Standing Committees

The Fellows and Members Committee is a UNAS Standing Committee appointed by the President of Uganda National Academy of Sciences in accordance with Article 7 (4) of the UNAS Constitution 2011 As Amended 2013 2014 to oversee the nomination process, receive nominations, short-list and the prepare a list of candidates with their dossiers, hand over to the ad hoc Fellows Advisory Committee appointed by the President to finalise the process.

The UNAS Standing Committee on Fellows and Membership for 2022-2025:

1. Dr. David Okello – Chairperson

2. Dr. Wilberforce Tushemereirwe – Member

3. Prof. Florence Mirembe – Member

4. Dr. Allen Kabagenyi – Member

5. Dr. Florence Mutonyi D’ujunga – Member

The Fellows and Membership Committee was constituted and charged with specific tasks in line with the UNAS Constitution Article 7, to assist the UNAS Council to oversee the nomination process, receive nominations, short-list and prepare a list of candidates with their dossiers, hand over to the ad hoc Fellows Advisory Committee appointed by the President to finalise the process.

The committee is mandated to oversee the nomination process, receive nominations, short-list and prepare a list of candidates with their dossiers, hand over to the ad hoc Fellows Advisory Committee appointed by the President to finalise the process.

All information obtained by the President, the members of the Fellows and Membership Committee, the Members of the Council or the Secretariat staff of the Academy on the persons considered for election, shall be treated as confidential to protect their privacy. The committee is required to keep a record of the minutes of the committee’s meeting(s) / deliberations and prepare a report detailing the committee’s assessment of each nominee. The Chair to the Fellows and Membership Committee shall present the committee’s report to the President and request him to appoint an Ad hoc Fellows Advisory Committee 2019 under Article 7.

The committee is also required to develop and Implement guidelines for identification of potential Fellows, develop and maintain the database of Fellows and any other useful information to facilitate continuity of operation, assist the Academy in developing guidelines and procedures for Fellows to contribute to the Academy activities including inaugural and public lectures and engage Fellows in the activities of the Academy.

For further information on the Fellows and Membership Committee, refer to the Committee’s Terms of Reference (here). To contact this Committee for any clarifications contact the UNAS Secretariat at unas@unas.org.ug.

The UNAS Standing Committee on Risk and Ethics is an advisory committee comprising UNAS Fellows that advises the UNAS Council on matters pertaining to its risk management policy as well as policies on ethical conduct. Given UNAS’ non-political and non-partisan position in advising on matters of science, the Committee will be tasked with adherence to UNAS’ stated values enshrined in public law, company law through the UNAS Constitution, or through internal policies. The Risk and Ethics Committee provides guidance to ensure that UNAS maintains that position both in theory and in practice. In addition, the Committee provides guidance to the UNAS Council on any risks to the ability of UNAS to maintain that standing and its relationship to the public trust.

The UNAS Standing Committee on Risk and Ethics for 2022-2025:

1. Prof. Emmanuel Kasimbazi – Chair
2. Prof. Henry Mwanaki Alinaitwe – Member
3. Prof. Charles Rwabukwali – Member
4. Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze – Member
5. Dr. Dorothy Nakimbugwe – Member

For further information on the Risk and Ethics Committee, please refer to the Terms of Reference here (ToR). To contact this Committee regarding conflicts of interest, whistle-blowing, or other misconduct, contact the UNAS Executive Secretary directly at cacemah@unas.org.ug.

The UNAS Standing Committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for 2022-2025:

1. Prof. Maud Kamatenesi-Mugisha – Chairperson
2.  Prof. John Muyonga – Member
3.  Dr. Sabrina Kitaka – Member
4.  Prof. Frans Swanepoel – Member
5.  Prof. Winnie Tarinyebwa – Member

The Standing Committee on Emerging Issues in Science and Policy is an advisory committee consisting of UNAS Fellows whose function is to help the Academy develop foresight on issues relevant to the scientific endeavor and public policy. In addition, it advises the UNAS Council on the incorporation of digital tools to improve the functionality and efficiency of the UNAS Secretariat. This Committee supports the overarching goal of the Academy to be both rooted in addressing present problems and anticipating the future.

The UNAS Standing Committee on Emerging Issues in Science and Policy for 2022-2025:

1. Dr. Moses Osiru – Chair
2. Prof. Max Bergman – Member
3. Prof. Shuaib Lwasa – Member
4. Dr. Cissy Kityo – Member
5. Prof. Oswald Ndoleriire – Member

For further information on the Committee on Emerging Issues in Science and Policy, refer to the Committee’s Terms of Reference (here). To contact this Committee for opportunities to collaborate on the future of science, contact, the UNAS Secretariat at unas@unas.org.ug.

The Committee on Strategic Plan Implementation is an oversight committee for UNAS’ Strategic Plan 2018-2023. Its role is to provide quarterly reports to the UNAS Council on progress in the implementation of the UNAS Strategic Plan 2018-2023 and to provide a mechanism for consolidation of internal information. It also advises the UNAS Council on means of improving outcomes for efficiency of the Academy operations.

The UNAS Standing Committee on Strategic Plan Implementation for 2022-2025:

1. Prof. Paul Waako – Chair
2. Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze – Member
3. Dr. Goretti Nabanoba Nsubuga – Member
4. Dr. Anne Akol – Member
5. Dr. Maxwell Otim Onapa – Member

For further information, refer to the UNAS Strategic Plan 2018-2023 (found here) and to the Committee’s Terms of Reference (found here). To contact this Committee regarding opportunities to collaborate on objectives found within the Strategic Plan, contact the UNAS Secretariat at unas@unas.org.ug.

The Finance and Administration Committee is a UNAS Standing committee mandated among others by Council to provide oversight over the assets and resources, including personnel of the Academy in accordance with high professional standards and practices. The Committee is composed of 5 (Five) members who are all Fellows of the Academy. The committee is however allowed to co-opt from amongst the Academy’s Fellowship and outside the Academy should an expert need arise.

The UNAS Standing Committee on Finance and Administration for 2022-2025:

1. Prof. Grace Ndeezi – Chair and Treasurer
2. Prof. John Ddumba Ssentamu – Member and Secretary General
3. Prof. David Bakibinga – Member
4. Prof. Abdul Mpaata – Member
5. Dr. Betty Kivumbi Nanyonga – Member

The Publications and Conferences Committee is a UNAS Standing Committee mandated among others to recommend to Council policies and procedures for conferences and publications. It also has a major role in organizing the Academy’s premier event, “The Annual Scientific Conference”. It is comprised of (6) six members. The Committee is however allowed to co-opt from amongst the Academy’s Fellowship and outside the Academy should an expert need arise.

The UNAS Standing Committee on Publications and Conferences for 2022-2025:

1. Prof. Philippa Musoke – Chair
2. Prof. Morris Agaba – Member
3. Dr. William Olupot – Member
4. Dr. Dorothy Okello – Member
5. Dr. Jessica Aguti – Member

The committee on SDPP is a newly established standing committee of UNAS which brings together two former Standing Committees, one on Publicity, and one on Partnerships, whilst incorporating the new aspect of Science Diplomacy.

The UNAS Standing Committee on Science Diplomacy, Publicity and Partnerships for 2022-2025:

1. Dr. James Tibenderana – Chair
2. Prof. Samuel Sejjaaka – Member
3. Prof. Monica Chibita – Member
4. Dr. Richard Edema – Member
5. Dr. Terry Piloya Were – Member

 Membership

1. Dr. Mary Goretti Nakabugo – Co-Chair
2. Prof. Betty Ezati– Co-Chair
3. Dr. Isa Kabenge – Member
4. Prof. Esezah Kakudidi – Member
5. Prof. Christopher Mbazira – Member

Unas Home Standing Committee 2022-2025

1. Prof. John Ddumba Ssentamu – Co-Chair
2. Prof. Peter Mugyenyi – Co-Chair
3. Dr. Abel Katahoire – Member
4. Dr. Sally Stansfield – Member
5. Dr. Maggie Kigozi – Member