On 5th November 2025, the Makerere University School of Engineering hosted a one-day Competence-Based Curriculum Mapping training for all its staff at Piato restaurant. Held under the theme “Transitioning engineering curricula to Competence-Based Education: From learning outcomes to demonstrable competencies,” the event marked a significant step in updating the university’s academic frameworks. The primary expected...Read More

Small towns across Uganda continue to face growing challenges in managing water supply, sanitation and solid waste services. While these sectors are closely interconnected, they are often planned and implemented separately, leading to service gaps, environmental contamination and inefficient use of limited resources. A new study by researchers from Makerere University and the Swiss Federal...Read More

The Principal, Prof. Moses Musinguzi, and Deputy Principal, Associate Prof. Kizito Maria Kasule, conducted the invigilators meeting The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University, has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding examination integrity, transparency and academic excellence during an invigilators’ meeting held on Tuesday, 3rd November 2026, at the CEDAT Conference Hall....Read More

Assoc. Prof. Kizito Maria Kasule hands over a certificate to Prof. Ekpe Unwana Macaulay. Middle is the Senior HRO CEDAT, June Keirungi The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University bid farewell to four Nigerian academics who successfully completed a two-year placement under the Nigerian National Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) volunteer...Read More

Administrators and Secretaries from the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) have completed a two-day capacity-building training organized by the Makerere University Writing Centre (MakWC) from 27th to 28th October 2026. The training focused on minute writing, records management, communication, the legal aspects of administration, and the use of digital and Artificial Intelligence...Read More

By Harriet Musinguzi Participants at the WABES research dissemination workshop pose for a group picture A team of researchers led by Principal Investigator Dr. Chris Luthi from the Swiss FederalInstitute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) and his Ugandan counterpart Prof. Charles Niwagaba from the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) on Tuesday...Read More

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, a PhD viva voce examination was held at the Makerere Art Gallery for PhD candidate Annette NakimbugweSebba, who had successfully satisfied both her internal and external examiners. The viva provided an opportunity for the examination panel to assess and interrogate her work, seeking a deeper understanding of her research and...Read More

Researchers from Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), in collaboration with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), have conducted a study exploring ammonia-based technology as a cleaner alternative for iron and steel production. The team was comprised of Medard Turyasingura, Basit Ali, Michael Lubwama, Peter Wilberforce Olupot, and Marcel A. J....Read More

By Harriet Musinguzi Delegates from Xintang University and officials from CEDAT during discussions on expanding academic collaboration and implementing a proposed dual degree program in Materials and Chemical Engineering at Makerere University. A delegation from Xintang University visited the College of Engineering, Design, Art andTechnology (CEDAT) at Makerere University on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, to...Read More

Outgoing Head of Department, Assoc. Prof. Robinah Kulabako (left), hands over the office to the incoming Head of Department, Dr. Philip Nyenje, during a ceremony held at CEDAT on October 5, 2026. In the centre is the Dean, School of Engineering, Assoc. Prof. Eng. Dorothy Okello. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the...Read More