The University of Nairobi (UoN) celebrated a significant achievement at the Nairobi International Trade Fair 2024 with a special ceremony where trophies won at the prestigious event were presented to the Vice Chancellor (Ag), Prof Margaret Hutchinson.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
A delegation from Óbuda University, Hungary, led by the institution's Rector, Prof. Dr. Leventa Kovács, paid a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor (Ag) Prof Margaret Hutchinson on September 26, 2024. The visit was centered around discussions aimed at exploring and expanding potential areas of collaboration between the two universities.
The Kenya Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (Kenya-AIST), in collaboration with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), organized a consultative engagement on the sidelines of the 41st IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) held its 71st Graduation Ceremony on September 20, 2024, marking a significant milestone with new leadership at the helm. This year's event was the first presided over by UoN's newly appointed Chancellor, Prof. Patrick Verkooijen, and the Vice Chancellor (Ag), Prof. Margaret Hutchinson. Prof. Verkooijen was officially robed in his role as Chancellor, symbolizing his formal induction into the university community and witnessed by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Hon Julius Ogamba.