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CEDAT Successfully hosts 9th regional collaboration conference

The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology on July 20th – 23rd successfully hosted the 9th Annual Regional Collaboration Conference which brings together researchers from Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique and Sweden. The conference which was officially opened by the Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Jessica Alupo, brought together over 100 delegates in the fields...

CEDAT celebrates success of “cycle for health” project

represented the Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Abraham Byandala, CEDAT celebrated the successful use of the bicycles at Makerere. The bicycle project is a result of collaboration between UN-Habitat and the Dutch Cycling Embassy as well as UST-Network. The project was introduced to CEDAT in February 2014, as a way of encouraging students and...

Semester closes with fascinating student projects

As the second semester comes to an end, the administration of the college wishes to thank all lecturers, administrative and support staff for all your respective contributions to the well being of our students and the college at large. We would also like to thank God for bringing us thus far. This semester has been...

Makerere students win Microsoft Imagine Cup

For the first time in the history of the Microsoft Imagine Cup, two teams from Africa won prizes at the worldwide finals.Team Code8 from Makerere University that represented East Africa in the just concluded 11th annual Microsoft Imagine Cup competitions in Russia received the Women’s  Empowerment Award presented in partnership with UN Women.While Team Masked Ninjas...

Call for Participant – FK Exchange Programme

he Renewable Energy Incubator at Makerere University is a partner to Fredskorpset (FK) Norway, a Norwegian Government body supporting professional exchange between institutions in Norway and Africa, Asia and Latin America. The south-south exchange programme involves 3 partners (Husk Power Systems, India, Renewable Energy Incubator, MUK and Space Engineering Limited, Tanzania). The exchange period is...

Planet NI: Innovation Design Competition for Young Entrepreneurs in Africa

Makerere University has teamed up with National Instruments (NI) (www.ni.com), to bring you the 2014 Planet NI competition. The goal of the competition is to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship among future and recent engineering graduates in Africa through support towards market-ready projects that support the sustainable development of their local community. Through the Planet NI...
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