University Advancement

University Advancement Reviews Project Progress and Plans Ahead

On 29th July 2025, the Directorate of Advancement and Institutional Development held a strategic board meeting to review the status and progress of its key project portfolios, including the Engineering and Science Complex (ESC), Green STEM, Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) initiatives, and the Summer School programs.

Changemakers School 3rd Edition Champions Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

The third edition of the Changemakers School was held from July 21 to 24, 2025, at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, bringing together professionals and decision-makers from the transport, water, energy, and ICT sectors for an intensive masterclass on climate-resilient infrastructure.

ESC Project Accelerates Policy and Digital Innovation at Naivasha Workshop

The Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Project marked a major milestone in its policy and systems development journey through two back-to-back workshops held in Naivasha from 17 to 18 July 2025. The sessions brought together interdisciplinary teams under the key ESC pillars to co-develop policy frameworks and digital transformation roadmaps aimed at strengthening the project's implementation and long-term sustainability.

African School on Climate Change and Adaptation (2nd Edition)

The University of Nairobi, through the Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation (ICCA), successfully hosted the second edition of the African School on Climate Change and Adaptation from June 30 to July 11, 2025. The two-week program brought together 27 participants from Kenya, across Africa, and international universities, fostering interdisciplinary learning on climate resilience, sustainability, and adaptation.

University Advancement Director Participates in the Annual UoN Tree Planting Exercise

The University of Nairobi held its Annual Tree-Planting Exercise at the Upper Kabete Campus on April 11, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability and the national agenda on climate action.

IRD and Université Côte d’Azur Delegation Visits UoN to Review Progress of Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Project

The University of Nairobi was honored to host a high-level courtesy call by the CEO of the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), Valérie Verdier and the President of Université Côte d’Azur (UCA), Prof. Jeanick Brisswalter, on Thursday, April 08, 2025.

Directorate of University Advancement Honoured for Excellence in Resource Mobilization

The University of Nairobi’s Directorate of University Advancement and Institutional Development has been recognized for its outstanding efforts in resource mobilization. The directorate played a pivotal role in securing key funding and establishing initiatives aimed at advancing the university’s mission. The Directorate was honoured at the Annual Staff Recognition Awards 2025, held on January 10, 2025, at the University of Nairobi, Chandaria Auditorium.

The Directorate of University Advancement represents the University at the 34th Annual EAIE Conference

The University of Nairobi, represented by Prof.Marc Zolver, Mr. Keneth Sawe, Mr. Shadrack Mutavi, and Ms. Lynet Kioko, is delighted to have participated in the 34th Annual EAIE Conference (European Association for International Education), held from 17th to 20th September 2024 in Toulouse, France.

UoN Faculty Trained on Design Thinking and Problem-Based Learning under the AFRETEC Network

The C4DLab hosted a week-long training program for faculty on Design Thinking, an innovative problem-solving approach. Aptly named “Innovation Training,” the program, which ran from 2nd-6th September 2024, aimed to equip educators with tools to foster creativity and critical thinking.
 

Hosted in the PhD room of the Department of Computing and Informatics, the training attracted participants from various faculties within the University of Nairobi.