Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, officiates the launch of the National AI Research Cloud at Makerere University during the AI Innovation Demo Day. The National AI Research Cloud was officially launched on Friday, 13th March 2026 at Makerere University during the AI Innovation Demo Day, hosted under the College of...Read More

Makerere University has announced the promotion of Dr. Eng. Robinah NakawundeKulabako from Senior Lecturer to Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering, following the decision of the Appointments Board at its 787th meeting. Dr. Kulabako, who serves as Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art...Read More

Students and staff from the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University have completed one week of intensive fieldwork in the Manafwa Catchment, Eastern Uganda, under the DIGITWATER Project. According to Dr. Jotham Sempewo, the Principal Investigator based at CEDAT, since March 2, 2026, students and staff conducted field activities in the...Read More

The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University has officially added a brand-new executive bus to its fleet, a milestone that underscores the institution’s commitment to improving mobility and efficiency for staff and students. Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Principal of CEDAT, receives a bus from Mr. Tonny Seruyange, Transport Officer at the...Read More

The 10th National Conference on Communications (NCC 2026) is officially here, hosted by the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University in collaboration with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). This milestone edition, themed “Accelerating Market-Driven Innovation for Uganda’s Development,” serves as a premier platform for advancing research, innovation, and knowledge exchange...Read More

Academic procession during Day Four of the 76th Graduation Ceremony The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) on Thursday celebrated the graduation of more than 790 students during DayFour of the 76th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University, reaffirming the college’s central role in engineering innovation, industrial development, and national transformation. The ceremony, held...Read More

Kampala, February 23, 2026 The School of Engineering at Makerere University hosted a pivotal session designed to bridge the gap between creative innovation and legal protection. The event welcomed Mr. Peter Eneru and Ms. Fazirah Nakabugo from the Makerere University Intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO), who delivered an in-depth briefing to the Dean, department heads,...Read More

By Pius Kikomeko. On Friday 13th February 2026, Makerere University was honored to host Prof. Daniel Branch, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Warwick. This visit marked a significant follow-up to a 2025 delegation from Makerere to Warwick, emphasizing a growing and reciprocal relationship between the two prestigious institutions. Organized by the Makerere...Read More

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