It is with immense pride and heartfelt gratitude that I present the 2024 annual report for the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT). This publication encapsulates the achievements, innovations, and milestones that have defined the year, showcasing the tireless efforts of our faculty, staff, students, and partners.
With the students as the key stakeholders and the reason as to why we exist, allow me share with you the tremendous pride that we regularly gain from the remarkable steps they are making towards becoming
useful citizens of this country. Notable among our student achievements this year are the extraordinary showcases at events such as the CEDAT Open Day, poster presentations, and the Makerere Engineering Society Innovation Challenge to mention but a few. These platforms have allowed our students to display
their technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving abilities while engaging with broader audiences including academic peers, industry representatives, and members of the community. The innovations presented highlight their potential as future leaders and changemakers, committed to driving progress in their respective fields.
Additionally, our faculty members continued to do a great job in the course of the year. The outstanding staff continued to push the boundaries of research, thereby contributing to advancements that address global and local challenges. In line with the strategic Direction of the University, their scholarly work
continuously bridges theory and practice, offering solutions to pressing issues such as climate change, technological innovation, and sustainable development. These achievements have helped reinforce CEDAT’s reputation as a hub of academic rigor and groundbreaking research, attracting collaborations and partnerships from across the world.
The year 2024 has also seen us strengthening our commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and the use of
technology to create impact. We have embraced innovation in the way we teach, ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills and adaptability required for the rapidly evolving job market. These achievements are a testament to the unwavering dedication of everyone associated with CEDAT.
The year has also been marked by the furthering our external engagements. CEDAT’s partnerships with industry, governmental bodies, and international academic institutions have ensured that our programs are aligned with current and future professional demands. These collaborations provide our students with
opportunities for experiential learning, ensuring that they graduate with the skills and confidence to excel in a competitive, fast-changing world.
As we celebrate these milestones, we take cognizance of the fast changing terrain in which we operate as a college and a University. The high rate at which technology is advancing, the increasing competition, coupled with the desire to remain buoyant requires even more initiatives from all of us, the stakeholders.
In the coming period therefore, the college intends to take on a strategic review of the polices, practices and activities as a way of forging even better ways of doing our trade, namely teaching and learning.
urge all of us to continue working together in advancing the vision of CEDAT as a hub of excellence and innovation. Together, we can achieve even greater heights.
Thank you for being part of this journey.