The University of Nairobi Student Association (UNSA) elections for the 2024-2025 academic year were held on March 27th, 2024. The elections saw Team Anchor emerge victorious in the Faculty of Built Environment and Design.
The Nairobi Innovation Week 2024 will be held on May 8-10, 2024. The theme for this year's NIW 2024 is, 'Strengthening the Innovation Ecosystem through Government- Industry-Academia-Community Linkages for Sustainable Development.
Read more at Nairobi Innovation Week Website
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has entered a collaborative partnership with the County Government of Taita Taveta County to establish sustainable spatial planning and urban development plans for the county. This collaboration was formalized during a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor by a distinguished delegation from Taita Taveta County Government, led by His Excellency Governor Andrew Mwadime, on Friday, February 2, 2024.
In a significant event marking a new era of ambition and collaboration, the University of Nairobi welcomed its newly appointed Chancellor, Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen, on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. The visit, centered on enhancing the university's global standing and fostering strategic partnerships, saw the Chancellor engaging with faculty and students of the Faculty of Built Environment and Design.
Over 5,700 graduates, including 132 from the Faculty of Built Environment and Design, culminated their academic journeys at the University of Nairobi's 70th graduation ceremony, held on December 15th at the Chancellors' Court.
The University of Nairobi will hold its 70th Graduation Ceremony on Friday, December 15th, 2023, at 7:00 AM. This is a momentous occasion for all graduating students and their families, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.
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On Monday, November 27th, 2023, the University of Nairobi held its Annual Staff Recognition Awards Ceremony, a grand celebration of the exceptional contributions made by its dedicated faculty and staff. The event served as a testament to the university's unwavering commitment to recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance.
The 3rd Annual Africa Facilities Management Conference, held on November 16th and 17th, 2023, at the University of Nairobi, marked a pivotal moment in elevating facilities management practices across the continent. By assembling professionals, experts, and stakeholders from diverse African countries and international organizations, the conference provided an energetic platform for robust knowledge exchange, networking, and exploration of emerging trends and technologies.
Theme: Accelerating Facilities Management across Africa Towards Sustainability
The Department of Art and Design hosted the Design methodologies for job creation in Afrika on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023. The conference was part of the 6th edition of the Annual Research Week, which ran from October 23rd to 27th. The theme for this year’s research week was “Harnessing Research for Resilience and Sustainability of Communities.”
