Month: November 2024

The National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation’s Director General is the Erasmus+ National Focal Point (ENFP) responsible for promoting participation by Kenyan institutions and individuals in Erasmus+ activities and programmes. About the Erasmus Virtual Exchanges (EVE) in higher education and youth. These are online people-to-people activities promoting intercultural dialogue and developing soft skills. These activities make it possible for every young person to access high-quality international and cross-cultural education (both formal and non-formal) without physical mobility. The 2024 EVE … Continue reading “KENYAN INSTITUTIONS WIN BIG IN THE ERASMUS+ VIRTUAL EXCHANGES (EVE) AWARDS 2024”

TheFactor-Y has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Nairobi (UoN), United States International University-Africa (USIU), and the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI). This collaboration aims to harness Kenya’s innovation potential by enhancing the commercialization of intellectual property (IP) and fostering innovation-driven growth in key sectors. The partnership is anchored on the shared recognition of the transformative power of research and innovation in driving sustainable development. The collaboration emphasizes the importance of aligning academia, … Continue reading “THEFACTOR-Y, UON, USIU, AND NACOSTI PARTNER TO FOSTER INNOVATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY”

Naivasha, Kenya, 25th November 2024 – Science, Technology, Innovation and Research (STIR) professionals from across the country have converged in Naivasha, Nakuru County, for a transformative five-day training under the Science, Technology, and Innovation Anchored in Research Professional (STIR-Pro) programme. The event, running from 25th to 29th November 2024, focuses on enhancing participants’ skills in grant seeking, resource mobilization, and report writing. The training, themed “Empowering STI Professionals for Sustainable Innovation,” is a crucial step in addressing the need for … Continue reading “EMPOWERING STIR PROFESSIONALS TO SECURE SUSTAINABLE FUNDING”

Researchers, policymakers, and professionals in science, technology, and innovation have convened for a pivotal training program under the Science, Technology, and Innovation Research (STIR) initiative. The five-day training, running from November 18 to November 22, is part of the certification process for participants aiming to become certified as STIR Professionals (STIR-Pro). The training, themed “Research Ethics, Security, Integrity, Quality Assurance, and Monitoring,” is the third module in the STIR certification program. It focuses on equipping participants with skills essential for … Continue reading “RESEARCH SECURITY, AND ETHICAL RESEARCH IN FOCUS”