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CEDAT NEWSLETTER: Makerere’s CEDAT Showcases Innovation, Creativity and Research Excellence

KAMPALA, Uganda — Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) has recorded a series of notable achievements in innovation, research, design and community engagement during the second quarter of 2026, reinforcing its role in advancing practical solutions to Uganda’s development challenges. One of the quarter’s major highlights was the unveiling of Uganda’s...

From Labs to Market: Asiimwe Calls for Innovation Commercialization

The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Jordan Asiimwe, on Tuesday July 21st, 2026, made his maiden visit to Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), where he engaged with researchers and innovators showcasing cutting-edge projects. Welcomed by Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and College Principal Prof. Moses Musinguzi, the Minister...

Makerere Architecture Students Present Designs for Proposed MUASA Home

Makerere University architecture students on recess term presented their proposed design for the Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) home to the MUASA Executive. The presentation, held on July 12, 2026 in Studio 3 at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), was made before a team led by MUASA Chairman Assoc. Prof....

Study Reveals Low Satisfaction with Compensation Among EACOP PAPs in Kikuube District

Dr. Ronald Ssengendo, PhD, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geomatics and Land Management, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University. A new study published in the African Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences has revealed that Project Affected Persons (PAPs) in Kiziranfumbi Sub County, Kikuube District, remain largely dissatisfied with...
Nexus+ Training Strengthens Makerere Engineering Students with Community Driven Skills

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),...

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...
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