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

The Artificial Intelligence in Health Incubation Grant Program is an initiative led by STI Pathogen Labs, focused on advancing AI-driven health innovations in Uganda. In collaboration with the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat (STI), Marconi Lab, and AI Lab Makerere, this program supports the commercialization of AI-based health technologies. Serving as an early-stage business incubator,...Read More

Mr. Kaconco James successfully defended his PhD thesis at a public defense session held at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT). His thesis was titled; Master Production Scheduling, Total Quality Management and Blood Production Towards Blood Transfusion Sustainability in Uganda. ABSTRACT This study investigated the relationship between master production scheduling, total quality...Read More

Incoming graduate students in the School of Engineering have been urged to work towards timely completion of the two-year program by adhering to the provisions contained in the graduate handbook. Students were further encouraged to attend the lectures, undertake all assignments and ensure that set deadlines are met. The Deputy Principal CEDAT, Assoc. Prof. Kizito...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

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) is hosting a two- day Higher Education Partnership for Sub-Saharan Africa (HEPSSA) program review workshop, Thursday 25th – Friday 26th July 2024. The initiative that is supported by the Royal Academy of Sciences is holding...Read More

Makerere University emerged winner of the Innovation Challenge organized by the Higher Education Partnership for Sub-Saharan Africa (HEPSSA) 22/24.  The winners were announced during the HEP SSA 22/24 program review workshop convened at the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology, (CEDAT) Makerere University from Thursday 25th to Friday 26th July 2024. The winning team...Read More

Makerere University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd to create a platform for finalist and recently graduated students to undertake internships and industrial training with EACOP.  The pact provides a framework that will guide the collaboration between the two entities. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signed on...Read More

A team of staff of Northeastern University comprised of J.J. Kappa, Khalid I. Koddi, and Swaby Meisha paid a courtesy call on the Principal of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) while on a mission to lay strategies for the forthcoming study abroad program. Over twenty students from Northeastern University will next summer come to the...Read More