In a powerful lead-up to the scientific conference at Kabira Country Club, Makerere University’s Department of Geomatics and Land Management hosted a transformative three day Pre-Conference workshop focused on advancing equitable land administration and sustainable practices across Eastern Africa. The gathering brought together renowned scholars, researchers, policymakers, and cultural leaders, each driven by a shared...Read More

Today, Makerere University and Mbarara University of Science and Technology have hosted a National Workshop to conclude the China Funds-in-Trust Phase III (CFIT III) Project. Implemented with UNESCO, the project has transformed engineering education through competency-based reform and industry linkages. The workshop showcased student innovations, reflected on impact, and discussed academia-industry collaboration. The workshop featured...Read More

On July 24, 2025, Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) proudly celebrated the successful PhD defense of Mr. Derrick Kajjoba. His thesis, titled “Assessment of Thermal Comfort, Air Quality, and Energy Consumption of Naturally Ventilated Residential Buildings in Kampala City, Uganda,” investigated how urban dwellings perform across three vital dimensions: comfort,...Read More

Makerere University hosts the 2025 International Conference on the Cooperation and Integration of Industry, Education, Research and Application, alongside the 2025 International Conference on Great Lakes Research that ran from 21st to 23rd July, 2025. Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) Principal, Professor Moses Musinguzi, highlighted the significance of research on...Read More

On Thursday, 17th July 2025, the studios at the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art-MTSIFA came alive with artistic expression and design innovations as the Department of Industrial Arts and Applied Design (DIAAD) unveiled their inaugural Year three students’ exhibition for the Bachelor of Industrial Arts and Applied Design (BIAAD) programme. This landmark...Read More

The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), through the School of Engineering (SoE) at Makerere University, invites applications from eligible continuing students for a scholarship opportunity supported by the China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Company Limited (CPP). Thisscholarship is offered under a collaborative framework between Makerere University and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline...Read More

A selection of the newly installed micro studio equipment on display during the official handover ceremony held at CEDAT on Wednesday, 25th June 2025. The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Project Management Committee of the “Enhancing the Distance Education Environment...Read More

R-L: Arch. Kenneth Ssemwogerere (Head of Department, Architecture), Dr. Kizito Maria Kasule (Deputy Principal, CEDAT), and Mr. Kayongo Daniel (Plascon Uganda National Sales Manager) during the official handover of a donation at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University, on Tuesday, 25th June 2025. The Department of Architecture at Makerere University’s...Read More

The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology is participating in the National Science Week 2025 which is in full swing at Kololo Independence Grounds, bringing together innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to highlight Uganda’s advancements in science, technology, and innovation. Organized by the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Secretariat under the Office of the President,...Read More