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Nexus+ Training Strengthens Makerere Engineering Students with Community Driven Skills
July 2, 2026By, 0

Nexus + Training Strengthens Makerere Engineering Students with Community Driven Skills

The Makerere University School of Engineering continues to prioritize student growth and innovation. From June 10–12, 2026, students across mechanical, electrical, civil, biomedical, and public health disciplines benefited from the Nexus+ student training, facilitated by Engineers Without Borders–East Africa (EWB‑EA). This intensive program equipped participants with practical skills in Community Led Asset Resource Evaluation (CLARE),...
June 30, 2026By, , , 0

Makerere Researchers Develop Innovative Cookstove Technology to Transform Charcoal Waste into Affordable Clean Energy

Kampala, Uganda A team of researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Makerere University has developed an innovative cookstove design that could significantly reduce household cooking costs, improve energy efficiency, and turn charcoal waste into a valuable source of clean cooking energy for Ugandan communities. The groundbreaking study, titled “Towards Fluidization in Domestic Heat...
Makerere University Leadership Engages CEDAT on Strengthening Graduate Research
June 23, 2026By, , , , 0

Makerere University Leadership Engages CEDAT on Strengthening Graduate Research

By Harriet Musinguzi Kampala, June 19, 2026 — Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, led a high-level visitation meeting at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) to deliberate on strategies for enhancing graduate education and research output. The meeting brought together senior management, faculty, and directors of key university units to...
June 22, 2026By, , , 0

Makerere’s CEDAT Unveils Uganda’s First Solar Water Pump, Paving Way for Industrialization

Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) has marked a historic milestone with the development of Uganda’s very first solar-powered water pump, fully designed and built locally. The innovation, led by CEDAT’s Dr. Edmund Tumusiime, demonstrates the country’s potential to spearhead industrialization through homegrown engineering solutions. According to Dr. Tumusiime, the pump...
June 18, 2026By, , , , 0

Call for applications Graduate Fellow – Sculpture Carving and Modelling

The Department of Fine Art at Makerere University has announced a call for applications for the position of Graduate Fellow in Sculpture Carving and Modelling. The fellowship, which offers one slot, is designed to strengthen teaching and learning activities within the department while nurturing the next generation of fine art professionals. Applications close on 24th...
June 5, 2026By, , , , , 0

VCM Design Week 2026: Makerere Students Driving Innovation for Community and National Development

The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University is proud to host the VCM Design Week 2026, an annual exhibition organized by the Department of Visual Communication and Multimedia (DVCM). Running from June 1–6, 2026 at the Makerere University Art Gallery, the exhibition showcases the creativity, innovation, and professional readiness of...
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