The University of Nairobi has further strengthened its global partnerships by signing a groundbreaking collaboration agreement with the Heidelberg Institute for Global Health (HIGH). The agreement was signed on November 28, 2024, by the Vice Chancellor (Ag), Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, and HIGH Director, Prof. Dr Till Bärnighausen. The signing marked a significant milestone in fostering joint initiatives in public health.

The University of Nairobi (UoN) took another significant step towards enhancing its global presence by signing two key collaboration agreements with Hainan University and Jiujiang Vocational University on October 30, 2024. These agreements, coordinated through the Confucius Institute at UoN, aim to bolster cross-cultural exchanges and foster a stronger global academic network.

In a strategic move to bolster innovation and further the University of Nairobi’s agenda for technological advancement, the Vice Chancellor (Ag) Prof Margaret Hutchinson signed a collaboration agreement with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) on October 25, 2024.

The center will facilitate an exchange program between the University of Tel Aviv and the University of Nairobi, fostering greater academic collaboration and knowledge sharing.

The University of Nairobi had the honor of hosting the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, at the Chandaria Auditorium for an enriching dialogue on advancing sustainable humanitarian responses to refugee crises through accelerated development.

The new facility, dubbed The Edge Centre, is a pioneering Cybersecurity Technology Experience Centre. It is designed to bridge the gap between academic training and industry needs in the field of cybersecurity.