Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology
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Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Building Tomorrow's Engineers, Innovators and Technology Leaders

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Why choose FAST?

Engineering knowledge for real-world impact

For students, researchers, industry and development partners.

Education · Research · Partnership

Rooted in applied science.Built for Uganda.Creating solutions for tomorrow.

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History of the Faculty

FAST has grown as a community of teaching, research and practical innovation serving Uganda and the region.

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Students presenting the TotoWarm newborn-hypothermia wearable device at an innovation showcase

Featured innovation

TotoWarm

TotoWarm is a smart wearable bracelet system designed to protect newborns from hypothermia, developed and presented by FAST students at an innovation showcase.

Research and innovation

Ideas developed for real-world impact

Discover projects, publications, technologies and facilities addressing important challenges.

Research projectsFrom important questions to practical outcomes.→PublicationsKnowledge shared by FAST researchers.→InnovationsTechnologies designed for real needs.→

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