Kampala, Uganda A team of researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Makerere University has developed an innovative cookstove design that could significantly reduce household cooking costs, improve energy efficiency, and turn charcoal waste into a valuable source of clean cooking energy for Ugandan communities. The groundbreaking study, titled “Towards Fluidization in Domestic Heat...Read More

By Harriet Musinguzi Kampala, June 19, 2026 — Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, led a high-level visitation meeting at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) to deliberate on strategies for enhancing graduate education and research output. The meeting brought together senior management, faculty, and directors of key university units to...Read More

Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) has marked a historic milestone with the development of Uganda’s very first solar-powered water pump, fully designed and built locally. The innovation, led by CEDAT’s Dr. Edmund Tumusiime, demonstrates the country’s potential to spearhead industrialization through homegrown engineering solutions. According to Dr. Tumusiime, the pump...Read More

The Department of Fine Art at Makerere University has announced a call for applications for the position of Graduate Fellow in Sculpture Carving and Modelling. The fellowship, which offers one slot, is designed to strengthen teaching and learning activities within the department while nurturing the next generation of fine art professionals. Applications close on 24th...Read More

The Department of Geomatics and Land Management at Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) bid farewell to Ms. Ngwicarach Pyerina as she retired from active service, celebrating her remarkable contributions to academic and professional growth. Staff from the Department of Geomatics and Land Management pose for a photo with Ms. Ngwicarach...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

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is inviting applications for a specialized 1-day workshop focused on Scholarly Writing, Manuscript Preparation, and Publication Strategies. This program is designed to strengthen your capacity to produce high-quality academic manuscripts.Date : Friday, 20th March 2026Location : CEDAT Conference HallEligibility : Open to PhD, MSc, and BSc 4th-year students in the...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

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

On January 5, 2026, the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University witnessed a remarkable academic milestone as Mr. Wangi Geoffrey Mario successfully defended his PhD dissertation. The public defense, held in the CEDAT New Board Room, marked the culmination of years of rigorous research and innovation in the field of...Read More