Engineering, Art & Tech

Assoc. Prof. Amanda Tumusiime takes over the office of Dean at MTSIFA

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2 years ago

October 19, 2022

Assoc. Prof. Amanda Tumusiime is the new Dean of the Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art (MTSIFA) in the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT).

She assumed office on Friday 14^th October 2022 following a handover of office by the outgoing Dean Dr. Maria Kizito Kasule who has been managing the School for the past eight years.

The handover ceremony held at the School was witnessed by a number of staff that included the Principal, CEDAT, who doubles as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Finance and Administration, The Deputy Principal, Dr. Venny Nakazibwe, a representative from the Internal Audit, Principal Human Resource Officer and MTSIFA staff.

In his remarks, the DVCFA and Principal, College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT) Prof. Henry Alinaitwe appreciated the School leadership for the smooth transition of leadership and encouraged all other stakeholders to render utmost support and encouragement to the incoming Dean. He urged the staff at MTSIFA to work as a team taking cognizance of the varied challenges at hand that include inadequate staffing. He pointed out that the college was understaffed at the Lecturer level and encourages staff at this level to undertake research and be able to move to higher levels in the hierarchy.

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Engineering, Art & Tech

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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Engineering, Art & Tech

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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Engineering, Art & Tech

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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