From February 11th to 12th, 2026, the CEDAT conference hall became a hub of innovation as it hosted the Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Conference. This two-day event marked a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between BOKU University and Makerere University, a collaboration that has consistently driven major advancements in renewable energy research. The conference...Read More

The TUM SEED Center is an Excellence Centre for Exchange and Development, funded by DAAD and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development from 2020 to 2029. The TUM SEED Center conducts research and offers higher education at the intersection of Sustainable Energies, Entrepreneurship and Development (SEED) in the Global South. The TUM...Read More

Makerere University mourns the untimely passing of Arishaba Talent, a pioneering student of the Bachelor’s Degree in Valuation Surveying at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT). She will be remembered as a gifted and intelligent young lady whose commitment, warmth, and vibrant spirit touched many within our community. We extend our deepest...Read More

On 5th February 2026, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) conducted a comprehensive half-day Publishing Training session at the Makerere University Main Library. Facilitated by IEEE representatives Mr. Kris Zakrzewski and Mr. Aggrey Sang, the event specifically targeted university librarians from across Uganda, as well as electrical engineering faculty and students. The workshop...Read More

The Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts (MTSIFA), Makerere University, has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Sewanyana as the new Acting Head of the Department of Industrial Arts and Applied Design (DIAAD). The school extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Sewanyana, recognizing his leadership and academic contributions that have shaped the...Read More

Kampala, Uganda – January 30, 2026. Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) proudly announced the successful defense of a groundbreaking PhD thesis by Mr. Robert Kakebe Sekajja. His research, titled “Evaluation of Transition Pathways from Traditional Bioenergy to Clean Domestic Cooking Energy Services in Uganda Using a System Dynamics Approach”, marks...Read More

From January 27th to 28th, 2026, the Makerere University School of Engineering, under the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), hosted a landmark workshop to launch the SUNRISE project. This initiative brought together a diverse team of engineering academicians from various universities across East Africa and Europe. Coordinated by Dr. Francis Mujjuni of...Read More

Prof. Moses Musinguzi and CEDAT staff with KCCA officials led by Dr. Sarah Zalwango after a successful meeting at Makerere University on January 30, 2026. The College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University has initiated a strategic collaboration with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to address the escalating challenges of...Read More

Kampala, Uganda – January 23, 2026 Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) witnessed a landmark academic achievement on January 22, 2026, as Eng. Sekaya Ronald successfully defended his PhD thesis titled “Towards an Integrated Planning Framework for Water Supply, Sanitation, and Solid Waste Management Services in Ugandan Small Towns: Case of...Read More

The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) will proudly present its graduands during Makerere University’s 76th Graduation Ceremony, scheduled for Friday 27, 2026, at Freedom Square. CEDAT’s graduands represent a wide spectrum of disciplines, from civil and electrical engineering to architecture, industrial design, and fine art. This diversity reflects the College’s unique role...Read More