The Principal, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Prof. Henry Alinaitwe has advised fresher’s to shun actions that will hinder them from successfully  pursuing their academics at Makerere University. Speaking to over 200 students during the freshers orientation meeting on 14th August 2017, Prof. Alinaitwe cautioned students on excessive drinking of alcohol and...Read More

On Tuesday 27th June 2017, the British High Commission in partnership with CB&I and Makerere University, held a cocktail reception to sign an Engineering placement agreement and send off two students for Oil and Gas placements in the UK. In his remarks, the High Commissioner welcomed this placement agreement as an opportunity for young Engineers...Read More

Background and rationale: Since the World Health Report 2010, universal health coverage has received increased policy attention worldwide. Though the goal of achieving universal health coverage (UHC) has been widely acclaimed and is reinforced in several national and international forums, the contours of the debate have been disparate. Though universal health coverage has received significant...Read More

Belgorod Shukhov State Technology University (BSTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Makerere University, to enable the two universities collaborate in the areas of research, training, and staff and student exchange. BSTU is one of the leading technological universities in the Russian Federation. It is located in the city of Belgorod in the south-western part...Read More

The Bioresources Innovations Network for Eastern Africa Development (BioInnovate Africa) Programme was established in 2010 with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) to assist countries in Eastern Africa benefit from the revolutionary advances in biosciences, by converting such technologies into innovations for inclusive growth and sustainable development. The Programme, now in Phase...Read More

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye, on 4th April 2017 paid his first courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu. Accompanied by his Permanent Secretary Mr. David O. O. Obong and other Ministry staff, the Minister thanked the Vice Chancellor and his leadership for making the advance preparations...Read More

Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) and Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) on April 4, 2017 signed a memorandum of Understanding to develop joint programs aimed at creating knowledge and skills in several education and training programs. The MoU was signed by the vice Chancellor Makerere University, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu,...Read More

The Food and Agricultural Organisation has donated equipment comprising tablets, a camera and projector to the School of the Built Environment The equipment will be used to aid students who are training Area Land Committee members in Kasese and other districts about land matters. The project, funded by FAO is aimed at facilitating the process...Read More

The Ambassador of Ireland, H.E Donal Cronin, has called for increased investment in research. The ambassador was speaking during the launch of netLabs!UG project space at CEDAT on March 9, 2017. The office space unveiled is located on the second floor of the new building. The space will be used by students for training and...Read More

As Technology consults Ltd, a consultancy firm based in the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, celebrates 25 years this year, the company thought it right to give back to the community by undertaking various activities. On Friday March 10, 2017 the company visited Loving Hearts Orphanage in Munyonyo and donated various items such...Read More