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Mak Receives Portable Light Testing Equipment from EACREEE

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...

Field Visit to Kyampisi Living Lab

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...

CEDAT’s Outstanding Researchers recognized during the 74th Graduation Ceremony as CEDAT presents the best Science student

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...

Makerere student trolled over metallic suitcase lands ‘juicy job’ ahead of graduation

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...

CEDAT formally sends off staff that retired in 2023

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...

Makerere scientists use rice husks, rocky materials to treat water

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...
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