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UON ANNUAL RESEARCH WEEK 2023

The University is set to hold the 6th Annual Research Week on Monday-Friday, October 23-27, 2023. The theme of the Conference is,  'Harnessing Research for Resilience and Sustainability of Community' 

This year's research week has 16 thematic conferences that will bring together researchers from all over the world to attend the conferences whose mode of delivery is blended for some, and virtual for others. 

VISIT BY PROFESSOR PAUL LUNN FROM UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

On October 16th 2023, Professor Paul Lunn accompanied by Dr Eric Fevre (UoL/ILRI) made a visit to the Faculty of Vet. Medicine,  where they had a discussion with Prof. Mande and Chairmen of the departments on collaboration which will benefit both UoN and University of Liverpool and their partners.

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

The University's Health Services in collaboration with other health facilities has planned two activities to commemorate the World Mental Health Day 2023. 

This is to invite you to participate in these activities. 

1. A pre-event webinar on mental Health to be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 2:00-4:00pm virtually. Please see attached the program and the virtual link-https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86427606924?pwd=wlJmQUxmmtAgp7ZO6csIPdn5jEeKOU.1

ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 2023

 The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, will hold its Annual International Conference during the University of Nairobi’s 2023 Research Week. The theme of this Conference is: “Harnessing Research in Veterinary Science for Resilience and Sustainability of Communities”. Research within animal science must largely focus on supporting human development, which is constantly threatened by major factors such as climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging and re-emerging diseases.

UON SHINES AT THE NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR 2023

The University of Nairobi scooped 7 trophies and many prize certificates at this year’s Nairobi International Trade Fair 2023 (NITF). The University was crowned number 1 in the category of the Best Stand that interpretes the current show theme (Education and Research), The Best stand in Youth Activities, Empowerment and Capacity Building. The University was position 2 in the Best University Stand and The Best stand embracing ICT systems.

The other 3 trophies were for Farm and Dairy Section, Poultry Section and Rabbits Section.

Inaugural hybrid Master of Science in One Health and Emergency Research Ethics (MOHERE) workshop

The Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, will be hosting an Inaugural hybrid Master of Science in One Health and Emergency Research Ethics (MOHERE) workshop, under theme: Responsible Conduct of Research, from October 2nd to 6th 2023. 

Official opening of the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies

Nairobi, Kenya, 28 August 2023 – The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry who was representing the President formally opened the Wangari Maathai Institute (WMI) for Peace and Environmental Studies at Upper Kabete Campus, the University of Nairobi.

A return to in-person celebrations during 69th graduation

After a hiatus of three years marked by virtual and hybrid ceremonies, the University of Nairobi is all set to celebrate its 69th graduation ceremony in person. Graduands who have been eagerly anticipating their turn to don the cap and gown are in for a remarkable celebration. 

Commencement and opening dates

The University of Nairobi wishes to inform the following groups of students

(Module I and Module II) that the commencement and opening dates for the

2023/2024 Academic Year are as follows:

1. MONDAY 25TH. SEPTEMBER 2023 - FIRST SEMESTER

A. Year I (FRESHERS) students of the following faculties:

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

FACULTY OF BUILD ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

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