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Collaboration between Makerere University and Strathmore University in Renewable Energy

Effort is on to enhance collaboration between Makerere University College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) and Strathmore University in the area of renewable energy. During a meeting held between the College management and Prof Izael Pereira Da Silva from Strathmore University on Monday 13th December in the College Boardroom, the two institutions agreed...

A successful PhD defence

Dr. Allan Mazimwe successfully defended his PhD at CEDAT conference Hall Makerere University Dr. Allan Mazimwe, Assistant Lecturer Department: Department of Geomatics & Land Management successfully defended his PhD on Tuesday 14th December in an event that was physical in the CEDAT Conference room but also virtual attracting participants from all over the globe. His...

The newly elected student leaders ushered into office

The Incoming leadership of the student community in the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)  has been asked to adopt the culture of a smooth hand over of power as exhibited in the smooth change of office that was witnessed on Tuesday 7th December 2021.  Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, the Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor...

Makerere University and partners receive a grant worth 6,962,820 Euros

Makerere University, together with 28 other partners across Africa and Europe have been awarded funding of EUR 6,962,820 by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 to collaborate and implement a five-year project “Renewable Energies for Africa: Effective Valorization of Agri-food Wastes (REFFECT AFRICA).” The project seeks to demonstrate innovative, reliable, and adapted sustainable energy solutions based...

Drone Technology; a viable option to facilitate compensation processes in projects

The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has been found to be a viable and usable technology for capturing data needed to undertake compensation for projects. The UAVs were found to be cost effective since they use half of the cost in terms of time and resources compared to the traditional valuation processes. This and...

MAPRONANO ACE wins Ugx 5 billion in research grants

Continues to undertake Covid-19 related research TheAfrica Center of Excellence in Materials Product Development and Nanotechnology (MAPRONANO ACE) has attracted grant funding to the tune of Shs5,348,380,719 towards research and post doctoral studies for students. MAPRONANO ACE received UGX 2,812,803,300 funding under Presidential scientific initiative for Evaluation of nanoscale materials as candidate adjuvants and delivery...
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