Smallholder farmers in Uganda and Kenya produce a variety of fruits, traditional and exotic vegetables, spices, and herbs that have unique nutritional, nutraceutical and functional properties. However, the value derived from these crops is limited due to postharvest losses, seasonal production, limited value addition and market access problems. Developing and applying affordable food preservation technologies […]
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Hon. Dr. Musenero Monica Masanza has urged Universities to build stronger linkages and focus on specialization to harness science, technology and innovations in transforming Uganda. Speaking to representatives of over 50 Universities during the Uganda Vice Chancellor’s Forum held at Makerere University on Friday 11th March 2022, Hon. Musenero emphasized […]
History Lecturers can now use videos, animations, avatars, illustrations and maps to spice up the teaching of history in higher institutions of learning. Training geared at using emerging technologies to innovate the teaching and learning of History in higher Institutions of learning kicked off on Friday March 11, 2022 in the AVU Conference Room, College […]
The Department of Architecture and Physical planning, College of Engineering Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) convened a two day training and awareness session for Masons and Fundis as a way of sharing scientific knowledge, ideas and new ways of construction drawing from the research experiences in the college. The event, the first of its kind […]
As part of the Agreement on Education Cooperation between Cukurova University (Adana, Turkey) and Makerere University (Kampala, Uganda), two (2) Professors from Turkey will give lectures on “General Aspect of Rural Development” and “Irrigation Science and Technology” from 7th to 11th February 2022 at the School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-Engineering Conference Room at […]
The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) held its Annual Open day on the 19th and 20th of November 2021 on the Theme; ‘Innovation and Technology in Combating Crisis’ The event which was also an avenue to celebrate 50 years of Makerere Engineering Society (MES) was characterized by a display of many student […]