The Vice Chancellor (Ag), Prof Margaret Hutchinson graced the Local Universities Fair, organized by the United Asian Network, as the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker on November 16, 2024. The event, held at the Aga Khan Pavillion brought together students, educators, and institutions to discuss opportunities for collaboration and innovation in higher education.
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.
In a significant engagement that underscores the importance of research and innovation for sustainable development in Africa, the Vice Chancellor(Ag) Prof Margaret Hutchinson participated in a high-level dialogue on Research and Development (R&D) financing, organized by NEPAD Agency, KEPSA, and the University of Nairobi on October 7, 2024.
The Vice Chancellor (Ag) Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, hosted a Vice Chancellor's Forum aimed at sensitizing student leaders on the Chancellor's Big 5 Agenda on October 5, 2024 . This initiative is part of the university’s broader strategy to enhance student engagement and align their leadership roles with institutional goals. The forum emphasized the importance of effectively empowering student leaders to disseminate this agenda to their constituents.
The Vice Chancellor (Ag) Prof Margaret Hutchinson hosted the Spanish Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Christina Diaz during a courtesy visit on September 27, 2024, that underscored the growing partnership between Spain and the university. The ambassador's visit highlighted Spain’s critical role in supporting the university’s mission to prepare students for the global market.