Prof. Kerali sent off in honor Staff of Makerere University on February 23, 2021 honorably bid farewell to their fallen comrade Prof. Anthony G. Kerali. As if to mimic the elegant and flamboyant lifestyle that he lived, the academic staff led by the Vice Chancellor, donning their academic gowns, escorted the casket into the church....Read More

NCC2019 hosted by CEDAT, Makerere University in October 2019 The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) are organizing the 6th National Conference on Communications (NCC) 2020. The conference will be held on March 3rd – 4th, 2021 at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala. It will host keynote speakers, technical...Read More

Researchers have been called upon to increase awareness about HIV among the population. The call was made by Rtd. Maj. Rubaramira Ruranga, during the opening of Mr Robert Ssewanyana’s art exhibition that sought to create HIV awareness and prevention in slum areas of Kampala. Maj. Rubaramira said the biggest reason for the increase in HIV...Read More

Development of low cost Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers MAPRONANO ACE in partnership with Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) have developed low cost hand sanitizer for use in resource-limited settings and use in institutions and communities for effective hygiene and infection control. This is an alcohol hand sanitizer with 99.9% alcohol and is locally...Read More

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...Read More