A Welcome Note from the HoD

Dr. Michael P. J. Mahenge

Head of Department

 

Welcome to the official website of the Department of Informatics and Information Technology (DIIT) at the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CONAS) of the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). The Department has highly qualified staff in areas of ICT and knowledge management. It is committed to providing high-quality teaching, research, consultancy and community service in the areas of informatics, knowledge management, information technology, and information sciences.

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16
Dec

PhD Seminar Presentations on 20th Dec 2024

December 16, 2024,
Dear SUA Community, The Department of Informatics and Information Technology the College of Natural and Applied Sciences is inviting you all to the PhD research results and proposal seminar presentations scheduled to take place on the 20th December, 2024, from 9:00 am at the Computer Conference Room (SGLB2), Solomon Mahlangu Campus, Mazimbu. You may also join remotely using the Google...
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09
Dec

SUA Leads the Way in AI for Equity Challenge: Advancing Climate Action, Gender Equality, and Health

December 9, 2024, , , ,
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), represented by our team (Dr Neema Nicodemus Lyimo, Dr Joseph Telemala, Dr. Kadeghe Fue, and Dr Silvia Materu, and the collaborator for the Morogoro Municipal Council, Dr Ndemile Kilatu) has secured first place in the initial phase of the AI for Equity Challenge: Climate Action, Gender, and Health. The competition promotes the use of Artificial...
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18
Nov

Dr. Ester Mnzava Presentation at COTUL 2024 on Library Support and Research Excellence

November 18, 2024, , ,
The Consortium of Tanzania University and Research Libraries (COTUL) is a strategic alliance among academic and research Institutional Libraries in Tanzania aimed at improving access to information resources in different disciplines. The consortium is also responsible for empowering librarians and researchers with research support services. This year on 13th & 14th November the COTUL conducted a two-days training workshop at...
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16
Nov

SUA Launches Agrispark to Empower Farmers and Foster Student Innovation Morogoro, Tanzania

November 16, 2024, , , ,
In a bold step toward bridging the gap between academia and agriculture, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) yesterday (15th November 2024) launched the Agrispark Project, an initiative designed to empower farmers and shape the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs and innovators in Tanzania. The inception meeting, held at the ACE-IPM Conference Hall on SUA’s Edward Moringe Campus, brought together about...
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13
Nov

Dr. Theofrida Maginga on the Tanzanian AI Frontliners Spotlight

November 13, 2024,
  The Tanzania AI Community is excited to spotlight another remarkable individual making strides in the application of hashtag#ArtificialIntelligence in Tanzania! Here’s Dr. Theofrida Maginga, a Lecturer at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), who focuses on IoT and AI applications in precision agriculture to enhance crop health, disease resilience, and soil monitoring for sustainable food systems in Tanzania. With a...
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12
Nov

2024 China – Africa Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum by Dr. Neema Simon Sumari

November 12, 2024,
Dr Neema Sumari from the Department of Informatics and Information Technology (DIIT) at the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CONAS) of the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) attends the 2024 China-Africa Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum held in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Dr. Sumari explained, “The 2024 China-Africa Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum provided a valuable platform for fostering...
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Programmes in the Department of Informatics and Information Technology

Non-Degrees

The department offers (4) non-degree programmes in Information Technology (IT), Library Science (LS) and Records Management (RM)

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Bachelor Degrees

The department offers two (2) bachelor degree programmes in information technology (IT), and information and records management.

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Postgraduate Degrees

Currently, the department only offers thesis-based doctoral programmes in librarianship, information science, records management, and information technology.

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Learn about us, who we are, our Vision, Mission, what we do, and many more

Staff Profiles

Currently, the department has 42 academic and 2 administrative staff. Our staff are involved in teaching, research projects, consultancy, and outreach services.

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Current Projects

The department’s staff is more active and involved in many research projects than any other department in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences. There are currently six (6) ongoing projects funded by the University through its SUARIS initiative, as well as three (3) projects funded by donors.

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