The College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology, (CEDAT) hosted Christian P. Schneider, a PhD researcher and Focal Point for African partnerships from UN-FLORES.  During a meeting held in the College Boardroom on Monday 12th February 2024 involving members of staff, the discussions focused on finding areas of collaboration between the college and UN-FLORES, which...Read More

Dr. Ronald Kizito, the Principal Investigator presents a brief about the project Researchers at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) using Artificial Intelligence have come up with an innovation to aid translation of Luganda language written text into speech. A team of researchers led by the Principal Investigator Dr. Ronald Kizito from...Read More

On August 30, 2024, a group of Quantity Surveying and Valuation Surveying students from the Department of Construction Economics and Management, accompanied by Field Tour Coordinator Mr. Ronald Kaweesi, embarked on a study tour to the Oil Project in Hoima District. The tour was aimed at enabling the students gain a deeper understanding of the...Read More

Makerere University on 14th August 2024 received portable lighting test equipment from the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE), the execution partner of the Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliances (EELA) project in East and Southern Africa. The equipment was received on behalf of Makerere by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi from the...Read More

On November 7th, 2024, 4th-year Mechanical Engineering students from Makerere University visited Kyampisi Living Labs in Luwero District as part of their hands-on learning experience. The visit to this innovative research and development site provided students with valuable exposure to real-world applications of various renewable energy technologies and their impact on local communities. Kyampisi Living...Read More

Ruhweza Charles Godfrey was the best science student at the 74th Makerere University graduation ceremony. He got a CGPA of 4.8 in Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. ‘I’m just overjoyed that am graduating as the best science student in the whole Makerere University’, said the 25-year-old star student who also received a cash prize...Read More

The College of Engineering, Design, Art and technology (CEDAT) presented the best Science student, Ruhweza Charles Godfery.  During the on the 5th day of the 74th graduation ceremony held on Friday 2nd February 2024, five of the best researchers from the college were also recognized for their outstanding contribution to the body of knowledge.  They...Read More

Henry Suubi Kiyimba, a Makerere University Student whose photo of him arriving at the University Hall carrying a metallic suitcase went viral in 2019 will graduate this year. Suubi is now employed as an Engineer in the Building Solution Department at Uganda Baati. His dream is to help his siblings acquire the best education. He...Read More

Staff that retired during the year 2023 were formerly sent off during a luncheon organized in their honor at the CEDAT Conference Hall, December 22nd 2023.  A cross section of staff including teaching, non-teaching and support staff upon reaching the mandatory retirement age exited the University Service. Cross section of staff including teaching, non-teaching and...Read More

Scientists from the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University with support from the government Research and Innovations Fund (RIF) have developed two point of use water filtration systems to increase access to safe and clean drinking water. The innovations include a rice husk-based granular activated carbon (Granular Activated Carbon) for point-of-use...Read More