The COVID-19 Pandemic is quickly fast-tracking many sectors. The possibility of sitting for exams virtually is here with us. Were it not for the pandemic, we would have taken longer to imagine of online examinations. However, the truth of the proverb: ‘Every cloud has a silver lining’ is unfolding right in front of our eyes, due to the virus that is currently ravaging the world.
The University of Nairobi is position 10 in Africa according to the latest released July 2020 Webometrics Ranking.
The ranking web of universities places UoN at position 1 in the East African region and 956 in the world. In the four parameters considered in this ranking, the UoN is position 198 in the presence rank, 1075 in impact, 749 in the openness rank and 1602 in excellence. The Ranking Web or Webometrics is the largest academic ranking of higher education institutions.
The University Library's VIRTUAL open week is underway from today, 23rd to 25th June 2020 . This event is strictly for Staff and Students of the University of Nairobi.
Prof. Stephen Kiama has been installed as the 8th Vice Chancellor, University of Nairobi. Prof. Kiama, a professor of Veterinary Anatomy will serve as the institution’s Vice Chancellor for a 5 term until 2025. The Installation ceremony held on Friday, June 5, 2020 was unique in that it was the 1st virtual installation ceremony since the inception of the University.
Education in the context COVID-19 and other related Emergencies: by Prof. Jeremiah Kalai Associate Professor of Educational Management, University of Nairobi.
By Dr. Andrew Riechi, Snr Lecturer; Economics of Education -University of Nairobi and Director, School of Education Koitaleel Samoei University College.
The Context:
Following the Senate resolutions that all teaching & learning be migrated to online platforms in the face of Covid-19 pandemic, the following platforms are approved for use in teaching and learning:
- Zoom
- Google Classroom
- Big Blue Button
–Blackboard
The University of Nairobi suspended Face–to-face learning on March 16th 2020 following a presidential directive to close all learning institutions to contain the spread of Corona Virus. The University resolved to move most of the operations online to facilitate staff to carry out teaching and Administrative functions. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof.
University of Nairobi, Office of Career Services held a career counselling training session with College student leaders to enable students and graduates recognize and understand themselves and the job market so as to come to a resolve on career, life and educational choices.
Over 5000 scholarships are now available to outstanding students and scholars from Africa annually. These fully sponsored scholarships include short courses, undergraduate, postgraduate and PhDs that are funded by the Turkish government and coordinated by a government agency YTB.
