The MAPRONANO ACE will develop two Master’s programs which are Master of Science in Nanotechnology and Master of Science in Materials and Product Development. Each of these Masters programs is expected to train over 68 students over a period of…
Proposals on ACEs supported by World Bank
The World Bank is about to call for proposals on developing African Centres of Excellence (ACEs). The Support totalling USD 150 m is directed towards funding ACEs with emphasis on the following; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics): Energy, Value addition,…
Architecture in Kiteezi
The Department of Architecture and Physical Planning, on March 18th, 2015 hosted a team of officials from Kampala City Council Authority. The purpose of the visit was for KCCA officials to familiarise themselves with some of the research project ideas…
A value proposition: Resource recovery from faecal sludge—Can it be the driver for improved sanitation?
Title: A value proposition: Resource recovery from faecal sludge—Can it be the driver for improved sanitation? Authors: Stefan Diener, Swaib Semiyaga, Charles B. Niwagaba, Ashley Murray Musprattc, Jean Birane Gning, Mbaye Mbéguéré, Joseph Effah Ennin, Christian Zurbrugg, Linda Strande Keywords:…
UPD 7105 Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Systems
Course description: Sustainable urban infrastructure systems are emerging as important issues in a rapidly changing urban environment where the world’s resource supplies can no longer match demand. In the midst of numerous other challenges, urban authorities need to realize that…