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News

Nurturing knowledge and memories: 20 years at Kunduchi

Wed.May.2024 @ 09:23:05

Dr Gaspare Kanyairita in her article in the SoAF Newsbrief, she narrates her reflections of the experience of working and living at Kunduchi, Her over twenty years at Kunduchi have significantly shaped her professional interests and career as

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Kunduchi: A stepping stone towards development of my career

Thu.Apr.2024 @ 11:19:09

The period from 1985 to 1987 was very special to my academic and professional life as it set the foundation for who I am today.’ This is how Dr Olomi begins his article by telling the story of his academic and professional life at K

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Going back to where it all started - a personal story

Tue.Apr.2024 @ 10:57:00

The article, ‘Going back to where it all started’ summarizes Dr Rashid Tamatamah’s personal story which started with enrollment into a two-year Fisheries Diploma Programme at Kunduchi Marine Fisheries Research and Training Instit

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Forty-five years at Kunduchi as a student, resident, instructor, and laboratory scientist

Tue.Apr.2024 @ 09:47:15

Dr Albogast Kamukuru describes his memories of Kunduchi Campus as a student, resident, instructor, and laboratory scientist spanning forty-five years from 1978 to 2023.

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Call for applications: eDNA for Marine Biodiversity Assessment, Monitoring and Management

Tue.Apr.2024 @ 05:41:30

The School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology (SoAF), University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) invites applications for a training workshop on environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques for studying, monitoring, and conserving marine biodiversity

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My memories of Kunduchi

Wed.Apr.2024 @ 14:57:55

In his article "My memories of Kunduchi’ in the SoAF Newsleter, Mr Guard Mziray narrates his interesting story of Kunduchi from 1977 when he joined the University of Dar es Salaam as a Tutorial Assistant till 2011 when

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SoAF at Kunduchi Campus: Embracing the origins

Wed.Apr.2024 @ 14:43:22

Why is the SoAF is in Kunduchi campus? The Dean of the School, Dr Blandina Lugendo, explains a long and complex history of the School and why it was decided the School be based in Kunduchi Campus. She also explains her of vision of the School.

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History of marine science training at the University of Dar es Salaam

Wed.Apr.2024 @ 14:29:55

The Faculty of Science (FoS) at he University College of Dar es Salaam, part of University of East Africa, recorgnized the importance of Fostering a strong focus on Marine biology in both Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme

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Kunduchi: A birthplace of marine sciences in Tanzania

Thu.Feb.2024 @ 11:14:05

Studies in marine sciences at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) officially started in the Department of Zoology and Marine Biology in 1965. Before this time, there were studies carried out by individuals mainly as reports

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Kunduchi: An Ideal Setting to begin a career in Marine Sciences

Thu.Feb.2024 @ 11:08:45

Since the 1960s, Kunduchi was the location for the University of Dar es Salaam's Marine  Biology Station and the adjacent Kunduchi Marine Fisheries Research and Training Institute, whose facilities are now combined to form the univer

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Policy brief

Wed.Feb.2024 @ 15:27:16

Environmental Monitoring and Genetic Identification of Freshwater Fish Species Enable the Conservation of Biodiversity in Coastal Rivers of Tanzania

Executive summary
This policy brief summariz

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The first issue of SoAF News is out!

Sun.Feb.2024 @ 07:55:37

We are excited to announce the launch of SoAF News, the newsletter of the School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology (SoAF). The Issue showcases the captivating journey of the Kunduchi Campus through time, highlighting its unique and intr

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from SoAF

Sat.Dec.2023 @ 21:59:55

We wish you a happy reading, a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

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Dr. Limbu appointed member of the EAC Research and Development Working Group

Mon.Oct.2023 @ 13:22:06

The University of Dar es Salaam scholar, Dr. Samwel Mchele Limbu has been appointed a permane

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