The Bioresources Innovations Network for Eastern Africa Development (BioInnovate Africa) Programme was established in 2010 with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) to assist countries in Eastern Africa benefit from the revolutionary advances in biosciences, by converting such technologies into innovations for inclusive growth and sustainable development. The Programme, now in Phase...Read More

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye, on 4th April 2017 paid his first courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu. Accompanied by his Permanent Secretary Mr. David O. O. Obong and other Ministry staff, the Minister thanked the Vice Chancellor and his leadership for making the advance preparations...Read More

Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) and Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) on April 4, 2017 signed a memorandum of Understanding to develop joint programs aimed at creating knowledge and skills in several education and training programs. The MoU was signed by the vice Chancellor Makerere University, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu,...Read More

The Food and Agricultural Organisation has donated equipment comprising tablets, a camera and projector to the School of the Built Environment The equipment will be used to aid students who are training Area Land Committee members in Kasese and other districts about land matters. The project, funded by FAO is aimed at facilitating the process...Read More

The Ambassador of Ireland, H.E Donal Cronin, has called for increased investment in research. The ambassador was speaking during the launch of netLabs!UG project space at CEDAT on March 9, 2017. The office space unveiled is located on the second floor of the new building. The space will be used by students for training and...Read More