of Life Sciences (Norway), Maseno University (Kenya), and LUANAR and DARS (Malawi), and with funding from Norwegian Agency for International Cooperation and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education (Diku), are implementing a four-year collaborative research project titled, “Building Capacity for Innovation and Advancement of Climate Smart...

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On 26 th October 2015, The Guardian run an article by Tom Kariuki with an alarming title, albeit with a promise. It read “Africa produces just 1.1% of global scientific knowledge – but change is coming”. Therein, Mr. Kariuki, the Director of the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science (ASEA) noted that his institution had been founded by the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and the...

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OPTIBOV: Genetic Characterization of Cattle Populations for Optimal Performance in Africa Eco Systems A large variety of local indigenous and commercial cattle breeds has been produced as a result of domestication and selection. This variety ensures the capability and adaptability of livestock to fulfil its role in food production under different circumstances, now and in the future.

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Makerere University School of Law invites applications for admission to the Administrative Officers’ Law Short Course for the KAMPALA CENTRE that will run for two (2) months during the period (10th May to July 2022). The course will start on Monday 10th May 2022 at the School of Law premises. Classes will be conducted from Monday to Friday, between 5.00 P.M. to 8.00 P.M. The tuition for the course...

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The TrypanoGEN+ consortium, Makerere University (MAK) and Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in collaboration with the Africa Centre of Excellence for Neglected Tropical Diseases and Forensic Biotechnology (ACENTDFB) announces a training course titled “Parasite Genetics of Neglected Tropical Diseases”. The training course will be composed of guest talks and practical sessions on trypanosome...

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The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MoSTI), Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero on Monday 25 th April, 2022 presided over the opening ceremony of the NORHED Week in Uganda and rallied researchers to ensure that their findings flow beyond academia into communities. She noted that the value chain approach adopted by the National Science, Technology and Innovation agenda necessitates that...

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Makerere @100

Makerere @ 100

Makerere@100

Vice Chancellor Call to action

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