On 27th March 2026, Makerere Engineering Society hosted the annual CEDAT Open Day, a premier event celebrating technical and artistic ingenuity. This year’s exhibition brought together a diverse group of participants from the Margret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art, the School of the Built Environment, and the School of Engineering. Alongside various industry...Read More

Makerere University, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, is implementing Africa Climate Collaborative. The initiative aims to shape a future where African knowledge, innovation, and leadership drive sustainable, climate-resilientdevelopment across the continent.Makerere University is pleased to announce Fifty [50] Masters and Twelve [12] PhD Scholarship opportunities under the Africa Climate Collaborative for the Academic Year 2026/2027....Read More

The KOICA Country Director, together with Makerere University dignitaries, unveil the foundation stone of the ODeL building, marking a milestone in the University’s e-learning journey. Makerere University has embarked on a transformative journey in higher education with the official launch of its Open, Distance and E‑Learning (ODeL) Strategic Plan and the laying of the foundation...Read More

The 10th National Conference on Communications (NCC 2026) The 10th National Conference on Communications (NCC 2026) has officially opened its Call for Papers, inviting researchers, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to submit abstracts and full papers by key deadlines starting March 21, 2026. The conference will run from June 24–26, 2026, under the theme “Accelerating...Read More

Year 4 Civil Engineering students at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology recently stepped beyond the classroom and into the field, visiting Kasozi Health Centre III inWakiso District to witness the drilling of a new borehole.  This is a transformative project set to address the center’s persistent water supply challenges. For both staff...Read More

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

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

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

The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University has officially added a brand-new executive bus to its fleet, a milestone that underscores the institution’s commitment to improving mobility and efficiency for staff and students. Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Principal of CEDAT, receives a bus from Mr. Tonny Seruyange, Transport Officer at the...Read More

The 10th National Conference on Communications (NCC 2026) is officially here, hosted by the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University in collaboration with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). This milestone edition, themed “Accelerating Market-Driven Innovation for Uganda’s Development,” serves as a premier platform for advancing research, innovation, and knowledge exchange...Read More