Botanical Gardens of Zurich

Switzerland’s premier botanical institution hosting a unique exhibition bridging traditional Ugandan medicine with Swiss scientific research excellence.

Exhibition Topics

  • Collaborative research between Swiss and Ugandan institutions
  • Ethnobotanical surveys and plant documentation
  • Digital archiving of traditional knowledge
  • Publication of peer-reviewed research findings
  • Grand opening with ambassadors and academic leaders
  • Cultural exchange performances
  • Live demonstrations of traditional preparation methods
  • Interactive multimedia installations
  • Tours led by ethnobotanists and traditional medicine experts
  • Comparative study of European and African medicinal plants
  • Hands-on workshops for plant identification
  • Private tours available for academic and professional groups

Swiss-Ugandan Research Collaboration

This exhibition represents a  partnership between the University of Zurich and Makerere University, combining Swiss precision in scientific documentation with Ugandan expertise in traditional knowledge systems.