May
07
2021
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448 Awarded for Outstanding Academic Perfomance during UoN Prize Giving.
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May
03
2021
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Graduation Announcement
Dr. Fredrick Mzee Mwazighe successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis titled 'Sensitive Electrochemical Detection Platforms for Anthracene and Pyrene', at the Institute of Chemistry, of the Chemnitz University of Technology on September 29, 2020. He was awarded a Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat) in Physical Chemistry.
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May
03
2021
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Graduation Announcement
Dr. Simon Mbugua successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis and graduated in December 2020 with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Nairobi.
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May
03
2021
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New Applications to Study Chemistry 2021
The department is now receiving applications from Self Sponsored students who wish to study BSc Chemistry, BSc Industrial Chemistry, BSc Analytical Chemistry, MSc Chemistry, MSc Industrial Chemistry, MSc Environmental Chemistry, MSc Analytical Chemistry and PhD Chemistry that are due to begin on 6th September 2021.
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May
01
2021
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UON PRIZE GIVING 2020/21
The University of Nairobi wishes to invite Prize Recipients and Donors to the Prize Presentation Ceremony for the 2017/2018 & 2018/2019 academic years that will be held on Friday, 7th May 2021 in Taifa Hall. This will be a Virtual Ceremony. Our esteemed donors are invited to present the prizes and trophies during the ceremony.
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May
01
2021
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Graduation Announcement
Dr. Rachael Njogu has been involved in the Science Exchange program at Lund University, Sweden supported by the International Science Programme (ISP) based in Uppsala University through KEN 01 Inorganic Research Group. This enabled her to carry out Ph.D. research work at the Department of Chemistry, Lund University between September 2014 - August 2015 and December 2016 - September 2017. Dr. Njogu worked on Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry, organic synthesis, cyclometallation, cross-coupling reactions, and photocatalysis.
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Apr
27
2021
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Organic Essential Oil produced by the Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry wishes to announce that they are now producing organic Eucalyptus globulus oil which is an effective therapy for respiratory infections including Covid19. Eucalyptus oil is also very helpful in providing relief for headaches , fevers , migraines, asthma, sinusitis, arthritis and ailments of the respiratory tract.
The product has been granted KEBS approval as an organic essential oil.
The Product can be bought at the department of Chemistry, College of Biological and Physical Sciences, Chiromo.
Apr
26
2021
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Webinar on Career opportunities in Geothermal sector
KEY TOPICS
- Careers in the geothermal Sector (Public and Private Sector Perspective)
- Role of Academic Institutions in Career Development
- Job readiness skills and preparation for entrepreneurial opportunities
- Role of GAK in Developing Professionals
Nov
03
2020
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THE 8TH NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK OF ACTION 29TH OCTOBER 2020
Even though there is wide recognition of the harmful effects of lead and many countries have taken action, exposure to lead, particularly in childhood, remains of key concern to health care providers and public health officials worldwide.
An important source of lead exposure, particularly in children, is paint containing high levels of lead. These paints are still widely available and used in many countries for decorative purposes in homes, schools and on playground equipment, although good alternative paints without added lead are available.