Mr. Marc Grechi, Country Director for Sogea Satom (L) Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Principal CEDAT pose for a picture after signing the MOU
Makerere University has signed a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sogea Satom to enhance collaboration between academia and industry. This strategic partnership is set to foster research, innovation, and talent development, creating new opportunities for students and faculty alike.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Marc Grechi, Country Director for Sogea Satom, and Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Principal of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University. During the signing ceremony, Dr. Abubaker Wasswa Matovu, representing the Dean of the School of Engineering, expressed excitement about the partnership. He emphasized the university’s commitment to solving industry challenges through cutting-edge research, particularly in the energy sector. Dr. Matovu highlighted the benefits for students, including industrial attachments and internships that could inspire final year projects aimed at addressing real-world problems.
Mr. Marc Grechi, Country Director for Sogea Satom
Mr. Marc Grechi provided an overview of Sogea Satom’s extensive operations in Africa, as a subsidiary of France-based VINCI Construction. He highlighted the company’s significant projects in Uganda since 1990, with the Katosi Water Treatment Plant as a notable achievement. Grechi underscored the importance of attracting talent in Uganda and helping students familiarize themselves with the company’s operations, thereby supporting their journey towards becoming skilled professionals.
Prof. Moses Musinguzi welcomed Sogea Satom to CEDAT, introducing the various schools within the college and identifying potential areas for collaboration, such as internships, industry demonstrations, and guest lectures. He also stressed the need to equip students with practical skills and urged the company to support the college’s laboratories as part of their corporate responsibility.
This partnership between Makerere University and Sogea Satom is poised to bring about significant advancements in research, innovation, and talent development, strengthening the bond between academia and industry.
Written by Harriet Musinguzi, Principal Communication Officer, College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.
The following Programmes have been added:
Bachelor of Science in Computer and Communications Engineering (CCE)
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The College of engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) embarked on the process for reviewing the ways of teaching and learning, research and innovation in order to produce graduates that are well shaped to meet the needs of the society.A two-day strategy workshop was convened from 14th to 15th April 2025 at Imperial Resort Beach Hotel in Entebbe, bringing together academia and others stakeholders, under the Theme; ‘Advancing Education, Research, Innovation for a transformative Future in Engineering, Design, Art and technology’.
The engagement was aimed at advancing the institution’s leadership, management practices, and its core academic functions and discussed strategies for driving excellence and preparing graduates for the job market. It centered on three main objectives: promoting a better understanding of the roles of Academic Leaders and Administrative Heads in carrying out the University’s core functions, enhancing college management through effective customer care, communication, and documentation practices, and advancing teaching, research, and innovation to produce job-ready graduates.