Engineering, Art & Tech

Eng. Felix Twinomucunguzi successfully defended his Ph.D Thesis

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3 years ago

September 2, 2022

Eng. Felix Twinomucunguzi successfully defended his Ph.D Thesis titled, A social –Technical Hazard Analysis of Emerging Organic Contaminants in Peri- urban Shallow Ground Water in Uganda.

The decision made by the Doctoral was announced by the Assoc. Prof. Dorothy Okello, the Dean School of Engineering who chaired the Ph.D Defence session held at the CEDAT Conference room yesterday. She congratulated the student and extended her appreciation to the team of examiners that supported the processes leading to the successful defence.

The team of examiners comprised of the opponent Dr. Martin Kalibbala, from the Training and Capacity Development Department, National Water and Sewerage Corporation, the panellists comprised Prof. J.B Kirabira from Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Robinson Odong from the Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences in CONAS, Dr. Herbert Kalibbala, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dr Wasswa John from Chemistry Department

Also in attendance were his supervisors namely Prof. Frank Kansiime, from the Department of Environmental Management in CAES and Dr. Robinah Kulabako , from the department of Civil and Environmental Management. Click here for more details

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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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