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Microsoft Imagine Cup: Makerere students…

Uganda will be represented in the Microsoft Imagine Cup competitions worldwide finals by a team of three students from Makerere University who developed an application that can diagnose malaria without pricking any body part. Team Code 8 is made up of Businge Joshua, Gitta Brian (both first year Computer Science students), Simon Lubambo, a fourth year Electrical Engineering student and their mentor Josiah Kavuma a third year Information Technology student. Their application...

16 Apr 2013 | Hits:1356

Makerere to host Microsoft Imagine Cup 2013 competition

The world’s premier student technology competition, Microsoft Imagine Cup, is back! This year we have country finals in Uganda. Join us at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) on 15th April 2013 to see some of the best brains in Ugandan universities use their imagination and passion to create technology solutions that can help solve the world’s toughest problems. It is going to be big, competitive, tough but above all...

10 Apr 2013 | Hits:170

CiPSD wins $50,000 to support business incubation

The Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CiPSD) has been awarded $50,000 (over sh130m) from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to support its Incubation initiatives aimed at developing mobile applications that address the social/economic development needs of underserved communities in Uganda. The Center, hosted at the College of Computing and Information Sciences, Makerere University will provide incubation support to nurture businesses that will commercialize new products and services for which...

18 Mar 2013 | Hits:220

Second cohort of Makerere/Amity students graduate

A total of 275 students who enrolled for courses offered by Amity University of India have graduated. This is the second cohort of students receiving masters, bachelors and post graduate diplomas after participating in tele-education courses offered through the Pan-African E-Network project hosted by the College of Computing and Information Sciences, Makerere University. Addressing the congregation, the representative of the Indian High Commissioner said the Indian government will set up three...

13 Mar 2013 | Hits:377

Over 40 CoCIS students get first class degrees

A total of 43 students from the College of Computing and Information Sciences yesterday attained first class degrees during Makerere University’s 63rd graduation ceremony held at the university’s Freedom Square. Of these, 35 were from the School of Computing and Informatics Technology (CIT) while the eight were from the East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS). Deborah Bongiri with a CGPA of 4.80 was the overall best student...

25 Jan 2013 | Hits:787

Two students from the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) have emerged victorious in the recently concluded Huawei Android Application Challenge (HAAC). Michael Kakande (BCS) and Moses Ocela (BSSE) won the latest Android DI phones and sh500,000 and sh750,000 respectively after emerging 4th and 3rd runners-up in the interuniversity Challenge that drew participants from Makerere University and Kampala International University. Basing on the theme ‘Enriching life through communication’ Kakande developed...

07 Dec 2012 | Hits:859

Drake Patrick Mirembe elected to Chair the ITU Centre for Excellence Network in Africa

Mr. Drake Patrick Mirembe has been elected to Chair the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Centre for Excellence (CoE) Network in Africa for the next two years. Drake was chosen during the recently concluded 5th Steering Committee Meeting held in Kampala, Uganda. Drake joins the prestigious network at an opportune time when he will be able to influence the development of the new strategy that will run all ITU human capacity initiatives...

05 Dec 2012 | Hits:994

Winsenga wins $50,000 Microsoft Imagine Cup Grant

For three youngsters, designing an application named Winsenga that performs ultrasounds on pregnant women and detect problems such as ectopic pregnancies or abnormal fetal heart beats has earned them great local and international recognition. The trio of Aaron Tushabe, Joshua Okello and Josiah Kavuma (Team Cipher256) have won the Microsoft Imagine Cup Grant of $50,000 (about sh125m). According to Microsoft, this grant will help the students transform their projects into...

05 Dec 2012 | Hits:978

Agnes Nakakawa, an Information Systems professional and a Statistician has successfully defended her PhD thesis titled ‘A collaboration Process for Enterprise Architecture Creation’at Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands. Agnes is an Assistant lecturer in the Department of Information Systems at CIT. Her PhD studies were sponsored by the Nuffic project-Strengthening ICT Training and Research Capacity in the Four Public Universities in Uganda. List of Publications from...

04 Dec 2012 | Hits:1117

Johnson Mwebaze completes his PhD studies

On 30th November, 2012 Johnson Mwebaze successfully defended his PhD thesis titled ‘Extreme data lineage in ad-hoc astronomical data processing’ at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. See http://www.rug.nl/news-and-events/promotion-inauguration/2012/40_mwebaze?lang=en Johnson is a Network Administrator in the Department ICT Support Services (DISS) at the College of Computing and Information Sciences. His studies were sponsored by the Nuffic project-Strengthening ICT Training and Research Capacity in the four Public...

03 Dec 2012 | Hits:1081

CoCIS hosts delegation from Vaal University of Technology

The College of Computing and Information Sciences yesterday hosted a delegation from the Vaal University of Technology (South Africa). The delegation which consisted of Prof. Peter Omara-Ojungu (Principal, Ekurhuleni Campus) and Prof. Gordon Zide (Deputy Vice-Chancellor Governance and Operations) paid a courtesy call on the CoCIS Principal, Prof. J.R Ikoja Odongo in his office. They discussed matters pertaining to areas of possible strategic collaborations between the two institutions especially in areas...

26 Nov 2012 | Hits:577

Makerere scientists trained on grid computing

As part of the initiatives to promote the use of grid computing within Makerere University, the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) recently organized a one-day workshop aimed at sensitizing the University community on the usage of this infrastructure. This training, which was attended by 20 participants, is part of the activities run under the UNESCO-HP Brain Initiative project which brings together higher education institutions and research centres from the...

16 Nov 2012 | Hits:711

CWG rewards best Computer Science student

For the second year running, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) has rewarded the best Computer Science student - David Semakula, with a Dell laptop and a one year internship opportunity at the company. CWG is one of the leading Systems Integration companies, providing hardware and infrastructure solutions, to communications and networking solutions and software applications and deployment to public and private enterprises. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the College of Computing...

31 Oct 2012 | Hits:804

Mercy Amiyo has joined the steadily increasing list of doctorate holders in the School of Computing and informatics Technology (CIT). This is after she successfully defended her thesis titled, ‘Decision Enhancement and Business Process Agility’ at the University of Groningen, Netherlands on Thursday 25th October, 2012. Mercy is an Assistant lecturer in the Department of Information Systems at CIT. Her PhD studies were sponsored by the Nuffic project-Strengthening ICT Training and...

29 Oct 2012 | Hits:1046

Paul Ssemaluulu completes his PhD studies

Paul Ssemaluulu Mukasa has successfully completed his PhD studies at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. Paul defended his thesis titled ‘An instrument to assess information systems success in developing countries’ on Thursday October 25th, 2012. For more information see http://dissertations.ub.rug.nl/faculties/feb/2012/p.s.mukassa/?pLanguage=en His studies were sponsored by the Nuffic project-Strengthening ICT Training and Research Capacity in the Four Public Universities in Uganda. Paul is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Information Technology,...

29 Oct 2012 | Hits:964

On 2nd October 2012, Emily Bagarukayo-Ngabirano successfully defended her PhD thesis entitled, “A Learning by Construction Approach for Higher Order Cognitive Skills Improvement,” at Radboud University Nijmegen-Netherlands. Publications arising from the research have been appeared in the International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT) and the Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research among others. Emily’s PhD studies were sponsored by the Nuffic project-Strengthening ICT Training...

11 Oct 2012 | Hits:972

MIC training to ease operations in organizations

In the corporate world, it is essential for individuals to easily access and share data and also collaborate with their colleagues within and outside the organization. Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is one of the applications used to achieve this integrated collaborative environment. In a bid to help improve the productivity and increase profitability for different organizations, the Microsoft Innovation Centre (MIC) organized a one-week training for IT professionals on Microsoft SharePoint 2010....

03 Oct 2012 | Hits:671

Engaging our community: CiPSD trains Makerere’s lab attendants

A total of forty-nine (49) laboratory attendants/technicians from different units within Makerere University have completed a three-week training conducted by the Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CiPSD), College of Computing and Information Sciences. The free training was aimed at equipping the participants with new practical skills in Computer Hardware/ Software Repair and maintenance. It run from Monday 10th to Friday 28th September 2012. According to Drake Mirembe, the head...

03 Oct 2012 | Hits:712

Kenya’s Strathmore University recently organized a three-day Mobile Boot-Camp at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS). The boot camp powered by iLabs Africa and Google was held from 13th - 15th September, 2012 and over 80 students from different universities in Uganda participated. Ms. Grace Kihunda, the project manager at the iLab Africa Research Centre, said Strathmore University has been hosting these camps since 2008 and they are meant...

19 Sep 2012 | Hits:894

Winsenga for ITU Telecom World 2012 in Dubai

The team that designed the Winsenga application has been selected to showcase their innovation at the ITU Telecom World 2012, courtesy of Uganda Communication Commission (UCC). The event will be held in Dubai from October 14-18th, 2012. Winsenga will participate in ITU's Young Innovators Competition which offers innovative youth a chance to win funding, mentorship and ongoing support (http://cis.mak.ac.ug/cocis-news/157-itus-young-innovators-competition-yic.html). The event brings together major stakeholders in the world's ICT sector...

19 Sep 2012 | Hits:804

Peter Patrick Wakabi-Waiswa defended his PhD titled: Association Rule Mining Using Evolutionary Computing

In his findings, Wakabi proposes genetic algorithms–based techniques aimed at narrowing the existing gaps in the association rule mining arena including algorithmic complexity and scaling methods in ARM environments. He suggests a new algorithm to generate association rules using ﬁve rule quality metrics (comprehensibility, conﬁdence, J-measure, surprise and lift). This combination of rule quality metrics permits a user to evaluate the association rules on the diﬀerent metrics in a single...

17 Aug 2012 | Hits:5556

A total of 18 teachers from different secondary schools recently participated in a two-day Computer Science for High School (CS4HS) workshop organized by the College of Computing and Information Science (CoCIS) at the College last week. The workshop, according to the CH4HS coordinator, Dr. Benjamin Kanagwa, was aimed at improving the teaching of Computer Sciences in high schools by equipping the teachers with new skills and sharing with them innovative teaching...

17 Aug 2012 | Hits:820

Nazir Ahmad Suhail defends his PhD Thesis titled: A Framework for Implementation of Blended Learning in Constrained Low Bandwidth Environment In his findings, Nazir identifies the multimedia (learning content) compatible with the challenges of constrained low bandwidth environment and the network (bandwidth) related issues. He also assessed the “level of e-readiness for constrained low bandwidth” through self reported perceptions of key stakeholders (institutions, lecturers, and students) about implementation of blended learning...

14 Aug 2012 | Hits:930

CoCIS students scoop Orange Innovation awards, cash

Revising for examinations will soon become more interesting after a group of students from the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) developed a mobile application - ‘My Revision Guide’ that helps students revise on their phones. This app was the overall winner in the recently concluded Orange Community Innovation Awards 2012, earning sh10million for its developers - Fred Bisaso and Yasin Sekabira, all 3rd year students of Computer Science....

14 Aug 2012 | Hits:1108

BPO TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT Call for Applications

The Government of Uganda through the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda [NITA-U] and Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences in Collaboration with Egyptian Government, is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2nd National Business Process Outsourcing [BPO] Training Program commencing September 2012. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is the strategic use of a third-party services provider to perform activities traditionally handled by internal staff and resources. BPO is often...

02 Aug 2012 | Hits:1110

The College of Computing and Information Sciences has won the overall Academy Curriculum Excellence (CCNP East Africa) award during the recently concluded Cisco Academy Conference, held in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania. According to Drake Mirembe, the Ag, head of the Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CiPSD) the award was in recognition of the College’s continued commitment to excellence in delivery of the Cisco training programmes in the region. This follows an...

30 Jul 2012 | Hits:783

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) would like to announce second edition of ITU’s Young Innovators Competition (YIC) on behalf of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Young innovators will also have the chance to win funding, mentorship and ongoing support. The competition, which is open to 18-25 year olds worldwide, gives young, talented social entrepreneurs the opportunity to attend the ITU Telecom World 2012 due to take place in Dubai, United Arab...

09 Jul 2012 | Hits:903

Huawei sponsors 10 for specialized ICT training

A group of ten students and lecturers from the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) are participating in a 10 day training organized by Huawei Technologies at the Huawei Training Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. This training is part of the recent Memorandum of Understanding that Huawei signed with Makerere to offer specialized ICT training and scholarships to students. The first group of trainees included seven students and three lecturers. They include...

09 Jul 2012 | Hits:1031

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY 2012/2013 SEMESTER DATES

Orientation Week: Saturday 11th August, 2012 to Friday 17th August, 2012 (7days) Semester One: Saturday 18th August, 2012 to Saturday 15th December, 2012 (17 weeks) Semester One Vacation: Saturday15th December, 2012 to 26th January, 2013 63rd Graduation: Monday 21st to Friday, 25th January, 2013. Semester Two: Saturday 26th January, 2013 to Saturday 25th May, 2013. (17 weeks) Semester Two Vacation: Saturday 25th May, 2013...

06 Jul 2012 | Hits:1848

MafutaGo, the application developed by five students from the School of Computing and Informatics Technology (CIT) has won $10,000 (about sh25m) in the recently concluded Pivot East Competition. MafutaGo, is a mobile application that helps motorists locate the nearest petrol station with the cheapest fuel and associated car services like washing bays. It was developed by Christine Ampaire, Samuel Remo, James Muranga, Gerald Odur and Jjingo Wasaka Kisakye. The Pivot East...

08 Jun 2012 | Hits:1091

Makerere University Government Sponsorship Cut-off points - 2012/13

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES JOINT ADMISSIONS BOARD GOVERNMENT STUDENTS' ADMISSIONS, 2012/2013 CUT-OFF POINTS Programme Univ Code Cut-off 1 Bachelor of Information Technology Mak BIT 51.4 2 Bachelor of Records & Archives Management (Science) Mak BRA 44.2 3 Bachelor of Records & Archives Management (Arts) Mak BRA 52.5 4 Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Mak BSW 52.0 5 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Mak CSC 51.4 6 Bachelor of Information Systems Mak ISD 51.2 7 Bachelor of...

28 May 2012 | Hits:2509

2012/2013 Undergraduate Private Admissions

The academic registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan applicants for the undergraduate programmes under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2012/2013 academic year the details are as follows: Each applicant should: Either (a) Have the uganda certificate of education with at least (FIVE PASSES), or its equivalent and at least two principal passes at advanced level obtained at the same sitting. (for day programmes, only candidates who sat a''level in 2011, 2010 and...

27 May 2012 | Hits:1927

The second edition of the Annual Communications Innovation Awards (ACIA) held on Friday 18th May, 2012 at Serena Hotel saw staff from the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) win awards in various categories. The Student Research Award for the postgraduate level went to Seth Muhairwe, currently working in the Department of ICT Support Services (DISS). He was recognized for designing a mobile application that monitors water levels in valley...

21 May 2012 | Hits:1295

Dr. Julianne Sansa to attend Internet Society Fellowship

Dr. Julianne Sansa Otim will participate in the Internet Society Fellowship to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) programme. Under this programme, Dr. Sansa will attend the IETF’s 85th meeting to be held from November 4th- 9th, 2012 in Atlanta, USA. She was chosen after excelling in a highly competitive application process that attracted over 260 aspirants. The IETF is the world’s premier Internet standards-development body and the Fellowship to the...

16 May 2012 | Hits:1086

We thank The New Vision for identifying and highlighting the exceptional talent displayed by Aaron Tushabe, Joshua Okello and Josiah Kavuma, all students of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University. The trio designed an application codenamed WinSenga that focuses on how to detect ectopic pregnancies in women as well as monitor baby movements and position in the womb during pregnancy. However, we would like to clarify that WinSenga...

16 May 2012 | Hits:1180

CIT students win Microsoft East and Southern Africa Imagine Cup

For the fifth year running, students from the School of Computing and Informatics Technology (CIT) have won the Microsoft East and Southern Africa Imagine Cup competition and will go on to compete in the Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals to be held in Sydney, Australia in July, 2012. The Team, Cipher 256 designed an application codenamed WinSenga that focuses on how to detect ectopic pregnancies in women as well as monitor baby...

09 May 2012 | Hits:2215

Huawei to offer specialized ICT training to Makerere University students

Huawei, a leading global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) service provider today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the College of Computing and Information Technology, to offer scholarships and specialized ICT training to top performing students. The partnership, according to the Huawei Managing Director for Uganda, Mr. Eric Yang, is part of Huawei’s global ‘Telecom Seed for the Future’ knowledge transfer programme which will be implemented in partnership with the...

29 Apr 2012 | Hits:1328

AMITY University of India in collaboration with the Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences are pleased to announce an in intake for the academic year 2011/ 2012 to join the following programmes provided under the Pan-African e-network project. Programme Admission Requirement Duration Operational fees per semester Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology A good Bachelors degree in any discipline. 1 Year 400,000/= Diploma in Information Technology Two principle passes at A’...

25 Apr 2012 | Hits:1604

CIT should maintain a private sector outlook within the University – Dr. Ssewanyana

He joined the then Institute of Computer Science in 2002 with one mission: to contribute to the development of the human capacity in computer science in Makerere University and the country. This was achieved through the implementation of a Masters programme entrenched with a strong foundation of delivering a rich curriculum and maintaining a high level of standards where there was no compromise on quality and plagiarism was intolerable. In...

24 Apr 2012 | Hits:1295

‘CIT student set to earn $1M from Mobile Applications’

He is fast becoming a common figure on national television. He was featured in the new NTV series of the Entrepreneur, a programme dedicated to profiling enterprising youth. Abdu Ssekalala, a third year student of Information Technology at the School of Computing and Informatics Technology (CIT), Makerere University has developed nine mobile phone applications available on the Nokia Ovi Store. One of these apps, the Uganda Theme – has attracted...

24 Apr 2012 | Hits:1402

Doing internship in India has changed my life

My name is Nelson Bamwine, a Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Service (TCS) India. In 2010 after I had completed my course at the then Faculty of Computing and Information Technology (CIT), CIT together with AIESEC Makerere University advertised an internship opportunity. The interviews were conducted by both parties and I thank God I made it to the final list. My Curriculum Vitae was forwarded to TCS which also conducted...

18 Apr 2012 | Hits:1346

CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (CiPSD), COLLEGE OF COMPUTING & INFORMATION SCIENCES PRESENTS FREE VOUCHERS FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PAPERS Networking Fundamentals - Exam 98-366 Windows Server (Admin Fundamentals) - Exam 98-365 Security Fundamentals - Exam 98-367 Windows OS Fundamentals - Exam 98-349 Database Administration Fundamentals - Exam 98-364 Windows Dev Fundamentals- Exam 98-362 Web Development Fundamentals - Exam 98-363 Net Fundamentals – Exam 98 -372 Software Development Fundamentals - Exam 98-361 APPROACH CiPSD office level 5...

10 Apr 2012 | Hits:2298

50 students acquire new software development skills

A total of 50 students have participated in a two-week interactive training exercise aimed at building their capacity in software development. The training codenamed – JAMS was organized by Grammen Foundation and conducted by Thoughtworks, an international IT consulting company. JAMS was also aimed at equipping the students with business analysis skills. “Apart from software development, we want the students to learn how to think from the customers’ perspectives,” said...

30 Mar 2012 | Hits:1354

Exciting opportunities await students after the launch of 360 Campus

University students will now have a new opportunity to interact with mentors, employers and interest groups thanks to the virtual forum – 360o Campus that was launched yesterday at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University. Speaking at the launch, Elise Orane, the US Mission in Uganda representative, said the United States government is committed to empowering the youth by...

23 Mar 2012 | Hits:1488

CiPSD wins Wireless Networking Kit from ITU

The Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CiPSD) has won a Wireless Networking Kit from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This kit consists of a Video Sender, Spectrum Analyzers, Switches, NanoStation, PicoStation, Yello UTP Cables, Red UTP Cables, Black UTP Cable, Wireless Networking in the Developing World Books (WNDW) and a copy of Radio Mobile Software. The kit was won after the Center’s head, Drake Patrick Mirembe presented an execellent...

02 Mar 2012 | Hits:1303

Dr. Jude Lubega to lead SIRCA II project

Dr. Jude Lubega has been appointed the Programme Collaborator for Strengthening Information Studies Research Capacity Alliance (SIRCA II). His appointment will run from January 2012 to December 2013. The SIRCA II programme aims at building research capacity among emerging principal investigators based in the Global South. As the Programme Collaborator, Dr. Jude will mentor the young Principal Investigators (PI) to undertake projects won under the IDRC. This is great opportunity for...

01 Mar 2012 | Hits:1420

CIT Student Shines at the Barcelona Premier Mobile Awards 2012

Mafuta Go, a mobile application developed by a group of students and alumni from the School of Computing and Informatics Technology (CIT) has emerged first runner up at the Premier Mobile Awards in Barcelona - http://www.mobilepremierawards.com/winners/. The students were represented by Ms. Christine Ampaire (Bsc. Software Engineering, Year 2) who presented Mafuta Go at the Barcelona Mobile World Congress 2012 (http://www.mobileworldcongress.com ) to a panel of international...

01 Mar 2012 | Hits:1569

“Thank you for your love and support, that even amidst all the hard economic times, you still find it in your hearts to love me. This is truly humbling and God will reward you all,” said Mabel Atemo as she received a contribution from the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS). Through donations from students, staff and friends of the College among them, Eng. Charles Wana-Etyem, the chairperson Makerere...

27 Feb 2012 | Hits:1288

NFT Consult Ltd sets up Career Development Centre at CoCIS

The College of Computing and Information Sciences has signed an MoU with NFT Consult Ltd (www.nftconsult.com) to set up a Career Development Centre at the College. Mr. Michael Niyitegeka the College’s head of Corporate Relations, said the Centre, located on Block B, Level 6 is an intervention intended to help equip Makerere University students with skills that prepare them for the industry. “Part of the feedback that we have received from...

27 Feb 2012 | Hits:2328

Cisco Academies in Uganda to adopt new operating model effective 1st March, 2012

With effect from 1st March, 2012, all Cisco academies in Uganda are supposed to adopt a new operating model – the Open Model. “The new model, as opposed to the previous hierarchical model allows the academies to choose where to get services conveniently and at competitive rates,” said Drake Patrick Mirembe, Head of the Centre for Innovations and Professional Skills Development at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)....

01 Feb 2012 | Hits:1892

Makerere to carry out a needs assessment for online courses

Makerere University is carrying out a needs assessment in educational institutions within the East African region to establish a mechanism of delivering online educational programmes within the region. This activity according to the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, is aimed at ensuring that the E-learning regional centre, based at the College of Computing and Information Sciences, Makerere University serves the needs of the East African region. Prof. Baryamureeba was speaking...

30 Jan 2012 | Hits:2408

Mable Atemo a 2010 IT graduate of Makerere University lies in Mulago hospital on life support as she undergoes dialysis, to rid her blood of impurities. Atemo was born with one kidney, which stopped functioning last December. Since then, Atemo has had to visit Mulago hospital for detoxification (dialysis) three (3) sessions a week at a cost of between shs. 400,000/= to 500,000/= per session. According to Atemo’s unemployed mother, Yayeri Adiko...

30 Jan 2012 | Hits:2034

A total of 939 students from the College of Computing and Information Sciences graduated on 17th January, 2012 with Diplomas, Bachelors, Masters and PhDs. Of these, 55 got First Class Degrees and Joseph Lutaaya (Bachelor of Computer Science) was the overall best student with a CGPA of 4.80. The new PhD holders are Benedict Oyo – PhD in Information Systems. Sarah Birungi Kaddu, Hellen Byamugisha and Nathaniel Mukungu got PhDs in...

10 Jan 2012 | Hits:1986

First cohort of Makerere-Amity students …

The first group of students who enrolled for the Tele-Education programmes conducted by Amity University of India in partnership with Makerere University have graduated. A total of 44 students obtained Postgraduate Diplomas and Master’s degrees. The online graduation ceremony which was conducted in India was held simultaneously in five African countries including Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana and Botswana via Video Conferencing on 16th December, 2011. Several students from Uganda excelled tremendously in various disciplines...

06 Jan 2012 | Hits:2537

CoCIS improves safe water access in rural areas

Approximately 20% of water systems in Uganda do not function or operate significantly behind design expectations with failure rate high especially for hand pump based technologies. To improve the functionalist of these water points, the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) has designed a mobile application that facilitates the availability of actionable and timely information to the district water engineers who ensure that these water points are functioning efficiently. According...

12 Dec 2011 | Hits:1732

CIT masters students present papers at the AFRICOMM 2011 CONFERENCE

AFRICOMM 2011 aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policy makers in ICT to discuss issues and trends, recent research, innovation advances and on-the-field experiences related to e-Infrastructure, e-Governance, e-Business, and enabling policy and regulations with a deep focus on developing countries. Accepted papers were presented at the conference and published by Springer’s LNICST series. AFRICOMM 2011. The 1st AFRICOMM conference was held in 2009, Maputo Mozambique, 2nd was held 2010,...

07 Dec 2011 | Hits:2383

Vast and Fertile Ground in Africa for Science to Take Root

He might have been content simply to teach thousands of university students in Uganda how to use computers, assemble them into networks, manage them and write basic software programs. In a poor African country with one of the world’s fastest-growing populations and rising Internet use, that alone would have been an enormous achievement. But Venansius Baryamureeba had bigger ideas. In 2005, when he returned home with a doctorate from the University...

07 Dec 2011 | Hits:1503

CIT research agenda to accelerate development in the region

The School of Computing and Informatics Technology (CIT) has successfully launched its Research Agenda aimed at providing computing and informatics solutions for development in Uganda, the region and beyond. CIT’s four research groups; Artificial Intelligence (AI), Development Informatics (DI), Wireless Networks & Systems Security (WN&SS) and Software & Enterprise Engineering (S&EE) will address the ongoing national and global challenges like climate change, food security, health and education. Speaking at the launch...

05 Dec 2011 | Hits:1572

CoCIS Project Impresses President Museveni

The CU@School Project that was designed by the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) has impressed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The President viewed this presentation during his visit to Makerere University today, 24th November, 2011. The CU@School is a teacher: pupil attendance monitoring tool that uses an OpenXdata application that enables primary school head teachers to report pupil and teacher attendance to their District Education Officers. The collected data is...

25 Nov 2011 | Hits:1601

Uganda’s first Microsoft Innovation Centre to spur Technology Innovation

The first Microsoft Innovation Centre (MIC) in Uganda will focus on skills building, jobs and opportunity creation and fostering innovation. “This centre is a major milestone for our country particularly the young people who now have a world-class facility to hone their skills,” said Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, the Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Rugunda, who officiated at the launch of the Centre at the College of Computing and Information...

23 Nov 2011 | Hits:1736

Nokia to promote local mobile applications

Nokia is committed to promoting local applications that are relevant to the African market. “We shall help the local developers market their applications on our Nokia website and through other media channels. This raises the developers’ platform for marketing their applications and thus exposes them to more business opportunities,” said Annie Njenga, the Developer Outreach Manager for Nokia East and Southern Africa. Njenga was speaking during the handover of certificates to...

22 Nov 2011 | Hits:2026

CWG rewards Best Computer Science student and lecturers

Joseph Lutaaya, the best Computer Science student for the 2008/09 academic year has received a new Dell Laptop from the Computer Warehouse Group (CWG). Lutaaya, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.8 beat over 300 students to win the coveted award which comes with an opportunity to undertake a one year internship with CWG. Handing over the award to Lutaaya on Friday 18th November, 2011 at the College of Computing...

22 Nov 2011 | Hits:1968

CIT seeks to improve Computer Studies in Secondary Schools

The School of Computing and Informatics Technology (CIT) has held a workshop aimed at identifying strategies to improve the implementation of the computing curriculum in secondary schools. During the workshop held at the School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-Engineering, Makerere University on 13th October, 2011, the participants noted that improving the quality of Computer Science education in Uganda can be achieved through the implementation of a comprehensive Computer Studies...

22 Nov 2011 | Hits:2204

For 48 hours, seventy (70) software developers (mainly students) and professionals in the water sector worked tirelessly and developed applications that address a number of water problems that Ugandans are currently experiencing like low safe water coverage. These developers participated in the WaterHackathon Event that was held at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University from 21st to 23rd October, 2011. The WaterHackathon is the first global event...

07 Nov 2011 | Hits:1709

Governments urged to leverage ICTs to promote Private Sector Development

More effective use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) by government and other stakeholders to support micro and small enterprises (MSEs) will help accelerate job creation, the growth of business and women entrepreneurs, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Information Economy Report 2011: ICTs as an Enabler for Private Sector Development launched at the College of Computing...

21 Oct 2011 | Hits:1579

Cellphones have triggered a wave of technological innovation in the developing world. The cellphone has revolutionized life in the western world. Now thanks to plummeting hardware prices and homegrown innovation, the developing world is poised to reap the benefits of this game changing technology read more

20 Oct 2011 | Hits:1585

Mozilla Firefox, one of the internet web-browsers, has been translated into Luganda. This means that more people can now use the internet in this local language. Luganda is one of the widely used local languages across Uganda’s central region. Speaking at the launch on 29th Oct. 2011 in Kampala, the Prime Minister of Buganda Kingdom, Eng. JB Walusimbi pledged the Kingdom’s support towards similar...

30 Sep 2011 | Hits:2471

Makerere University 2011/2012 Semester D…

Semester One: Sunday 25th September 2011 to Saturday 14th January, 2012 (16 weeks) Semester One Vacation: Saturday 14th January, 2012 to 28th January, 2012 62nd Graduation: Monday 16th to Friday 20th January, 2012 Semester Two: Saturday 28th January, 2012 to Saturday 26th May, 2012 (17 weeks) Semester Two Vacation: Saturday 26th May,2012 to Saturday 18th August, 2012 Recess Term: Saturday 26th May, 2012 to Saturday 4th...

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The CoCIS held its 7th annual International Conference on Computing and ICT Research, ICCIR, on the 7th – 9th Augusts 2011 in Kampala. The conference was held under the theme ‘Strengthening the role of ICT in Development,’ and brought together researchers the world over to share knowledge on research breakthroughs. In his remarks during the conference, the ICT Minister Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda, congratulated the...

08 Aug 2011 | Hits:2496

CoCIS students graduate

On 22nd July 2011, Makerere University held a special graduation ceremony, in which 1190 students graduated. 100 of these students were from CoCIS with one PHD in Information Systems. In his remarks, the College Principal, Prof. Ikoja Odongo, congratulated the graduates and encouraged continuing students to strive towards completion. The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, thanked the organizing committee for the...

08 Aug 2011 | Hits:2367

CWG to reward best Computer Science stud…

The best Computer Science student will receive a High End Dell Laptop from Computer Warehouse Group (CWG), a new IT firm in Uganda. Michael Manzi, the CWG Country Director, said rewarding academic excellence in Computer Science is the beginning of a partnership between the company and the College, more specifically the School of Computing and Informatics Technology. The award will be given out annually...

08 Aug 2011 | Hits:2407

Mentoring Team Quest-0 From Uganda At 9t…

The Microsoft Imagine Cup is the world’s premier student technology competition. It provides an opportunity for students to use their creativity, passion, and knowledge of technology to help solve global challenges and make a difference in the world. While competing for cash and prizes, students gain real-life experiences, make new friends, and change the world. Uganda got the opportunity to represent East and Southern Africa at the world wide event in...

08 Aug 2011 | Hits:2957

Rockefeller Vice-President applauds CoCIS

The Vice-President of Rockefeller Foundation, Heather Grady has applauded the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) for engaging in research aimed at enabling communities cope with the effects of climate change. Grady, who was speaking during her visit to the College on 1st July 2011, also applauded the College for exploring ways of availing locals with developmental information through mobile phones, whose usage...

13 Jul 2011 | Hits:2262

Orange has launched the African Social Venture Prize. This prize, aimed at promoting social business projects largely focusing on ICTs and innovation will reward three projects addressing needs of the ‘bottom of pyramid’ market in Africa through technology. The projects of interest range from e-health and mobile banking to digital and mobile applications for education or agriculture. The winners will get a financial grant along...

13 Jul 2011 | Hits:2404

Business Process Outsourcing Certificates

All BPO graduates are informed that their certificates are ready and should come along with their receipts for verification when picking them. The certificates can be collected from the school of Computing and Informatics Technology, Makerere University, Block A Level 5.

13 Jul 2011 | Hits:2423

The College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) has received an award for having the best Cisco Academy Sustainability Model on the African continent. The award was announced by Hital Muraj, the Cisco Academy Area Manager and Technical Manager for Africa during the recent Cisco Academy Conference held at the University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. The College, which has over 6,000 students was also recognized for having the largest...

25 Jun 2011 | Hits:2847

CIT student to represent Uganda at Anita Borg Scholarship

uliet Komuhendo, a finalist of Computer Science at CIT, is all smiles after the news that she is one of the possible beneficiaries of the Anita Borg computer science scholarship. The scholarship, worth €7,000, targets female students in computer related fields across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, at different entry levels....

15 Jun 2011 | Hits:2977

Here's the chance to enhance the community with your original mobile app in Education, Health or Agriculture...download flyer

15 Jun 2011 | Hits:2702

The Android Developer Challenge, Sub Saharan Africa is designed to showcase cool apps that surprise and delight mobile users—built by developers like you. To support you in your efforts, Google is launching the Android Developer Challenge, which will provide awards for great mobile apps built on the Android platform.

15 Jun 2011 | Hits:2491

2nd Young Proffesionals Technology Symposium

The Young Professionals Technology Symposium (held May 7th, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda) created a platform where university students interacted with companies and were sensitized on the actual practical skills requirements of employees and corporate culture in practice.read more

15 Jun 2011 | Hits:2369

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