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

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

The exhibition “Kabbo ka Muwala”, conceived as an itinerant project taking place in Zimbabwe, Uganda and Germany, artistically explored perspectives on the multitude of migration processes in and from Southern and Eastern Africa primarily through the eyes of artists from these regions. A wide range of media, including photo works, videos, mixed media, and installations...Read More

Mr. Philipe Scholtes and Prof. Henry Alinaitwe exchange copies of signed MoU Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), is privileged to host the first ever Centre of excellence for  East African Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (EACREEE). Launched by the Minister (designate) of Energy and Mineral Development Hon. Eng....Read More

Research in the United States The U.S. Mission is now accepting applications for the 2017 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program. This award funds African university lecturers & professors to conduct post-doctoral research or undertake a planned program of reading and research during the 2017-2018 academic year at a U.S. academic or research institution. Programs involving...Read More

CEDAT was recently designated, by the East African Community, as the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. The  centres’ main objective will be to contribute towards increased access to modern, affordable and reliable energy services, energy security and mitigation of negative externalities of energy systems (such as pollution) by creating...Read More

President Museveni on February 16, 2016 formally launched the Kayoola EV, with a promise to increase funding for Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC). The president, siad the vehicle, which runs on solar power, was the future of the motor industry in Uganda. “Solar energy is the way of the future – the only challenge is to...Read More

Collaborations, Cross and Multi-Disciplinary Research in Science and Technology and Capacity Building to advance Geomatics Research. The five-day Advances in Geomatics Research Conference called for forging Collaborations, Cross and Multi-disciplinary research in science and technology and Capacity building. The Conference under the theme “Celebrating 25 years of Geomatics Education: Building for the Future” brought together...Read More

The Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art, together with History in Progress Uganda on 14th May 2015 opened a unique Photography exhibition and launched two books, Ebishushani 2 and Ebishushani 3, showcasing work from two Ugandan photographers: Musa Katuramu and Elly Rwakoma. Musa Katuramu, 1913-1986, was a carpenter, a constructor of houses and...Read More