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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 and Eastern regions being the most affected. The study highlights significant gaps in practical learning, digital access, and teaching methods, underscoring an urgent need for educational reforms. Factors that […]

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 the Science Quadrangle within the college premises. The three-day event, officially opened by the Director of Research, Innovation, and Partnerships (DRIP) at Makerere University, Prof. Robert Wamala, attracted students, […]

Prof. Livingstone Sserwadda Luboobi, Africa’s Icon of Mathematics is gone. The continent has lost a true giant in the field of mathematics, specifically biomathematics. This dynamic and evolving discipline, which applies mathematical principles to the study of biological systems and phenomena, has been deeply shaped by Prof. Luboobi’s legacy. At Makerere University and across Africa, […]

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources, and Biosecurity presented a total of 186 students during the 75th Makerere University Graduation ceremony. This diverse cohort included 68 women and 118 men. Among the graduates, six earned their esteemed PhDs, showcasing the college’s commitment to advanced education and research. In addition to celebrating the graduates, the […]