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Vice-Chancellor’s Reforms Agenda: University of Nairobi

August 28, 2020

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In April 2020, the University management decided to mainstream the use of online tools for registration, orientation, teaching and learning for new students admitted to 2020/2021 academic year.​

The 3rd Research Week 2020 is scheduled for October 12 -16, 2020. The annual event, hosted by the University of Nairobi, will feature 13 different conferences covering a diverse range of academic disciplines and is expected to bring together over 1,000 participants comprising researchers, scholars, students and practitioners from all over the world.

On 18th August 2020, the Dept. of Vet.Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology had a video recording session for the learning facilities. The recorded video and images will be used in the orientation of the first years 2020/2021 intake that will take place on 31st August 2020.

The video recording took place in the large animal postmortem room, Embedding room histopathology teaching laboratory, students lectures theatres and Parasitology laboratory.

The University of Nairobi turns 50 this year, having been inaugurated on July 1, 1970.  The University plans a full year of celebrations and, for that, we need a logo.  One that will capture the essence of the University as a great institution, bring out excitement and inspiration and blend well with or beside the Official University Logo.

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It is a time to celebrate. The University of Nairobi marks 50 years since it was transformed into the first national University in Kenya on July 1, 1970.

Prof. Iribe Mwangi, the Chairman, Department of Kiswahili and Prof. Mungai Mutonya of Washington University in St. Louis, have been awarded the prestigious Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship.

The University of Nairobi through the Department of Chemistry has collaborated with  BASF, one of the world’s leading chemical companies, to produce a handwash that will be distributed for free in urgent need areas as part of the company’s global “Helping Hands” initiative.

On 31st August 2020 marks your first step in a higher learning institution. We welcome you at this prestigious University. Unlike other registration and mode of teaching delivery process, due to Covid-19 Pandemic period, teaching will be conducted virtually. We encourage everyone to embrace technology. Have your learning gadgets and accessories ready not to miss any class.

The University of Nairobi will commence its new academic year on August 31, 2020, as scheduled.