Programmes
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| REGISTRTATION FOR CHILDREN'S CHINESE CHOIR | Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi would like to recruit the children of University of Nairobi Staff aged between 6-10 years to join the Children's Chinese Choir. Rehearsals will be held every Saturday from 2.00 – 4.00 pm. The first rehearsal will start on Saturday, 4th February 2023 at the Confucius Institute New Center along Arboretum Drive. The deadline for registration is 27th January, 2023. If interested, please register via the link below: |
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| TRAINING ON ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS FOR STUDENTS AND RESEARCHERS | The Department of Library and Information Services has organized online training on Academic Writing Skills on Wednesday, 25th January 2023.
The main objective of the training is to guide post-graduate students and researchers on the professional approach to writing noteworthy academic papers. In addition, enhance academic writing skills to enable researchers to communicate their academic thoughts and research results to their intended audience effectively. Below is the link for the upcoming training:
For those who will not be able to attend the training, a link will be provided to access the recorded session on the Library website via the following link: https://uonlibrary.uonbi.ac. |
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AFRICAN YOUTH IN FOOD SECURITY RESEARCH WEBINAR SERIES | The UoN Food security Centre invites you to live webinar on the role of the youth in food security on October 14th 2022. |
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| [Regulation] postdoc and phd vacancies on crisis governance & trust | The GOVTRUST Centre of Excellence, together with the research groups Politics & Public Governance and Government & Law, is looking to fill three vacancies in the field of crisis governance and trust. Are you interested in studying how the EU and national, regional, and local governments reacted, coordinated, and adapted to big crises like the COVID 19 crisis; how these actors use expert and lay information to make decisions; and how the governance of crisis affects the trust of society in democracy, the rule of law and fundamental values? We are looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher and two PhD researchers for 3 years. The successful applicants will join and support our two new complementary Horizon Europe projects: ‘Robust Crisis Governance in Turbulent Times – Mindset, Evidence, Strategies’ (ROBUST) and ‘Legitimate Crisis Management and Multi-level Governance’ (LEGITIMULT). Vacancies we are looking to fill are: (click on the weblinks to find out more about each position) Postdoctoral researcher (80-100%) for research in and coordination of the two Horizon Europe projects on the governance of crises and trust. The position involves (1) conducting research on the topic of governance responses from different levels of government and their effect on trust in democracy and the rule of law and (2) day-to-day coordination of two PhD researchers involved in the ROBUST and LEGITIMULT projects and assistance in the coordination of the UAntwerp work packages of these two projects. – application deadline: August 15th, 2022 PhD researcher (100% scholarship) for the ROBUST project about robust governance of crises in Europe. The position involves conducting research leading to a PhD on how governments and local actors make sense of and learn from crises, design, mix and adopt measures and policies to deal with the crises, and the effects on democracy and fundamental values. – application deadline: August 15th, 2022 PhD researcher (100% scholarship) for the LEGITIMULT project about federalism, multilevel governance and trust. The position involves conducting research leading to a PhD on the topic of how pandemic response measures taken at various levels of government have affected citizens’ trust in multilevel systems. – application deadline: August 1st, 2022
To find out more about these vacancies, please visit our website. |
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| Grants for Civil Society and NGOs & other updates open | Grants for Civil Society and NGOs Deadline: May 20, 2022 Donor: United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Human Rights In the framework of the International Decade for People of African Descent, OHCHR is inviting proposals to support projects of civil society and non-government organizations that aim at promoting and protecting the human rights of people of African descent through the IDPAD grant scheme. For more information, visit https://www.ohchr.org/en/grants-civil-society-and-ngos Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Grants-for-Civil-Society-and-NGOs- CBOW Project Foundation Grant Call 2022 Deadline: Apr 30, 2022 Donor: Children Born of War (CBOW) Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Children The Children Born of War (CBOW) project foundation is inviting proposals from eligible individuals and organisations working to promote and safeguard the needs and rights of children born of war. For more information, visit https://www.cbowproject.org/calls-grants/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/CBOW-Project-Foundation-Grant-Call-2022 EY 2022 Better Working World Data Challenge Deadline: Jun 03, 2022 Donor: Ernst & Young Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Animals & Wildlife If you are a university student, young professional with less than two years of experience or an Ernst & Young (EY) employee looking to learn more about data science and are interested in building a sustainable future, then join the 2022 Better Working World Data Challenge. For more information, visit https://challenge.ey.com/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/EY-2022-Better-Working-World-Data-Challenge Nominate Now! 2023 Global Pluralism Award Deadline: May 31, 2022 Donor: Global Centre for Pluralism Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Democracy & Good Governance, Human Rights, Peace & Conflict Resolution Nominations for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award are now open for individuals, organizations, governments, and other entities that demonstrate exceptional and sustained achievement in building more inclusive societies in which human diversity is protected and valued. For more information, visit https://award.pluralism.ca/nominate/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Nominate-Now-2023-Global-Pluralism-Award- Sustainable Urban Planning Challenge Deadline: Jul 11, 2022 Donor: Copernicus Masters Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Environment, Sustainable Development, Water & Sanitation Applications are now open for the Sustainable Urban Planning Challenge that aims to develop algorithms or methodologies that use remote sensing to quantify critical issues emerging from the expansion of historic centres toward modern suburbs. For more information, visit https://copernicus-masters.com/challenges/up42-challenge/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Sustainable-Urban-Planning-Challenge Copernicus Frontier Tech Challenge Deadline: Jul 11, 2022 Donor: Copernicus Masters Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Information Technology Applications for Copernicus Frontier Tech Challenge are now open. For more information, visit https://copernicus-masters.com/challenges/esa-frontier-tech-challenge/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Copernicus-Frontier-Tech-Challenge DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge Deadline: Jul 11, 2022 Donor: Copernicus Masters Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Environment, Health The Copernicus Masters is accepting applications for its DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge to support sustainable management of their limited natural resources and foster human well-being. For more information, visit https://copernicus-masters.com/challenges/dlr-challenge/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Apply-for-DLR-Environment-Energy-Health-Challenge |
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| Scholarships for Journalists to Cover Biodiversity Conferences | Deadline: May 01, 2022 Donor: Earth Journalism Network Grant Type: Scholarship Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000 Area: Environment, Media Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is pleased to announce a new travel grant fund for journalists interested in attending – and reporting from – conferences and global summits related to biodiversity issues that are taking place in 2022, including those related to the UN Convention on Biodiversity (UNCBD). For more information, visit https://earthjournalism.net/opportunities/scholarships-for-journalists-to-cover-biodiversity-conferences-2022 Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Scholarships-for-Journalists-to-Cover-Biodiversity-Conferences Schmidt Marine launches $3.5 Million Global Fisheries Tech Initiative Deadline: May 20, 2022 Donor: Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Animals & Wildlife, Business & Industry, Information Technology The Schmidt Marine Technology Partners has launched the applications for the Global Fisheries Tech Initiative to support development of new technologies that increase fisheries sustainability. For more information, visit https://www.schmidtmarine.org/sustainable-fisheries-rfp/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Schmidt-Marine-launches-35-Million-Global-Fisheries-Tech-Initiative |
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| GAIN RFPs: Transforming Food Systems to Improve Diet Quality and Resilience for the most Vulnerable | Deadline: Apr 20, 2022 Donor: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Grant Type: Events Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: Benin, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda Area: Agriculture Food & Nutrition The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking proposals for Transforming Food Systems to Improve Diet Quality and Resilience for the most Vulnerable. For more information, visit https://www.gainhealth.org/requests-for-proposals |
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| CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIPS (COHORT 3) - KYUNGDONG UNIVERSITY GLOBAL CAMPUS, SOUTH KOREA (SEPTEMBER 2022 INTAKE) |
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2022 UNESCO PRIZE FOR GIRLS’ AND WOMENS’ EDUCATION | The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Womens’ Education, rewards outstanding practices of individuals, institutions and non-governmental organizations and other entities advancing girls’ and womens’ education. Established by the Executive Board of UNESCO at its 197th session and launched in 2016 with support from the Governments of the People’s Republic of China, the prize awards two Laureates with USD 50,000 each to continue with their work. The prize contributes to two sustainable goals: Goal 4, “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” and Goal 5”Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”. In this regard, potential candidates are required to download the details for nomination and application form from the link below, https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/gwe_prize_explanatory_note.pdf Dully filled application forms should be sent to the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO’s email sg@unesco.go.ke by 23rd April 2022 |