The Bioresources Innovations Network for Eastern Africa Development (BioInnovate Africa) Programme was established in 2010 with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) to assist countries in Eastern Africa benefit from the revolutionary advances in biosciences, by converting such technologies into innovations for inclusive growth and sustainable development. The Programme, now in Phase...Read More

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye, on 4th April 2017 paid his first courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu. Accompanied by his Permanent Secretary Mr. David O. O. Obong and other Ministry staff, the Minister thanked the Vice Chancellor and his leadership for making the advance preparations...Read More

Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) and Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) on April 4, 2017 signed a memorandum of Understanding to develop joint programs aimed at creating knowledge and skills in several education and training programs. The MoU was signed by the vice Chancellor Makerere University, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu,...Read More

The Food and Agricultural Organisation has donated equipment comprising tablets, a camera and projector to the School of the Built Environment The equipment will be used to aid students who are training Area Land Committee members in Kasese and other districts about land matters. The project, funded by FAO is aimed at facilitating the process...Read More

As Technology consults Ltd, a consultancy firm based in the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, celebrates 25 years this year, the company thought it right to give back to the community by undertaking various activities. On Friday March 10, 2017 the company visited Loving Hearts Orphanage in Munyonyo and donated various items such...Read More

HRP Solutions (U) Ltd, a supplier of ERP solutions is looking for highly motivated software programmers to work on their innovative solutions and create new ones; They’re looking for team members that are self-driven, like challenges, and truly want to make an impact when they show up for work each day. The ideal candidates for...Read More

Please find the revised Semester dates for 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 below: 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEARPERIODDATESSemester twoSaturday: 25th February 2017 to Saturday : 24th June 2017Recess termSaturday : 24th June 2017 to Saturday :12th August 2017PERIODDATESFresher’s OrientationsSaturday : 12th August 2017 to Friday : 18th August 2017Semester oneSaturday: 19th August 2017 to Saturday : 16th December 2017Semester...Read More

Kampala (AFP) – A team of Ugandan engineers has invented a “smart jacket” that diagnoses pneumonia faster than a doctor, offering hope against a disease which kills more children worldwide than any other. The idea came to Olivia Koburongo, 26, after her grandmother fell ill, and was moved from hospital to hospital before being properly...Read More

he Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) invites applicants from African countries to apply for Msc. (2 years) program for Fall 2017 semester. How to Apply By using the online application system. You need to submit a full CV, two academic references, TOEFL/Academic IELTS score (only applicants from non-English speaking countries), certificates and a...Read More

Below are the winners from Uganda for several categories of Team Total, our annual sponsorship program for students projects: https://www.total-campus.com/opportunities/team-total-grants/ Total will support the following projects from Uganda : Outreach category UniversityTeam NameName of ProjectShort Project DescriptionProject ObjectivesProject DatesFunding from TotalMakerere UniversityArvanaArvanaA platform that enables people without physical addresses to seamlessly generate digital addresses using their...Read More