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Invitation to apply for a four-week course on efficiency and productivity analysis using a mathematical programming technique, data envelopment analysis (DEA), from 2nd to 28th August 2021
The Department of Agricultural Economics of the University of Nairobi is inviting applications for a four-week course on efficiency and productivity analysis using a mathematical programming technique, data envelopment analysis (DEA), from 2nd to 28th August 2021. The course will mostly be delivered online with pre-recorded lectures and programming demonstrations labs. Virtual interactive sessions with the instructor will be arranged.
IGF/UN- WIDER 3rd research seminar on Extractive Industries: Taxation and Revenues on Tuesday 31 August 2021.
The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) and United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) will be hosting its third researchers’ seminar on Extractive Industries: Taxation and Revenues on Tuesday 31 August 2021.
Invitation to apply for short courses on Bee keeping that will run in September 2021
See attached a flyer for a short course on Beekeeping. The programme will run in September 2021. Click here to apply.
Invitation to a virtual lecture on "The Impact of COVID-19 on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Africa" on Tuesday 13th July 2021 at 11.00 - 13.00 pm
The School of Law, in partnership with the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria is pleased to host the annual Helen Kanzira Memorial Lecture, 2021 on Tuesday 13th July 2021 at 11.00 - 13.00 Kenyan time (10.00 - 12.00 South African time). The theme of the virtual lecture is: "Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Africa" The lecture commemorates Ms Helen Kanzira, an alumna of University of Pretoria, who died in 2007 following childbirth complications.
A new RIE NEWS funding opportunity at the University funding Opportunities Portal.
The following new funding opportunities have been added to the funding Opportunities Portal. Please contact our office if you need any assistance in preparation of your proposals. Also note that some of the opportunities have very tight deadlines.
Opportunities are available for:
1. Research and Innovation Grants
The British Council has launched Innovation for African Universities (IAU) Call for network partnerships
The British Council has launched the Innovation for African Universities (IAU) programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of Universities to participate and provide meaningful contributions as key players within the entrepreneurship ecosystem in their respective regions.
The programme will be delivered by a Centre of Excellence consisting of tripartite partners – University of Nairobi, City University of London and Change School London.
Invitation to submit a paper for Volume 6 (special) issue No 1 of Pathways to African Feminism and Development on the theme: Women Economic Empowerment: Theories and Practice.
Original articles are invited for Volume 6 (special) issue No 1 of Pathways to African Feminism and Development on the theme: Women Economic Empowerment: Theories and Practice. The theme allows for a wide range of research or literature reviews on:
Apply now recruitment of fresh graduates by boston consulting group Wednesday the 7th of July 2021 for the event from 3.00pm-4:30pm for those interested to join BCG as Graduate Trainees in Consultancy.
The Boston Consulting Group is targeting to recruit fresh graduates from School of Mathematics, School of Business, School of Computing & Informatics, School of Economics and School of Engineering. There will be a Webinar on:
Wednesday the 7th of July 2021 for the event from 3.00pm-4:30pm for those interested to join BCG as Graduate Trainees in Consultancy.