By KT Reporter
The China-Africa Symposium on Urban Water held at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University, on Friday, 8th August, 2025, proposed the establishment of a dedicated laboratory in Uganda to support collaborative research and innovation in urban water systems. The symposium was organized under an ongoing research exchange between Ningbo University’s Institute of Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering and Makerere University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, aiming to strengthen academic ties and address pressing water environment challenges through joint initiatives.
The symposium sought to foster meaningful dialogue and strengthen collaboration on urban water challenges and solutions within African and Chinese contexts. Centered on reviewing ongoing research efforts between Makerere University and Ningbo University, the primary objective was to foster the establishment of a joint research laboratory in Uganda. This envisioned facility would serve as a vibrant hub for collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and capacity development in water engineering and environmental sustainability, driving innovation and shared expertise to address critical water issues across both regions.
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