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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.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS-Hands on NMR Training Workshop 31st July to 4th August 2023

The Kenya National NMR Centre (KNMRC) based  at the Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, Kenya, is hosting a hands-on NMR training workshop 31st  July 2023 to 4th  August 2023. This workshop is sponsored by the Royal Society of Chemistry/Pan African Chemistry Network and is aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Kenyan scientists in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopic techniques.

 

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DEPARTMENTAL SEMINAR ON INNOVATIONS BY DR. JOSEPH MWANIKI

The Department of Chemistry has organized a seminar on Innovations to be held on Friday 24th February 2023 from 9am-12pm in Room 119. The title of the presentation is Robotics and Automation of Laboratory Experiments using locally available materials by Dr. Joseph Mwaniki. The presenter will be showcasing his six(6) innovations showcased during the Kenya Innovation Week which was held on 6th December 2022 at Sarit Center, in Westlands, Nairobi.