By Pius Kikomeko The establishment of a Career Employability Hub was the focus of a targeted engagement held on 6th November 2025 by the School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University. The event brought together experts from CADENA, a firm contracted under the UNESCO-CFIT III project, alongside university leadership,...Read More

By Harriet Musinguzi & Pius Kikomeko Ms. Amaaso Eliana (2nd R) receives a Certificate of Recognition as the top-performing female Engineering student. The award was presented by the Dean of Students, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli (center), and the Dean of the School of Engineering, Dr. Dorothy Okello. Also pictured are CEDAT CGS Gideon Waisenga (far left)...Read More

The 2025 Edition of “The BEST OF ME” art exhibition concluded at Makerere Art Gallery with a closing ceremony that echoed the vibrancy and emotional depth of the showcased works. Organized by the Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Arts, the exhibition featured final-year projects and recent creations by students and alumni. It transformed...Read More

On Friday, October 3rd, 2025, the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT) held a Safeguarding Awareness session aimed at equipping staff and students with essential knowledge to ensure their safety within the University environment. The event, held in the CEDAT Conference Hall, attracted a large number of students and was facilitated by student...Read More

Makerere University’s Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU), conducted a grant writing workshop for the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT) on Wednesday, 24th September 2025. Participants, who included academic staff, researchers, and postgraduate students, were equipped with skills and strategies to secure national and international funding. Prof. Sylvia Antonia Nakimera Nannyonga-Tamusuza,...Read More

As a newly established department within Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology, the Architecture Department marked its growth and identity with the annual group photo, an enduring tradition that brings together students from first to fifth year in a vibrant celebration of unity and creative ambition. Captured on the iconic steps of...Read More

On 5th September 2025, East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and China Petroleum Pipeline (CPP), in partnership with Makerere University and Kyambogo University, officially launched a landmark scholarship program at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. Through this initiative, 28 financially disadvantaged yet academically gifted undergraduates have been awarded full scholarships, 10 of whom are proud students...Read More

On Tuesday, 5th August 2025, the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) conducted an orientation event that formally ushered in the new undergraduate students. Several officers addressed the students, including the Principal, Deputy Principal, the Deans, Heads of Department, the Registrar, and the Directorate of ICT, the Director of the Counselling and Guidance...Read More

On July 24, 2025, Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) proudly celebrated the successful PhD defense of Mr. Derrick Kajjoba. His thesis, titled “Assessment of Thermal Comfort, Air Quality, and Energy Consumption of Naturally Ventilated Residential Buildings in Kampala City, Uganda,” investigated how urban dwellings perform across three vital dimensions: comfort,...Read More

This is to inform all newly admitted students to the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) that the orientation session has been scheduled as follows: Date: Tuesday, 5th August 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Venue: CEDAT Conference Hall The orientation will provide essential information about academic programs, student services, institutional policies, and opportunities for...Read More