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June 10, 2025

Makerere University and Michigan State University Host Landmark Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed, and Food Security in Africa

by Gerald Brooks in News

A groundbreaking symposium exploring the role of insects in African farming systems concluded on June 6th, 2025, at Onomo Hotel in Kampala. Convened by Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) in...

June 8, 2025

Makerere University Receives Scientific Equipment worth over 1.4 Billion shillings

by Gerald Brooks in News

Makerere University has secured a valuable donation of scientific laboratory equipment worth USD 400,000 (Shs. 1.6 billion) through the Seeding Labs’ Instrumental Access Program. This equipment will significantly enhance teaching, research, and diagn...

May 23, 2025

Experts Discuss Climate-Smart Agriculture and Livestock Feed Innovations in Uganda

by Gerald Brooks in News

Leading agricultural experts and stakeholders on 21st May 2025 convened for a high-level roundtable discussion on climate-smart initiatives and livestock feed innovations in Uganda. Hosted at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and B...

April 2, 2025

Uganda Advances Bacteriophage Research in Fight against Antimicrobial Resistance

by Gerald Brooks in News

Story by Musinguzi Harriet Makerere University convened a symposium to explore bacteriophage applications in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and addressing health, agricultural, and environmental challenges. Organized by The Alliance for Pha...

April 2, 2025

Alumni of Molecular Biology Honor Prof. George William Lubega for Outstanding Contributions

by Gerald Brooks in News

Story by Musinguzi Harriet On Friday, March 28th, 2025, alumni of molecular biology gathered at Mestil Hotel in Kampala to honor Prof. George William Lubega, a distinguished teacher whose dedication to nurturing scientists has left an indelible mark...

March 23, 2025

CoVAB’s MUBLISA Hosts Groundbreaking Mentorship Meeting

by Gerald Brooks in Uncategorized

The Makerere University Biomedical Laboratory Technology Students Association (MUBLISA) recently organized a transformative mentorship meeting at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources, and Biosecurity (CoVAB) at Makerere University, in...

January 14, 2025

Makerere’s 75th Graduation Kicks Off with a directive to mainstream the teaching of Political Economy across all programs

by Gerald Brooks in News

Makerere University has been directed to integrate political economy teaching across all courses to enhance students’ understanding of the country’s socioeconomic conditions. The directive, issued by the Chancellor, Dr. Crispus Kiyonga, on beha...

November 27, 2024

Makerere University Field Day training and knowledge sharing on livestock feed Climate-Smart Innovations conducted at Our Lady of Assumption Mitala Maria Parish in Buwama.

by Gerald Brooks in News

A team of scientists and students from Makerere University convened at Our Lady of Assumption Mitala Maria Parish in Buwama where, together with farmers from the surrounding area undertook a practical demonstration of improved silage-making technolog...

October 23, 2024

Makerere University Hosts INSSPIRE Project Workshop on Enhancing Evidence-Based Education on Food Systems and Climate Change

by Gerald Brooks in News

Kampala, Uganda – October 14, 2024 – Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB) is hosting a five-day Training of Trainers workshop for the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) model. ...

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Makerere University and Michigan State University Host Landmark Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed, and Food Security in Africa

Makerere University Receives Scientific Equipment worth over 1.4 Billion shillings

Experts Discuss Climate-Smart Agriculture and Livestock Feed Innovations in Uganda

Uganda Advances Bacteriophage Research in Fight against Antimicrobial Resistance

Alumni of Molecular Biology Honor Prof. George William Lubega for Outstanding Contributions

CoVAB’s MUBLISA Hosts Groundbreaking Mentorship Meeting

Makerere’s 75th Graduation Kicks Off with a directive to mainstream the teaching of Political Economy across all programs

Makerere University Field Day training and knowledge sharing on livestock feed Climate-Smart Innovations conducted at Our Lady of Assumption Mitala Maria Parish in Buwama.

Makerere University Hosts INSSPIRE Project Workshop on Enhancing Evidence-Based Education on Food Systems and Climate Change

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