Computing & IS

Mak AirQo Project Launches CLEAN-Air Africa Network

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2 years ago

April 6, 2023

Mak Editor

Left to Right: Prof. Tonny Oyana, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Ms. Amy Petersen, Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha, His Worship Erias Lukwago and Mr. Abala M. Wanga cut cake to mark the launch of the CLEAN-Air Africa Network on 5th April 2023 at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. Photo: Landmark Media Consults

The AirQo Project, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University in collaboration with various partners hosted a three-day peer learning and knowledge exchange workshop in Kampala Uganda. The workshop brought together communities of practice from over fifteen cities in Africa, with a focus on utilising low-cost sensors for air quality management in Africa.

Participating cities included: Kampala, Jinja, Fort Portal, Kabale and Gulu (Uganda), Nairobi and Kisumu (Kenya), Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania), Kigali (Rwanda) and Bujumbura (Burundi). Others were Lagos and Abuja (Nigeria), Accra (Ghana), Yaounde and Douala (Cameroon) and Dakar (Senegal) in West and Central Africa; Maputo and Manica (Mozambique) in Southern Africa; and Port Louis (Mauritius) in the Island States.

Held under the theme: Championing Liveable Urban Environments through African Networks for Air, the workshop served as a launchpad for Africa-led collaborations and multi-regional partnerships for sustained interventions to achieve cleaner air across the continent.

Held from 3^rd to 5^th April 2023, the three-day engagement was aimed at; 1) Increasing the understanding of low-cost air quality sensor networks and digital solutions as new approaches for air quality management in the African context, 2) Fostering city-city and policy-research collaborations and 3) Increasing awareness of contextual issues of air quality for better health outcomes.

The three-day workshop was crowned by launching the CLEAN-Air Africa Network at a dinner held at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel on 5^th April 2023. The launch was graced by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, The Lord Mayor of Kampala City, His Worship Erias Lukwago, Acting Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy Kampala, Amy Petersen, the AirQo Project Lead, Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha, among other dignitaries.

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Call For Registration: MSCE-Azure Cloud BootCamp

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1 week ago

May 21, 2025

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MSCE-Azure Cloud BootCamp, 31st May & 1st June 2025, 9:00AM - 12:00PM.

The College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) welcomes you to the two-day intensive hands-on Azure Cloud Boot Camp 2025!

Event Details:

Date: 31^st May & 1^st June 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Agenda:

Azure fundamentals
Virtual Machines
Networking
Identity & Security
Exam Strategies

Elevate your credentials. Get exam-ready.

Whatsapp Barbara on 0752779964 for any queries.

The registration link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=LvPJtBfa7U2clc6do48l2Rl6ep3D1FxFiCETHieGxQ5UN1dLWlRFWExEMjc4NkpFMkZLOFI5M09VQi4u

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CoCIS CIPSD Tech Bootcamp for Tech Enthusiasts

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1 month ago

April 23, 2025

Mark Wamai

Participants attend a session in the Smart Classroom Facility, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS). Block A, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) is the main ICT Training, Research and Consultancy Centre in Makerere University. In addition to the mainstream degree programmes, CoCIS has a specialized Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CIPSD) which delivers state-of-art training in ICT e.g. the Cisco Networking Academy for Cisco related courses, the Microsoft IT Academy Program for Microsoft related courses, International Computer Driving License course, Oracle Certified Training center for Oracle, Linux and Unix Training center. The College is also an authorized Testing center, operating under PearsonVUE and Kryterion.

The CIPSD Tech Bootcamp is open to all University STEM Students, IT Professionals and anyone who is passionate about Tech and Practical Computer Training.

Skills Courses & Registration Links

Microsoft Azure: https://forms.gle/KtYqS5tUjkmX9PaS6
Oracle 19C (Database): https://forms.gle/tyLveorJWCWBU2jh6
Data Analysis: https://forms.gle/H63UP1EMMQBbg34ZA
API Development: https://forms.gle/MDUeCfvkrZ5BK1MW6
Machine Learning: https://forms.gle/R7B8168UM66GCUHj7
Cyber Security Ops: https://forms.gle/gN7qDmBTAk999Cu69
Graphics Design: https://forms.gle/eGxfK1ELoFAyS36y7
Artificial Intelligence: https://forms.gle/YrMnqZM2PzUqFF1q9
Embedded Systems Development: https://forms.gle/JjqSrLLTPZdv828aA
Microsoft Office: https://forms.gle/V2Qc8XjRQWhpEEkEA

Contacts for detailed conversation

College of Computing & Information Sciences (CoCIS)
CIPSD (CIT Block A-Front Office | CIT Block B Level 5)
E-mail: psd.cis@mak.ac.ug
Tel: +256 753 200 013 | +256 752 779 964 | +256 752 373 023
URL: https://cocis.mak.ac.ug/cipsd/

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Call For Registration: Azure Cloud Boot Camp 2025

Published

2 months ago

April 15, 2025

Mak Editor

Block B of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

The College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) welcomes you to the Azure Cloud Boot Camp 2025!

This hands-on, two-day event is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical experience using Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re new to cloud computing or looking to enhance your skills, this Boot Camp is perfect for anyone who wants to get started with Azure services and solutions.

Event Details:

Date: 26^th & 27^th April 2025
Join us on both days for a comprehensive, interactive learning experience. You’ll walk away with new skills and insights that will help you leverage Azure in real-world applications.

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Each day will consist of four hours of focused, engaging sessions. The sessions will include live demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and practical exercises to ensure you gain hands-on experience.

Agenda:

Over the two days, you’ll explore key Azure topics including:

Day 1: Introduction to Azure, Azure Fundamentals, Virtual Machines, Storage Solutions.

Day 2: Azure Networking, Security Best Practices, Azure Resource Management, and more!

Target Audience:

This event is suitable for IT professionals, developers, system administrators, STEM Students from CoCIS, CEDAT, CoVAB, CoNAS, CAES and anyone else in Uganda that is interested in expanding their cloud computing expertise with Microsoft Azure.