Makerere University CoNAS (College of Natural Sciences) is a constituent College of Makerere University. Our niche is teaching and researching Natural Sciences.
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Happening this Week, 2nd-4th November 2026: @Makerere Geology curriculum review consultative meeting in Western Uganda, held at Ankole Resort and Spa in Ntungamo District.
@MakCoNAS Hosts Africa-Europe Youth Academy on Biodiversity and Sustainable Development 2nd-17th November 2026.
Details at: cns.mak.ac.ug/makerere-hosts…
Congratulations to Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, Senior Lecturer @MakCoNAS, on winning First Place in the Charles Wambebe Innovation Award – Academic Category & receiving an Honourable Mention for Best Oral Presenter at the 3rd APSS Congress South Africa.
Details: shorturl.at/ZjW5R
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Such a milestone reinforces Uganda’s commitment to robust digital governance as more services move online, as well as positions @ThefiaU as a trusted leader in safeguarding the integrity of the nation’s financial intelligence systems.
@NITAUganda1 will continue to roll out the ISMS Implementation Project across the other selected MDAs.
#NITAU #DigitizeUG
@NITAUganda1 has officially handed over ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification to the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), @ThefiaU in a ceremony officiated by the Hon. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, @henrymusasizi1
@ThefiaU is among the selected Ministries, Departments and Agencies under the World Bank-funded ISMS Implementation Project, implemented by @NITAUganda1 through the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project- Government Network (UDAP-GovNet).
What this means for FIA:
✅FIA enters the global standard of how Information Security is managed.
✅Enhanced trust and credibility with stakeholders
✅Strengthened information security, cybersecurity resilience, and digital governance
Congratulations to @ThefiaU on the milestone achievement.🎉
#NITAU #DigitizeUG
Karamoja is rich in minerals, yet local communities remain disadvantaged by limited awareness of mineral values & the lack of standardised pricing. Government should establish fair, transparent pricing & educate local miners to limit exploitation by investors and middlemen.
**Happening Today:** @Makerere consultative meeting in Moroto District, Karamoja, on the review of geology curricula and development of industry-aligned short courses to bridge skills gaps in Uganda’s mineral sector. @giz_uganda
@EUinUG @MEMD_Uganda @MakerereNews
During a consultative meeting held by @Makerere at Enro Hotel, Mityana to discuss reforms to the geology curriculum, stakeholders from the mining sector emphasised the need for mining &geology officers at district level to strengthen local capacity in mineral resource management.
At the Makerere geology curriculum reform consultative meeting in Mityana District, RDCs & LC5 Chairpersons from Kasanda & Mubende have called for stronger geology training to bridge skills gaps in the mining sector & reduce environmental& health risks from poor mining practices.
Mak-SDMU Project Team Starts Regional Consultations on Geology Curriculum Reforms
Details at: cns.mak.ac.ug/mak-sdmu-start…
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The Eastern region, particularly Busia, Namayingo & Tororo districts, is rich in mineral resources that remain underexplored due to a shortage of skilled personnel. Reviewing geology curricula & developing short courses will help bridge this skills gap & improve livelihoods.
Training in Health, Safety & Environment has emerged as a key priority @Makerere Eastern Region stakeholder consultation on geology curricula review, amid reports of health complications & fatalities among artisanal miners linked to inadequate knowledge of safe mining practices.
This morning we are privileged to kick-start our stakeholder consultation courtesy of @giz_uganda and proudly funded by @EUinUG . Amongst us this morning at small scale miners and artisanals along with district leadership snd policy makers. @Makerere @MakerereNews
*****Makerere Engages Industry to Align Geology Training with Uganda’s Mineral Sector Ambitions
Details on the proposed reforms and stakeholder engagement at: cns.mak.ac.ug/makerere-engag…
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*****Makerere Engages Industry to Align Geology Training with Uganda’s Mineral Sector Ambitions
Details on the proposed reforms and stakeholder engagement at: cns.mak.ac.ug/makerere-engag…
@giz_uganda @EUinUG @MEMD_Uganda
Geology Curricula Review: “Our vision for the Mak-SDMU project goes beyond textbooks and lecture theatres. Success means turning Uganda’s vast mineral wealth into high-value, sustainable and dignified employment opportunities for Ugandan youth.” - Mr. Henry Mukasa @giz_uganda
Proposed courses under the Geology programme include Hydrogeology; Geoscientific Equipment and Techniques; Geospatial Data Analysis; Programming and Machine Learning; Mineral Processing; Gemology; and Geothermal and Renewable Energy Systems.
Geology Curricula Review: Preliminary findings indicate strong demand for enhanced training in mineral processing & beneficiation, remote sensing, exploration technologies, health, safety and environment (HSE), project feasibility studies, & entrepreneurship. @giz_uganda @EUinUG
As Makerere reviews its curriculum, stakeholders have cited critical gaps in areas such as mining & economic geology as well as mining law. They have also called for the inclusion of a course on business and governance and greater alignment of the programmes with the NDP IV.
