Engineering, Art & Tech

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

Published

3 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’s Exhibition Show cases Art as a catalyst for Decolonisation

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2 months ago

December 15, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

Makerere University placed art at the heart of its Narrative Practices Conference, unveiling an exhibition from the Margret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art (MTSIFA) that reimagines myths and everyday life. The showcase highlighted how visual creativity can act as a catalyst for decolonisation, inviting audiences to engage with African realities through images that challenge, inspire, and transform.

The Second Biennial Narrative Practices Conference was convened on December 10–11 at the Public Health Auditorium, under the theme Beyond the Ivory Tower: Our Stories, Our Spaces, and Decolonial Visions at Makerere University. The event hosted by the Department of Fine Art (DFA), College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), was organized in collaboration with Smith College School for Social Work (USA), The Makula Fund for Children, Peer Nation, Geruka Healing Centre, St. Lucia Children’s Home (Tanzania), and Save the Disabled Children Gaba.

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Written by Harriet Musinguzi, Principal Communication Officer, Makerere University, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology

Engineering, Art & Tech

CEDAT’s OSHE Project Team Meet OSH Officials at Ministry of Gender to Strengthen National Safety Policies

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2 months ago

November 28, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

Makerere University’s School of Engineering has taken a bold step toward reshaping national safety standards. On November 21, 2025, a team spearheading the project to advance Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE) knowledge and skills paid a strategic visit to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, laying the foundation for stronger national frameworks in workplace safety and sustainability.

The engagement, supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering, marked a pivotal effort to align academic expertise with government policy and industrial practice. The initiative represents a significant moment in bridging academic research, industrial realities, and government priorities, setting the stage for stronger national frameworks that safeguard workers and promote sustainable development.

By Kikomeko Pius & Harriet Musinguzi

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Engineering, Art & Tech

Ministry of Defense and Veteran Affairs Conducts Stakeholder Consultation on Defense Research and Development Policy at Makerere University

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2 months ago

November 28, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

On November 26th, 2025, the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) held a stakeholder consultation at Makerere University as part of the ongoing development of Uganda’s Defence Research and Development Policy. Hosted at the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT), the meeting brought together defense officials, academics, and subject-matter experts to align national security priorities with advanced research and innovation.

Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Principal of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), chaired the meeting on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. The engagement was convened to gather expert input in shaping Uganda’s Defense Research and Development Policy. According to MODVA, the consultation sought to strengthen partnerships between the ministry and Makerere University in advancing defense-related research. It also aimed to harness science, technology, and innovation to modernize Uganda’s defense capabilities, identify opportunities for training and knowledge exchange, and harmonize defense research initiatives with the country’s broader national security and development goals.

Written by Harriet Musinguzi, Principal Communication Officer, CEDAT

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