The University of Nottingham Strengthens Collaboration with Egerton University

Professor Yash Mahida from the University of Nottingham recently paid a courtesy call to Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Bernard Aduda at Egerton University's Main Campus on 5^th June 2023. This visit is part of the ongoing collaboration between the United Kingdom and Kenyan institutions through the Kenya UK Health Alliance (KUKHA), which focuses on health matters. Egerton University and the University of Nottingham are among the key partners in this alliance.

From left: Prof. Nancy Mungai (acting Director, Research & Extension), Prof. Yash Mahida (the University of Nottingham), Prof. Bernard Aduda(Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs), and Dr Samson Obure (Dean, Faculty of Health Science)pose for a group after a courtesy call that discussed strengthening collaboration between the University of Nottingham and Egerton University. Their meeting focused on fostering future partnerships to advance health science research and innovation.

To strengthen these partnerships, researchers from the Faculty of Health Science will be appointed to drive the collaboration forward, as emphasized by Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Aduda.

During the courtesy call, Prof. Nancy Mungai, the acting Director of Research and Extension, provided an overview of existing collaborative projects. She welcomed the University of Nottingham's interest in establishing linkages with Egerton University.

An important aspect highlighted by Prof. Mahida was the development of PhD Studentships to build research capacity. Dr. Obure, the Dean, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, recognizing the opportunities it presents for student scholarships and research partnerships.

The strengthened collaboration between the University of Nottingham and Egerton University's Faculty of Health Science promises to advance scientific knowledge, promote innovation, and address healthcare challenges. By leveraging the expertise and resources of both institutions, this partnership holds great potential for groundbreaking research in the field of health sciences.

By Agnes Mwangi