Vice Chancellor (Ag) Hosts Forum to Engage Student Leaders on Chancellor’s Big 5 Agenda for Institutional Transformation
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 Chancellor’s Big-5 Agenda includes reforms centered on data-driven management, governance, curricula alignment to market needs, financial sustainability, and a people-focused approach to university development. Prof Hutchinson underscored the pivotal role of students in the university’s transformation journey, fostering collaboration between leadership and the student body to drive institutional progress.
The key initiatives include:
- UoN Innovation Park: Aiming to make Nairobi a hub for technological innovation, often referred to as "Silicon Savannah."
- Kenya Green Jobs Center: Preparing Kenyan youth for the green economy through climate and sustainability education.
- Nairobi School of AI: Focused on developing AI talent and creating solutions tailored to Africa.
- Africa Leadership Institute: Training future public sector and other leaders.
- Nairobi Advanced Health Research Programme: Expanding research capacity in health, including vaccine development and clinical trials.
These initiatives align with the university's broader mission of fostering innovation and creating opportunities for students and faculty alike, reflecting an ambitious drive to enhance the institution's global competitiveness.
