Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, and Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences (THB)-Germany have discussed incorporating biodigesters into smart agriculture systems in an effort to provide affordable solutions for farmers. From 12th to 14th November 2024, the University hosted THB’s Prof. Dietmar Wikarski and his Master’s students, for a workshop on developing a module that will enhance MMUST’s existing biodigester systems. The module is aimed at integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) into collecting real-time data on critical parameters such as weather, pH levels, and temperatures. The teams, led by Prof. Alice Ndiema, paid a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor-Prof. Solomon Shibairo, before proceeding to the workshop that drew participants from the School of Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences and Technology(SAVET), School of Computing and Informatics (SCI), as well as School of Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE).
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Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has today, 15th November, 2024, officially celebrated unity in diversity as it joined the rest of the globe to mark International Students’ Day. This day was a culmination of week-long activities, which included tree planting, as well as volleyball and football tournaments sponsored by Walter Okelo Mentorship Program (WOMP). The event was graced by Chief Officer Governance and Administration-Siaya County, Hon. Walter Okelo, who is also the Patron of WOMP. It was organized by the Directorate of International Relations and Academic Linkages (DIAL), led by Dr. Umulkher Ali, in partnership with the University International Students’ Guild (ISG) and MMUSO leaders.
On 11th to 13th November, 2024, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) hosted an eye-opening three-day interdisciplinary workshop titled ‘How to Research Traces’. The workshop brought together MMUST’s fifteen (15) postgraduate students from diverse fields to explore innovative and creative research methods; photography, movement, and site-writing. The workshop blended interactive discussions, insightful presentations, and practical off-campus fieldwork, encouraging participants to push the boundaries of traditional research approaches. The event was spearheaded by MMUST’s Director of International Relations and Academic Linkages, Dr. Umulkher Ali, and facilitated by Ms. Keren Kuenberg, an architectural researcher and PhD candidate at ISCTE Lisbon. The workshop was part of the project, ‘How to research traces? Exploring creative research methods in researching the afterlives of past interventions,’ funded by the European Research Council.
On 1st November 2024, MMUST’s School of Education (SEDU) hosted visitors from Soka University in Japan for a transformative workshop on ‘Value-Creating Education,’ designed to rethink traditional educational paradigms. The workshop focused on equipping educators, administrators, and students with tools and methodologies that go beyond conventional learning. The event, organized by the Department of Education Foundations, was graced by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning, Research and Innovation) Prof. Charles Mutai. As a way of enhancing learning, MMUST received a donation of educational books from Soka University.
In an effort to enhance international educational opportunities, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has partnered with the University of Turin to conduct a workshop focused on the Erasmus+ KA171 Mobility Program. The event, held from 28th to 31st October 2024, aims to provide students and faculty with insights into the benefits of academic mobility and international partnerships. This initiative will expose students to exciting opportunities offered through this European Union-funded initiative.