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

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

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

Makerere University mourns the untimely passing of Arishaba Talent, a pioneering student of the Bachelor’s Degree in Valuation Surveying at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT). She will be remembered as a gifted and intelligent young lady whose commitment, warmth, and vibrant spirit touched many within our community. We extend our deepest...Read More

Kampala, Uganda – January 23, 2026 Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) witnessed a landmark academic achievement on January 22, 2026, as Eng. Sekaya Ronald successfully defended his PhD thesis titled “Towards an Integrated Planning Framework for Water Supply, Sanitation, and Solid Waste Management Services in Ugandan Small Towns: Case of...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

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