University of Nairobi

GUEST LECTURE ON GROSS VETERINARY PATHOLOGY

The Department of Veterinary Pathology Microbiology and Parasitology , Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
University of Nairobi, hosted a guest lecture by Professor Craig Linden; a Prof of Pathology at University
of Tennessee on Thursday November 23, 2023 from 08:00am to 10:00 am. The lecture was about Gross
Pathology, techniques, lesion descriptions and necropsy tips. It was attended by 4 th and 5 th year
veterinary students and representative faculty. This lecture was illustrative, interactive and insightful

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

The University's Health Services in collaboration with other health facilities has planned two activities to commemorate the World Mental Health Day 2023. 

This is to invite you to participate in these activities. 

1. A pre-event webinar on mental Health to be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 2:00-4:00pm virtually. Please see attached the program and the virtual link-https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86427606924?pwd=wlJmQUxmmtAgp7ZO6csIPdn5jEeKOU.1

UON SHINES AT THE NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR 2023

The University of Nairobi scooped 7 trophies and many prize certificates at this year’s Nairobi International Trade Fair 2023 (NITF). The University was crowned number 1 in the category of the Best Stand that interpretes the current show theme (Education and Research), The Best stand in Youth Activities, Empowerment and Capacity Building. The University was position 2 in the Best University Stand and The Best stand embracing ICT systems.

The other 3 trophies were for Farm and Dairy Section, Poultry Section and Rabbits Section.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE WANGARI MAATHAI INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Nairobi, Kenya, 28 August 2023 – The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry who was representing the President formally opened the Wangari Maathai Institute (WMI) for Peace and Environmental Studies at Upper Kabete Campus, the University of Nairobi.

A RETURN TO IN-PERSON CELEBRATIONS DURING 69TH GRADUATION

After a hiatus of three years marked by virtual and hybrid ceremonies, the University of Nairobi is all set to celebrate its 69th graduation ceremony in person. Graduands who have been eagerly anticipating their turn to don the cap and gown are in for a remarkable celebration. 

UON COLLABORATES WITH ELGON KENYA TO ESTABLISH AGRICULTURAL-TECH CENTRE

The University of Nairobi in collaboration with Elgon Kenya Ltd marked the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the first of its kind, Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre (KATIC), at the upper Kabete Campus, Faculty of Agriculture. The collaboration addresses the need for enhanced innovation, mentorship and commercialization of innovative technologies and ideas in the agricultural sector, commercial success and to accelerate uptake of technology and innovations along the agricultural value chains.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY; UON-OHIO STATE AND KEMRI 2023

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)

CALL FOR PAPERS: INTERNATIONAL FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE (2023)

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