Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute
WELCOMING REMARKS Dr. Margret Draciru welcomed participants to the workshop on behalf of UWA ED. The chairman (Dr. Arthur Mugisha) asked participants to actively participate in the workshop discussions in order to collect views of all stakeholders invited. He also informed participants that the major objective of the workshop is to develop a research agenda… Continue reading UGANDA WILDLIFE RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE WORKSHOP AT MWEYA ,OCTOBER 2018
Objective XIII of the Uganda Constitution 1995 provides for the protection of important natural resources, including; land, water, wetlands, mineral, fauna and flora on behalf of the people of Uganda. Objective XXVII of the same Constitution also provides for sustainable development of Uganda’s natural resources for the present and future generations. Sub-section (ii) of the… Continue reading Our Legal Mandate
Dear valued stakeholders, it is my great pleasure and honour to welcome you to Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute (UWRTI) Katwe, the only middle level institution in providing high standards and relevant professional and technical training in Wildlife and Tourism Management in Uganda. The institute traces its origin from 1991 under UNDP/FAO project. In… Continue reading Welcome to UWRTI
Student hostel Accommodation is available for all students at the institute campus; Rooms are allocated to students on a first-come first-serve basis. Where cases of indiscipline occur, identified students are approached, counseled and guided. Where persistence occurs, students are suspended from hostel and can find accommodation off campus. Medical services Medical care is provided at… Continue reading UWRTI Facilities
Currently, were are implementing a project ( UGA1402711/AP/004) under the framework of the “ support to skilling Uganda Project” That is funded With Enable, the Belgian Development Agency for Skills Development in the Albertine Rwenzori for skilling the youth, girls and women in tourism development. OTHER PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE: The institute has partnership with a number of… Continue reading Current Project under impementation
Currently, there is lack of high quality research to better inform wildlife conservation, policy formulation and developments in the tourism sector. For instance, there are limited studies on declining wildlife stock and impacts of climate change in key national parks; there is limited tourism carrying capacity study in national parks and other protected areas; the… Continue reading Support our Training & Research Programs