Researchers from Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), led by a second-year PhD student Paddy Junior Asiimwe have designed a device to monitor elderly people with dementia and cognitive impairment in rural Uganda. The device, wearable by the elderly (on the hand like a […]
By Proscovia Nabatte Makerere University under its Artificial Intelligence Lab has received a grant funding worth US$1,500,000 from Google to support its Ocular project that is undertaking research on usage of Artificial Intelligence to enhance the diagnosis process of Malaria, Tuberculosis and Cervical Cancer in Uganda. […]
Hundreds of freshers admitted to programs in the College of Computing and Information Sciences turned up for orientation at a function that was presided over by Principal Professor Tonny Oyana in the Big Lab 2 in Block B on 24th August 2023. Three students won scholastic […]
Officials from the College of IT Engineering, School of Electronics Engineering Kyungpook National University in South Korea were in Uganda for a week to renew and further academic collaboration with Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences(CoCIS). The visiting team comprised Prof. Dong Seog […]
The College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) is the leading ICT training, research, and consultancy Centre at Makerere University and the region. The College runs a Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CiPSD), which addresses various industrial challenges, like skills development, incubation of new ideas, and nurturing […]
Dr. Sarah Kaddu took over as the new Dean of the East African School Library & Information Sciences(EASLIS) having been serving as the Head of the Department of Library and Information Sciences at EASLIS which she handed over to Dr. Clementine. Dr. Sarah has been […]
Following the ongoing transfers of PDU staff, Mr. Steven Byarugaba who has been the Procurement Officer of COCIS/COBAMS SPDU, was transferred to CHS/COVAB SPDU effective from 1st July 2023. Mr. David Ikomo who has been the Procurement Officer of CEDAT/CONAS SPDU will be taking over from […]
Makerere University in collaboration with the Sub-Committee on Education and Research Working Group Africa (SCEaR-WGA) of UNESCO Memory of the World and Uganda National Commission for UNESCO (UNATCOM) organized hybrid a seminar on “Preventive Conservation and Disaster Reduction of Documentary Heritage in Africa”. Held from 4th to 5th July […]
Makerere University College of Computing & Information Sciences ‘Centre for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CIPSD) is a highly regarded unit at Makerere University. It significantly provides individuals with practical computer knowledge and skills to support a 21st-century knowledge-based economy. The centre strategically offers training that is responsive […]
Most of the conversation in the public tends to portray a picture that when we talk about gender, gender equality and gender mainstreaming, it is about women and girls. Officials from Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Directorate observed that, there is a kind of a divide […]
