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Faculty of Technology
Undergraduate Prospectus 2009/10
Makerere Engineering Society (MES)
Makerere Engineering Society is a student organization
of Faculty of Technology whose activities are directed
towards fostering student’s interests in the Engineering
field
It was founded in 1971; the society has played a vital
role in shaping the lives and attitudes of several great
men and women in this nation by equipping them with
interpersonal, leadership, and social skills indispensable
in the development of successful careers.
Anthony Mutebi
President
The activities of the society evolve around the following aims and objectives as stipulated in the
society constitution.
i. To create a medium of communication between the staff and students
ii. To create a worthy relationship between students and industry
iii. To get in touch with the practicing engineers in the field to help students broaden
their technical skills through seminars and workshops.
iv. Create, encourage and perpetuate a sense of togetherness amongst engineering
students and students of the faculty of technology at large
v. To protect your rights
vi. To instill in the members a sense of appreciation for the engineering profession and
pride for it.
In trying to realize the above aims and
objectives, MES has always organized the
following events and outputs;
a) Study Tours to Industries and
other Countries
b) Seminars and Workshops modulated
by Practicing Professionals
c) Technology Exhibition
d) The annual Technology Dinner
e) Technology Brain Game
f ) MES Afternoons
g) Annual Technology Conference
Affiliation To Uganda Institution Of
Professional Engineering
Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers
(UIPE) is a nationally recognized body that protects
practicing engineers as well as ensuring
engineering work is done ethically in the prime
interest of public safety. MES currently registers
students aspiring for student membership in this
great institution.
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