- African Summer School

Objectives

The Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation and the Office of University Advancement & Institutional Development of University of Nairobi propose the African Summer School 2024:

To attract international bachelor students of quality, motivated to get a better understanding of the Climate Change in Africa
To help them to improve their foundations on Climate Change and develop a new set of skills and international competences
To develop their international network by connecting students from all continents
To interest students in African Universities and their capacities in Higher Education, Research and Innovation
To raise the awareness and attractiveness of the East African region, its history and culture
To showcase the UoN campus facilities and local environment

The total number of students should be limited to 30-40 with the prospective targets of:

15% students from Kenyan institutions
35% students from African (non-Kenyan) institutions
50% students from Non-African institutions

The language of instruction is English.

Award

All students will receive a certificate of attendance to the Summer School. Upon validation of the activities, the equivalent of 3 European Credits (ECTS) will be awarded. These credits can be valued in the student home universities and certified by University of Nairobi.