The Department of Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology from 22nd to 26th April 2024 conducted Molecular Biology Lab (MOBILAB) Training. This was done by a team of experts from Ghent University, BelgiumRead More

As part of the efforts to popularize the BSc Prog & to improve performance in Biology, CoNAS continues to engage learners from various schools about the importance of the subjects. This morning, the College held a briefing for about 120 students from Talents SS Mityana. Senior six science students of Holy Cross Lake View SSS...Read More

Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, Lecturer, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University. As we train Scientists we ought to equip them with skills that will help them survive beyond the Laboratories, beyond University, and beyond Academia. Thus, the need to Bioprospect and acquire product development skills....Read More

Dr. Tugume Patience, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University Dr Tugume Patience, a Lecturer in the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University is one of the 28 women who have been granted the 2023 OWSD Early Career Fellowship.  These scientists will receive up...Read More

The Principal CoNAS-Prof. Tumps Ireeta (7th L), Director, Quality Assurance Directorate (QAD)-Dr. Cyprian Misinde (6th L), Dean, School of Biosciences-Prof. Arthur Kajungu Tugume (6th R), Project PI at Makerere University-Dr. Katuura Esther (4th R) and other officials at the Inception Workshop for the ABS Project on 7th November 2023 in the Telepresence Centre. In a...Read More

Dr. Godwin Anywar Impairment of the central nervous system (CNS) or the nerves conducting messages results in CNS disorders. These CNS disorders could be mild or severe depending on the type of disorder. CNS disorders include depression, anxiety, Huntington’s disease, epilepsy, and others. Over the years, natural medicine has been used globally in the management...Read More

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More

Dr Godwin Anywar, Lecturer in the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University has been selected to join the highly prestigious Global Young Academy (GYA) for a period of 5 years beginning June 2023. Dr Anywar is the only Ugandan in the new cohort selected to join the Academy....Read More

Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, a Lecturer from the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) emerged as best innovator at the Appropriate Technologies Centre (ATC) Expo 2023. Out of over 50 innovations that were showcased by different Universities, Industries, and Tertiary institutions, Dr. Alice’s innovation emerged best putting...Read More

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