Uganda National Academy of Sciences (Unas)
Uganda National Academy of Sciences (Unas)
Location : Email : unas@unas.org.ug

About UNAS

The Uganda National Academy of Sciences is an independent, non-profit, nonpolitical, and membership-based service organization. UNAS was created to provide credible, balanced, and evidence-driven advice to the nation on matters of science and development.

UNAS draws its membership from the Fellowship of the Academy who are recognized for their lifetime achievements in the sciences and humanities. Fellows are active contributors to the national and international academic community. The UNAS Fellowship is composed of scholars from disciplines including the natural and social sciences, as well as the arts and humanities—all of whom have been selected through a rigorous vetting process.

UNAS is composed of three distinct bodies: the General Assembly, the Council, and the Secretariat. The General Assembly is the supreme decision-making body of the Academy made up of the complete Fellowship. The Council is the organization’s board, and its role includes overall leadership of the Academy, the setting of strategic aims, mobilization of human and financial resources for effective functioning of the Academy, review of management performance, the setting of the Academy’s values, and standards, and ensuring that the Academy meets its various obligations to the law, its stakeholders, and ethical conduct. Council members serve for 3-year terms up to a maximum of 6 years pending re-election. The Secretariat executes the strategic direction defined by the Council by formulating and implementing specific programs while running the day-to-day operations of UNAS.

Our Mandate

  • Provide an independent forum through which academics can exchange ideas, knowledge and experiences.
  • Provide independent, evidence-based advice to government and the public in general.
  • Promote and foster the growth of the scientific community in Uganda.
  • Encourage, stimulate, design and coordinate interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary scientific research and development.
  • Get involved in the planning, convening and coordination of science education programs and help in the development and nurturing of high-level scientific and technological manpower in Uganda.
  • Establish a regular award scheme for recognition of outstanding achievements in sciences that are pertinent to the prosperity of Uganda.
  • Advocate for proper, safe and ethical exploitation of science and technology in national development.

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    Our Vision

    A transformative Academy positively impacting scholarship, governance and equitable societal development in Uganda and beyond.

    Our Mission

    To improve the livelihoods, welfare, and prosperity of the people of Uganda through the development and enhanced application of integrated knowledge in the sciences and humanities.

    Core Values

    Scientific

    UNAS consistently embraces strict application of the scientific method to ensure robust and unbiased study design, methodology, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results. We provide the best possible science advice to our stakeholders.

    Inclusivity

    Inclusivity seeks out and encourages participation of stakeholders, no matter their background, in constructively adding value to the Academy’s cause.

    Virtue

    Virtue is excellence in our actions. By acting with virtue, we behave with integrity, accountability, and transparency for the purposes of contributing to our society. Alongside behaving with virtue, we own our failures and our successes equally, in upholding our pursuit of excellence.

    Responsiveness

    UNAS addresses stakeholder needs and does so in a timely fashion.

    Objectivity

    UNAS endeavors to act independently and impartially. The Academy minimizes all types of bias when identifying its priorities, implementation, and provision of advice.

    Collaborative Learning

    Collaborative learning seeks out and investigates new ways of thinking. It is collaborative because it encourages mentorship, interdisciplinary scholarship, and active participation no matter one’s background.
Company Information
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Contact Email: unas@unas.org.ug
Contact Phone: +256 414 533 044
URL https://unas.org.ug/
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Since : 01-01-1970
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Address1: Flat A4, Lincoln House, Makerere University P. O BOX 23911, Kampala Uganda.
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