Engineering, Art & Tech

College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology – Annual Report 2022

Published

2 years ago

April 28, 2023

Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Principal, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, Makerere University

It is an honor once again for having come to the close of the Academic year 2022. It comes at a time when we are gradually returning to normalcy following the serious interruptions we encountered arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant challenges that ensued thereafter. We are delighted that as we come to the close of the year, we have been able to operate smoothly with our students in class and gaining from a true university experience that was missed out in the past. It was wonderful to see our students back in the lecture rooms and the laboratories as well as staff busy transferring knowledge as well as making efforts to improve on their experiences through various interactions and research.

I am very proud of our many achievements and successes and I’m delighted to share some of these with you in this year’s Annual Report. As mandated, the College was able to present our students for graduation, with a record number receiving their diplomas and degrees. As our norm is, the college offered prizes to the best students.

At a College, effort was made to offer students with the opportunities, support and experiences to enable them forge a fulfilling and successful career upon graduation. We have therefore engaged in knowledge transfer in a number of ways and have encouraged the students to further their experience while at the college through student bodies and other networks.

The college continues to make all the necessary changes in the curricular to ensure that what is offered is in line with the needs of the society. Consequently, a number of programs are under review, with the newly introduced Master of Science in Land Management duly launched. This is testimony that we continue to firmly cemented our reputation as an ambitious college with influence, working with stakeholders is finding solutions to contemporary problems and therefore a force to rely on in the national development agenda.

We are looking forward to even a more successful period ahead of us, and together, definitely we shall achieve

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Engineering, Art & Tech

Makerere Hosts Forum on Great Lakes Research & Cooperation on Ecological & Socio-Economic Challenges of L.Victoria & Beyond

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1 week ago

July 24, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

From July 21st to 23rd, 2025, Makerere University College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology proudly hosted two major international gatherings: the 2025 International Conference on the Cooperation and Integration of Industry, Education, Research and Application, and the2025 International Conference on Great Lakes Research.

During the Great Lakes Forum, Professor Moses Musinguzi, Principal of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), underscored the critical importance of ongoing research into the Great Lakes, especially Lake Victoria. He emphasized its ecological and socio-economic significance to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi, while voicing concern over mounting threats from climate change and human activities particularly sedimentation and deteriorating water quality.

The forum served as a platform for scientists, policy makers, and regional stakeholders to collaborate on preserving the lake’s health and ensuring sustainable use of its resources for generations to come.

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Engineering, Art & Tech

A Historic Creative Showcase: DIAAD-MTSIFA Hosts First-Ever BIAAD Exhibition

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2 weeks ago

July 19, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

On Thursday, 17th July 2025, the studios at the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art-MTSIFA came alive with artistic expression and design innovations as the Department of Industrial Arts and Applied Design (DIAAD) unveiled their inaugural Year three students’ exhibition for the Bachelor of Industrial Arts and Applied Design (BIAAD) programme.

This landmark event was graced by Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Principal of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, alongside Assoc. Prof. Kizito Maria Kasule, Deputy Principal of the college. Their presence underscored the College’s commitment to nurturing creative thinkers and industry-ready professionals equipped with hands-on artistic practical skills.

In her opening remarks, Dr. Kasozi Dorah, Head of DIAAD, hailed the exhibition as a historic milestone both for the students and the dedicated staff in the department and the school at large. “We are celebrating not only the creative and academic achievements of our pioneer class of the BIAAD program,” she remarked, “but also a significant milestone for us as academic staff, the realization of our vision: to train innovative, research-oriented designers who can address societal challenges through design and applied arts.

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Uganda Engineering Sector Takes Bold Steps toward Reform and Collaboration

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4 weeks ago

July 4, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

Makerere University’s School of Engineering is leading a transformative initiative to reshape Uganda’s engineering landscape through legislative engagement, academic collaboration, and industry integration.

The School, headed by Prof. Dorothy Okello, at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), recently presented a comprehensive memorandum to Parliament on the proposed Engineering Professionals Bill 2024. The document, developed through extensive consultations with academia and industry, reflects the collective voice of Uganda’s engineering stakeholders.

Following the submission, a high-level meeting was convened on Thursday, July 3^rd, 2025 at Makerere University’s CEDAT Boardroom. The gathering brought together officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport, university deans, and representatives from the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) to address key recommendations and matters arising from the parliamentary presentation. The Deans of Various Engineering Schools that were at the meeting included the Universities of Gulu, Muni, Busitema, Kyambogo, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda Christian University, together with the host, Makerere.

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