The University on Tuesday August 1, 2023 flagged off 60 students set to travel to the Arava region in Israel. The flagging of was held after a thorough pre-departure training for the students. Sixty (60) students from the University of Nairobi have been admitted to the AICAT program for the 2023/2024 intake.
As part of our commitment to supporting students mental health and well-being, the Office of the Dean of Students’ Wellness Centre held a sensitization webinar titled, ‘Mindful Digital Wellbeing’ on Wednesday July 5, 2023 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm via zoom.
The University of Nairobi, through the Office of the Dean of Students and Career Services opened its doors to staff members from the University of Kent’s Career Office. This was part of an ongoing exchange program between the two institutions under the Erasmus plus funding where staff and students are given a chance to connect engage and share good practices and areas of improvement.
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.
During the University of Nairobi’s Career & Job Fair 2023, the Office of Career Services opened its doors to High School Students from around Nairobi and many more from various parts of the country. The UoN Career Fair that was held from 17 - 19 May, 2023 was structured to have specialized career talks for High school Students on Thursday 18 May, 2023. These sessions were facilitated by the University of Nairobi’s Office of Career Services, the Admissions Office in partnership with The Kenya University and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).
As a part of their mandate to ensure the smooth transition of students into the job market and empower with the technical knowhow required, the University of Nairobi’s Office of Career Services in partnership with the University of Nairobi’s Confucius Institute and Industry partners hosted a three day career fair from 17 - 19, May 2023.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) unveiled its official attire on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in a highly anticipated fashion event held at the ADD Building- Faculty of Built Environment and Design. The UoN attire, the result of collaborative efforts between faculty members and fashion design students, features a variety of designs that reflect the university's rich heritage and creative spirit. The colors, symbols, and patterns used in the designs were carefully selected to represent the university's values of excellence and diversity.
The Office of the Dean of Students in partnership with UNESCO O3 Plus program has opened a Wellness Centre at University of Nairobi Towers, 2nd Floor
The newly elected leaders of the University of Nairobi Students Association (UNSA) gathered at the KCB Leadership Forum Centre in Karen for their induction. The event, organized by the Office of the Dean of Students, was aimed at orienting the leaders on their roles and responsibilities as well as discussing ways in which they can work together with the University to improve student welfare.
The University of Nairobi has taken a bold step towards gender equity by establishing a Gender mainstreaming section and appointing Dr. Grace N. Kiringa as its head. The appointment, made by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama, comes as a clear indication of the university's commitment to promoting gender equality among its faculties, staff, and students.
