Latest News & Announcements

Funded by the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) and implemented by University of Nairobi – C4DLab, the Climate Resilience and Adaptation Accelerator Program will support 3 teams from across the country with solutions that address physical climate risks or build the resilience of communities. The selected start-ups will receive tailored business coaching, professional guidance on finance, support defining the climate impact potential of their solution, and preparation for future investment opportunities.

POLICY BRIEFS

The December 2022 edition of the University of Nairobi policy brief series has been published. You can access the series through the following link: https://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/basic-page/policy-briefs

The Department of Library & Information Services has organized for online training on Zotero referencing and citation tool on Friday, 10^th February 2023.

The Library has organized an online training on TURNITIN SIMILARITY CHECKER scheduled on 27^th January, 2023.

The Department of Library and Information Services has organized online training on Academic Writing Skills on Wednesday, 25^th January 2023.

The following new funding opportunities have been added to the funding Opportunities Portal.  Please note that some opportunities have very tight deadlines.

 Opportunities are available for:

1.      ACU Funding Opportunities

2.      Research and Innovation Grants

3.      Fellowships and Scholarships

The department of Plant Science and Crop Protection coffered various students with degrees in their respective programs in the 68th UoN Graduation Ceremony, which was held today on 16th December 2022  . Download graduation booklet.

Horticulture Masters Students from the Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection were taken for an academic tour to Florensis in Naivasha. The farm has its headquarters in Holland and it deals with cut flowers which  are exported to the international market. The flowers are first bred in Holland and then multiplied in Kenya before they are exported. The students learned how to manage pests and diseases. The company employs IPM practices whereby hygiene is the key practice and use of biocontrols purchased at Dudutech.