The School of Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) hosted an engaging and insightful session on October 28th as part of the Industry Guest Lecture Series under the UNESCO-CFIT III project. The event, organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, featured Mr. Reuben Tumwebaze Byaruhanga, Managing Director of Uganda Clays...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

Exhibitors at the Best of Me 2025, take off time for a group photo at the Makerere Art Gallery/Institute of Heritage Conservation, Friday 24th October, 2025. From October 24th to 28th, 2025, the Makerere Art Gallery/Institute of Heritage Conservation and Restoration came alive with the vibrant energy of creativity and reflection as final-year Bachelor of...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

A section of staff and student leaders who attended the training CEDAT staff and students have been urged to “think bigger than Uganda,” in light of the persistent global demand for engineering professionals deeply connected to innovation and growth. Speaking during an employability training, participants were also reminded that in today’s competitive landscape, a degree...Read More

By Kikomeko Pius From 22nd to 23rd September 2025, a group of lecturers from Makerere University, School of Engineering participated in an intensive two-day training on Competence Based Education (CBE). This pivotal workshop was conducted by UNESCO in collaboration with China Funds In Trust (CFIT) as part of the UNESCO CFIT III project. The training...Read More

Dr. Grace Kamulegeya welcomes the delegation to Makerere University College of Computing and Information Science. Makerere University hosted a distinguished delegation of engineers from institutions across the globe, at the conclusion of the 11th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week and the 9th African Engineering Conference. The visit held on 19th September 2025 highlighted the University’s commitment...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

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