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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26
Dec

Appointment of Dr. Mahenge as the Acting Head of the Department of Informatics and Information Technology

December 26, 2023,
Vice Chancellor of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Prof. Raphael Chibunda, has appointed Dr. Michael P. J. Mahenge as Acting Head of the Department of Informatics and Information Technology from 20th December 2023. Congratulations, Dr. Mahenge! The department wishes him the best of luck in his new post.     Share this
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21
Dec

SUA Hosts Crucial Curriculum Stakeholders Meeting in the ICT and Library Sciences Cluster

December 21, 2023, ,
The gathering drew a diverse range of stakeholders, including representatives from President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG, commonly known as TAMISEMI), President’s Office Public Service Management and Good Governance (UTUMISHI), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS, commonly known as Sektretarieti ya Ajira Tanzania), Tanzania Library Services Board (TLSB), the Morogoro Regional Administrative Secretary’s office, retired academic professors, staff members...
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05
Dec

MkulimaGPT — Using Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Maize Farming

December 5, 2023, , ,
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has trained about 20 smallholder farmers in Morogoro through the Integrated IoT, AI, and a Swahili Chatbot: Agri-Tech Solution (MkulimaGPT) Project, which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The training focused on an Artificial Intelligence (AI) System that operates in Swahili and aims to provide farmers with timely advice on maize cultivation....
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01
Dec

DIIT Receives ‘Best Departmental Website’ Award at SUA Prize Giving Ceremony

December 1, 2023,
The Department of Informatics and Information Technology (DIIT) in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS) at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) received the “Best Departmental Website of the Year” award on November 21, 2023, at SUA’s Edward Moringe Campus, SUA. Prof. Caroline Nombo, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology graced the event as...
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30
Nov

AI4MoreCrops Project Showcases Progress in AI Implementation for Agriculture

November 30, 2023,
The AI4MORECROPS project held a workshop on “Enhancing Farm-scale Crop Yield Prediction Using Machine Learning Models for the Internet of Agro-Things in Tanzania.” The workshop, which served as a pivotal moment to update stakeholders on project activities and preliminary results, was held on November 20th, 2023. The project’s mission to integrate AI into agriculture crop yield prediction, focusing on maize...
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17
Nov

The Department of Informatics and Information Technology Website Wins Prestigious Award for Best Departmental Website of the Year at SUA

November 17, 2023, ,
The Department of Informatics and Information Technology (DIIT), College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS) at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has triumphed in the year 2023. The DIIT website has been named the Best Departmental Website of the Year at SUA. This distinguished award underscores DIIT’s unwavering pursuit of excellence in digital engagement and information dissemination. The website’s...
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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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