The Makerere University Estates and Works Department in conjunction with the Planning and Development Department have carried out an Energy audit across the university. The reason for this audit was to find lasting solutions to the high monthly electricity bill generated by the University. It also sought to curtail energy wastage and improve efficiency of energy use in the...Read More

The exhibition “Kabbo ka Muwala”, conceived as an itinerant project taking place in Zimbabwe, Uganda and Germany, artistically explored perspectives on the multitude of migration processes in and from Southern and Eastern Africa primarily through the eyes of artists from these regions. A wide range of media, including photo works, videos, mixed media, and installations...Read More

Mr. Philipe Scholtes and Prof. Henry Alinaitwe exchange copies of signed MoU Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), is privileged to host the first ever Centre of excellence for  East African Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (EACREEE). Launched by the Minister (designate) of Energy and Mineral Development Hon. Eng....Read More

Research in the United States The U.S. Mission is now accepting applications for the 2017 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program. This award funds African university lecturers & professors to conduct post-doctoral research or undertake a planned program of reading and research during the 2017-2018 academic year at a U.S. academic or research institution. Programs involving...Read More

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) on May 30, 2016 signed a memorandum of understanting with Makerere Univesity in which the two universities agreed collaborate in the areas of research, staff and student exchange as well as proposal writing. The Korean delegation met with the management of CEDAT after the signing of the MoU....Read More

CEDAT was recently designated, by the East African Community, as the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. The  centres’ main objective will be to contribute towards increased access to modern, affordable and reliable energy services, energy security and mitigation of negative externalities of energy systems (such as pollution) by creating...Read More

The Germany Ambassador, Dr Peter Blumaire last week Thursday officiated the launch of the “Kabbo Ka Muwala” Exhibition at the Makerere Art Gallery. Dr Peter Blumaire asserted that “migration is  a feature of man” He explained that it is due to various causes such as economic reasons, wars, persecution and for search of a better...Read More

CEDAT students yesterday April 15, 2013 got new leaders at a swearing-in ceremony witnessed by students and staff of the college. The ceremony which took place in the Conference Hall saw the different associations get new leaders.  The Principal, Assoc. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, who was the chief guest at the swearing-in and handover ceremony congratulated...Read More

The L’Oreal Foundation launches the 7th edition of the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowships to support young women scientists. 12 Fellowships of € 5,000 each, will be granted to 12 African Ph.D students enrolled in an African University 2 Fellowships of € 10,000 each, will be granted to 2 African postfoctoral researchers working...Read More

President Museveni on February 16, 2016 formally launched the Kayoola EV, with a promise to increase funding for Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC). The president, siad the vehicle, which runs on solar power, was the future of the motor industry in Uganda. “Solar energy is the way of the future – the only challenge is to...Read More