Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, officiates the launch of the National AI Research Cloud at Makerere University during the AI Innovation Demo Day. The National AI Research Cloud was officially launched on Friday, 13th March 2026 at Makerere University during the AI Innovation Demo Day, hosted under the College of...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

On 5th February 2026, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) conducted a comprehensive half-day Publishing Training session at the Makerere University Main Library. Facilitated by IEEE representatives Mr. Kris Zakrzewski and Mr. Aggrey Sang, the event specifically targeted university librarians from across Uganda, as well as electrical engineering faculty and students. The workshop...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

By Kikomeko Pius On September 17th, 2025, the Consortium of University Engineering Deans in Uganda (CUED-U) was launched at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, as a significant side event during the 11th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week & 9th African Engineering Conference. Under the theme “Building a Collective Vision for Engineering Education,” the event signaled a united front...Read More

By Harriet Musinguzi The 1st China-Africa Symposium on Urban Water was held on August 8, 2025, at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT). The event formed part of an ongoing research exchange collaboration between the Institute of Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering at Ningbo University, China, and the Department of Civil and Environmental...Read More

By Kikomeko Pius On July 30th, 2025, the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) proudly hosted a landmark workshop aimed at shaping Uganda’s energy future. Held in the CEDAT Boardroom and led by Dr. Francis Mujjuni of Makerere University, the meeting brought together lecturers, Deans and energy experts from eleven public universities across...Read More

Makerere University, through its College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), proudly hosted the first-ever Joint 8th Advances in Geomatics Research Conference (AGRC) and 14th Eastern Africa Land Administration Network (EALAN) Conference 2025. The event brought together scholars, land professionals, and policymakers to shape the future of land governance across the continent. Makerere’s role as host was...Read More

In a powerful lead-up to the scientific conference at Kabira Country Club, Makerere University’s Department of Geomatics and Land Management hosted a transformative three day Pre-Conference workshop focused on advancing equitable land administration and sustainable practices across Eastern Africa. The gathering brought together renowned scholars, researchers, policymakers, and cultural leaders, each driven by a shared...Read More

Today, Makerere University and Mbarara University of Science and Technology have hosted a National Workshop to conclude the China Funds-in-Trust Phase III (CFIT III) Project. Implemented with UNESCO, the project has transformed engineering education through competency-based reform and industry linkages. The workshop showcased student innovations, reflected on impact, and discussed academia-industry collaboration. The workshop featured...Read More