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The university of Nairobi in collaboration with the University of Helsinki- Finland
launched the Centre for Educational Research and Evaluation.
The centre aims at nurturing and strengthening the research culture here in Kenya.
This is a great step especially for the new competency based curriculum(CBC) which
encourages learners to be innovative through mediums like research.
In attendance was the UoN VC represented by the DVC AA Prof. Julius Ogeng'o. He
expressed his joy in seeing the launch of the research centre after almost 40 years.

The University of Nairobi, Faculty of Education in partnership with University of Helsinki, Turku University and Strathmore University held a conference to introduce the Centre for Educational Research and Evaluation (CERE) through its REFORD project. REFORD Project refers to Research-Based and Future-Oriented Curriculum Review and Development for Teacher Education at the University of Nairobi and Strathmore University so that students will acquire skills needed in 21st century life and the labor market.

The University of Nairobi, Faculty of Education conducted a first Year's Representative elections on 28th November, 2022 at the MPH Building from 1.00p.m. to 1.30p.m.  The election was presided over by the dean of students Dr. Pamela Lunjalu in the presence of UNSA and UNESA leaders. 

Cliff Rovasco Otieno emerged the winner and was declared the First Year Class Representative 2022/2023

The University of Nairobi, Kikuyu Campus held a talent search show on 26th November, 2022 at the MPH Building.  The students presented various talents to empower them to proceed to the next level of university talent competitions. The event in which participants performed the arts of singing, dancing, acting, martial arts, poetry, and comedy.   

The Faculty of Education in partnership with the University Health Services (UHS) conducted a free community Health Camp Targeting University of Nairobi staff and students on 2nd November, 2022. 

The objective was in line with partnership between University of Nairobi and UNESCO.  The specific services/ activities offered/ carried out include;

The Faculty of Education Kikuyu Campus Christian Union held an evangelism week.  The purpose of Spiritual and Religious Life in the University is to support and advance the exploration and expression of spiritually, religious life, faith-traditions, values and philosophies of life within the context of higher education. 

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international

campaign taking place from 25 November to 10 December 2022, UNESCO is launching an essay and visual arts contest. Submissions are now open until 23 November 2022.

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Following the completion of 2021/2022 academic year,UNESA office is planning to hold elections for the following positions:

The Faculty of Education hosted a successful 4 th Annual International Conference on Research
and Innovation in Education themed “Post-Modern Trends in Education Transformation and
Sustainable Development”. The virtual conference, took place on October 26 -27 as part of the
activities of the annual University of Nairobi Research Week, during which thirteen other
conferences were hosted by various faculties. The event consisted of activities such as
presentations of research papers, keynote addresses on topical issues and trends in education by