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.
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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.
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has been selected to represent Kenya at the prestigious International Innovation Academy, scheduled to take place in St. Petersburg, Russia, from 20th November to 1st December, 2024. The Academy, which will involve 15000 participants from across the globe will bring together top innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders including astronauts from space. The International Innovation Academy will provide a unique platform for the MMUST team to network, learn, and exchange ideas with global innovators, further positioning the University as a leader in innovation and technological advancement.
Two (2) students pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality and Institution Management at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology have experienced the global tourism industry, courtesy of the Erasmus+ program. Brian Nyatogo Nyaucho and Evangeline Kemboi Jerotich visited Croatia for six months, where they studied at the University of Rijeka- Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, while doing an internship at the Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa.