Engineering, Art & Tech

Over 700 Graduate from CEDAT

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4 years ago

May 21, 2021

Mark Wamai

Female Graduands from the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts (MTSIFA) bask in their moment of glory as their names are read out on Day 5 of the 71st Graduation Ceremony, 21st May 2021, Freedom Square, Makerere University.

The 71^st graduation at Makerere University closed today with over 700 graduands from the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) receiving degrees and Doctors of Philosophy. The college also saw 21 undergraduate students graduate with First Class Honours Degrees from various fields of Engineering, Architecture, Surveying, Quantity Economics, Construction Economics and Fine Art.

The College had 2 members of staff graduate with PhDs. Dr. Maximus Byamukaba Baguma, of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, did his research in Energy Harvesting, storage and Management for environment Monitoring Wireless sensor Networks in the East African Region while Dr. Barugahare John Berchmans, from the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, researched the Development Control and Physical Plans Implementation in Kampala Capital city 1944-2018.

About 101 students graduated with Masters in various fields.

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March 20, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

The College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT) successfully hosted its 2025 Open Day on March 13th and 14th, bringing together students, industry leaders, and policymakers to champion sustainability and innovation. Organized by the Makerere Engineering Students Association (MES), the event aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and highlighted the pivotal role of green skills in shaping a sustainable future.

Dubbed “The CEDAT Open Day and Exhibition,” the event was aimed to empower students, enhance collaboration between academia and industry, and raise public awareness about green skills and their role in shaping a sustainable future. It also aimed to bridge the gap between students and private sector companies, providing a platform for budding engineers to showcase their creativity, connect with professionals, and gain insights into the evolving green economy. Interactive workshops and panel discussions were an avenue to further fuel innovation and inspire actionable solutions to environmental and related challenges.

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More highlights of the 2025 CEDAT Open Day

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March 20, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

Day 2 of the 2025 CEDAT Open, themed “Green Skills for a Sustainable Future”. Following the successful conclusion of Day 1, which celebrated participants of the Cadence Innovation Award.

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Call for Applications; Makerere University – University of Groningen Erasmus+ Programme (2021 – 2027)

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1 month ago

February 20, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

Don’t miss the chance to apply for the Erasmus+ ICM scholarships from the University of Groningen! Four scholarships available for any discipline, with a 90-day mobility period. Apply by 27 March 2025!

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