About 140 scholarships altogether will be awarded for higher education studies in Sweden on Master’s level. The grants cover tuition fees, living costs and a one time travel grant.
DIrectorate of Library Services
Welcome to the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) Library Blog. MUHAS Library is a leading library in the health and allied sciences in the country.
Search fulltext e-journals & e-books available at MUHAS
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Scholarship opportunities in Sweden
The Swedish Institute announces scholarship
opportunities for international students. The Swedish Institute Study
Scholarships targets highly qualified students from Africa: Burkina
Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique,
Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. (The program is also open for
applicants from Bangladesh, Bolivia and Cambodia)
About 140 scholarships altogether will be awarded for higher education studies in Sweden on Master’s level. The grants cover tuition fees, living costs and a one time travel grant.
About 140 scholarships altogether will be awarded for higher education studies in Sweden on Master’s level. The grants cover tuition fees, living costs and a one time travel grant.
5th African Conference for Digital Scholarship & Curation, Durban South Africa, 26-28 June 2013
Data collation, analysis and distribution are an integral part of digital scholarship and hence increasingly shape data management and curation
activities in Africa and globally. Data infrastructures for advanced
education, research and innovation are defined across a broad spectrum
from virtual worlds and online gaming to laboratory instrumentation
and large scale earth observations. This conference aims to surface the
opportunities and challenges that data activities and infrastructures
bring to current and future research.
The Planning Committee invites proposals to chair relevant sessions; or abstracts for papers, posters and workshops presented at the conference.
Deadline for submissions: 31 January 2013.
Details of the call are available online
The Planning Committee invites proposals to chair relevant sessions; or abstracts for papers, posters and workshops presented at the conference.
Deadline for submissions: 31 January 2013.
Details of the call are available online
List of new books added at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS Library - 5th December 2012
List of new books added at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS Library - 5th December 2012
Retrieve the list from MUHAS website
Retrieve the list from MUHAS website
Friday, November 30, 2012
“ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCH TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP” FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS AT MUHAS (14 December 2012)
Target group: Postgraduate students at MUHAS
Date: Friday, 14th December 2012
Time: 2-4.30 pm
Venue: Undergraduate ICT Computer Lab, MUHAS
Programme of the workshop:
- Advanced searching techniques – Googlelogy, and other techniques
- Library Online catalogue, Institutional repository, search e-resources tool
- Abstract and citation databases – Google scholar, sciencedirect, Scopus, Scirus
Note: interested participants are requested to submit their details at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS library Or send emails to library@muhas.ac.tz
By MUHAS Library management
Date: Friday, 14th December 2012
Time: 2-4.30 pm
Venue: Undergraduate ICT Computer Lab, MUHAS
Programme of the workshop:
- Advanced searching techniques – Googlelogy, and other techniques
- Library Online catalogue, Institutional repository, search e-resources tool
- Abstract and citation databases – Google scholar, sciencedirect, Scopus, Scirus
Note: interested participants are requested to submit their details at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS library Or send emails to library@muhas.ac.tz
By MUHAS Library management
The First MUHAS Scientific Conference 2nd-4th, 2013
The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) announces its first scientific conference that will be organized with support from Sida and other development partners. We welcome all researchers, local and international, working in various areas of health to share their research findings with other stake holders in this conference.
The Conference will be held at the Kunduchi Beach Hotel, Dar es Salaam. Conference Theme: Health Research Towards Poverty Alleviation.
Important Deadlines
- 15th February 2013: Deadline for Abstract submission
- 15th March 2013: Deadline for Early-registration
- 22nd March 2013: Notifications of Abstract Acceptance
Thursday, November 29, 2012
The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library (TEEAL) for full-text searching in over 200 highly ranked journals is now available at MUHAS library
"Access Current Health Reserach"
TEEAL - The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library (TEEAL) for local area networks is now available at MUHAS library
TEEAL is an offline full-text and searchable database of articles from 200 high-quality research journals in agriculture, health and other related disciplines.
Search and browse offline database of full-text articles from over 200 journals in Agriculture, Animal science, Biotechnology and microbiology, Chemistry and biochemistry, Economics and social science, Environment and natural resources,
Food science and nutrition, Forestry, Human medicine and physiology, and Plant and soil science
Please visit MUHAS library computer lab, first floor to access the offline database.
TEEAL - The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library (TEEAL) for local area networks is now available at MUHAS library
TEEAL is an offline full-text and searchable database of articles from 200 high-quality research journals in agriculture, health and other related disciplines.
Search and browse offline database of full-text articles from over 200 journals in Agriculture, Animal science, Biotechnology and microbiology, Chemistry and biochemistry, Economics and social science, Environment and natural resources,
Food science and nutrition, Forestry, Human medicine and physiology, and Plant and soil science
Please visit MUHAS library computer lab, first floor to access the offline database.
Monday, November 26, 2012
List of new books in health and allied sciences added at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS Library - 27th November 2012
List of new books at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS Library - 27th November 2012 | |||
TITLE | AUTHOR | COPY | YEAR |
Nursing in contemporary healthcare practise | Jenkson, Tim | 1 | 2008 |
Capital investment for health:case studies from Europe | Rechel, Bernd | 1 | 2009 |
Pathology review manual and workbook for USMLE step 1 | Baker, Peter | 1 | 2002 |
Tanzania demographic and health sarvey 2010 | WHO | 3 | 2011 |
Get ahead! Specialties:250 SBA for finals | Bach, Fiona | 1 | 2010 |
Reseach methodology in the medical and biological scieeences | Laake, Peter | 1 | 2007 |
Aclinical guide to supportive and palliative care for HIV/AIDS | O'Neill, Joseph | 1 | 2003 |
Tackling chronic disease in europe:strategies, interventions and challenges | Busse, Reinhard | 1 | 2010 |
Skills for midwifery Practice | Jonhson, Ruth | 2 | 2006 |
Pharmacology condensed | Dale, M.M | 1 | 2009 |
Person- centred councelling in action | Mearns, DAVE | 1 | 2008 |
Short answer questions and MCQ in anaesthesia and intesive care | Dashfield, Adrian | 1 | 2004 |
Who model formulary 2008 | Stuart, marc C. | 1 | 2009 |
Pediatric nutrition handbook | Kleinman, Ronald | 1 | 2009 |
Social work and human development | Crawford, Karin | 1 | 2003 |
Social work practise:assesment, planning, interventon and review | Parker, Jonathan | 1 | 2003 |
Nursing and working with other people | Goodman, Benny | 2 | 2008 |
Apley's consise systerm of orthopaedidics and therapy | Solomon, Louis | 1 | 2005 |
Theory and practise of cousselling and therapy | Nelson-Jones, Richard | 1 | 2006 |
BTEC first health and social care | Hetherigton, Alison | 1 | 2008 |
MRC Pych:passing the CASC exam | Saver, Justin | 1 | 2009 |
Berne& Levy Physiology | Koeppen, B.M | 1 | 2008 |
Principles and Practice of infectious disease | Mandell, G.L | 1 | 2005 |
Codex alimentarius:organically produced foods | FAO | 1 | 2006 |
The renal system.- 2nd ed | Field, Michael | 1 | 2010 |
One stop doc- respiratory system | Dartnell ,J | 1 | 2005 |
Promoting Health | Ewles, L | 1 | 2003 |
Phlebotomy:worktext&procedures manual.-2nd ed | Warekois, Robins | 1 | 2007 |
Nursing practice hospital and home | Alexander Margaret F | 1 | 2006 |
Harison's principle of internal medicine | Isselbacher, Kurt | 1 | 2005 |
Brunner& Suddarth's textbook of medical surgical nursing | Smeltzer, Suzanne C | 2 | 1996 |
Psychiatric &mental health nursing:the craft of caring | Barker Phil | 1 | 2009 |
Poverty & human development | Mkukuta | 1 | 2009 |
Revision exercise based on textbook of biochemistry | Vasodevan, D.M | 1 | 2005 |
Providing support at home for children& young people who have complex health needs | Hewitt-Taylor, J | 1 | 2008 |
Browse's introduction to the investigation and management of surgical disease | Browse, Norman L | 1 | 2010 |
Harrison's principles of Internal medicine.-14th ed | Isselbacher, Kurt | 1 | 2001 |
A Workshop on Online Reference Management and Advanced Searches for MUHAS Academic Staff (11th – 12th December 2012)
A Workshop on Online Reference Management and Advanced Searches 11th – 12th December 2012 - MUHAS
Once again, the Directorate of Library Services will organize a Two Days workshop on Online Reference Management and Advanced Searches. The workshop will be conducted at the MUHAS, Undergraduate Computer Lab from 10th – 11th December, 2012 (10 am to 3.30 pm).
The library is inviting Academic Staff
Once again, the Directorate of Library Services will organize a Two Days workshop on Online Reference Management and Advanced Searches. The workshop will be conducted at the MUHAS, Undergraduate Computer Lab from 10th – 11th December, 2012 (10 am to 3.30 pm).
The library is inviting Academic Staff
from MUHAS to attend the workshop by submitting their details to the undersigned by close of Friday 7th December 2012 business.
Kindly, circulate this announcement to all academic staff. 25 participants will be accepted for the workshop. Therefore, earlier registration for the workshop is encouraged.
Programme of the training
• Online reference and citation management by using free and open source software called Mendeley
• Search Magic: How to conduct advanced multilingual online searches
• Search abstract and citation databases including ScienceDirect, Scopus, Google scholar other academic databases: CABI, HINARI,
• Search Free Online journals, books, such as DOAJ, OpenDoar, Free medical journals etc
Entitlements: During the event, the organisers will provide out of pocket allowance, lunch and refreshments. Participation in the workshop is free of charge. 25 participants will be accepted for the event.
Deadline for application: Kindly submit your details to the undersigned by close of Friday 7th December 2012 business. Mr Julius Magess, Tel: 0784262888, Email: magessaj@yahoo.com. Also copy to: library@muhas.ac.tz, tlwoga@gmail.com, 022-2151462
Kindly, circulate this announcement to all academic staff. 25 participants will be accepted for the workshop. Therefore, earlier registration for the workshop is encouraged.
Programme of the training
• Online reference and citation management by using free and open source software called Mendeley
• Search Magic: How to conduct advanced multilingual online searches
• Search abstract and citation databases including ScienceDirect, Scopus, Google scholar other academic databases: CABI, HINARI,
• Search Free Online journals, books, such as DOAJ, OpenDoar, Free medical journals etc
Entitlements: During the event, the organisers will provide out of pocket allowance, lunch and refreshments. Participation in the workshop is free of charge. 25 participants will be accepted for the event.
Deadline for application: Kindly submit your details to the undersigned by close of Friday 7th December 2012 business. Mr Julius Magess, Tel: 0784262888, Email: magessaj@yahoo.com. Also copy to: library@muhas.ac.tz, tlwoga@gmail.com, 022-2151462
“ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCH TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP” FOR POSTGRADIATE STUDENTS AT MUHAS - 30TH NOVEMBER 2012
Target group: Postgraduate students at MUHAS
Date: Friday, 30th November 2012
Time: 2-4.30 pm
Venue: Undergraduate ICT Computer Lab, MUHAS
Programme of the workshop:
- Advanced searching techniques – Googlelogy, and other techniques
- Library Online catalogue, Institutional repository, search e-resources tool
- Abstract and citation databases – Google scholar, sciencedirect, Scopus, Scirus
Note: interested participants are requested to submit their details at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS library Or send emails to library@muhas.ac.tz
By MUHAS Library management
Date: Friday, 30th November 2012
Time: 2-4.30 pm
Venue: Undergraduate ICT Computer Lab, MUHAS
Programme of the workshop:
- Advanced searching techniques – Googlelogy, and other techniques
- Library Online catalogue, Institutional repository, search e-resources tool
- Abstract and citation databases – Google scholar, sciencedirect, Scopus, Scirus
Note: interested participants are requested to submit their details at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS library Or send emails to library@muhas.ac.tz
By MUHAS Library management
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Recruitment now open - Afya Bora Fellowship
The AFYA BORA CONSORTIUM is recruiting 20 highly qualified and goal-oriented health professionals for a 12-month fellowship (June 2013 – June 2014) in one of our African partner countries (Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda). There are 4 ope
nings for applicants from each of the African
countries, and 4 openings for US trainees.
TO APPLY and obtain more information, click here
Applications are due January 24th, 2013
Friday, November 16, 2012
ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCH TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP - 23RD NOVEMBER 2012
Invitation to attend the “ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCH TECHNIQUES ” workshop
Organized by the Directorate of Library Services (MUHAS)
Target group: Postgraduate students at MUHAS
Date: Friday, 23 November 2012
Time: 2-4.30 pm
Venue: Undergraduate ICT Computer Lab, MUHAS
Programme of the workshop:
Organized by the Directorate of Library Services (MUHAS)
Target group: Postgraduate students at MUHAS
Date: Friday, 23 November 2012
Time: 2-4.30 pm
Venue: Undergraduate ICT Computer Lab, MUHAS
Programme of the workshop:
- Abstract and citation databases - Scirus
- Use of HINARI & PUBMED
- Free online databases - AJOL, OPENDOAR, DOAJ, free medical journals etc
Note: interested participants are requested to submit their details at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS library
Or send emails to library@muhas.ac.tz
By MUHAS Library management
- Use of HINARI & PUBMED
- Free online databases - AJOL, OPENDOAR, DOAJ, free medical journals etc
Note: interested participants are requested to submit their details at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS library
Or send emails to library@muhas.ac.tz
By MUHAS Library management
Sunday, November 11, 2012
ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCH TECHNIQUES FOR MUHAS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS (16 November 2012)
Invitation to attend the “ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCH TECHNIQUES ” workshop
Organized by the Directorate of Library Services (MUHAS)
Target group: Postgraduate students at MUHAS
Date: Friday, 16 November 2012
Time: 2-4.30 pm
Venue: Undergraduate ICT Computer Lab, MUHAS
Programme of the workshop:
- Introduction to advanced search techniques: boolean operators, googlelogy, and other techniques
- Advanced searching techniques - Online Public Access Catalogue, repository and library website
- Use of HINARI & PUBMED
Note: interested participants are requested to submit their details at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS library
Or send emails to library@muhas.ac.tz
By MUHAS Library management
Organized by the Directorate of Library Services (MUHAS)
Target group: Postgraduate students at MUHAS
Date: Friday, 16 November 2012
Time: 2-4.30 pm
Venue: Undergraduate ICT Computer Lab, MUHAS
Programme of the workshop:
- Introduction to advanced search techniques: boolean operators, googlelogy, and other techniques
- Advanced searching techniques - Online Public Access Catalogue, repository and library website
- Use of HINARI & PUBMED
Note: interested participants are requested to submit their details at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS library
Or send emails to library@muhas.ac.tz
By MUHAS Library management
Thursday, November 8, 2012
List of new books added at MUHAS Library - November 2012
These books are available through the MUHAS library website
You can also access these books through the MUHAS Library Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
You can also access these books through the MUHAS Library Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Information of best Universities (Top 100 Universities) across East Africa on the usage of ICT infrastructure
Apply to the Duke Master of Science in Global Health
The Duke Global Health Institute is seeking the best and brightest candidates to become
the next generation of global health leaders. We are now accepting
applications for the next class of the Duke University Master of Science
in Global Health in Durham, North Carolina.
Scholarships are available for US and international students.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 30, 2013
The Duke Master of Science in Global Health features:
- expert, multidisciplinary faculty
- a flexible, tailored curriculum
- firm grounding in research methods
- a fully funded field research opportunity
- small and diverse cohort of students
- professional development and career advising
Monday, November 5, 2012
A Workshop on Online Reference Management and Advanced Searches 19th – 20th November 2012 - MUHAS
Once again, the Directorate of Library Services will organize a Two Days
workshop on Online Reference Management and Advanced Searches. The
workshop will be conducted at the MUHAS, Undergraduate Computer Lab from
19th to 20th November, 2012 (10 am to 3.30 pm).
The library is inviting Academic Staff from MUHAS to attend the workshop by submitting their details to the undersigned by close of Friday 16th November 2012 business.
Kindly, circulate this announcement to all academic staff. 25 participants will be accepted for the workshop. Therefore, earlier registration for the workshop is encouraged.
Programme of the training
• Online reference and citation management by using free and open source software called Mendeley
• Search Magic: How to conduct advanced multilingual online searches
• Search abstract and citation databases including Scopus, other academic databases: CABI, HINARI, AGORA
• Search Free Online journals, books, such as DOAJ, OpenDoar, Free medical journals etc
Entitlements: During the event, the organisers will provide out of pocket allowance, lunch and refreshments. Participation in the workshop is free of charge. 25 participants will be accepted for the event.
Deadline for application: Kindly submit your details to the undersigned by close of Friday 16th November 2012 business. Mr Julius Magess, Tel: 0784262888, Email: magessaj@yahoo.com. Also copy to: library@muhas.ac.tz, 022-2151462
The library is inviting Academic Staff from MUHAS to attend the workshop by submitting their details to the undersigned by close of Friday 16th November 2012 business.
Kindly, circulate this announcement to all academic staff. 25 participants will be accepted for the workshop. Therefore, earlier registration for the workshop is encouraged.
Programme of the training
• Online reference and citation management by using free and open source software called Mendeley
• Search Magic: How to conduct advanced multilingual online searches
• Search abstract and citation databases including Scopus, other academic databases: CABI, HINARI, AGORA
• Search Free Online journals, books, such as DOAJ, OpenDoar, Free medical journals etc
Entitlements: During the event, the organisers will provide out of pocket allowance, lunch and refreshments. Participation in the workshop is free of charge. 25 participants will be accepted for the event.
Deadline for application: Kindly submit your details to the undersigned by close of Friday 16th November 2012 business. Mr Julius Magess, Tel: 0784262888, Email: magessaj@yahoo.com. Also copy to: library@muhas.ac.tz, 022-2151462
Friday, November 2, 2012
Apply for AFRIKA KOMMT!" ("AFRICA IS COMING!") - Germany, 2013
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
would like to inform you about the initiative "AFRIKA KOMMT!" ("AFRICA
IS COMING!") which was called into being by 19 leading German
enterprises for capacity buidling by German industry.
The programme
aims at highly qualified young professionals and junior executives from
countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with several years of hands-on work
experience, strong leadership qualities and a very high level of
commitment and dedication.
For further information, please refer to the attached programme description. Applications will be accepted until 15 December 2012 only and must be submitted through the online application form.
Eighth International Conference on Conceptions of Library and Information Science (CoLIS8), Dernmark, 19-22 August, 2013
There is an information literacies conference
track for the eighth International Conference on Conceptions of Library
and Information Science (CoLIS8). COLIS 2013 takes place at the Royal
School of Library and Information Science in Copenhagen, Denmark, 19-22
August, 2013.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCHES AND ONLINE REFERENCE MANAGEMENT FOR MUHAS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS (2nd November 2012)
Organized by the Directorate of Library Services (MUHAS)
Target group: Postgraduate students at MUHAS
Date: Friday, 2nd November 2012
Time: 2-5 pm
Venue: Undergraduate ICT Computer Lab, MUHAS
Note: interested participants are requested to submit their details at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS library
Or send emails to library@muhas.ac.tz
By MUHAS Library management
Venue: Undergraduate ICT Computer Lab, MUHAS
Note: interested participants are requested to submit their details at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS library
Or send emails to library@muhas.ac.tz
By MUHAS Library management
Monday, October 22, 2012
Tanzania Journal of Health Research latest issue
Tanzania Journal of Health Research has just published its latest issue. You can visit our web site to access articles and items of interest. Click here for more details
Child and adolescent injury in Africa – still underappreciated and understudied |
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Michael L. Wilson |
Impact of insecticide treated mosquito nets and low dose monthly diethylcarbamazine on lymphatic filariasis infection between 1999 and 2004 in two endemic communities of north-eastern Tanzania |
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Martha M. Lemnge, Bruno P. Mmbando, Method D. Segeja, Samwel Gesase, Ib C. Bygbjerg |
Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis and associated factors among pregnant women attending at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania |
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Prosper A. Shayo, Albert Kihunrwa, Anthony N. Massinde, Miriam Mirambo, Richard N. Rumanyika, Nnhandi Ngwalida, Balthazar Gumodoka, Jeremiah Kidola, Moke Magoma |
High prevalence of tuberculosis among adults with fever admitted at a tertiary hospital in north-western Tanzania |
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Alfred Meremo, Benson R. Kidenya, Stephen E. Mshana, Rodrick Kabangila, Johannes Kataraihya |
Evaluation of the KEMRI Hep-cell II test kit for detection of hepatitis B surface antigens in Tanzania |
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Andrew M. Kilale, Nyagosya S. Range, Prosper H. Ngowi, Amos M. Kahwa, Sayoki G. Mfinanga |
A case-control study of factors associated with non-adherent to antiretroviral therapy among HIV infected people in Pwani Region, eastern Tanzania |
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Boniphace Idindili, Boniphace Jullu, Ferdinand Mugusi, Marcel Tanner |
The burden of intentional injuries in Mwanza City, north-western Tanzania: a tertiary hospital survey |
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Phillipo L. Chalya, Japhet M. Gilyoma |
Socio-demographic and behavioural correlates of oral health related quality of life among Tanzanian adults: a national pathfinder survey |
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Joyce R.P. Masalu, Emil N. Kikwilu, Febronia K. Kahabuka, Matilda Mtaya, Ahadieli R. Senkoro |
Uterine rupture: a retrospective analysis of causes, complications and management outcomes at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | |
Hussein L. Kidanto, Ipyana Mwampagatwa, Jos Van Roosemalen |
Prevention and management of malaria in under-five children in Tanzania: a review | |
Telemu Kassile |
The Biomedical and Life Sciences Collection is now accessible at MUHAS
This collection of specially prepared animated audio visual presentations with
synchronized narration is regularly updated and growing with
over 1,500 talks.This collection is now available at MUHAS - Muhimbili Campus. Click here to access the database
Thursday, October 18, 2012
ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCHES AND ONLINE REFERENCE MANAGEMENT FOR MUHAS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS (26th OCTOBER 2012)
Invitation to attend the “ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCHES AND REFERENCE MANAGEMENT ” workshop
Organized by the Directorate of Library Services (MUHAS)
Target group: Postgraduate students at MUHAS
Date: Friday, 26th October 2012
Organized by the Directorate of Library Services (MUHAS)
Target group: Postgraduate students at MUHAS
Date: Friday, 26th October 2012
Time: 2-5 pm
Venue: Undergraduate ICT Computer Lab, MUHAS
Note: interested participants are requested to submit their details at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS library
Or send emails to library@muhas.ac.tz
By MUHAS Library management
Venue: Undergraduate ICT Computer Lab, MUHAS
Note: interested participants are requested to submit their details at the Special Reserve Section, MUHAS library
Or send emails to library@muhas.ac.tz
By MUHAS Library management
2013 African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline: January 15, 2013
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), is pleased to announce the sixth call for applications for the African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships (ADDRF).
The ADDRF will award about 20 fellowships in 2012 to doctoral students who are within two years of completing their thesis at an African university.
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), is pleased to announce the sixth call for applications for the African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships (ADDRF).
The ADDRF will award about 20 fellowships in 2012 to doctoral students who are within two years of completing their thesis at an African university.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Call for papers - Annual East African Health and Scientific Conference, 27th to 29th March 2013 in Kigali Rwanda
Main theme:
Regional health priorities and opportunities: ‘Evidence for Action in the Changing Global Financial Situation’
sub -themes:
Regional health priorities and opportunities: ‘Evidence for Action in the Changing Global Financial Situation’
sub -themes:
i) Maternal and child health (Achieving MDGs for Maternal and Child Health).
ii) Non Communicable Diseases and Trauma
iii) Health systems strengthening
iv) Quality of health care
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 31st October 2012
Weblinks: http://www.rbc.gov.rw/
Register online at: www.eahsc.eac.int
email: eachsc@rbc.gov.rw; leon.mutesa@rbc.gov.rw
ii) Non Communicable Diseases and Trauma
iii) Health systems strengthening
iv) Quality of health care
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 31st October 2012
Weblinks: http://www.rbc.gov.rw/
Register online at: www.eahsc.eac.int
email: eachsc@rbc.gov.rw; leon.mutesa@rbc.gov.rw
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
New funding opportunities, scholarships and research grants in various fields
New funding opportunities, scholarships and research grants in various fields have been added at the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) website.
COSTECH is a parastatal
organization with the responsibility of co-ordinating and promoting
research and technology development activities in the country. It is the
chief advisor to the Government on all matters pertaining to science
and technology and their application to the socio-economic development
of the country.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
2nd SACIDS One Health Conference in Africa
The Second ONE HEALTH CONFERENCE IN AFRICA jointly organized with National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) to be held at Snow Crest Hotel in Arusha from 16 - 19 April 2013.
Conference Themes: The overiding theme is "Changing landscape for Health Research in Africa".
sub-themes are:
-One Health Approach in addressing inter-species Infectious Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa
-HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis and Neglected Communicable Diseases
-Non-communicable diseases in a changing environment in Sub-Saharan Africa
-Health Systems -Socio-economic determinants of health
Timelines
-First Conference announcement 9th August 2012
-Abstract submission deadline: 8th November 2012
-Notification of abstract acceptance: 28th November 2012
-Conference Registration opens: 9th August 2012
-Early bird registration deadline: 31st March 2013
Click here for more details
Conference Themes: The overiding theme is "Changing landscape for Health Research in Africa".
sub-themes are:
-One Health Approach in addressing inter-species Infectious Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa
-HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis and Neglected Communicable Diseases
-Non-communicable diseases in a changing environment in Sub-Saharan Africa
-Health Systems -Socio-economic determinants of health
Timelines
-First Conference announcement 9th August 2012
-Abstract submission deadline: 8th November 2012
-Notification of abstract acceptance: 28th November 2012
-Conference Registration opens: 9th August 2012
-Early bird registration deadline: 31st March 2013
Click here for more details
CALL FOR PAPERS: Conference on knowledge for poverty reduction in Tanzania: towards access to information resources
The “Open Knowledge for Poverty Reduction in Tanzania” conference will promote opportunities for learning, information sharing and policy analysis for researchers and civil society working to reduce poverty. Below is a description of the
event.
Where: Bagamoyo, Tanzania December 12 -14 2012
Format: papers and poster must respond to following themes:
-Knowledge for poverty reduction
-Gender and knowledge access
-Marginalization and knowledge access
-ICT and knowledge access
-Communication and media and knowledge access
-Knowledge access for influencing policy
Posters should present the following:
- case studies of information access for poverty reduction
- case studies of innovative mechanisms for information diffusion to socially marginalized groups
CALL and DEADLINES 2012
-Deadline for submission of abstracts: October 30, 2012.
-Acceptance notifications will be sent by: November 5th, 2012.
-Deadline for submission of full paper and poster content: 30th November, 2012
We are looking forward to receiving your abstracts at your earliest opportunity.
Organizers: Dr. Benedict Mongula, Institute of Development Studies, University of Dar es Salaam; Dr. Alice Nkhoma-Wamumza, Dr. W. Chagula Library, University of Dar es Salaam
Email: knowledgeconference@yahoo.com
Where: Bagamoyo, Tanzania December 12 -14 2012
Format: papers and poster must respond to following themes:
-Knowledge for poverty reduction
-Gender and knowledge access
-Marginalization and knowledge access
-ICT and knowledge access
-Communication and media and knowledge access
-Knowledge access for influencing policy
Posters should present the following:
- case studies of information access for poverty reduction
- case studies of innovative mechanisms for information diffusion to socially marginalized groups
CALL and DEADLINES 2012
-Deadline for submission of abstracts: October 30, 2012.
-Acceptance notifications will be sent by: November 5th, 2012.
-Deadline for submission of full paper and poster content: 30th November, 2012
We are looking forward to receiving your abstracts at your earliest opportunity.
Organizers: Dr. Benedict Mongula, Institute of Development Studies, University of Dar es Salaam; Dr. Alice Nkhoma-Wamumza, Dr. W. Chagula Library, University of Dar es Salaam
Email: knowledgeconference@yahoo.com
Monday, October 8, 2012
Free electronic books for download
Students, teachers, tutors, lecturers, researchers and many others are able to download the full electronic books free.
Click here to access the database
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
MUHAS Institutional Repository
The institutional repository of the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Health Sciences (MUHAS) in Tanzania is mapped at the Directory of Academic Open Access Repositories (OpenDOAR) service that provides a quality-assured listing of
open access repositories around the world
Only two institutions from Tanzania are mapped in the OpenDIAr including MUHAS and Ifakara Health Institute. Let us congratulate these two institutions for increasing visibility of research outputs produced in the country.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Call for Papers for IST-Africa 2013
Hosted by the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology, and Supported by the European Commission and African Union Commission, IST-Africa 2013 will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 15 - 17 May 2013.
IST-Africa 2013 is focused on applied ICT and the core thematic areas include:
- Cloud Computing - Applications and Case Studies
- Cyber Security
- Digital Libraries and Cultural Heritage
- eGovernment - Services to Citizens & Business
- eHealth, mHealth & Health Information Systems
- eInfrastructures and NRENs
- ICT for eInclusion and eAccessibility
- ICT for Environmental Sustainability
- ICT Regulatory Frameworks
- IPv6
- Living Labs (Adaptation for Developing Countries)
- Mobile Applications (including mServices, mEducation, Social Networking)
- Open Source Software - Applications
- RFID and Networked Enterprise
- Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills
- Transformation of Research Results into Local Innovation
Interested presenters are encouraged to prepare an 8 page paper (4,000 - 5,000 words) using the IST-Africa 2013 paper guidelines and paper template provided on the IST-Africa Conference Portal, for submission online by 07 December.
http://www.ist-africa.org/conference2013/files/ISTAfrica2013_CallForPapers.pdf
IST-Africa 2013 is focused on applied ICT and the core thematic areas include:
- Cloud Computing - Applications and Case Studies
- Cyber Security
- Digital Libraries and Cultural Heritage
- eGovernment - Services to Citizens & Business
- eHealth, mHealth & Health Information Systems
- eInfrastructures and NRENs
- ICT for eInclusion and eAccessibility
- ICT for Environmental Sustainability
- ICT Regulatory Frameworks
- IPv6
- Living Labs (Adaptation for Developing Countries)
- Mobile Applications (including mServices, mEducation, Social Networking)
- Open Source Software - Applications
- RFID and Networked Enterprise
- Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills
- Transformation of Research Results into Local Innovation
Interested presenters are encouraged to prepare an 8 page paper (4,000 - 5,000 words) using the IST-Africa 2013 paper guidelines and paper template provided on the IST-Africa Conference Portal, for submission online by 07 December.
http://www.ist-africa.org/conference2013/files/ISTAfrica2013_CallForPapers.pdf
The First International Conference on Pesticidal Plants
The conference will be held at the International Centre for Insect
Physiology and Ecology, ICIPE, Nairobi from 21st - 24th January 2013.
The theme of the conference is: Harnessing Pesticidal Plant Technologies for Improved Livelihoods
Subthemes:
1) Bio-prospecting: Product development, Bio-safety, Standardization and Commercialization
2) Environmental conservation and climate change: synthetic biology and biotechnology
3) Access and benefit sharing: Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation, Advocacy and Policy
4) Culture and indigenous knowledge
1) Bio-prospecting: Product development, Bio-safety, Standardization and Commercialization
2) Environmental conservation and climate change: synthetic biology and biotechnology
3) Access and benefit sharing: Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation, Advocacy and Policy
4) Culture and indigenous knowledge
Subject areas
1) Stored product protection
2) Field crop pests
3) Livestock and human disease vectors
4) Plant disease control
5) Weed management
6) Bio-fertilizers and biopesticide technologies
7) Propagation and conservation
8) other pesticidal plant research
Important Deadlines
Abstract submission: 30th September, 2012
Early registration: 31st October, 2012
Exhibitors’ registration: 30st November, 2012
Full Papers submission: 30st November, 2012
Late registration: 31st December, 2012
Sponsorship: There will be opportunities to apply for travel grants for delegates and students
For more information, click here
For more information, click here
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
New technical reports from the Institute of Traditional Medicine at MUHAS have been added into the MUHAS institutional repository
These are the new titles of technical reports that have been added into the MUHAS institutional repository:
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Call for Applications for doctoral candidates to participate in the 1st SA-YSSP, scheduled for 1 December 2012 to 28 February 2013.
The National Research Foundation (NRF) as the National Member Organisation (NMO), in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has
developed a novel and innovative initiative with the International
Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) to establish the Southern
African Young Scientists Summer Program (SA-YSSP).
As an SA-YSSP participant, you will be associated with an SA-YSSP research project. Therefore, you are invited to indicate your preference for one to three projects that you are interested in working on before, during, and after the SA-YSSP core period of three months.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Workshop on Library Cataloguing, Classification and Records Management at MUHAS (24th -28th September 2012) - Open for Registration
The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) through its MUHAS Library will organize a four days workshop on Library Cataloging, Classification and Records Management
WORKSHOP FEES: Tsh 350,000/= per participant to cover stationery, meals ( tea and lunch ), lecture notes and certificate.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:To equip the participants with the relevant skills and knowledge in library cataloguing and classification and records management
FACILITATORS: The course will be facilitated by experienced librarian from Muhimbili University Library, UDSM Library and Tanzania Library Service
Click here for more details
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Future Research Leaders - Call for Proposals 2012/13
The Future Research Leaders scheme aims to support outstanding early
career researchers to carry out excellent research and to develop all
aspects of their research and knowledge exchange skills.
The closing date for proposals is 16.00 on 4 October 2012.
Awards will be for a maximum of three years with an overall limit of £312,500 (at 100 per cent full Economic Cost). ESRC aims to fund around 70 awards.
Click here for more details
The closing date for proposals is 16.00 on 4 October 2012.
Awards will be for a maximum of three years with an overall limit of £312,500 (at 100 per cent full Economic Cost). ESRC aims to fund around 70 awards.
Click here for more details
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Scholarships for postraduate studies and international short courses
DAAD
in association with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
(AIMS) is providing 5 in-region scholarships for a PhD programme in
Mathematical Sciences.
These
scholarships are available to students wishing to commence a PhD programme at a
South African University in 2013. The scholarships will cover the tuition fees,
living costs and other related costs of the programme. Prospective applicants
must be African nationals from Sub Saharan countries (excluding South African
nationals), and not older than 36 years of age on the date of nomination. Women
are particularly encouraged to apply.
COHRE Training
Program at JCRC seeks to strengthen capacity in Uganda to conduct integrated
clinical operational and health services research focused on HIV/TB prevention
and care. The Program is now soliciting applications from qualified persons for
2012/2013 research projects scholarship (research funds) leading to the award of
M.Med, Paediatrics or Internal Medicine; Master of Science in Clinical
Epidemiology; Master of Public Health; Masters in Health Services Research and
any other relevant field. Only students who are in their *second* or *final*
year of study on Masters Degree program at Makerere University or Mbarara
University of Science and Technology are eligible to apply.
Deadline
for receiving applications: 21stSeptember 2012 by 5pm
CUD
Belgium Scholarships is now open to selected nationals of developing countries.
Pursue a Master's Degree or internship/training in one of Belgium's
universities and academic institutions. Deadline is 13 February 2013. Most
courses start September 2013.
2013-2014
VLIR-UOS Scholarships will open soon to students from selected developing
countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Pursue a fully-funded Master's Degree
in selected programmes related to development at Belgium Universities. Deadline
is 1 February 2013 for courses starting September 2013.
Funding opportunities
Grand Challenges Canada
It announces $11.8 million in funding for bold, breakthrough innovations through its Saving Brains initiative. For further information: www.grandchallenges.ca/savingbrains-grantees-en/
It announces $11.8 million in funding for bold, breakthrough innovations through its Saving Brains initiative. For further information: www.grandchallenges.ca/savingbrains-grantees-en/
AusAID: ADRAS funding Round 2012 now open
http://ausaid.gov.au/research/Pages/adras-funding-rounds.aspx
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is now accepting applications for the AusAID Development Research Awards Scheme (ADRAS). The purpose of ADRAS is to improve the quality and effectiveness of Australian aid in developing countries. AusAID promotes fairness, transparency and value for money from our research investment including through the use of competitive mechanisms to fund research. The ADRAS is designed to attract high quality, innovative research that informs policy development*. The 2012 funding round will allocate funding for research in the following priority theme areas; Africa, Disability-inclusive Development, Education, Gender, Health, Mining for Development, Scholarships, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities - New Grand Challenges Explorations Topics
http://www.grandchallenges.org/Explorations/Pages/ApplicationInstructions.aspx
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for Round 10 of Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative to encourage innovative and unconventional global health and development solutions. Applicants can be at any experience level; in any discipline; and from any organization, including colleges and universities, government laboratories, research institutions, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies. Two-page grant proposals are being accepted online until November 7, 2012 on the following topics:
· Labor Saving Innovations for Women Smallholder Farmers
· New Approaches in Model Systems, Diagnostics, and Drugs for Specific
· Neglected Tropical Diseases
· New Approaches for the Interrogation of Anti-malarial Compounds
· Aid is Working. Tell the World
Initial grants will be US $100,000 each, and projects showing promise will have the opportunity to receive additional funding of up to US $1 million.
Collaborative R01s for Clinical and Services Studies of Mental Disorders and AIDS (Collaborative R01)
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-278.html
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seeks to support collaborative intervention trials in the treatment, prevention or rehabilitation of those with mental disorders and comorbid mental disorders. Support is also provided for other collaborative clinical studies, including, but not limited to, mental health services research, AIDS, genetics, and psychopathology.
Call for TB REACH Wave 3 Proposals
http://www.stoptb.org/global/awards/tbreach/wave3.asp
TB REACH is currently accepting applications for Wave 3. The deadline for submitting proposals for Wave 3 is 17 September 2012. For Wave 3, TB REACH will have two separate funding tracks. Please read the following information and other background documents carefully to ensure that you apply for the correct track of funding and your application is complete. This funding track is open to applicants from 86 eligible Countries <http://www.stoptb.org/assets/documents/global/awards/tbreach/TB%20REACH%20Wave%203%20eligible%20countries.pdf>.
This track is for one-year projects for up to $US 1 million to improve TB case finding.
AIDS-Science Track Award for Research Transition (R03)
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-282.html
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) by the National Institute on Drug Abuse seeks to facilitate the entry of both newly independent and early career investigators to the area of drug abuse research on HIV/AIDS. This FOA, AIDS--Science Track Award for Research Transition (A-START), encourages Small Research Grant (R03) applications to support research projects on drug abuse and HIV/AIDS that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources.
The International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) Program (K01)
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-TW-12-020.html
This Notice encourages early-career investigators in biomedical, epidemiological, clinical, social and behavioral sciences to consider applying for this FOA to conduct career development activities and research in developing countries.
Biomedical/Bio-behavioral Research Administration Development (BRAD) Award
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-270.html
Eunice Kennedy Shriver* National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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