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This is a notice of the 51st Public Lecture by Prof. Peter Wasamba titled, ' We are not Mentally ill: Deconstructing the 'Mad Genius' Trope in Literature. The Lecture will be delivered at the University's Taifa Hall on Friday., 28th March 2025 at 2:00pm.

Mark the date and purpose to attend, Share within your circles and on social media using the Hashtags, #WeAreUoN, #DiscourseatUoN 

Tokyo foundation for Policy Research initiated the Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund, or Sylff, in 1987 to support students pursuing graduate studies in the humanities and social sciences. Sylff is offering 1 PhD and 2 masters scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year in the following programmes: Economics, Communication Studies, Development Studies and Sociology.

The University of Nairobi launched a Master of Arts in Women, Children and Nature Rights in Environmental Governance (WCNREG) in August 2023. This MA in WCNREG is multidisciplinary and seeks to promote sustainable development in the Eastern and Southern African region by addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

The University of Nairobi held its annual Staff Recognition Awards ceremony on Monday 10th February at the Chandaria Auditorium. It was a celebration of the dedication and achievements of university staff across various faculties and departments.

The awards ceremony brought together faculty members, university leadership, and distinguished guests to honor the exceptional contributions of staff who go above and beyond in their roles.

In partnership with CARTA (Consortium for Advanced Training Research in Africa), the University of Nairobi held a three day workshop running from 4th - 6th February,  for PhD supervisors from the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Health Sciences. The workshop was officially opened by the DVC AA, Prof. Ayub Gitau.

The University of Nairobi has organized the 2025 Annual UoN Prayer Day to be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Chandaria Auditorium from 9.00 to 11.00 am. The objective of this Inter-Faith UoN Prayer Day is to commit our University and all planned activities for the year into God’s hands.

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Iraq launched the ((Study in Iraq)) initiative for the academic year 2024-2025, which includes scholarships (free - semi-free - private) to study in Iraqi universities, housing, and health insurance for foreign students accepted at the undergraduate and graduate levels and in all specializations.

The University of Nairobi on Friday, December 13, 2024 celebrated its 72nd graduation ceremony. The 72nd Graduation Ceremony that was themed, Transforming Society with Adaptive & Innovative Graduates.' saw 4,583 graduands conferred and awarded various degrees. 

Notable personalities who graduated during the 72nd graduation ceremony include: Dr. Farida Karoney, Former Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning.

Attached find the Senate approved Revised Semester Schedules for the 2024/2025 for your information and necessary action.

The University of Nairobi wishes to inform all students who qualified for the award of various degrees and diplomas at the end of last academic year (2023/2024) and members of the public, that the 72nd Graduation Ceremony will be held PHYSICALLY on Friday, December 13, 2024 commencing at 7.30 a.m.