Alumni:

TBA alumni

Each year we put the alumni updates we have received in the past 12 months up here. If you are an alumnus and wish to be included in next year's updates, please email our alumni officer with your news.

 


Alumni updates 2010 (N to Q)

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Nachuha, Sarah Uganda (98/3 Amani)
At the University of Oxford doing PhD in Zoology.
Nadunga, Irene Uganda (08/2 Kibale)
MSc student at Makerere University’s Institute of Environment and Natural Resources
Nai, Daniel Ghana (05/2 Kibale)
Still looking for an internship or employment opportunity.
Nalwanga, Dianah Uganda (01/1 Amani)
Started a PhD- as part of a wider project investigating the conservation of biodiversity in the modernising farmed landscapes of Uganda at Makerere University.
Nambozo, Harriet Uganda (03/2 Kibale)
Still teaching at Mbale Secondary School in Uganda. Also doing an MSc on Environment and Natural resources at Makerere University.
Namwanda, Miti Patricia Uganda (05/3 Amani)
Recruited as a chemist at Uganda Revenue Authority
Nana, Eric Djomo Cameroon (09/4 Kirindy)
Working as a Research Assistant at Cameroon Biodiversity conservation Society.
Nanji, Rosemary Ogwe Cameroon (06/4 Kirindy)
Holder of a higher specialised diploma (Diplome d'Etude Superieur
Specialis- DESS) in forestry sciences, option biodiversity and forest production.
Nansikombi, Juliet Uganda (00/3 Amani)
Working for a consultancy firm called Environmental Assessment consult
Nantale, Gauden Uganda (02/1 Kibale)
Doing MSc in Botany (Ethnobotany) at Makerere University, Uganda.
Nanyunja, Robinah Kalwanyi Uganda (99/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Now working as the Project Supervisor for the Save our Planet Earth-Uganda. Also a Consultant/ Director for her private company (Pilot International) involved in Environmental research, information dissemination, and sustainable development.
Narisha, Luka Ltejeyon Kenya (06/3 Mpala/Naivasha)
Working as a warden with the Kenya Wildlife Service based at the Voi station
Nasirwa, Oliver Kenya (94/2 Kibale)
Now working with Wetlands International as Sub-Regional Waterbird Officer for Eastern and Southern Africa in the Wings over Wetlands Project.
Ndagijimana, Felix Rwanda (05/4 Kirindy)
Pursuing an MSc in Primate Conservation at Oxford Brookes University, UK.
Ndangalasi, Henry J. Tanzania (95/3 Kibale)
Working at the Department of Botany in the University of Dar-es-Salaam as a lecturer.
Ndayishimiye, Joel Burundi (03/3 Amani)
In Burundi presently collecting data for his PhD. Returning to Brussels to continue with the PhD.
Ndemeere, Godwin Uganda (07/4 Kirindy)
Working as a field manager at the Tropical Tree Planting Agency, Madagascar.
Ndlovu, Thenjiwe Claudia South Africa (05/4 Kirindy)
Now doing an MSc in Ecology & Conservation Biology at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa
Ndunge, Muthoka Christine Kenya (05/3 Amani)
Currently in Germany and learning German language. Intends to start a Masters in wildlife conservation and management in University of Newcastle this summer
Ndunguru, Tabita Tanzania (02/3 Amani)
Still pursuing her MSc at the University of Dar es Salaam on the influences of altitudes and vegetation types on the distribution and diversity of dung beetles in the East Usambara Mountains.
Nduwamungu, Jean Rwanda (95/3 Kibale)
Now Director of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Training and Research Centre (CGIS-NUR), Rwanda.
Neba, Gideon Shu Cameroon (97/2 Kibale)
Working for the WRI-Central Africa Program of the Global Forest Watch in Cameroon.
Nero, Festus Bertrand Ghana (05/3 Amani)
Currently an MSc student at Mississippi State University
Newton, Pete UK (03/2 Kibale)
Studying for a PhD in "The Ecological Sustainability and socio-economic importance of non-timber forest products from an extractive reserve in the Western Brazilian Amazon"
Ngaboyamahina, Theogene Rwanda (05/3 Amani)
Working as a Research Assistant on Mountain Gorilla at Karisoke Research Center
Ngalason, Wilirk Tanzania (01/3 Kibale)
Still working as an Assistant lecturer at the Department of Zoology and wildlife conservation at the University of Dar-es-Salaam.
Ng'ang'a, Veronica Wanjiku Kenya (05/1 Kibale)
Still looking for a job in biodiversity and research.
Ngoinnmenang, Yong Nazaria Cameroon (09/1 Kibale)
Currently an MSc. student in Dschang University, Cameroon.
N'goma, Enoch Mlangeni Malawi (00/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Undertaking a PhD at the University of Jena, Germany, Working as a lecturer at the University of Malawi.
Ngowi, Jackline Herman Tanzania (07/2 Mpala/Naivasha)
In Dar es Salaam in one project called State of the Coast undertaken by National Environment Management Council (NEMC)
Ng’umbi, Gladys Zachariah Tanzania (06/3 Mpala/Naivasha)
Currently in The Netherlands at Delft, pursuing MSc degree in environmental science with specialisation in Wetland Ecosystems.
Nguku, Julius Kioko Kenya (01/3 Kibale)
Pursuing an MSc in conservation Biology at the University of Nairobi
Ngure, Paulo Wilfred Tanzania (04/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Still working as an Assistant lecturer at the department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Open University of Tanzania.
Nicholls, Colin UK (95/5 Danum)
Doing a research on plant pollinator interactions in the Tropical forests of Tamil Nadu, South India.
Niebuhr, Thomas Denmark (00/2 Amani)
Won the 2005 poster prize at the Students Conference on Conservation Science held at University of Cambridge in March 2005.
Nielsen, Sofie Denmark (00/3 Amani)
Currently working as a project manager with ProForest
Nikowitz, Tanja Austria (03/2 Kibale)
Working at the Takhi Research Station in the Gobi in Mongolia.
Njenga, Elizabeth Wanjiku Kenya (97/3 Naivasha)
Still a lecturer in Moi University undertaking teaching and research.
Njoroge, Peter Kenya (94/2 Kibale)
Now working as a Senior Research Scientist at the Department of Zoology of the National Museums of Kenya.
Njuguna, Peter Kenya (95/2 Kibale)
Relocated to USA. Currently in Kenya for PhD pilot studies.
Novo, Kaztenberger Marco Portugal (08/2 Kibale)
Currently a scholarship student doing an MSc in Conservation Biology at Estación Biologica de Doñana (EBD-CSIC) in Spain.
Nsabagasani, Claudien Rwanda (06/2 Kibale)
Working as a Research Assistant for the Karisoke Research Center/ Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
Nsanzimana, Djuma Rwanda (07/4 Kirindy)
Working with Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) as an Environmental Education Officer
Nsom, Alfred Jam Cameroon (03/1 Kibale)
Currently working with the Centre for Environmental Management and Monitoring in Cameroon executing a project for the SNV under the CEMMON agreement. Intends to pursue an MSc in Conservation Biology at the University of Cape Town
Nti, Acheampong Ernest Ghana (05/4 Kirindy)
Obtained a full scholarship in 2006 to pursue an MSc International in Land and Water Management at Wageningen University in The Netherlands.
Nuhu, Daniel Tanzania (03/3 Amani)
Working in the Community Outreach Department, Serengeti National Park.
Nyakunga, Oliver Tanzania (06/1 Amani)
Currently working at the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka in Tanzania.
Nyatia, Edward Uganda (96/2 Kibale)
Finished PhD (University of Cape Town in 2007), Currently, Head, Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Makerere University.
Nyawira, Muriithi Sarah Kenya (05/2 Kibale)
Doing an MSc at Moi University.
Nyenya, Ratidzayi Takawira Zimbabwe (99/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Looking for funding to pursue a PhD in Plant systematics and Conservation.
Nygren, Kristiina Sweden (03/2 Kibale)
Started PhD in evolutionary genetics at Uppsala University, Studying reproductive protein evolution and speciation using Neurospora as a model organism. To present thesis in 2010.
Nyirenda, Cecilia Maliwichi Malawi (97/1 Kibale)
Completed PhD in the School of Biological Sciences of the University of Plymouth, UK. Now working as a Training Co-ordinator for Leadership for Environment and Development-South and Eastern Africa (LEAD-SEA).
Nzaana , Muhereza Gideon Uganda (06/4 Kirindy)
Pursuing an MSc in Forestry at Makerere University.
Obadha, Elijah Ouma Kenya (04/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Still working as an intern at the Kenya Agricultural Resesarch Institute/Lake victoria Environmental management Programme (LVEMP), Biological Control unit.
Ocen, Mark Uganda (99/3 Amani)
Still working at the department of Tourism and Wildlife at the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry in Uganda.
Ochuodho, Dennis Otieno Kenya (96/1 Kibale)
Is presently in the University of Bayreuth-Germany as assistant professor in the department of plant ecology.
Odeny, Dickens Onyango Kenya (04/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Currently working as an Assistant researcher in the Wetlands department of the National Museums of Kenya.
Odhiambo, Elizabeth Akinyi Kenya (00/2 Amani)
Currently a PhD student in Austria at the Zoology Institute of Karl Franzens University in Graz.
Odock, Fredrick Lala Kenya (08/2 Kibale)
Works at Kenya Wildlife Service as a research scientist.
Oduro, Dwomoh Janice Ghana (03/3 Amani)
Doing an MPhil at the University of Cape coast, Ghana
Ofori, Boateng Caleb Ghana (07/1 Kibale)
Awarded a Partial TBA MSc Scholarship to study Wildlife management at the University of Ghana.
Ogoma, Maurice Kenya (05/1 Kibale)
Completed an MSc at Center for Tropical Marine Ecology (ZMT) in University of Bremen, Germany sponsored by a DAAD scholarship.
Ogrzewalska, Maria Poland (02/3 Amani)
Started doing a PhD at the University of Sao Paulo. Study involves working on ticks and birds and the effect of the forest fragmentation on relationships between them.
Ogutu, Walter Kenya (94/1 Kibale)
Undertaking a project on the Sustainable Conservation and Utilization of trees and forest patches through community action in Sigoma location, Siaya district in Kenya.
Okello, Bell Dedan Kenya (97/1 Kibale)
Currently working at the International Centre for Research on Women, as the Gender, Agric and Rural Development Specialist in Nairobi representing ICRW in East Africa.
Okoth, Susan Sande Kenya (00/3 Amani)
Is doing field work at the Arabuko Sokoke forest for her PhD at the department of Zoology and Entomology, University of Pretoria.
Okullo, John Bosco Uganda (95/3 Kibale)
Working as a lecturer in Makerere University at the department of Forest Biology and Ecosystems Management.
Okunlola, Michael Abetayo Nigeria (07/3 Amani)
Doing MSc Programme in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Olajuyigbe, Samuel Olalekan Nigeria (06/2 Kibale)
Pursuing a PhD at the University College Dublin.
Olaniyan, Oluwashola Shola Nigeria (06/1 Amani)
Working as a teaching assistant at the University of Jos
Olanya, Peter Uganda (04/3 Kibale)
Currently working for Environmental Link Magazine as an Editorial Manager. The Magazine intends to cover all the East African Countries.
Oleche, Francis Omondi Kenya (00/3 Amani)
Working in Tanzania for the Research and Poverty Alleviation (REPOA). Job involves co-ordinating activities of the Children Research programme. Also studying for an MSc in GIS via internet at the Lund University.
Olsen, Maria Sweden (99/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Working on home tasks and sometimes in a factory, stopped biology career temporarily.
Omengo, Fred Ochieng Kenya (03/2 Kibale)
Working at the wetlands department of the Kenya Wildlife Service as a Wetlands Officer. Job involves monitoring and management of the Ramsar sites at the Ramsar focal point.
Omondi, Joab Kenya (95/4 Naivasha)
Still at the Ramsey college where he is now the head of the Faculty of Environment & Development.
Omondi, Oduor Steven Kenya (96/2 Kibale)
Completed his PhD in 2006 from University of Vienna, Austria and now a lecturer in the Biological Sciences Department of Egerton University.
Omoya, Edward Okot Uganda (03/2 Kibale)
Working as a Teaching Assistant in the Botany Department, Makerere University.
Onafuwa, Anuoluwapo Oluyomi Nigeria (04/2 Kibale)
Got a job with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation as an Education Officer.
Ondiaka, Natuluku Sopher Kenya (01/1 Amani)
Completed MSc. Meanwhile continuing her work at ICIPE, Nairobi. Also undertaking a Training Programme in Aromatic and medicinal plants at the Volcani centre in Israel.
Oroni, Evelyn Iseren Kenya (04/2 Kibale)
Left Kenya Wildlife Service where she worked as a park warden.
Orume, Robinson Diotoh Cameroon (06/2 Kibale)
Working as a tourism officer for the Korup National Park in Cameroon
Osei-Bonsu, Isaac Ghana (08/2 Kibale)
Working as a Teaching/Research Assistant, University of Ghana.
Osei-Tutu, Paul Ghana (06/2 Kibale)
Pursuing an MPil in Environment, Society and Development at the University of Cambridge. The Msc topic is ‘Participatory Tropical Forest Management: the place of Ghana’s Community Forest Committee (CFC) approach’.
Otali, Emily Uganda (97/3 Naivasha)
Continuing with her PhD at Makerere University.
Otieno, Mark Kenya (01/2 Kibale)
Won the Felix scholarship to do a PhD at the University of Reading. Currently in Kenya to start data collection in Makindu, Kenya.
Otti, Oliver Switzerland (01/3 Kibale)
Started post-doc in Mike Siva-Jothy's group at the University of Sheffield.
Ottou, Reuben Ghana (01/2 Kibale)
Working at Ghana Wildlife Society, a partner of Birdlife International, as an acting Manager, Afadjator project
Owen, Lynnette UK (97/3 Naivasha)
Teaching at Foulds Primary Shool
Owino, Alfred Kenya (99/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Working with the Kenya Wildlife Service as the Biodiversity Conventions Officer.
Owuor, Margaret Awuor Kenya (06/2 Kibale)
Completed a Masters in Water and Coastal Management at the University of Cadiz, Spain
Owusu-Sekyere, Abena Ghana (08/1 Amani)
Won Commonwealth Scholarships to pursue masters Degree. Currently a student in Greenwich University pursuing a masters Degree in Natural Resources.
Oyugi, Joseph Kenya (94/1 Kibale)
Completed PhD from the University of Illinois. Now an Assistant Professor at the Wright College, USA.
Ozan, Martina Slovakia (06/2 Kibale)
Finished MSc, starting fellowship at the university of Helsinki, on evolution of social behaviour in black ant (Formica fusca)
Pakkasmaa, Susanna Finland (95/4 Naivasha)
Working as PhD co-ordinator for Molecular Biosciences International Student Programme at Aarhus University, Denmark.
Peberdy, Morag UK (94/2 Kibale)
Is still working for Herbert Smith, an international law firm.
Persey, Sophie UK (08/3 Kirindy)
Project Manager of Biodiversity and Oil Palm Project in the Zoological Society of London
Pescott, Oliver UK (06/2 Kibale)
Working as a Supply Teacher, and volunteering with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and the RSPB, started a PhD in Plant Genetics in October 2008 (University of Sheffield, UK).
Peyer, Niklaus Switzerland (08/3 Kirindy)
Intending to start masters in July at the Institute of Zoology, University of Zurich.
Phalan, Ben Ireland (05/1 Kibale)
Currently studying for a PhD in the Conservation Science Group at University of Cambridge, and now in Ghana starting fieldwork for a project on biodiversity and agriculture.
Pinto, Federica Italy (04/3 Kibale)
PhD student at Cardiff University on microbiology
Prescott, Matthew UK (95/3 Kibale)
Working as a researcher for George Monbiot in University of Oxford.
Proença, Vânia Portugal (03/4 Kirindy)
Still pursuing his PhD in biodiversity in native forests (oak forest) at the Faculty of Sciences in the University of Lisbon.
Provvedi, Silvia Italy (03/3 Amani)
Currently in Siena, Tuscany, working as consulor of environmental systems (UNI EN ISO 14000) and quality systems (UNI EN ISO 9000).
Pyttel, Patrick Germany (03/2 Kibale)
At the Silviculture Institute doing a research on improving wood quality of Abies alba Mill (Silver-fir) for PhD thesis.
Quaye, Gladys Odey Ghana (06/2 Kibale)
An MPhil student at the University of Ghana while still working for the Green Advocacy Ghana as a Communications Director
Querner, Pascal Austria (02/4 Kirindy)
Still working doing PhD in landscape ecology and soil animals

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