or the first time in the history of the Microsoft Imagine Cup, two teams from Africa won prizes at the worldwide finals. Team Code8 from Makerere University that represented East Africa in the just concluded 11th annual Microsoft Imagine Cup competitions in Russia received the Women’s Empowerment Award presented in partnership with UN Women. While...Read More
A senior official of Tullow Oil visited the Office of the Principal and discussed opportunity for collaboration in developing courses in occupational health and safety, either as part of the current programmes offered at CEDAT or as short refresher courses. Tullow also offered to sponsor CEDAT staff to take courses in this important area. They...Read More
The University of the Witwatersrand, in South Africa, has set up a residency programme for primarily young and emerging (attained a PhD in the last 5 years) African academics working in universities on the continent (outside South Africa) or who have recently completed a PhD and have recently been appointed to an academic position in...Read More
The Centre for Research in Transportation Technologies (CRTT) represented Makerere University at the 8th Higher Education, Science and Technology Exhibition in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The group exhibited a model of the KAYOOLA BUS. The Kayoola will be the first Ugandan-made Electric bus. It is the first clean-technology interception of public space mobility, using Lithium...Read More
As a precursor to the ICT4Ag conference, Plug and Play Day offers participants a valuable and very practical insight into the latest technological developments in the field of ICT for agriculture. This is a true hands-on experience with demonstrations and in-depth sessions by prestigious application providers and experienced practitioners. Test drive the latest m-apps, Web2.0...Read More
Attention 2nd and 3rd year students of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: A team from the MTN Network Division will give a written interview on Tuesday May 21st, 2013 at 5:00 pm in room 140. ONLY students who register will be subjected to the written interview. Registration is done in person in room...Read More
I would like to thank members of staff who made it for this morning’s public presentations for candidates contesting the position of Principal of CEDAT. The search committee was represented by Dr Anthony Mugisha and Mr Patrick Feni. Dr Mugisha informed members present that the University has advertised the position of Principal of CEDAT and...Read More
Total E&P Uganda’s education program is giving an opportunity to two Ugandan university students to attend Total Summer School in Paris, France. Total Summer School brings together around 120 students from all over the world to take part in a week-long opportunity to analyze and discuss major energy issues and challenges, alongside key managers and...Read More
This year April 25th marks the International Girls in ICT Day that will be celebrated internationally under the theme “Expand Horizons, Change Attitudes” This Day has been established by ITU Resolution 70, with the aim to celebrate girls’ interests and strengths and encourage them to choose a career in ICT. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)...Read More
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