University of Nairobi signed six collaborative agreements with Indian universities. This is in in a bid to strengthen the 60 year old partnership between the University of Nairobi and the India.
This was done when a delegation led by Ms. Dave Vibhavari Vijay, Honorable Minister of State, Women and Children Welfare, Education (Primary and Higher Education) and Pilgrimage on February 14, 2020 when she paid a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor.
Speaking during the event, Ms. Vijay opined that there needs to be deeper collaboration and exchange programs between University of Nairobi staff and students. “We have a vibrant education system, technology and innovation system in India where students’ technology and innovation ideas are funded to the tune of two billion rupees. We have excellent opportunities for staff and students to explore,“ she said. Ms. Vijay noted that university system of education yearn for knowledge, growth and development. She observed that Kenya and India have bonds that cannot be broken.
Prof. Himanshu Pandya, Vice Chancellor, Gujarat University, highlighted the high number of patents that they have been able to register as a university. “We have 500 patents in the last two years. Patent’s feed and copyright are fully funded by the government. We are seeking staff and students research collaboration with the University of Nairobi, “he said.
Ref:https://www.uonbi.ac.ke/news/uon-signs-six-collaborative-agreements-indian-universities
