Engineering, Art & Tech

3 Mak Teams in Efficiency for Access Design Challenge Grand Final

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4 years ago

June 15, 2021

Mark Wamai

Efficiency for Access Design Challenge 2021 Grand Final, 23rd June, 11:00 AM BST (1:00 PM EAT).

The Efficiency for Access Design Challenge is a global, multi-disciplinary competition that empowers teams of university students to help accelerate clean energy access.

To provide universal energy access, we urgently need to enhance the efficiency and affordability of high performing appliances for off and weak-grid settings in low to middle income countries. The Challenge
invites teams of university students to create affordable and high-performing off-grid appliances and supportive technologies. 

This year, 21 universities from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Nepal, Uganda, Sweden and the UK will participate. Three teams from Makerere University are taking part in the Challenge.

This year’s Grand Final will be happening on the 23rd June at 11:00am BST (1:00pm EAT) includes:

A showcase of some of the amazing submissions we have received this year.
An awards ceremony for teams with the most innovative designs
Panel discussion: ‘How do we truly achieve inclusive energy access?’, giving you the chance to hear insights into the future of the off-grid industry

The event also gives participants the opportunity to network with specialists working in the off-grid appliance sector.

You can register here to attend the event.

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CEDAT Open Day Conference Addresses Green Skills for Green Jobs

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2 weeks ago

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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2 weeks ago

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.

This is what happened on Friday, 14th March 2025:
Opening Ceremony: Led by the organizers, patrons, and student association leadership.

Industry Engagements: Companies like SogeaSatom, ATC Uganda, Cadence Design Systems, UIPE, and UETCL shared insights on engineering, innovation, and sustainability in Uganda.

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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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