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SOLAR ACADEMY: FEBRUARY , 2024

SOLAR ACADEMY: FEBRUARY, 2024
SHORT PROFESSIONAL COURSE IN SOLAR PV SYSTEMS DESIGN,
SIZING, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

The Department of Physics in conjunction with Solar Energy Research Group invites applications
for T1 &T2 training in solar photovoltaic design, installation, maintenance and commissioning
scheduled for February, 2024.


QUALIFICATIONS
At least a High School certificate. Extra professional or academic certificates and or field
experience is not compulsory for admission.

JOINT UNDERTAKING FOR AN AFRICAN MATERIALS INSTITUTE (JUAMI) WORKSHOP 2023 - MATERIALS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

The 4th JUAMI school was held at the University of Nairobi Towers in Nairobi, Kenya from June 18-30, 2023 under the theme: Materials for Sustainable Energy and was organized by the Department of Physics. This school, like the previous three, had a broad international participation from US, Israel, Europe, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethopia, Kenya and other african countries.

3D Printed Mask and faceshield

The department has been able to 3D print N95 masks. This are hard and soft plastic shields in the shape of a mask with the ability to replace 3 filter materials to be able to meet the N95 mask specifications. 

The department currently has three 3D printers that are also used for other types of printing of proto-types and other application models.

IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)

We are pleased to inform you about the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP), which was launched in 2020 by the IAEA Director General in an effort to increase the number of women in the nuclear field, supporting an inclusive workforce of men and women who contribute to and drive global scientific and technological innovation.