RESEARCH WEEK 2023

The Research Week 2023 is set to be held from 23-27th October 2023 at the University of Nairobi. This is the sixth Research week that the University is organizing, and will bring together various conferences, and webinars spread across the ten faculties .

LASER WELDING AND LASER HYBRID TRAINING - UNDERWATER WELDING

Friday marked the end of the five day training on laser welding and laser hybrid training facilitated by the department of mechanical engineering. The training was conducted by visiting professor, Prof. Abdel-Monem El-Batahgy of the Central Metallurgical Research Institute, Egypt and a certificates of participation issued to all those in attendance.

 

LAUNCH OF FIVE DAY TRAINING ON LASER WELDING AND LASER HYBRID TRAINING - UNDERWATER WELDING

The department of Mechanical Engineering in collaboration with the Arab Fund for Technical Assistance to African Countries will hold a 5 day training of young scientists and engineers on conventional and non-conventional welding processes - arc welding- laser and laser hybrid welding - underwater welding at the university of Nairobi.

The training will be conducted from Monday 5th to 9th of June, 2023 at University of Nairobi tower 4th floor room 404. 

Retirement Party for Sam Gachuhi

On Friday the 19th of May 2023, Members of staff from the department of mechanical engineering organized a surprise party for one of their own Mr. Sam Gachuhi who is set to retire. The party was held in honor of his work and commitments to the department. He was praised by his colleagues as having been easy going and always dedicated to his work. He was keen to ensure harmony amongst fellow staff members and was always friendly and willing to assist both at a personal and professional level. Mr. Sam will be remembered for his numerous contributions to the department.