The international agricultural show that will run from 11th and end on Sunday 17th has been opened in Jinja show ground by the ministry of agriculture and the farmer’s federation. The minister of agriculture Vincent Bamulangaki sempijja says the show is intended to show the new technologies in farming, poultry and fishing.

Sempijja says that farmers across the country should attend this show to learn the new technologies in agriculture so that they are able to  improve on their produce. He added that with the new innovations in the sector farmers will be able to improve on the quality of their produce for export  to meet the international standards.

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Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU), owned by former Makerere Vice Chancellor, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba starts work.

Baryamureeba’s university is to offer both local and international degrees. The Uganda Technology and Management University becomes the 31^st university in Uganda.

Uganda Technology and Management University has been incorporated in Uganda as a Company limited by shares. Its location is in Kampala.

 Prof. Barya says Uganda Technology and Management University is going to focus more on starting programmes in management, science and technology disciplines.

He says that Uganda Technology and Management University will partner with foreign universities in India, United Kingdom and United States. Uganda Technology and Management University will offer both degrees and diplomas.

 Uganda Technology and Management University will offer courses in information technology, international business, business management and international business.

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AACC International Scholarships: AACC International Scholarships are awarded annually by the AACC International Foundation.

The foundation awards both undergraduate and graduate scholarships.

The AACC International Foundation has focused on providing undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to students excelling in studies relevant to grain-based food science and technology.

To qualify, applicants must be;

• A current AACC (American Association of Cereal Chemists) International student member and
• Be majoring in a program of courses and/or participating in research that would normally lead to a career in cereal chemistry and technology (including oilseeds).

The scholarships are supported by permanent endowments and by annual contributions from companies and AACC International Divisions.

Deadline: March every year.

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Marathon Singlet Made of Recycled Bottles, Dyed without water

11 August 2012. Kenyan marathon world champion Abel Kirui will take his place at the start line this Sunday in a unique Nike uniform that combines high performance with environmentally sustainable design.

The Kenya singlet he will wear is made from recycled fabric that comes from the equivalent of three recycled plastic bottles. To make the fabric, bottles are ground into flakes, melted and then spun into special thread. All of the Track & Field uniforms for Nike sponsored federations have also been created using this technique. On average, textile dyeing uses an estimated 100-150 liters of water to process 1 kg of textile material.

Color has been added to the Kenyan singlet using an innovative water-free dye process. Earlier this year, Nike announced a strategic parternship with DyeCoo, a Netherlands-based company that has developed and built the first commercially available waterless textile dyeing machines. By using recycled carbon dioxide, DyeCoo’s technology eliminates the use of water in the textile dyeing process. Nike has been exploring this technology for the past eight years and aims to scale the technology for larger production volumes in the future.

About NIKE, Inc.

NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned NIKE subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Cole Haan, which designs, markets and distributes luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Umbro Ltd., a leading United Kingdom-based global football (soccer) brand; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, visit www.nikeinc.com and follow @Nike.

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The Canon Foundation Funds: The Canon Foundation for Scientific Research provides support for scientists and academics from developing countries in the scientific and engineering fields in order to promote technology and knowledge transfer, and improve industrial and social infrastructure and capability.

The Canon Foundation for Scientific Research (CFSR) was established at the start of the new millennium to promote the progress of science and technology in developing countries.

It award grants for research and study projects, equipment and conference attendance to outstanding individuals from developing countries.

The foundation welcomes applications from researchers in the scientific and engineering fields who are working in or native to developing countries.

What is Funded:

• Travel bursaries for research and conference or symposium attendance: Welcome applications from researchers who would like to attend local or international conferences, symposia and workshops or undertake other postgraduate study.

In most cases, it will meet all or part of travel, accommodation and registration costs.

Also consider offering financial assistance to qualified researchers wishing to further their expertise at an internationally recognised overseas institution.

• Conference Support

Support international meetings organised and hosted in developing countries, especially by facilitating the attendance of contributors.

• Small project and Equipment grants

Welcome grant applications from researchers for small projects.

Normally, the grants contribute to part of the full cost of a project and may provide a number of small grants to cover equipment costs and access to academic publications.

For more funds information and application, see: The Canon Foundation Funds Website

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Google Australia Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, applications are invited for the Google Australia Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship.

Through the scholarship, women are encouraged to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and engagement within the technology community.

A group of female B.Sc/B.Eng, M.Sc/M.Eng, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool.

The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive an $10,000,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for each current academic year.

It will include workshops with a series of speakers, breakout sessions and social activities.

The visit is meant to be an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates must:

• Be a female student who studied one or more years of a B.Sc/B.Eng, or enrolled in an M.Sc/M.Eng or PhD program (or equivalent) in immediate previous academic year.
• Be enrolled in full-time study at a University in Australia or New Zealand. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
• Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a related technical field.
• Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).

How to Apply

As the final step in the scholarship selection process, all finalists will have phone interviews with representatives from the Google Selection Committee.

Scholarship recipients will be selected from the finalists.

Please note, interviews for internships or full time opportunities are separate from scholarship phone interviews.

If you are interested in such roles, please look at the relevant sections on the ANZ student website.

You should complete the online application form and attach all requested documentation by 13th August. Finalists will be notified in September.

For more information and how to lodge online application, please see: Google Australia Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Website

Google Australia  announces Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

Google Australia Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, applications are invited for the Google Australia Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship.

Through the scholarship, women are encouraged to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and engagement within the technology community.

A group of female B.Sc/B.Eng, M.Sc/M.Eng, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool.

The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive an $10,000,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for each current academic year.

It will include workshops with a series of speakers, breakout sessions and social activities.

The visit is meant to be an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates must:

• Be a female student who studied one or more years of a B.Sc/B.Eng, or enrolled in an M.Sc/M.Eng or PhD program (or equivalent) in immediate previous academic year.
• Be enrolled in full-time study at a University in Australia or New Zealand. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
• Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a related technical field.
• Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).

How to Apply

As the final step in the scholarship selection process, all finalists will have phone interviews with representatives from the Google Selection Committee.

Scholarship recipients will be selected from the finalists.

Please note, interviews for internships or full time opportunities are separate from scholarship phone interviews.

If you are interested in such roles, please look at the relevant sections on the ANZ student website.

You should complete the online application form and attach all requested documentation by 13th August. Finalists will be notified in September.

For more information and how to lodge online application, please see: Google Australia Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Website

Google Australia Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, applications are invited for the Google Australia Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship.

Through the scholarship, women are encouraged to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and engagement within the technology community.

A group of female B.Sc/B.Eng, M.Sc/M.Eng, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool.

The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive an $10,000,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for each current academic year.

It will include workshops with a series of speakers, breakout sessions and social activities.

The visit is meant to be an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates must:

• Be a female student who studied one or more years of a B.Sc/B.Eng, or enrolled in an M.Sc/M.Eng or PhD program (or equivalent) in immediate previous academic year.
• Be enrolled in full-time study at a University in Australia or New Zealand. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
• Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a related technical field.
• Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).

How to Apply

As the final step in the scholarship selection process, all finalists will have phone interviews with representatives from the Google Selection Committee.

Scholarship recipients will be selected from the finalists.

Please note, interviews for internships or full time opportunities are separate from scholarship phone interviews.

If you are interested in such roles, please look at the relevant sections on the ANZ student website.

You should complete the online application form and attach all requested documentation by 13th August. Finalists will be notified in September.

For more information and how to lodge online application, please see: Google Australia Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Website

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Google ICT Scholarship: Through the Google ICT Scholarship, Women are encouraged to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and demonstrated leadership.

A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool.

The scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 scholarship. Remaining finalists will receive $1,000 each.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• be entering their senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States.
• be Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field majors.
• be enrolled in full-time study.
• maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in their current program.

How to Apply:

Complete the online application form and submit the requested documentation via mail.

Please send your transcripts and recommendation letters to: Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program, Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-8303.

For further information please e-mail: anitaborgscholars [at] google.com

For further details and application, see: Google ICT Scholarship Website

Google announces  ICT Scholarship for women

Google ICT Scholarship: Through the Google ICT Scholarship, Women are encouraged to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and demonstrated leadership.

A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool.

The scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 scholarship. Remaining finalists will receive $1,000 each.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• be entering their senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States.
• be Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field majors.
• be enrolled in full-time study.
• maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in their current program.

How to Apply:

Complete the online application form and submit the requested documentation via mail.

Please send your transcripts and recommendation letters to: Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program, Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-8303.

For further information please e-mail: anitaborgscholars [at] google.com

For further details and application, see: Google ICT Scholarship Website

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INSEAD-Syngenta MBA Scholarships for Developing Country Leaders: Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.

The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.

Since Syngenta strongly believes that talented people are the key to successful businesses they embrace INSEAD’s mission to train the brightest and best from around the world for the challenge of tomorrow’s business world.

Syngenta is particularly committed to the dynamic emerging market regions and has therefore chosen to offer this scholarship opportunity to future leaders from emerging countries.

Host Institution(s): INSEAD

Field of study: Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of Awards: Two scholarships will be awarded per class

Target group: Students from developing/emerging countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions: €22,500

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must be a national of an emerging economy and have spent a substantial part of their lives in the developing world, in education and/or professional experience.
• Experience in industry will be considered a plus.
• Preference will be given to candidates who require proven financial assistance.

Essay Topic:

• Briefly discuss the requirements for successful business leadership in your country today. Describe how you envisage contributing to the future development of your country after graduation and why you should be considered for this award. (200 words)
• Briefly discuss measures required for sustainable agriculture in your country/region in the context of urban and rural development. Focus on what you consider to be the most important element (450 words)
• Provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against expenditures).

Scholarship Criteria:

Candidates for this scholarship will need to demonstrate:

• Outstanding academic achievement and promise
• Aptitude for business and financial management
• Leadership potential and
• A commitment to contributing to their country or region at some point in the future.
• Complete online application and submit with required essay.

Application Deadline: 23 February for the July class and 18 August for the December class.

For more information and application, please visit; INSEAD-Syngenta MBA Scholarships Website

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The college of engineering, design, art and technology, Makerere University has received funding from NORAD Master Studies programme (NOMA) to run a graduate programme in Technology innovation and industrial Development to bridge the gap between the industry and the university.

The college also received funding for gender incentive activities for the recruitment of female students in this program. The college has already invited female graduates who wish to apply for scholarships to pursue the masters programme to a half day workshop on march 24^th.

We have been told that the objective of the gender incentive is to ensure that female students are recruited for the programme and supported to complete the programme through provision of tuition, maternity leave, child care, and a mentoring plan for successful candidates. The information about the scholarships is to be provided during the workshop.

Ultimate Media

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Where technology is taking the world few people seems to understand. Now when someone is in USA and wants to listen to radio stations in Uganda can only pick a phone and start listening for free of charge.

Radio Simba FM (Uganda) has pioneered a new technology that enables people (Ugandans in US) to listen to Radio Simba FM using their mobile phones by dialing 712-432-2360.

Sections of Ugandans in USA who have dialed this number testify that it works and it’s clear. The service is for free day and night and it doesn’t require data connection.

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