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...Read More

Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) held a handover ceremony, Friday 14th May, 2026,to mark the transition of student leadership, bringing together outgoing guild leaders, the newly elected executive, college management, and representatives from student associations. Outgoing leadership hands over mandate Outgoing College Chairperson Waisenga Gideon described his one year and...Read More

SubheadCEDAT’s Prof. Kizito Maria Kasule warns chaotic growth will persist unless Uganda reforms land and politics, as Makerere launches national urban research hub. From banana plantations to concrete jungles, Prof. Kizito reflects on Kampala’s rapid urban transformation, where unplanned housing now defines areas once rich with agriculture. Uganda must urgently remove politics from urban planning...Read More

Titled Biomorphic Abstraction in Textile Surface Design, the exhibition is an art-based inquiry using butterfly imagery by Assoc. Prof. Venny Nakazibwe. Running from 4th to 15th May 2026, the exhibition highlights the intersection of nature, design, and cultural expression The Margaret Trowel School of Fine Art (MTSIFA), College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT),...Read More

The best in various categories were recognized at the MASS Dinner 2026 The Makerere Association of Surveying Students (MASS), under the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University, hosted its annual Dinner recently at the Front-Page Hotel in Kampala. The prestigious evening was graced by Dr. Ronald Ssengendo, Chairperson of the Surveyors...Read More

Makerere University’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) will host the Fourth Fundis, Technicians and Artisans Training WorkshoponApril 23–24, 2026 at the CEDAT Conference Hall. The two‑day event will bring together over 250 masons, builders, metal fabricators, painters, plumbers, and electricians from the Greater Kampala...Read More

The Department of Geomatics and Land Management at Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) bid farewell to Ms. Ngwicarach Pyerina as she retired from active service, celebrating her remarkable contributions to academic and professional growth. Staff from the Department of Geomatics and Land Management pose for a photo with Ms. Ngwicarach...Read More

Makerere University, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, is implementing Africa Climate Collaborative. The initiative aims to shape a future where African knowledge, innovation, and leadership drive sustainable, climate-resilientdevelopment across the continent.Makerere University is pleased to announce Fifty [50] Masters and Twelve [12] PhD Scholarship opportunities under the Africa Climate Collaborative for the Academic Year 2026/2027....Read More

The KOICA Country Director, together with Makerere University dignitaries, unveil the foundation stone of the ODeL building, marking a milestone in the University’s e-learning journey. Makerere University has embarked on a transformative journey in higher education with the official launch of its Open, Distance and E‑Learning (ODeL) Strategic Plan and the laying of the foundation...Read More

The 10th National Conference on Communications (NCC 2026) The 10th National Conference on Communications (NCC 2026) has officially opened its Call for Papers, inviting researchers, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to submit abstracts and full papers by key deadlines starting March 21, 2026. The conference will run from June 24–26, 2026, under the theme “Accelerating...Read More