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Kampala, 01 August, 2024- The Regional Universities Forum for capacity building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) aiming to transform agriculture in Africa through innovative scientific research, educational and training approaches will host its second Triennial Conference from 12 to 16 August 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia. Hosted by the Government of Namibia and RUFORUM member Universities in Namibia, […]
By Joseph Odoi A Consortium of Researchers from Makerere University School of Public Health/Resilient Africa Network (MakSPH/RAN), Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Somero Uganda together with Safe Bangle Technologies have rolled out a real time domestic violence reporting bracelet. This roll out was made possible with support from the United States Agency for International Development […]
By Hasifa Kabejja & Dr. Robinson Odong Overview The fisheries sub-sector in Uganda is crucial, supporting over 5 million livelihoods and providing essential protein for up to 17 million people, with an average consumption of 10 kg per capita. Uganda’s population is projected to double in the next 27 years, prompting the National Development Plan […]
The Department of Veterinary Pharmacy, Clinical and Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University has been accepted as an Instrumental Access awardee. The college will receive scientific equipment worth 400,000 USD (Shs. 1.6 billion) for teaching, research, and diagnostic services. The award that follows an application submitted by Dr. James […]
Piggery farming in Uganda is on the rise more especially due to the ready market both within and outside the country. Just like any other business, farmers require a lot of input if they are to reap big from the business. Reproductive assistance techniques, such as Artificial Insemination (AI), have proved to be very effective […]
The Government of Uganda has been called upon to put in place measures to ensure the effective implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme. The call was made at a High-Level Policy Dialogue organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), National Planning Authority […]
Background Funding opportunity description: Makerere University received special funding from the Government of the Republic of Uganda, to support high impact Research and Innovations that will accelerate national development. The Financial Year 2022/24 is the fifth year of this fund’s availability. The fund illustrates the increasing importance that the Government attaches to Research and Innovation […]
The Health Professions Education and Training for Strengthening the Health System and Services in Uganda Project (HEPI-SHSSU) at Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) is organizing the Annual Health Professions Education Scientific Conference. Venue: Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda Conference Dates: 10th, 11th and 12th April 2024 Theme: Advances in Health Professions Education: Research, Innovations in Teaching and Learning, Quality Assurance […]
Makerere, Uganda – Achieving farmer participation in collaborative activities to tap into agricultural fortunes is always an uphill task, thanks to a doctoral study by Dr. Rebecca Mukebezi. Titled “Organization of Community-based Innovation Platforms to Facilitate Farmer Participation in Collaborative Activities in Eastern Uganda,“ Dr. Mukebezi’s study earned her Doctor of Philosophy in the week-long graduation at Makerere […]