PhD Defense By Rebecca Muhumuza Nalule webadmin Thu, 10/14/2021 - 09:25

Date: 29TH October 2021

Time: 10.a.m

Venue: Chemistry Boardroom/Online

TOPIC: HIERARCHICAL MODELS FOR SPATIO-TEMPORAL PROCESSES IN DATA ANALYSIS.

ABSTRACT:

Spatio-temporal processes evolve in space and time. As a consequence data from such processes, possess both temporal and spatial dependence which have to be reflected by fitted stochastic models. The existing models, may fail to provide a proper fit. Many spatio-temporal data, especially when the data set possesses features which contradict the assumption of normality. In this thesis we present the extension of the existing hierarchical models that are capable of capturing the complicated structures in both large and small data sets.

A non-linear general spatio-temporal model is developed by extending Serfling’s model. The model is used in the derivation of the Locally Weighted Scatter plot smoothing (LOESS) predictor for both the spatial interpolation and temporal prediction of spatial temporal processes. Theoretical findings are applied to real data of an outbreak of influenza in Southern Germany. The study shows that, the LOESS outperforms the classical linear predictor in terms of providing smaller values for performance measure computed by cross-validation. We then extend the classical effects model by introducing the correlation coefficient between random effects in its definition. Bayesian inference procedures for the model parameters are obtained when objective priors, are employed for the model parameters. We consider the problem of Bayesian estimation heterogeneity parameter in the generalized random effects model and compare the obtained results with the existing approaches from frequentists and Bayesian statistics. The findings are used for consensus building in meta-analyses of measurement results for the Newtonian constant of gravitation. We therefore recommend, that the use of our models, to overcome dependence problem in data arising from spatio-temporal processes and data with small data sets.

Profile_Rebecca Nalule.docx Profile_Rebecca Nalule.pdf

Assoc.Prof. Charles Masembe Appointed a Member of Kyambogo University Senate webadmin Wed, 10/13/2021 - 20:45

The Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni has appointed Dr. Charles Masembe ( Associate Professor)Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences to the Kyambogo University Senate for a term of 3years. 
Dr. Masembe is a veterinarian, molecular geneticist and Associate Professor, with teaching and research experience in molecular genetics, diagnostics, evolution and epidemiology of important diseases of domestic animals, mainly Foot-and-Mouth Disease, African swine fever, and pathogen discovery. 

Two other members were appointed to the Kyambogo University Senate, these are Dr. Josephine Ahikire and Mr. Paul Isaac Musasizi.

Congratulations to all members!

African Water Resources Mobility Network (AWaRMN) Project Launch webadmin Wed, 10/13/2021 - 16:06

The Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme of the European Union supportsstudent and staff mobility in Africa. The overall objective of the programme is to enhance human capital development in Africa, while strengthening intra-African cooperation in higher education as called for by the Agenda 2063. Achieving sustainable development, and inclusive growth within Africa would largely be undermined if its water resources are not sustainably managed, utilised, protected, and governed. The continent is facing multiple water-related challenges, including declining water quantity and quality, inadequate governance and institutional structures, declining monitoring networks, increasing resource use in the face of a growing human population, and increasing resource variability associated with future changing climates. As the region strives toward improving political, economic and social stability, the importance of secure water supplies will assume increasing significance. If this is neglected, a potential for conflict exists:

1. within and between communities through a lack of water- and sanitation-related access and services,

2. between countries through a lack of agreement on transboundary sharing of water resources and most importantly, and

3. between societal constituencies through perceived non-inclusive and equitable sharing of water resources (distributive justice).

The African Water Resource Mobility Network (AWaRMN), a project of the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme of the European Union, is set up to address the pressing water-related needs on the African continent. Addressing these pressing needs is achieved through:

1. transdisciplinary, socially-engaged training embedded in existing programmes within partner institutions, ensuring an increase in the number of highly qualified and competent graduates (MSc and PhD) in the field of water resources in Africa;

2. developing and harmonising programmes and curricula, with a particular emphasis on disciplinary excellence and transdisciplinary capability;

3. building and sustaining teaching and research capabilities among partner institutions; 4. designing and implementing research programmes based on collaboration and cooperation during, and beyond, the AWARMN funding;

5. facilitating student and staff mobility to promote multiculturalism and internationalisation among African institutions of higher learning;

6. contributing to innovation and water technologies that advance social-economic development of Africa and;

7. addressing the professional career development and employability of graduates by creating a direct interface between AWARMN and industry partners.

AWaRMN is funded by the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme of the European Union (https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/intra-africa_en)

African Water Resources Mobility Network Launch Invitation.pdf African Water Resources Mobility Network Launch Full Programme.pdf

PhD Defense By Ms. Olivia Nabawanda webadmin Wed, 10/13/2021 - 16:01

Topic: Flattened partitions: Pattern Avoidance and Behavior of Permutations Statistics.

Name of student: Olivia Nabawanda

Supervisors:

1. Prof. Fanja Rakotondrajao

Department of Mathematics

University of Antananarivo, Madagascar

Email: frakoton@mak.ac.ug

2. Prof. Paul Vaderlind

Department of Mathematics

Stockholm University, Sweden

Email: paul@math.su.se

3. Dr. Alex Samuel Bamunoba

Department of Mathematics

Makerere University, Uganda

Email: bamunoba@gmail.com

Date of defence: 25th October, 2021.

Time: 10:00 am

Discussant: I don’t know him yet

ABSTRACT

The study of permutations, and specifically flattened partitions is an active area of current research. We provide a new combinatorial interpretation to the sequence A124324 in the On-line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences (OEIS) database by means of a combinatorial bijection between flattened partitions over [n+ 1] and the partitions of [n]. We introduce the numbers f (n, k) which count the number of flattened partitions over [n] having k runs, and we give recurrence relations defining them, as well as their exponential generating function in differential form. We extend the results to flattened partitions where the first s integers belong to different runs. Combinatorial proofs are given. We further count the number of distinct flattened partitions over [n] avoiding a single pattern of length three, as well as a pair of such patterns. Several famous counting sequences, namely Catalan numbers, powers of two, Fibonacci numbers and Motzkin numbers arise. We also consider other combinatorial statistics, namely runs and inversions, and establish some bijections in situations where the statistics coincide. We study a sorting procedure (run-sorting) on permutations, where runs are rearranged in lexicographic order. We describe a rather surprising bijection on permutations on length n, with the property that it sends the set of peak-values to the set of peak-values after run-sorting. We also prove that the expected number of descents in a permutation σ ∈ Sn after run-sorting is equal to (n − 2)/3. We also provide a closed form of the exponential generating function introduced by Nabawanda, Rakotondrajao and Bamunoba in 2020, for the number of run-sorted permutations over [n], (RSP(n)) having k runs, which gives a new interpretation to the sequence A124324 on the OEIS database. We show that the descent generating polynomials, A_n(t) for RSP(n) are real-rooted, and satisfy an interlacing property similar to that satisfied by the Eulerian polynomials. Finally, we study run-sorted binary words and compute the expected number of descents after run-sorting a binary word of length n.

Olivia-Nabawanda.docx Olivia-Nabawanda.pdf

 

Mak@100 Celebrations Launched webadmin Sat, 10/09/2021 - 15:36

Launch of Mak@100 Celebrations webadmin Fri, 10/08/2021 - 21:36

As part of celebrations to mark the 59 Years of Uganda's Independence, H.E. The President of the Republic of Uganda and Visitor of Makerere University will officially launch the Mak@100 celebrations at a brief ceremony on 9th October 2021.

Theme: Leveraging 100 Years of Excellence in Building a Transformed Society

 

The President will unveil the Mak@100 logo. On the same occasion, Makerere University will showcase research and innovation outputs arising from student, faculty and stakeholders work and engagement activities. The research and innovations are supported by the Government of Uganda and several development partners.

Please follow the Independence Day Celebrations (featuring the launch of the Mak@100 celebrations and showcase of Mak Research and Innovations) on television and radio stations that will broadcasting the event live.

 

About the celebrations

 

As Makerere celebrates 100 years of existence, it is imperative to leverage the capacity already developed over time and its positive experiences to impact and transform society. Makerere University has the challenge to ensure that African indigenous knowledge does not disappear. The University also has the responsibility to address the challenges which face Uganda and the region, including youth unemployment, climate change, emerging infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases and others. 

 

Thus, the University’s new focus on being research-led is motivated by various circumstances that characterize its operational environment. Over the next years Makerere will strive, among other things to:

 

1. Create an enabling environment that fosters innovative teaching and learning 
2. Become a research led institution with:
   1. A fully-fledged Science and Technology Center and 80% of the Labs modernized;
   2. Increased number of research publications (from the current 1500);
   3. Research translation into products and services impacting national growth;
   4. Grant Management offices at each college and at least four (4) multi-disciplinary think Tanks.
3. Enhance Partnerships with the industry, the community and international institutions;
4. Engender an engaged, motivated and highly productive workforce with at least 80% of the academic staff with PhDs as well as doubling the number of professors (from the current 100);
5. Support Human Capital Development by increasing graduate enrolment from the current 13% to 30% by 2030; while committing to the creation of Graduates that are versatile, professionally grounded, ethical and committed to lifelong learning with positive attitudes.

 

A year-long sequence of events and activities (October 2021-October 2022) will be held based on the  five pillars of the celebration activities including:  the History; the Alumni;  Students and Staff; the Community; and Government.

Diploma Government Admission Lists webadmin Fri, 10/08/2021 - 12:16 DIPLOMA GOVERNMENT ADMITTED 21-22 GOVT.pdf

Information On Public Universities Admissions webadmin Fri, 10/08/2021 - 10:20 NOTES TO SCHOOLS 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR FINAL.pdf NOTES TO SCHOOLS 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR FINAL.doc

 

Diploma Holders Admission Requirements webadmin Fri, 10/08/2021 - 09:45

 

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES-CONAS

Bachelor of Science

(a)      A Credit Diploma in Education from National Teachers Colleges.

The applicants must have studied any of the following subjects:

Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Physics, Geography or Agriculture.

(b)     At least an Ordinary Credit Diploma from the UTCs and recognized Institutions

The applicants must have studied any of the following subjects:

Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

(c)      A Credit Diploma from any of the following Agricultural Colleges:

Arapai, Nyabyeya, Fisheries Training Institute Entebbe, 

Bukalasa, Busitema, Veterinary Training Institute- Entebbe.

The candidates should have studied any of the following subjects:

 Agriculture, Biology.

(d)     A Credit Diploma from any of the Schools of Health (Medicine)

Radiographers, Dispensers, Nurses, Medical Laboratory Technicians or Environmental Health Officers.  

 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry

An Ordinary Credit Diploma from UTCs and recognized  Technical Colleges with qualifications in Chemistry and Mathematics or related fields.

(b)     A Credit Diploma in Education with Chemistry and either Mathematics or Physics.

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

Relevant Second Class Diploma from recognized Institutions in the following areas:

Biotechnology, Biology, Agriculture, Biomedical Sciences

 Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture

At least a Second Class or Credit Diploma in Fisheries Management and Technology, Aquaculture Yacht and Boat Building, Veterinary Sciences or the equivalent from recognised Institutions.

Bachelor of Sports Science

At least a Second Class or Credit Diploma in the relevant subject(s) such as Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Commerce, from recognised Institutions of Higher Learning.

Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology

At least a Second Class or Credit Diploma from recognised Institutions with a bias in Biology, Chemistry, Forestry, Wildlife, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Education and Environmental Management.

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geosciences and Production

The applicant must have obtained at least a Second Class or Credit Diploma in Science based disciplines with a bias either, in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics, or a Higher Diploma in Engineering and /or Geo-sciences.

Bachelor of Science (External)

At least a Second Class Diploma in Education from National Teachers Colleges.

The applicants must have studied any of the following subjects:

Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Physics, Geography or Agriculture.

 

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS FOR 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR DRAFT.doc

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government Sponsorship Undergraduate Admissions Lists 2021/2022 webadmin Fri, 10/08/2021 - 09:39

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for A‘ Level Applicants for the Academic Year 2021/2022. The Office has also released the Public Universities Joint Admissions Board Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

The attachments below are for the courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School respectively.

Mak-Government-Sponsorship-Admission-List-2021-2022.pdf.pdf MUBS-Government-Sponsorship-Admission-List-2020-2021.pdf.pdf

 

Undergraduate Admissions 2021/2022 webadmin Fri, 10/08/2021 - 09:34

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, South Sudan and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes listed below under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2021/2022 Academic Year.

Each applicant should:

EITHER

Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five passes, or its equivalent and at least two principal passes at advanced level (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. (For day programmes only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2020, 2019 and 2018 are eligible to apply and for evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A Level.

OR
Hold at least a Second Class/Credit (or equivalent classification) Diploma or otherwise as specified in the Diploma Holders’ requirements from a recognised chartered institution, relevant to the programme applied for. Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding institutions and one passport size photograph must be submitted to Office 315 level three (3) Senate Building after applying online. Details of the Diploma holders’ admission requirements for the 2021/2022 academic year can be found here: https://www.mak.ac.ug/application-procedures/diploma-holders

OR

Be a Graduate from a RECOGNISED CHARTERED UNIVERSITY. Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions and one Passport size photography MUST be submitted to Office 315, Level three (3) Senate Building after applying online.

(i) (a)    Applications are submitted online for all applicants but Diploma/Degree Holders and Internationals  will have to submit CERTIFIED COPIES of their transcripts and certificates and a passport size photograph to OFFICE 315 AND 316, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING.             

      (b)   Other relevant information can be obtained from UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING OR CAN BE found on the University Website https://www.mak.ac.ug. Effective Tuesday 5th October, 2021.                                               

 (ii)  A non-refundable application fee of shs.50,000/= for Ugandans, East African and s. Sudan applicants or $75 or equivalent for internationals  plus bank charge of ugx2,750/= should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.                                           

 (iii)       CANDIDATES WHO HOLD GRADES X, Y, Z, 7 AND 9 OF ‘O’LEVEL RESULTS SHOULD NOT APPLY BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION.                                               

 (iv)       Diploma Holder applicants who hold class three (3) diploma certificates or pass Diplomas are not eligible for admission and therefore should not apply, except where stated in the Diploma Holders requirements.                                           

How to Submit you application(User Guide)                                             

1. Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug/ (Click on “HOW TO APPLY” for guidelines)                                           

2. Create your account, by clicking on the REGISTER NOW. Use your full name, e-mail and Mobile No.  Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid.  If you changed your names please go to Senate Building Office 301 with an affidavit supporting the name change.                                            

3. A One Time Password (OTP) will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile number.          

4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.

5. To fill an application form the applicant clicks on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the appropriate running scheme (E.g. UNDERGRADUATE – DIRECT ENTRY, MATURE AGE, Diploma)                        

6. Click and fill all the SECTIONS OF THE FORM one SECTION at a time. SAVE each FORM SECTION before moving to the next SECTION. When complete SUBMIT the Application                                             

7. Obtain a payment reference number by clicking on “Pay for Form” Button                                    

8. Make a payment at any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority                                                  

     MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT STEPS:                                                 

1. Dail *272*6# on either Mtn or Airtel                                                             
2. Select option 3-Admission                                                     
3. Select option 3-Pay Fees
4. Enter reference number obtained from Application portal 
5. Details of Application form will be confirmed                                                              
6. Enter PIN to confirm payment                                                            

The closing date for receiving applications for undergraduate admissions is Friday 5th November 2021.                                                           

WARNING:                                                             

1. Applicants are strongly warned against presenting forged or other people’s academic documents to support their applications for admission.  The consequences, if discovered, are very grave indeed.
2. Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office.  Those who buy them do so at their own risk. 
3. The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agent to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.                                                   

Further details including fees structure can be accessed by following the link: Advert for Private Sponsorship Undergraduate Admissions 2021/22 Academic Year

Further information can be obtained by following the links below:

• Details on Weighting System 2021-2022
• Cut-off Points for Previous Academic Years

Alfred Masikye Namoah
Academic Registrar
DATE:5TH OCTOBER, 2021

Invitation to ACMIS Students’ Portal - Virtual Training at CoNAS webadmin Tue, 10/05/2021 - 14:29

DICTS and the AR-ICT division invites all CoNAS students to a virtual engagement regarding the activation of the ACMIS student portal. This meeting, is scheduled for Thursday the 7th October 2021 at 2:00pm and will address;

1. How to access and use the ACMIS student portal.
2. What to do in the event that your bio-data, results or course information is missing or is inaccurate.
3. How to make deposits on tuition.
4. Any other ICT-related concerns that will be raised by students.

Topic: CoNAS Go-Live Meeting for student training on ACMIS
Time: Oct 7, 2021 02:00 PM Nairobi

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91638273341?pwd=ZjFDSG9ZakV2K2hOTW1vTXRmNUlDZz09

Meeting ID: 916 3827 3341
Passcode: 391256

Regards, Samuel
-- 
Director ICT
Makerere University

Interdisciplinary Course (SDG 200) webadmin Mon, 10/04/2021 - 14:32

 

The University of Bergen is pleased to invite applications for students of Makerere University to participate in an interdisciplinary course (SDG 200). The course is Undergraduate and Masters Level and open to all disciplines. The deadline for applications is 18 October 2021. The course will be held at sea (Pacific Ocean) for a period of 4 months ( 1 may – 25 August 2022). It is wonderful opportunity for students to get exposure to an interdisciplinary team of researchers addressing global challenges. Please note that preparations are still on going in terms of financing,  therefore it is not possible to indicate how many positions are available at this stage, but given the nature of the course (preparations required). It would advantageous for those interested to indicate as much at this point in time.

PhD Defense By Mr. Anywar Godwin webadmin Tue, 09/28/2021 - 16:46 The Dean School of Biosciences invites you to a PhD Public defense (PhD Botany) for Mr. Anywar Godwin slated for 7th October 2021 starting at 9:00am virtually (via Zoom).   The title of his dissertation is "Ethnopharmacology, cytotoxicity, antiviral and immunomodulatory profiles of medicinal plant species used by herbalists in treating people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda".   The supervisors are: 1) Prof. Esezah Kakudidi, Makerere University (2) Prof. Robert Byamukama, Makerere University  (3) Dr. Andreas Shubert, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Leipzig, Germany   The discussant is Prof. Paul Waako, Vice Chancellor Busitema University .   Below is the Zoom link:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/7978667215?pwd=YnovcXJmaEFMZTU4bndEZVV4dG4zZz09

Meeting ID: 797 866 7215
Passcode: 994632

  Download his  abstract  Anywar PhD Abstract 2021.pdf Anywar PhD Abstract 2021.docx

PhD Public Defense by Mr. Gumisiriza Robert webadmin Wed, 09/22/2021 - 12:31

Mr. Gumisiriza Robert an Assistant Lecturer in Department of Biochemistry and Sports Sciences will be defending his PhD Thesis on "Enhancement of Anaerobic Digestion of Banana Waste by Reactor Design and Substrate Pre-treatment for Improved Biogas Production" at University of Kassel, Witzehausen,Germany tomorrow Thursday 23, sept 2021 at 10AM-Berlin Time

Zoom-Meeting Link: https://uni-kassel.zoom.us/j/99946568189?pwd=bDBNeC9yUkQzWXNBMytpZHdxL0Eydz09   Meeting-ID: 999 4656 8189 Kenncode: 684346   Über SIP beitreten 99946568189@call.easymeet24.com Über SIP beitreten 99946568189@call.easymeet24.com   Über H.323 beitreten call.easymeet24.com Kenncode: 684346 Meeting-ID: 999 4656 8189  

PhD Defense By Mr. Inuwa Badamasi webadmin Tue, 09/21/2021 - 14:45   The Dean-School of Bioscience invites you all for a PhD Public defense (PhD Zoology) by Mr Inuwa Badamasi slated for 1st October 2021 starting at 9:00am virtually (via Zoom).   Title: "Xenoestrogenic Substances and Sexual Disruption in Selected Fish Species from Lake Victoria, Uganda".   The supervisors are: 1) Assoc. Prof. Charles Masembe and                                  2) Dr. Robinson Odong   The discussant is Dr. Wilson Waiswa Mwanja, Chairperson of the Management Committee of the National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI), Uganda.   Below is the Zoom link:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/7978667215?pwd=YnovcXJmaEFMZTU4bndEZVV4dG4zZz09

Meeting ID: 797 866 7215
Passcode: 994632

PhD Abstract for Mr Inuwa Badamasi.docx PhD Abstract for Mr Inuwa Badamasi.pdf

PhD Research Presentation webadmin Fri, 09/17/2021 - 12:59

Mr. Adaku Christopher, a PhD student at the Department of Chemistry will be presenting his PhD research on Wednesday 29-09-2021 at 10:00 am. This will be virtual and the link will be provided in due course.

Download his abstract below.

ABSTRACT-Adaku (1).pdf

CoNAS Students Virtual ICT Support Room for Examinations readiness webadmin Fri, 09/10/2021 - 08:50

In addition to various intervations around the University to bring every student to speed in readiness for exams, the CoNAS ICT Team will be running a virtual ICT support room for students from 09/09/2021 to 12/09/2021 between 2:30PM and 4:30PM.
The students who still have issues with their emails and muele accounts login credentials as well doudts on how to navigate and do tasks on muele will be joining into the room virtually, be assisted and get out at will.

Issues to be handled may include;

· How to reset muele and student email login credentials

· Cleaering doubts on navigating and accessing exams on muele

· Clearring doubts on how to attempt and submit tasks on muele

· How to convert word documnents (Exam scripts) to PDF for easy upload

· How to compress PDF documents (Exam scripts) easy upload

· How to scan/take snap shots of your exam scripts using your mobile smart/Android phone · ETC.                                                            

There will be room to escalte all issues we cannot handle to DICTs experts for further assitance.

Below is the zoom link for the virtual room

 

Join Zoom Meeting: CoNAS Students Virtual ICT Support Room

https://zoom.us/j/98352999207?pwd=Sm1OcEZ5NEsvRnkrN2lzdE9rNks2Zz09

Meeting ID: 983 5299 9207

Passcode: 111222

   

Press Release on Completion of Semester One 2020/2021 Examinations webadmin Tue, 09/07/2021 - 15:32

At the time H.E President Y.K.T. Museveni declared a lockdown effective Friday 18th June 2021, Makerere University students were doing examinations.

Subsequently, several meetings were held as well as consultations with stakeholders to come up with alternative modes of assessment for completion of Semester One 2020/2021 examinations.

The University Senate and Council have approved the Alternative Modes of Assessment for the completion of Semester One 2020/2021 examinations.

College/School Academic Boards have met, reviewed, selected and submitted the most appropriate alternative modes of assessment for the respective programmes/course units.

The University has scheduled the Examinations to start on 13th September, 2021 and run up to 30th September, 2021. First Year and Continuing Students who have pending Semester One examinations are informed accordingly and should prepare to sit the examinations.

Colleges/Schools have drawn-up and published detailed examination schedules and timetables. College Registrars have been requested to work with Deans, Heads of Departments and Examination Coordinators to display and publicise the detailed examination schedules and timetables.In addition, Deans/ Heads of Department/College Registrars should provide relevant information and sensitise students on these examination modalities.

Students who have not completed payments of relevant fees should contact the respective College Bursars to be guided on the new payment procedures. Those who have not registered should contact the College Registrars for guidance.

Alfred Masikye Namoah
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

Makerere-AR-Press-Release-Completion-of-SemI-2020-21-Exams-7thSept2021.pdf

MAK-RIF Refurbishes CoNAS Aquarium Under the Ornamental Fish Project webadmin Tue, 09/07/2021 - 15:12

Ornamental fish is the coloured fish that can be reared indoors and is mostly used in aquariums for beautification purposes. “For many years, countries have been importing ornamental fish. This kind of fish is expensive and can boost a country’s economy if invested in,” says Dr. Juliet Nattabi, a lecturer at Makerere University’s Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences. “We have ornamental fish in Uganda, but unfortunately, people have not exploited the natural resources to their full potential,” she says.

Dr. Juliet Nattabi and Kluivert Namutete at the CoNAS refurbished Aquarium at ZEFs

Dr. Nattabi says that through funds acquired from the first Makerere Research and Innovation Fund (Mak-RIF One) project for the potential of utilization of ornamental fish species for training and business development in Uganda, the Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences refurbished the university’s dilapidated aquarium.

This was done in order to train students and the public in how to look out for other fish species and take care of them indoors. With the training, Dr. Nattabi hopes that Uganda’s ornamental fish can attract the international market.

Fish Collection and Preservation with Hanna Instrument

Dr. Nattabi says that each year, a team of students and staff conduct fieldwork at Lake Nabugabo to collect samples of fish, both passively and actively. “We use the Hanna instrument to take the oxygen, conductivity, and temperature to be used when transporting the fish,” she says. The fish is transported using a tank and an inverter, and later placed in the receiver for observation and selection.

Challenges

Kluivert Francis Namutete, a former student in the department,  says some fish died because the team had not yet devised means to breed mosquitos that some species feed on.

“While in the field, they did not have licenses and equipment. We ended up using fishermen’s equipment at a fee,” says Dr. Nattabi, adding that delayed procurement of equipment was a problem and that the team had needed to be creative to achieve their goals. 

Continuity after the project

“With the aquarium refurbished up to 80% , we shall keep collecting fish and maintaining the 18 ornamental fish species; and we shall train both students and members of the public in how to look after indoor fish,” Dr. Nattabi says.  She adds that findings of Namutete’s research will also provide guidance on caring for the species. For his undergraduate research in 2020, Namutete documented the potential ornamental fish species from samples collected from Lake Nabugabo ecosystem. 

Recommendations

The team desires to extend their project, and they particularly encourage women to join and promote the ornamental fish trade, since it is indoor and convenient.