In 2023, the Ugandan team comprising Dr. Peter Babyenda of Makerere University EfD-Mak Centre, Christine Mugyenyi and Rukundo Tom from the National Forest Authority went to Nepal to study the Community Forest Management Model. The study tour was funded by EfD Global Hub and the National forestry Authority Uganda. The study tour was one of […]
Makerere University has awarded Prof. Leif Abrahamsson a Honorary Doctor of Science in recognition and appreciation of his contribution to the development of Mathematics in East Africa, and particularly in Uganda. The award was presented to Prof. Leif Abrahamsson by the Acting Chancellor, also Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on the first […]
a) Highlights b) Contribution to development of Mathematics in Uganda, Eastern Africa and beyond c) Conclusions For his professional achievements and significant contribution, Makerere University is proud and honored to confer upon Prof Leif Abrahamsson the Honorary Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa and all the rights, duties and privileges pertaining thereto. Orator: Assoc. Prof. John Mango Magero, […]
Makerere University will be hosting the 2nd Annual Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL) Conference from 19th -20th October 2023. The two-day event will be held in the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility. The first edition of the Conference was held at the Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Campus in Nakawa. One of the strategic […]
The Department of Physics, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University through the Renewable Energy Research Group (RERG) has trained 30 students and members of the general public in solar photovoltaic installation and maintenance, biogas production, and solar thermal systems. The five-day hands-on training that started on 21st August 2023 has been conducted at the […]
By Ritah Namisango The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovations, Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero called upon mathematicians to ensure that mathematics speaks to the public in a language they could understand and use for economic development. This was during the opening of the four-day joint African-Nordic Mathematics conference that was held at Makerere University under […]
The Department of Mathematics, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) will host The Joint African-Nordic Conference in Mathematics at the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University. Theme: “Celebrating 20 Years with ISP/EAUMP/SIDA, 10 Years with CIMO/HEI-ICI and Commencing the NORHED II-Funded Mathematics for Sustainable Development Project” Dates: 1st to 4th August 2023 Goals of […]
CONFERENCE THEME: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS WITH ISP/EAUMP/SIDA, 10 YEARS WITH CIMO/HEI-ICI AND COMMENCING OF THE NORHED II FUNDED MATHEMATICS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONFERENCE DATES: 01st -04th August 2023 VENUE: MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, YUSUF LULE CENTRAL TEACHING FACILITY (CTF2) DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: 30TH JUNE 2023 INTRODUCTION The Eastern Africa Universities Mathematics Programme (EAUMP) courtesy […]
Over 80 participants from the environment and natural resources sector including, senior civil servants, the academia, civil society organisation, members of the public and students converged at Makerere University to discuss and participate in a survey on opinions about policy instruments such as taxes, subsidies and bans. This stakeholder workshop held on 15th July 2022 […]
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 (ARGs) have spread in almost all habitats globally. The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) recognize the problem […]