The best performing students in the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine in the 72nd Graduation are products of Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE). The trio as we gather from their stories are all from humble beginnings and had to endure hardships like lack of school fees, walking long journeys to and from […]
Students from The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio Security (CoVAB) on Wednesday May 25, 2022 were awarded PhDs, degrees and Diplomas during the third session of the 72nd graduation ceremony held at the freedom square. At the event,three of the best performing students of the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine were recognized and […]
By Jacinta Nakaye CoVAB’s science, research, and innovations shared facility, the Centre for Biosecurity and Global Health (CEBIGH) hosted a team from Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation together with a distinguished Professor, John B. Kaneene from Michigan State University on 10th May 2022 for an evaluation activity of its PRESIDE Projects. During a meeting […]
By Joseph Odoi On Friday 5th May 2022, 52 students graduated with Certificates in Research Methods, Experimental Design, and Data Analysis hosted by the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) under the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP). They included 22 females and 30 males from various academic backgrounds including, but not limited […]
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 […]
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 […]
Makerere University is committed to ensure the revamping of Buyana Stock Farm, the Vice Chancellor said recently during a tour of the facility. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe led an entourage of staff that included the University Secretary, Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, officials from the Estates and Works Directorate, the Dean of Students Mrs. Winnifred Kabumbuli as well […]
A training in Research Methods, Experimental Design and Data Analysis kicked off on the 1st of April 2022 at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio Security (CoVAB). It is organized under the auspices of the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) and attracted a number of participants that included researchers, masters and […]
Assoc. Prof. Lawrence Mugisha from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio Security (CoVAB) has been commended for taking a lead role in the development of the National Guidelines for use of animals in research and teaching and the establishment of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). This was during a workshop […]
The World Health Organisation Regional Experts Advisory Committee on Traditional Medicine for Covid-19 Response on Monday 7th March 2022 visited the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio Security (CoVAB) to take stock of the developments in clinical trials and other efforts in the development of drugs and vaccines to address COVID 19. The […]