Makerere University researchers have developed a new deep learning framework that could transform flood preparedness in regions with limited hydro-meteorological data. The study, published in the Journal of Hydrology, introduces Time-Varying Dynamic Model Averaging (TV-DMA), a method that improves river flow prediction by dynamically adjusting model weights based on predictive errors. The innovation is particularly...Read More

Makerere University on 10th September 2026 hosted partners and government stakeholders at Kampala Fairway Hotel for the official high-level kick-off meeting of the Facilitating Local Organic Waste Exchange for Regenerative Systems (FLOWERS) Project. The two-year research initiative (2026–2028) is funded by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and implemented by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology...Read More

Makerere University’s Department of Construction Economics and Management at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) has announced a new collaboration with the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), marking a milestone in academia-industry partnerships. Speaking at a meeting held recently at CEDAT, Dr. Nathan Kibwami, Head of the Department, emphasized the importance of community...Read More

By Harriet Musinguzi & Pius Kikomeko Participants at the curriculum validation engagement take off time for a group picture in front of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) hosted a Validation Workshop on August 28, 2026, to review and validate the revised MSc....Read More

By Harriet Musinguzi Stakeholders, Industry representatives, the academic and students pose for a picture in front of the CEDAT following the launch of the developed tools developed as part of the LIVWA project, August 26th, 2026. As part of the Lake Victoria Improved Water Level Management through Advanced Modelling (LIVWA) Project, newly developed tools were...Read More

Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) welcomed new entrants for the 2026/27 academic year during an orientation held in the CEDAT Conference Hall on August 4, 2026. The event that brought together both graduate and undergraduate students, was aimed at equipping them with the information and skills needed for a smooth...Read More

Makerere University is inviting submissions for the First Annual International Green Mobility Conference & Innovation Expo (IGMCIE 2026), scheduled for 29th to 31st October 2026. The event will provide a platform for researchers, policymakers, innovators, and civil society to share ideas on sustainable transport solutions for Africa’s rapidly urbanizing cities. The conference theme, “Innovative Green...Read More

The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) proudly unveiled its Annual Report for 2025, a testament to resilience, creativity, and transformative impact. In his message, Principal Prof. Moses Musinguzi expressed heartfelt gratitude to faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders whose dedication continues to advance teaching, research, and community engagement. “Together, we are shaping innovations...Read More

KAMPALA, Uganda — Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) has recorded a series of notable achievements in innovation, research, design and community engagement during the second quarter of 2026, reinforcing its role in advancing practical solutions to Uganda’s development challenges. One of the quarter’s major highlights was the unveiling of Uganda’s...Read More

The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Jordan Asiimwe, on Tuesday July 21st, 2026, made his maiden visit to Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), where he engaged with researchers and innovators showcasing cutting-edge projects. Welcomed by Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and College Principal Prof. Moses Musinguzi, the Minister...Read More