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Different But One, the 25th Art Exhibition at MTSIFA

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This year’s Different but One Art Exhibition was held in September featuring recent work by the teaching staff at Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art (MTSIFA).  It opened on the 19th of September and will run until 19th October 2022.

Being the 25th round, this annual exhibition covers works from all aspects of Art, painting, sculpture, ceramics, fashion, jewelry, weaving, video art and more.

According to Rebeka Uziel, the curator, the exhibition was one of the means of recognizing the departed artists notably Mr. Fred Kizito Kakinda who was a Lecturer, Mr. Jacob Odama as well as General Elly Tumwiine.

‘I’m thankful to you all for your support and trust in the creation of Different But One, that started as an idea floated by me and got propelled by faculty to become a unique concept in the Art World as far as I know’ stated the curator in the catalogue.

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CEDAT Open Day Conference Addresses Green Skills for Green Jobs

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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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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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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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