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PATIENCE AYESIGA
ID: UNCST-2023-R003499
 The implications of wetland dynamics on water qiuality for conservation of Rwizi macro catchment south western Uganda
REFNo: SS4498ES

To characterize the spatial-temporal dynamics and explore drivers of wetland degradation for middle Rwizi catchment. 2.To assess the implications of wetland degradation on sediment for middle Rwizi catchment. 3.To analyze the influence of nutrients on water quality for middle Rwizi catchment. 4.To evaluate the effectiveness of existing conservation develop suitable restoration and conservation mechanisms for improved catchment health of middle Rwizi system.
Uganda 2025-10-08 18:58:01 2028-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Obondo Sande James
ID: UNCST-2019-R000241
 Effect of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its cell wall glycolipids on the HIV Reservoir in CD4+ T cells
REFNo: HS5439ES

1. To determine if MTB molecules (e.g. PIM6, LAM, MTB lysate) induce HIV expression in memory CD4+ T cells from ART-suppressed HIV infected persons.

2. To determine the size of peripheral HIV reservoir in memory CD4+ T cells in HIV infected individuals with active TB compared to HIV infected individuals with history of documented treated TB, LTBI, and no LTBI (HIV-monoinfected).

3. To assess longitudinal changes in the size of peripheral HIV reservoir in memory CD4+ T cells in HIV infected individuals with active TB before initiation of TB treatment and at the end of treatment

 Uganda 2025-10-08 18:16:22 2028-10-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kansiime Cecilia
ID: UNCST-2025-R017890
 OPTIMIZATION OF THE REARING SUBSTRATES FOR BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE AND ITS ACCEPTABILITY AS AN ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN SOURCE AMONG POULTRY FARMERS IN THE RWENZORI REGION
REFNo: A647ES

(i) To determine the appropriate growing substrates for black soldier fly larvae as a source of protein for poultry. (ii) To assess farmers perceptions and acceptance of black soldier fly larvae as a source of protein for poultry. (iii) To determine the economic feasibility of using black soldier fly larvae as a source of protein for poultry.
Uganda 2025-10-08 13:11:23 2028-10-08 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Richard Selwanga
ID: UNCST-2025-R018576
 THE EVOLUTION OF THE LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE OF KAMPALA: LANGUAGE POLICY, MULTILINGUALISM, AND PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS
REFNo: SS4333ES

(i) To examine the language of public signs in the LL Kampala District from the colonial to post-colonial period. (ii) To analyse the impact of language policies on language visibility in the LL of Kampala District from the colonial to post-colonial period. (iii) To investigate the role that multilingualism has played in shaping the LL of Kampala District from the colonial to post-colonial period. (iv) To explore the perceptions of the target readership towards language use in the contemporary LL of Kampala District.
 Uganda 2025-10-08 13:06:29 2028-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mulebeke Ronald
ID: UNCST-2025-R017304
 IMPLEMENTATION AND ASSESSMENT OF THE THRIVE PROJECT; STRENGTHENING MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIOECONOMIC RESILIENCE AMONG YOUTH LIVING WITH HIV IN WAKISO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: HS6493ES

1. To conduct a gap assessment of the current mental health services for youth living with HIV in Wakiso District.

2. To explore the structural, social and policy related barriers to effective integration of mental health services into HIV care for YLWH in Wakiso District.

3. To explore the structural, social and policy related facilitators to effective integration of mental health services into HIV care for YLWH in Wakiso District.
4. To assess the feasibility of integrating Group Support Psychotherapy training in improving mental health outcomes among YLWH at Mildmay Uganda Hospital in Wakiso District.
5. To assess the feasibility of economic empowerment in improving mental health outcomes among YLWH seeking care at Mildmay Uganda Hospital in Wakiso District.
6. To conduct a process evaluation of the THRIVE project among YLWH at Mildmay Uganda Hospital in Wakiso District.

Uganda 2025-10-08 11:21:31 2028-10-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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