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CEDAT Strengthens Uganda’s Construction Workforce through Skills Training

CEDAT Strengthens Uganda’s Construction Workforce through Skills Training

The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University has emerged as a national leader in vocational empowerment, earning praise from the National Building Review Board (NBRB) for its commitment to strengthening the technical capacity of construction site workers. The recognition came during the closing ceremony of a two‑day training workshop and exhibition,...
Fourth Fundis, Technicians and Artisans Training Workshop

Makerere University will Host Fourth Fundis Training Workshop

Makerere University’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) will host the Fourth Fundis, Technicians and Artisans Training WorkshoponApril 23–24, 2026 at the CEDAT Conference Hall. The two‑day event will bring together over 250 masons, builders, metal fabricators, painters, plumbers, and electricians from the Greater Kampala...

Makerere University’s CEDAT Bids Farewell to Ms. Ngwicarach Pyerina

The Department of Geomatics and Land Management at Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) bid farewell to Ms. Ngwicarach Pyerina as she retired from active service, celebrating her remarkable contributions to academic and professional growth. Staff from the Department of Geomatics and Land Management pose for a photo with Ms. Ngwicarach...
Makerere University Disseminates Research on Carbon Offsetting in Brick Production

Makerere University Disseminates Research on Carbon Offsetting in Brick Production

The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) on Friday, April 10, 2026, held a dissemination workshop for a Makerere Research and Innovations Fund (MakRIF)–supported project titled ‘Carbon Offsetting Measures for Traditional Fired Clay Brick and Mudbrick Production in Uganda’. Dr. Nathan Kibwami, Principal Investigator on the left and Dr.Musa Manga as Co-Investigator The...
MASTERS and PhD SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027

MASTERS and PhD SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTFOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027

Makerere University, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, is implementing Africa Climate Collaborative. The initiative aims to shape a future where African knowledge, innovation, and leadership drive sustainable, climate-resilientdevelopment across the continent.Makerere University is pleased to announce Fifty [50] Masters and Twelve [12] PhD Scholarship opportunities under the Africa Climate Collaborative for the Academic Year 2026/2027....
Makerere University Charts New Future with the unveiling of the Open, Distance and E Learning Building and Strategic Plan

Makerere University Charts New Future with the unveiling of the Open, Distance and E‑Learning Building and Strategic Plan

The KOICA Country Director, together with Makerere University dignitaries, unveil the foundation stone of the ODeL building, marking a milestone in the University’s e-learning journey. Makerere University has embarked on a transformative journey in higher education with the official launch of its Open, Distance and E‑Learning (ODeL) Strategic Plan and the laying of the foundation...
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