Student teams from the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, Makerere University and Aalto University (Finland), have been working together under the umbrella of the Problem Based Learning East Africa Initiative to find ways to turn plastic waste into…
Minister Elioda Tumwesigye commends Makerere’s contribution to fighting youth unemployment
The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Honourable Elioda Tumwesigye has strongly commended Makerere University and all other research led academic institutions for their great contribution to curbing unemployment levels by equipping youth with knowledge and skills relevant to Uganda’s…
Minister Tours PI Projects, Pledges Support
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…
Irish Ambassador launches netLabs!UG
The Ambassador of Ireland, H.E Donal Cronin, has called for increased investment in research. The ambassador was speaking during the launch of netLabs!UG project space at CEDAT on March 9, 2017. The office space unveiled is located on the second…
MoES Minister pledges Govt support towards Innovation
Representing the Minister of Education and Sports at the CEDAT Open Day, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi commended students of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology for the innovations exhibited. He however challenged them to improve on their level of…