UoN to host Research and Innovation Week 2025
The University will, this year, host the 9th edition of the Annual Research Week with a twist. The Research and Innovation Week 2025 will be held on 21-24, October 2025. This edition has merged two annual events: The Annual Research Week and the Annual Nairobi Innovation Week.
This year’s theme, "Advancing Research and Innovation from Discovery to Impact in a Dynamic Global Landscape," captures UoN’s drive to translate novel discoveries into real-world solutions that address urgent global challenges.
Building on the success of last year’s forum, which drew over 1,900 participants, featured 60+ expert speakers, and hosted over 470 paper presentations, the 2025 edition is expected to be even more ambitious. Attendees will include researchers, academics, industry innovators, policymakers, and students from Kenya and beyond, creating a vibrant, interdisciplinary community.
Research and Innovation Week 2025 will feature a rich programme of conferences, panels, workshops, and exhibitions showcasing cutting‑edge research across faculties, diaspora collaborations, and innovation showcases. Participants are invited to present papers, lead sessions, and showcase prototypes while engaging with leading academics and global thought leaders.
Here's a list of conferences taking place during the week:
International Conference on The Nature of The State in Africa 2025
The 8th Annual Conference on The Status of African Women
7th Annual Development Finance Conference
10th DBA-Africa Management Review (DBA-AMR) International Conference 2025
7th Annual International Conference on Project Management
The 2nd Annual International Conference on Monitoring and Evaluation
The 1st Annual Conference for the DECTPS
3rd Annual International Conference of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies
6th Annual Conference on Online, Digital, Distance and Adult Learning (ODDAL)
8th Annual Conference Forensic Victimology, Victim Assistance and Crime Prevention
3rd Annual International Conference of The Department of Educational Communication Technology and Pedagogical Studies
3rd Annual International Conference of The Department of Educational Foundations
Engineering and Science Complex
7th Annual International Engineering Conference
Faculty of Law Conference
7th International Conference on Health (Ich) 2025
8th Annual Conference of the Faculty of Science and Technology
Blue Economy Conference
3rd FVM Annual International Scientific Conference and CSR 2025
The event serves a dual purpose: to disseminate ground‑breaking research findings and to facilitate meaningful collaborations that drive policy, entrepreneurship and societal transformation. It emphasizes not just knowledge creation, but also innovation impact, from laboratory discovery to commercialization, policy uptake and community benefit.
RIW 2025 also highlights networking opportunities, access to funding avenues, and exposure to support structures such as the Innovation & Intellectual Property Management Office and research grants systems hosted by UoN. Stakeholders, including sponsors and collaborators, are encouraged to engage with the event to support and amplify UoN’s mission to strengthen Kenya’s innovation ecosystem
Whether you’re a seasoned scholar or an emerging innovator, Research and Innovation Week 2025 offers a dynamic platform to connect, learn and contribute to impactful research and innovation.
Check out the RIW official website for any enquiries; Research and Innovation Week 2025
