Mr. Christopher Kanyesigye successfully defended his PhD at a Public defense event held at the Conference Hall on Monday 25th November 2024. The Title of his Thesis was “Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Water Supply Safety Plan Implementation in Small Towns in Uganda.” The panel’s decision was passed on by Prof. Umar Bagampadde who presided...Read More

Participants at the dissemination meeting held in the college Boardroom The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT) conducted a study on the Integration of On-Grid and Off-Grid Decentralized Renewable Energy Systems in Uganda. A dissemination seminar was convened at the college on Friday 15th November...Read More

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...Read More

Beneficiaries of the Innovation and Creativity internship grant under the CFIT III project presented their proposals before a committee of staff and students on Monday 30th September 2024 in the Boardroom, old Building at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT). The event aimed to provide students with a platform to showcase their...Read More

Dr. Ivan Bamweyana from the Geomatics and Land Management Department at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology successfully defended his Ph.D. at an event held in the CEDAT Conference Hall on Wednesday 18th September 2024. His Thesis was titled: Geostatistical Modelling of Spacial Temporal Patterns of Wet and Dry Conditions at a Local...Read More

The Artificial Intelligence in Health Incubation Grant Program is an initiative led by STI Pathogen Labs, focused on advancing AI-driven health innovations in Uganda. In collaboration with the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat (STI), Marconi Lab, and AI Lab Makerere, this program supports the commercialization of AI-based health technologies. Serving as an early-stage business incubator,...Read More

Mr. Kaconco James successfully defended his PhD thesis at a public defense session held at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT). His thesis was titled; Master Production Scheduling, Total Quality Management and Blood Production Towards Blood Transfusion Sustainability in Uganda. ABSTRACT This study investigated the relationship between master production scheduling, total quality...Read More

Makerere University emerged winner of the Innovation Challenge organized by the Higher Education Partnership for Sub-Saharan Africa (HEPSSA) 22/24.  The winners were announced during the HEP SSA 22/24 program review workshop convened at the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology, (CEDAT) Makerere University from Thursday 25th to Friday 26th July 2024. The winning team...Read More

Makerere University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd to create a platform for finalist and recently graduated students to undertake internships and industrial training with EACOP.  The pact provides a framework that will guide the collaboration between the two entities. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signed on...Read More