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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18
Jul

Publication in a Higher Impact Factor Journal by Dr. Sumari and her team: Fruits of SUARIS Funding

July 18, 2023,
A paper from SUARIS funding, entitled “Urban growth dynamics and expansion forms in 11 Tanzanian cities from 1990 to 2020”  authored by Dr. Neema Sumari et al. has been published in a peer review journal with impact factor 4.606. For more information, visit https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17538947.2023.2218114 Share this
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11
Jul

NEW PhD in the Department, Dr Farian Severine Ishengoma

July 11, 2023
Our colleague, Farian Severine Ishengoma successfully defended his PhD thesis “Integrated Drone Technologies and Machine Learning Techniques for Early Detection of Fall Armyworm in Maize Fields: A case study of East Africa” on 10th July 2023 at the African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things – ACEIoT, at the University of Rwanda, Rwanda. Dr. Ishengoma has published his papers emanating from...
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07
Jul

Exploring the Future: TBC Visits SUA’s 3D and Robotics Studio at Solomon Mahlangu Campus

July 7, 2023, ,
The Department of Informatics and Information Technology (DIIT) and the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS) welcomed the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) to the IT Innovation Lab’s 3D and Robotics studio (CEZERI Studio). The studio equipment were generously donated by the Turkish people under the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA). TBC visited the studio yesterday, July 6, 2023,...
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06
Jul

YEESI LAB WORKSHOP — How to Establish a Start-up and Raise Funding, Saturday 8th July

July 6, 2023,
We are delighted to have Mr. Albany James, a Product Development Director for Anzisha Ventures, a highly accomplished serial entrepreneur, as the facilitator for this training session. With his extensive expertise and experience in the field, we are confident that participants will gain practical insights and knowledge on the intricacies of starting up a company. Albany James is a passionate digital...
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28
Jun

Ms. Joan Jonathan, a researcher from SUA, was awarded Best Oral Presenter in a conference organized by COSTECH

June 28, 2023, ,
Ms. Joan Jonathan received an AWARD for the Best Oral Presenter and Research Paper at the 8th Annual National Science, Technology, and Innovation Conference and Exhibitions (STICE) 2023, which was held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam and organized by COSTECH. The conference’s sub-theme was Innovation for Human Development. She is an SUA researcher who...
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15
Jun

YEESI Lab Weekend Workshops: HR Management for Start-ups

June 15, 2023, ,
During our recent YEESI Lab Weekend Workshops Series, we had the privilege of being trained in Human Resources management for start-ups by Madam Regula Damas, a Principal HR officer. Her training focused on working with human beings diligently while still achieving the goals of a start-up. Successful start-ups often excel in recruiting top talent and building strong networks to realize...
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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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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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