Free and Discounted Open Access Publishing for Busitema Researchers

Busitema University Library announces an exciting partnership Between the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL) and Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL) to offer Ugandan authors free and discounted access to open-access publishing opportunities. 

Through negotiations facilitated by EIFL,…

A Ministry of Public Service delegation paid a courtesy visit to Busitema University today to conduct an audit of the University's records management procedures, processes, and systems. Dr. Frederick Kiwuwa Lugya, the University Librarian and caretaker of the Central Registry and University Records welcomed the team. Dr. Lugya provided an insightful overview of the current records…

Busitema University Final-Year Students Library Clearance Instructions

All final-year students of Busitema University are required to clear their respective Campus Libraries before they can graduate. The library clearance exercise will take place at the respective Campus Libraries during the library open hours, thus no student is required to travel to Busitema Campus to complete the library clearance exercise.

According to the library clearance instructions issued by the University, students must carry evidence that they have submitted their final signed copies of their research reports or dissertations to…

Libraries play a crucial role in students' Academic journey, providing access to valuable resources that aid in research and learning. However, many students often do not know how to effectively utilize these resources to achieve Academic excellence. This is where library training sessions come in.

On the 2nd of February 2024, the Pallisa Campus Library conducted a training session for graduate students. The session was led by Dr. Lugya Fredrick, the University Librarian, alongside Mr. Wejuli Joseph, the Campus Librarian of Pallisa, Mr. Ntaga…

Explore the intricacies of Parkinson's disease through this 25-minute multimedia lecture titled "Leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2)" by Prof. Mark Cookson, available in HS Talks under the Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection. The lecture covers critical milestones from 2002, unveiling a new locus, to familial variants in 2004-2005, and a common variant in 2005. The spotlight then shifts to LRRK2 domains and mutations, spotlighting the impact of ROC…

In the title "Control of Vascular Tone via Transformation of Hydrogen Peroxide" by Prof. Emeritus Roland Stocker from the Heart Research Institute, Australia, the regulation of vascular tone is intricately explored in a 57-minute lecture. The lecture focuses on the intrinsic pathways governing arterial relaxation, introducing Kynurenine as an endothelium-derived relaxing factor produced during…

OECD principles on good laboratory practice (GLP): OECD Document No. 1, by Ms. Jyoti Baweja Freelancing GLP Professional, India

This 50-minute lecture entitled "OECD Principles on Good Laboratory Practice (GLP): OECD Document No. 1" by Ms. Jyoti Baweja, is a complete exploration of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles as presented. The Agenda…

In the lecture of 48 minutes, entitled "Classification of Headache Disorders" by Dr. Sara Sacco from Carolinas Headache Clinic, USA, the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) is systematically explored. Dr. Sacco introduces the general organization of ICHD-3, highlighting its division into three main parts. The most crucial aspect in diagnosing headache disorders is emphasized to be a thorough understanding of the patient's medical history. Part 1 focuses on primary headaches, covering various types such as migraine (with and without aura), tension-type headaches, and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, including…

In the enlightening 23-minute multimedia lecture titled "Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Ageing Nervous and Neuromuscular Systems" by Dr. Amy Vincent from Newcastle University, UK, various intricate facets of mitochondrial biology are explored. The lecture explains the intricacies of mitochondria, elucidating topics such as mitochondrial genetics, OXPHOS deficiency, and the clonal expansion of mtDNA variants and deletions. This Lecture distinctly compares the phenomenon of clonal expansion in neurons versus muscle fibers, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of these cell types. The lecture further touches upon the driving…

The "Lymphatic Drainage of the Breast" titled by Prof. S. P. Banumathy from Madurai Medical College, India is exeplained in a 42 minute presentation. She  intricate details of breast anatomy and lymphatic drainage are systematically explored. The presentation covers the structure of the breast, including the skin, fascia, and suspensory ligaments, and emphasizes the significance of lymphatic pathways. Prof. Banumathy delves into the complexities of axillary lymph nodes, discussing their various…