Kampala, March 13, 2025 – Makerere University has officially launched the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD), a hub dedicated to advancing AI research and innovation for Africa’s development. Themed “Building Responsible AI Research and Innovations for Impact,” the launch highlighted […]
Makerere University College of Computing and IS Invites you for the aforementioned master class scheduled to take place as stated below: Unlock the Power of AI with Hands-On Experience and get tips on the the latest trends regarding Deepseek vs Grok 3 vs ChatGPT) Date: March 22nd […]
Makerere university College of Computing and Information Sciences invites applications from staff and students for the ERASMUS and ICM Exchange Scholarships. See flyer below for details.
Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) is the main ICT Training, Research and Consultancy Centre in Makerere University. The College has six Academic departments comprising of the Department of Computer Science, Department of Networks, Department of Information Technology, Department of Information Systems, Department of […]
Makerere University has been directed to integrate the teaching of political economy across all courses to enhance students’ understanding of the country’s socioeconomic conditions. The directive, welcomed by the university’s top management, will be incorporated into the curriculum to align education with the needs of […]
Makerere University’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Health Lab held its first-ever AI in African Health Conference on November 28, 2024, at the Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala. Themed “Building a Strong Ecosystem for AI in African Health Systems,” the conference aimed to explore the transformative potential of […]
Undergraduate students from Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) have emerged as the best performers in the 2024 Marketplace Simulations Awards held during the AFRIC2024 Conference in Alexandria, Egypt, from November 4-15, 2024. Makerere University students triumphed clinching the top prize in […]
Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) hosted a two-day workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students and staff participating in the Erasmus+ exchange program. The event, opened on November 11, 2024, brought together participants from Makerere University, Busitema University, and the University […]
Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) has warmly welcomed Dr. Alo Oluwaseum Olubisi, a senior lecturer from Nigeria, who will serve as a volunteer in teaching, research, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing. Dr. Olubisi, assigned to the Department of Computer Science, is being oriented […]
Geofrey Kapalaga successfully defended his PhD research on the application of machine learning for predicting Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in Uganda. The defense, chaired by Dr. Joseph Balikuddembe, Dean of the School of Computing and Informatics Technology at Makerere University, concluded with Kapalaga […]