Virus research body to promote sciences
Feb 28, 2009
UGANDA Virus Research Institute (UVRI) and Makerere University are planning a fair to promote science in schools. The event, which will take place on Thursday, will run under the theme; “You can be a scientist too.â€
By Elvis Basudde
and Gladys Kalibbala
UGANDA Virus Research Institute (UVRI) and Makerere University are planning a fair to promote science in schools. The event, which will take place on Thursday, will run under the theme; “You can be a scientist too.â€
According to Dr. Edward Katongole Mbidde, the UVRI chief, the Open Day is a new initiative to for students in S3 and above and undergraduates to learn about opportunities and careers in science and scientific research.
Students will be able to find out what scientists do and what they need to do if they wish to follow a career in science.
The event will include schools from Entebbe, Wakiso, Kampala, Mukono and Mpigi districts.
At the open day, scientists from both institutions will display their work in trade fair format with booths. There will also be career guidance for students.
and Gladys Kalibbala
UGANDA Virus Research Institute (UVRI) and Makerere University are planning a fair to promote science in schools. The event, which will take place on Thursday, will run under the theme; “You can be a scientist too.â€
According to Dr. Edward Katongole Mbidde, the UVRI chief, the Open Day is a new initiative to for students in S3 and above and undergraduates to learn about opportunities and careers in science and scientific research.
Students will be able to find out what scientists do and what they need to do if they wish to follow a career in science.
The event will include schools from Entebbe, Wakiso, Kampala, Mukono and Mpigi districts.
At the open day, scientists from both institutions will display their work in trade fair format with booths. There will also be career guidance for students.