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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28
Aug

New Cycle of Applications for Master’s in IKM for 2024/25 is Open

August 28, 2024,
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19
Aug

August 19, 2024
The Vice Chancellor of Sokoine University of Agriculture, Prof. Raphael Chibunda, has appointed Dr. Michael P. J. Mahenge to be the Head of the Department of Informatics and Informatics (DIIT) for a three-year term starting from August 16, 2024, until August 15, 2027, as shown in the attached document. Let us join together in congratulating them and wishing them success...
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17
Aug

DIIT Postgrad Students Presents their Research Findings and Proposals

August 17, 2024, , , ,
On August 16th, 2024, PhD and Master’s students from the Department of Informatics and Information Technology at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) had the opportunity to present their research findings. The session, held at Solomon Mahlangu Campus and chaired by Dr. Ayubu Churi, provided a platform for two students to share their completed research, while another presented a PhD concept...
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06
Aug

PhD Research Results Seminar Presentation – 16th August 2024

August 6, 2024, ,
The Department of Informatics & IT will host a PhD research results seminar presentation on 16th August 2024 starting at 9 am to 11am, at SGLB2 (Video Conference) lab.  For more details about students, their topics, discussants and examiners, please see the attachment. Share this
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16
Jul

Ms. Joan Jonathan Joins Women-Led Healthcare Startups Cohort in Africa

July 16, 2024,
We are proud to announce that Ms. Joan Jonathan, our very own staff member in the Department of Informatics and Information Technology, CoNAS, at Sokoine University of Agriculture, has been selected to join the exclusive cohort of women-led healthcare startups in Africa in 2024. Ms. Jonathan, currently on study leave pursuing her PhD at the University of Plymouth in the...
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15
Jul

Congratulations to the SmartTB Team for Featuring in the COSTECH Magazine

July 15, 2024, , ,
We congratulate the team behind SmartTB, led by department members Ms. Joan Jonathan and Dr. Alcardo Barakabitze, for featuring in Tanzania’s prestigious Ubunifu & Utafiti COSTECH magazine. This recognition highlights the significance of SmartTB, an innovative application designed to assist tuberculosis patients in monitoring their treatment, thereby improving health outcomes and adherence to medication. The team’s dedication and innovative spirit...
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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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