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A review of the toxicity and phytochemistry of medicinal plant species used by herbalists in treating people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
Reminder for Change of Programme 2020-2021
Covid-19 Science Fund
In response to worldwide disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Geographic Society is providing funding for projects focused on how humanity and the natural world have reacted to and are living through the unparalleled circumstances created by COVID-19 in order to better understand how this pandemic—or the threat of another—will shape our world for years to come.
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
Mathematical modeling of COVID-19 transmission dynamics in Uganda: Implications of complacency and early easing of lockdown
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.pdfOWSD PhD Fellowships
The Fellowship is offered to women scientists from science- and technology-lagging countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences at a host institute in another developing country in the Global South.
PhD Public Defense By Adia Madina Mohamed
The Head Department of Chemistry invites you all 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 ohamed, BSc. (Hons), MSc. (Chemistry), PGDE, MAK
Reg No: 2011/HD13/18295U
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.
Plant Genetic Resources and Resilient Seed Systems for Sustainable Food Security 2021
Wageningen University & Research is inviting applications for a course in Plant Genetic Resources and Resilient Seed Systems for Sustainable Food Security 2021. The training is designed for professionals in public, civil, research, education and/or development organisations, with an interest in agriculture, agrobiodiversity, seeds and food security.