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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

Uon collaborates with Elgon Kenya to establish agricultural-tech centre

The University of Nairobi in collaboration with Elgon Kenya Ltd marked the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the first of its kind, Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre (KATIC), at the upper Kabete Campus, Faculty of Agriculture. The collaboration addresses the need for enhanced innovation, mentorship and commercialization of innovative technologies and ideas in the agricultural sector, commercial success and to accelerate uptake of technology and innovations along the agricultural value chains.

Scholarship opportunity; UoN-Ohio state and kemri 2023

The Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi in collaboration with The Ohio State University, USA, and Kenya Medical Research Institute, is inviting applications for:

Call for papers: International Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Scientific Conference (2023)

The University of Nairobi Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will be hosting the Annual International Conference on Veterinary Science (2023). With the theme "Harnessing Research in Veterinary Science for Resilience and Sustainability of Communities," this conference aims to gather experts from various fields to share best practices and the latest advancements in Veterinary Science.