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3rd Regional NMR Training workshop: a Hands on approach 31st July-4th Aug 2023

The Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, through Kenya National Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Center (KNMRC) organized & hosted  the Third (3rd)  Regional Hands-on NMR Training Workshop which was officially opened by the CEO, NRF, Professor Dickson Andala on 31st  July 2023. KNMRC was established as a national NMR center through a grant from the National Research Fund (NRF), Kenya to provide Nuclear Magnetic Resonance analytical services that include capacity building to scientists, not only in the country but also in the region.

 

PARTNERSHIP MEETING BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY & HACO INDUSTRY LTD

The Department of Chemistry organized a partnership meeting with HACO Industry which was  held on 13th June 2023 at the Faculty of Science Boardroom to discuss the work plan after the two institutions signed a Cooperation Agreement last year. The partnership established with HACO Industry ltd is aimed at enhancing the capacity of the two institutions to fulfill their respective mission & objectives through academic & industrial engagements & linkages..

 

PARTNERSHIP MEETING BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI & HACO INDUSTRY LTD

The Department of Chemistry has organized a partnership meeting with HACO Industry ltd to be held on 13th June 2023 at The University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus. This is their second meeting after the two institutions signed a cooperation agreement in November 2022  to enhance the capacity of both organizations  to fulfill their missions and objectives through academic and Industrial engagement.

Invitation to attend Commissioning of The Kenya National Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Centre (KNMRC) Infrastructure Project

This is to invite you for a National Research Fund- Infrastructure Research Grant Commissioning of The Kenya National Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Centre (KNMRC) Infrastructure Project that will take place on Friday 16th June 2023 at the University of Nairobi, Chiromo campus, School of Physical Science Board Room. For more details about the event please see the attached programme. The event will be both physical and online.

 

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THE IUPAC GLOBAL WOMEN & GIRLS IN SCIENCE BREAKFAST MEETING

The Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi in collaboration with the International Science Program (ISP) Sweden, through KEN01 project, organized a breakfast meeting to celebrate the IUPAC Global Women and Girls in Science on 17th May 2023 at Arziki conference cente, Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi.

 

Fourth Year Students in the Department of Chemistry offered Mentorship on Preparedness for the Job Market

On March 31, 2023, the Department of Chemistry held a mentorship seminar for final year students on 'Preparedness for the Job Market'. They were taken through CV and cover letter writing, smart preparation for an interview, as well as interpersonal relationships. The event was held at Millenium Hall 1 and was attended by well over 100 final-year students. It was facilitated by Mr. Brian Maghanga, Export Sales Manager, Zena Energy, Ms. Margaret Wacera, HR Manager, Naturesurf Systems Ltd, and Ms. Lucy Kamau, Assistant Dean of Students, FST-UoN.

NEWLY ACQUIRED PORTABLE POTENTIOSTAT

The Department of Chemistry received a potentiostat on February 2023 from Programme Migration and Diaspora of GIZ in their support to Dr. Fredrick Mwazighe as a returning expert from Germany. The Ivium potentiostat (Vertex.1A.EIS) with capability for impedance spectroscopy, in addition to the basic electrochemical techniques, is an important addition to the Department’s research capacity.