Latest News from CoNAS
Introducing CoNAS Freshers to ODEL
Makerere University College of Education and External Studies ODEL team orient CoNAS freshmen and women to online and distance education.
Dr. Solomon Yiga Successfully defends his PhD Thesis
Dr. Solomon Yiga successfully defends his PhD Thesis Titled: SYNTHESIS, CATALYSIS AND NITROSYL DERIVATIVES OF IRON(II) COMPLEXES BEARING PENTADENTATE POLYPYRIDYL LIGANDS, on the 25th of February, 2021 in Chemistry Boardroom at 10am.
Freshers' Orientation Held
The orientation Meeting for College of Natural Sciences’ Freshmen and women for academic year 2020/2021 was held today 25th, February 2021 in the JICA Building, Makerere Main Campus.
Approved Programme for Blended teaching & Learning
Approved programme for blended teaching & Learning (online and face-to-face) for Semester One Academic Year 2020/2021:
Period
No. Of Weeks
Year One Students
Year Two (and other non-finalist) Students
Final Year Students
All Students on Health and Veterinary Sciences Programmes; All Architecture & 4th Year Agriculture
8 Feb- 28 Feb
N/A
On Campus Enrolment, Registration & Orientation 22-27 Feb)
Online Studies
Online Studies
Online Studies
1st March – 27th March 2021
4
On Campus
Online Studies
Online Studies
On Campus
28th March – 24th April 2021
4
Online Studies
On Campus
Online Studies
On Campus
25th April – 22nd May 2021
4
Online Studies
Online Studies
On Campus
On Campus
24th May – 5th June 2021
2
Online Studies
Online Studies
Examinations
Examinations
7th June – 19th June 2021
2
Examinations
Examinations
Off-campus
Off-campus
Total
16
Approved Programme for Blended Teaching & Learning for Semester 1, 2020-2021.pdf
Freshers’ Orientation Meeting
College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) Freshers’ Orientation meeting will be held on Thursday, 25th February 2021 in JICA Building Rm201/202 and on Zoom, starting at 10am – 12noon.
A Zoom link will be provided, check on website: http://cns.mak.ac.ug or Twitter: @MakCoNAS
NB:
Covid19 SOPS will be strictly observed at the meeting; participants without masks will not be allowed and you are encouraged to carry hand sanitiser.
Online Webinar on Monitoring and sustainable management of surface freshwater sources in Africa
Water Sources For Africa (WaSAf) is an international project on the Monitoring and sustainable management of surface freshwater sources in Africa used for the production of drinking water that was implemented from 2015 to December 2019 on Lake Victoria plus two other water bodies in West Africa. (See https://humbert19.wixsite.com/wasaf/home)
The project has a consortium of African and French research teams working in the field of human and environmental sciences. With strong involvement of all stakeholders involved in the water and fisheries sector, from the management of natural resources to water supply. The funder being "Fonds Francais pour l'Environnement Mondial" (FFEM).
Expected results from the project:
1 - Drawing up the dashboard for each ecosystem (Lake Victoria-Uganda, Lagoon Aghien - Ivory Coast, and Lake of Guiers - Senegal) containing indicators for the assessment of their water quality and ecological status and indicating the objectives to be achieved for these indicators;
2 - Implementation of long term monitoring program for these ecosystems and proposition of guidelines, including decision trees, for the decision-making during a crisis;
3 - Creation of environmental observatories for aquatic ecosystems used for the production of drinking water and fisheries;
4 - Identification of the main pressures acting on aquatic ecosystems and their watershed and of their links with human uses and activities in the catchment areas;
5 - Awareness, education, and mobilization of people having an impact on the water quality in these ecosystems, and creating platforms for dialogue aiming at preparing the future actions that will be made to limit the human impact on these ecosystems;
6 - Comparative analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the governance in the water sector of the three African countries and proposition of alternative scheme of governance;
7 - Proposal and implementation of the first policy measures aiming to protect these aquatic ecosystems.
Please see attached a flyer for the webinar.
Indicative Programme - Lake Victoria Eutrophication Conference (1).pdfPhD Proposal Defense
The Head Department of Chemistry invites you to the PhD Proposal Defense by Mr. Peter Sekandi on: IDENTIFICATION AND STRUCTURAL MODIFICATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT COMPOUNDS FROM PLANT EXTRACTS OF Pentas decora (De Wild). The defense is scheduled to take place on the 3rd of March 2021 starting at 10:00 AM in Chemistry Board Room.
Sekandi Peter Abstract 2021.pdfPhD Public Defense By Adia Madina Mohamed
The Dean School of Physical Sciences invites you to the PhD Public Defense by Ms. Adia Madina Mohamed on: Bioactivity, Toxicity and Phytochemistry of Selected Plant Species used by Rukararwe and Prometra Herbalists in Treatment of Malaria in Uganda. The defense is scheduled to take place on the 23rd of February 2021 starting at 10:00 AM in BOT-ZOO lecture theatre.
Title: Bioactivity, Toxicity and Phytochemistry of Selected Plant Species used by Rukararwe and Prometra Herbalists in Treatment of Malaria in Uganda.
Name: Adia Madina Mohamed, BSc. (Hons), MSc. (Chemistry), PGDE, MAK
Supervisors:
- Prof. Robert Byamukama, Chemistry Department, School of Physical Sciences, College of Natural Sciences. Makerere University
- Prof. Anna-Karin Borg-Karlson,
- Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health. Kungliga Tekniska Hogskolan (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Mid Sweden University, 85170 Sundsvall Sweden.
Dissemination Meeting of RIF-COVID-19 Projects at CoNAS
The Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences invites you to participate in the research dissemination meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday, 18th February 2021 starting at 10:00am in the Chemistry Board Room. The research conducted was supported by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF).
At the meeting, two research results will be presented:
Engaging fishing communities to address the socio-cultural and behavioural risk factors that may facilitate transmission and spillover of COVID-19 (BEFA)
Project team: Dr. Godfrey Kawooya Kubiriza (Principal Investigator), Dr. Robinson Odong (Co-Investigator), Dr. Peter Akoll (Co-Investigator), Dr. Margaret Masette (Co-Investigator)
Complementary Approaches to Strengthen Covid-19 Preventive Measures Among Fishing Community
Project team: Dr. Peter Akoll (Principal Investigator), Mr. Julian Wakube (Co-Investigator), Dr. Margaret Masette (Co-Investigator), Eng. Ronald Walozi (Co-Investigator), Mr. Michael Kasinga (Co-Investigator)
In order to observe the SOPs in respect of the Covid19 pandemic, participants will be able to attend via Zoom. Kindly register for the meeting by sending your details (name, email and institution) to pr@cns.mak.ac.ug and the link will be shared with the registered participants.
We look forward to seeing you all.
Mak Scholarships for Female Students-Academic Year 2020/2021
Makerere University Tuition and Functional Fees Waiver is a Scholarship Scheme that was initiated by Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Directorate and was approved by the Makerere University Council in December 2010. The Scheme supports bright female students from disadvantaged socio-economics backgrounds to access higher education at Makerere University. The University waives tuition and functional fees for the duration of study programme of the beneficiaries of the scheme. With effect from 2020/2021 academic year, the Scheme shall offer a waiver of tuition and functional fees for 42 female students joining the University who meet the criteria. All Programmes in the Colleges at Makerere University are eligible for this Scholarship support. On average, each College has four (4) slots. These scholarships are administered by the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate, Makerere University.
Eligibility
Scholarship applicants should meet the following criteria:
1.Should be female of Ugandan Nationality
2.Should be a first-year student admitted at Makerere University Main Campus for the academic year 2020/2021 under the Direct Entrant Scheme, ie from A level
3.Should be from a genuinely disadvantaged socio-economic background
4.Those not admitted on Uganda Government sponsorship to any public university
5.Those who do not hold any other scholarship e.g. District Scholarship, Student Loan Scheme, etc
6.Must be willing to participate in a selection process as shall be determined by the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate Scholarship Committee
An application shall be deemed complete once it contains the following attachments;
1. Photocopies of 'O' and 'A' level Academic Documents (Can be submitted later if you are shortlisted for the interview)
2. Three Passport size photographs
3. A copy of an applicant's Birth Certificate
4. In case of deceased parents, copies of death certificate(s)
5. A hand drawn physical map of an applicant's home/residence with clear directions of how to get to that home or residence from the nearest main road (indicate approximate distances in kilometres).
6. A copy of the admission letter to Makerere University.
The scholarship covers only tuition and functional fees. The applicant must be able to pay for their feeding, accommodation and other learning necessities required by the University for the duration of the Scholarship and study period.
Interested and eligible applicants can apply online from our website:
www.gendermainstreaming.mak.ac.ug [1] or physically pick and submit completed application forms to Room 402 Senate Building, Level 4, Gender Mainstreaming Directorate. The deadline has been extended to Friday, 19th February 2021 at 5:00pm.
NOTE
1.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
2.The Application Forms are NOT FOR SALE.
PhD Public Defense By Mr. Guma Brian on Potential Hydrogeological Contaminants Derived from Petroleum Activities in the Albertine Graben
The Dean School of Physical Sciences invites you to the PhD Public Defense by Mr. Guma Brian on: Potential Hydrogeological Contaminants Derived from Petroleum Activities in the Albertine Graben. The defense is scheduled to take place on the 11th of February 2021 starting at 10:00 AM in the BOT/ZOO lecture theatre. The discussant will be Dr. Immaculate Ssemanda.
Abstract_Potential Hydrogeological Contaminants Derived from Petroleum Activities in the Albertine Graben by Guma Brian.pdf Abstract_Potential Hydrogeological Contaminants Derived from Petroleum Activities in the Albertine Graben by Guma Brian.docx
Opening of the University for Academic Year 2020/2021
The Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe issued a statement outlining the new dates for re-opening the university as follows;
i) Enrolment, registration and teaching of freshers will commence on 1st March 2021 on campus;
ii) Teaching and learning for the continuing students and finalists will commence online on Monday 8th February 2021;
iii) A schedule for staggered learning for all the students on campus will be issued as soon as arrangements are completed.
Fresher's Orientation 2021
This is to inform you that the Fresher's Orientation programme and registration for non-finalist which was proposed to start on 30th January 2021 is tentative.
You should wait for Government of Uganda directve/guidelines on the official opening of Higher Education Institutions.
Registration for Semester One 2020/2021 Academic Year
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University informs the Student Community as follows;
- Freshers' Orientation will commence on Saturday 30th to Friday 5th February 2021.
- Semester One will commence on Saturday 6th February, 2021 to 8th May, 2021.
However, this is tentative pending guidance from government on opening schools and Universities.
Please Download attachment for more details on registration procedure and requirements.
Registration For Semester one 2020-2021 Academic year.pdfINSEAD Christoph Rubeli MBA ‘92D Endowed MBA Scholarship
The INSEAD scholarship portfolio helps the school to cultivate a diverse classroom setting with a good mix of nationalities, academic and professional backgrounds, and gender. They are committed to enable outstanding men and women professionals advance in their careers with a world-class MBA at INSEAD. The diverse class setting not only offers an international experience for our participants, but also broadens their mind-set and worldview to succeed in a global role. One INSEAD Christoph Rubeli MBA ‘92D Endowed MBA Scholarship will be awarded in each class.
Eligibility
- Candidates with outstanding professional and personal achievements, with a commitment to contribute to the breadth of diversity on the programme.
- Applicants should possess outstanding academic achievements, leadership experience and growth potential.
- Professional and personal achievements as well as commitment to contribute to the Class will be taken into account.
- Candidates who are admitted to the MBA programme or are in the interview process may apply.
The scholarship award amount is up to €20,000. Deadline for application is 26 April 2021.
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Research Fellow in Theoretical Physics Ref 5251
The University of Sussex invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral position in High Energy Theory based at the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Sussex. This position is funded by the UK Network of clocks for measuring the stability of the fundamental constants’ consortium (QSNET). The consortium aims to build a network of dissimilar clocks to search for Spatio-temporal changes in fundamental constants. Our partners in the network are the National Physical Laboratory, Imperial College London, and the University of Birmingham. The position is devoted to theoretical research in high energy physics broadly defined and particularly interested in applicants with broad research experience beyond the standard model physics, particle-astrophysics, including dark matter, and cosmology and willing to work in close contact with atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) experimentalists. The postholder will work under the supervision of Prof. Xavier Calmet.
Eligibility
- Normally educated to doctoral level, or other equivalent qualification, or appropriate level of experience, as appropriate to the discipline
- Evidence of engagement in high-quality research activity.
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, colleagues and external audiences.
- Ability to work individually on own initiative and without close supervision, and as part of a team.
Salary starting at £33,797 to £40,322 per annum, pro-rata if part-time. Contract is for a fixed-term for up to 36 months, or 30 April 2024, whichever earliest.
Closing date for application is 19 January 2021.
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Master’s in Mathematical Sciences Degree Application
The AIMS Structured Master’s Program runs over three semesters. The requisite skills phase of the AIMS course builds a standard core set of problem-solving skills: estimation, computation, approximation, modelling, data analysis and statistics. The elective review phase allows students to apply these skills in some of the most exciting areas of science.
During the final phase of the AIMS course students do a research project and write a scientific report under the supervision of an expert researcher on a topic of their choice. Research initiated in these projects often develops into further postgraduate research work after AIMS.
Why Apply:- Classes are taught by renowned African and international teachers and supported by a team of resident tutors.
- Students and teachers cohabit in a permanent learning environment.
- A highly interactive teaching environment where students are encouraged to learn together through questions and discoveries.
- An emphasis on computing with 24-hour access to computer rooms and the internet.
- A Pan-African student body made up of at least 30% women.
- AIMS graduates embark on outstanding graduate programs and professional careers in Africa and around the world.
Visit the link to apply for the AIMS Master’s Program.
Application Documents- Applicants must hold or expect to obtain by the date of commencement of AIMS training a 4-year university degree in mathematics or any other science/engineering discipline with a significant mathematics component.
- Candidate records must demonstrate strong mathematics, leadership and community service skills.
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Funding:
No registration fees are required for the candidates selected for the Master’s degree. Full scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, meals and travel expenses are also awarded to successful applicants. Source
Admission Lists Academic Year 2020/2021
The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists of applicants who appealed and have now been admitted for the Academic Year 2020/2021.
The lists for the successful appeals can be accessed below:
APPEALS THREE (LAW, LAA,LLE) A LEVEL 2020-2021.pdf APPEALS THREE 2020-2021.pdf BDS MATURE PRIVATE 2020-2021.pdf DIPLOMA-DEGREE HOLDERS INTERNATIONAL ADMITTED 2020-2021 -FINAL.pdf DIPLOMA-DEGREE HOLDERS INTERNATIONAL ADMITTED 2020-2021 -FINAL.pdf DISABILITY 2020 -2021(RECOMMENDED) (1).pdf HTC BME GVT SELECTION 2020-2021MUK (1).pdf HTC BME PRIVATESELECTION 2020-2021MUK (1).pdf HTC-HIGHER DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL INSTRUCTION SELECTION 2020 (2).pdf MOP-UP CASES 2020-2021 A LEVEL INTERNATIONAL.pdf MOP-UP-APPEALS DIP-DEGREEHOLDERS 2020-2021 FINAL.pdf PHA-DIPLOMA HOLDERS SCHEME (PRIVATE) 2020-2021 - SUPPLEMENTARY LISTS (1).pdf
IDB Undergraduate Scholarships
The Programme is open for academically meritorious students with strong desire to engage in social services and community development after graduation. Candidates MUST ensure that they meet all the criteria of the programme listed hereunder, failing which the Application will not be considered:
- Must be a citizen of any of the IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries.
- Candidate from non-member countries must be a Muslim.
- Must have obtained a high school diploma or registered in one of the top 10 public/government universities in his/her own country.
- Must have minimum of 70% in his/her high school final GPA.
- Must choose a field of study listed among the approved disciplines of the programme.
- Must provide evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate, e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other language).
- Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
- Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
- Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
Eligible candidate must apply to pursue Undergraduate Studies in one of the fields of study as shown in the left column as below:
Fields of study
Potential Specializations at Postgraduate Studies
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Laboratories, Microbiology, Public Health, Nutrition, Health Services Management, Bio-Medicine, Medical Technology, Veterinary, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Technology and related fields.
- Health
Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Surveying, Urban Planning,
- Sustainable Cities
- Innovation & Infrastructure Development
- Waste Management
Agriculture and Forestry
- Sustainable Agriculture
Industrial Technologies
- Plastic pollution and Micro-plastics
- Green Chemistry
- Responsible Growth
Physics, Geology and related fields
- Energy
Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Electronics and related fields
- ICT for Development
Natural Resources, Marine Sciences
- Biodiversity
- Climate Change
- Water and Hygiene
Law, Media & Journalism, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurships and Trade & Commerce
- Development-related
- Social Sciences
Economics
- Islamic Economics
- Finance and Banking
Statistics, Demography Econometrics, and Social Studies
- Population Growth
Education, Psychology and Learning, Education Policy and International Development
- Education
- Education for Sustainable Development
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Islamic Development Bank Master Scholarships
The Programme is open for academically meritorious students and mid-career professionals from member countries and Muslim Communities in non-member countries. Candidates MUST ensure that they meet all the criteria of the programme listed hereunder, failing which the Application will not be considered:
- Must be a citizen of any of the IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries.
- Candidate from non-member countries must be a Muslim.
- Must have minimum of 70% in his/her Bachelor studies’ GPA.
- Must choose a field of study listed among the approved disciplines of the programme.
- Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
- Must provide evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate, e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages).
- Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
- Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
The eligible candidates may apply to study in one of the following fields of study only:
Sustainable Agriculture
- Food Security
- Resilient Crops
- Postharvest Technologies
Education
- Quality of Teaching,
- Pupil/Teacher Ratio
- High Level Training
Education for Sustainable Development
- Integration of Sustainability-related issues into national curricula and teaching syllabus documents
Climate Change
- Strategies for Reductions of CO2 Emissions.
- Climate Mitigation
- Carbon Sequestration Methods
Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Green Technologies
- Solar Potential
- Hydrogen Fuel Cells
- Biogas and Biodiesel
Sustainable Cities
- Insulation Technologies,
- Transportation,
- Urban Planning
Responsible Growth
- Reduction of Waste
- Serving Communities
- Ethics of Growth
Waste Management
- Recycling
- Carbon Footprint Reduction
- Waste to Energy Technologies
Population Growth
- Urban Sprawl,
- Density and Epidemics
- Overshoot
Green Chemistry
- Alternative Technologies
- Cutting-edge Research
- Limitation of Pollution
Biodiversity
- Loss of Biodiversity
- Ecosystem Services
- Mass Extinction
- Agrobiodiversity
Plastic pollution and Micro-plastics
- Plastic Incorporation into the Food Chain
- Biodegradable Plastics
- Recycling Possibilities
Water and Hygiene
- Water Purity and Availability,
- Sanitation and Quality
Health
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Nutrition
ICT for Development
- Computer Science
- Laser and Fiber Optics
- Telecommunication
- Electronics
Innovation & Infrastructure Development
- Build Resilient Infrastructure
- Innovation and Industrial Development
- Technological Infrastructure
- Product Innovation
Islamic Economics, Finance and Banking
- Mode & Services of Islamic Banking and Finance
- Sharia Standards for IFIs
- Islamic Insurance & Takaful
- Islamic Capital Market
- Sharia & Operational Aspects of Sukuk
- Islamic Micro-Finance
- Zakat Management
- Awqaf & Zakat Management
Development-related Social Sciences
- International economics,
- Journalism
- Law
- Intellectual Property (IP)
- Political Sciences
- Entrepreneurships
- Trade and Commerce
The programme covers the following items:
- Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living of the country of study.
- Tuition fees as charged by the university and approved by the IsDB.
- Cost of medical treatment at university/government/public hospitals.
- Economy class return air tickets (once at the time of joining and on completion of study) and installation allowance for the students selected to study abroad at partnered universities/countries.
- Thesis preparation Allowance.
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