University of Nairobi

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.

The University of Nairobi  (UoN) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) held a strategic partnership workshop from July 1–3, 2025, aimed at deepening collaboration in research, innovation, and curriculum co-creation. The three-day program, hosted at the University of Nairobi Towers, brought together academic leaders, innovation experts, and institutional leaders to explore new pathways for impactful collaboration.

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.

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.

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 Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), a strategic partnership among the African Development Bank, the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), and the University of Nairobi, concluded a transformative session at the second Changemakers School in the Netherlands. From October 14-18, Campus Fryslân at the University of Groningen hosted a diverse cohort of climate adaptation advocates from around the world, offering them an immersive experience designed to develop skills, exchange knowledge, and inspire innovative climate solutions.

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.

The Directorate of University Advancement and Institutional Development successfully hosted the second edition of the Company Series Interactive Day at the Main Campus on Friday, September 6, 2024. This event, part of the AFRETEC Network Pillar “Bridge Program,” aims to foster meaningful connections between industry professionals, students, and faculty members. The initiative seeks to bridge the often wide gap between academic life and the evolving demands of the professional world.

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.