The C4D Lab has announced University of Nairobi Innovation Fellowship Programme:
Apply now through this link and
- Gain hands-on experience solving real-world problems
- Collaborate across various disciplines
- Receive mentorship from industry leaders
- Enjoy flexible scheduling that complements academic obligation
Please use the link below to listen to the VC's address to the University community:
The Presidential Innovation Challenge and Award (PIA) 2024 - 2025 is a KeNIA programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports that intends to develop the entrepreneurial capacity of innovators across the country through scouting, recognising and commercialising of the innovations along priority sectors of the National Government. This will encourage and support young people who are using their innovativeness, creativity and problem-solving skills to make a positive impact on society while becoming economically active.
Prof. Jane Ambuko will deliver the 50th professorial inaugural lecture at the historical Taifa Hall on Friday, September 27, 2024. The lecture titled "From the Lab to the Land: Solutions for Food Loss & Waste Reduction for the People and the Planet," it promises to be both topical and revolutionary as it addresses one of the most pressing issues of our time.
The Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Nairobi has officially welcomed a new cohort of first-year students, marking the beginning of an exciting academic journey for the latest batch of aspiring agriculturists. The admission of these students signifies a fresh influx of talent and enthusiasm into one of the institution's cornerstone faculties.
3. Agriculture
Title: Harvest for Health Breakthrough Crop Challenge
Funder: FFAR
Guests from North Carolina State University who are visiting the University made a
courtesy call at the Dean Faculty of Agriculture on 21 st May 2024. They also visited the
Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, Department of Food Science and
Technology and Department of Animal Production. The visitors who are from different
disciplines are on a follow-up trip on an MOA which was signed between the two
institutions and looking to expand the collaboration in certain fields. During their tour,
On 9th May 2024, the Fresh Produce Aggregation and Distribution Hub was designed and built through a partnership between the University of Nairobi (UON) and Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) was commissioned as part of the Nairobi Innovation Week 2024 activities. The collaborative initiative is a major milestone in the efforts to leverage academia-industry partnerships in finding practical solutions to challenges facing society. The Hub is an upgrade of the fresh produce ‘kiosk’ (pictured) which has been in existence at the field station for decades.
