Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

The Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi in collaboration with The Ohio State University, USA, and Kenya Medical Research Institute, is inviting applications for:

 TWO-YEAR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ONE HEALTH AND EMERGENCY RESEARCH ETHICS (MOHERE) (REGULAR PROGRAMME) 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

PROGRAMME TITLE: Master of Science in One Health and Emergency Research Ethics

LEVEL OF PROGRAMME: Graduate Level (MSc)

The University of Nairobi Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will be hosting the Annual International Conference on Veterinary Science (2023). With the theme "Harnessing Research in Veterinary Science for Resilience and Sustainability of Communities," this conference aims to gather experts from various fields to share best practices and the latest advancements in Veterinary Science. The conference will span over three days, from October 25th to October 27th, 2023. 

Abstract submissions are invited  under the following sub-themes:

1.      Climate Change and One Health

Thika T.T.I. Students visited the Department of Vet.Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology on 26th jUNE 2023.

The Chairman of the Dept. and the Chief Technologist made a welcome remarks.

The students visited two sections i.e. Histopathology and Parasitology Sections.

In the two sections, the students were take through the following practical demonstration;

The University of Nairobi's top ranking is a reflection of the University’s unwavering dedication to academic excellence, research, and innovation, ensuring student satisfaction, and contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

In an inspiring address to the University strategic planning committee at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama's opening address set the tone for an invigorating and purposeful discussion, emphasizing the workshop's significance in shaping the  future of the University. With a commitment to guiding the formulation of the new strategic plan for 2023-2028, the Vice-Chancellor presented ten pillars that would shape the university's transformative journey.

In a first of its kind, the University of Nairobi held a students’ Recognition Award Ceremony to celebrate the outstanding students in various categories on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the historic Taifa Hall.

What made this edition of Recognition Awards special was the honour of not only outstanding academic performance but also Talent, Research and Publication, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Leadership, Volunteerism, Extra-curricular activities and Sports and Games.

The University of Nairobi, on Thursday, May 4, 2023 held the 2nd UoN Compassion Day themed ‘Give a Hand to that Needy Student’ in Taifa Hall, Main Campus from 11am to1pm. The event was meant to sensitize the University community and stakeholders on the need to support the less fortune and vulnerable students in the University.

The University of Nairobi Travelling Theatre (UNTT) got the opportunity to participate in this year’s Kenya National Drama and Film Festival which was held in Mombasa county, Shimo La Tewa School and Shanzu Technical College. For the first time, UNTT partnered with Modern Artist University Of Nairobi (MAUN) Kikuyu campus to represent the school in the festival. This partnership proved to be successful artistically as both groups were able to integrate to achieve success for the school.

The Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology has organized a Webinar on “Community Participation in One Health Research” on Wednesday, 10th May 2023 at 14.00 – 15.00 EAT.  

The University will award over 800 outstanding students in academic, talent, research and publications, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Leadership, Volunteerism and  Sports and Games through an award ceremony on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Taifa Hall at 9:00 am-11:30am 

The event will be streamed live through this link https://youtube.com/live/D0Y2EeNV0o0?feature=share