Livestreaming of the Events for the 50 Years of Academic Exchange between Germany and East Africa and 60 years of German-Kenyan Diplomatic Relations.
Germany is a well-respected partner country for higher education, business, and diplomacy. German-East African academic and diplomatic relations, which mark 60 years in 2023, have shaped the biographies of many African academics and alumni who are visible in the regional diversity, across cultures, subject disciplines, and academic traditions. The following events are planned for the 50-year celebration.
19 SEPTEMBER
RECORDING of the REGIONAL ALUMNI NETWORKING MEETING
Alumni Network Meeting to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the DAAD Nairobi Regional Office for East Africa
The one-day network meeting on 19 September 2023 is planned for up to 100 alumni and guests to physically attend. The hybrid format with livestreaming allows other alumni from the region and partners from Germany to participate online. There will be a kick-off event with welcome addresses and keynotes, a panel discussion and an alumni gallery walk.
- Where: Nairobi, Kenya
- When: 19 September 2023
- Who: Alumni from East Africa
- Format: One-day networking meeting
- Attendance: In-person or online
Programme:
🕐 | 9:00 (EAT) - Welcome Address and Opening Remarks
🕐 | 9:45 (EAT) - Keynote: Journey into the Past to chart a Future: 50 years of East-African – German Academic Exchange and Cooperation
🕐 | 11:00 (EAT) - Panel Discussion: A Road Well Traveled – My Journey with the DAAD
Sharing stories of the impact of DAAD support on careers and professional development. How can Alumni pave the way for those who follow in their footsteps?
🕐 | 14:15 (EAT) - Presentation: DAAD Funding opportunities for Alumni
🕐 | 15:00 (EAT) - The Way Forward: Mentimeter - Interacting with the audience for insights to be used in the alumni work
🕐 | 15:30 (EAT) - Closing Words/Conclusion
20 SEPTEMBER
SCIENCE FORUM: STATUS QUO AND PERSPECTIVES
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60 years of German-Kenyan diplomatic relations & 50 Years of German-East African Science and Research Cooperation Status Quo and Perspectives
The one-day event on 20 September 2023 is planned with attendance for up to 100 researchers and guests. The hybrid format with livestreaming will allow as many other researchers from the region and partners from Germany to participate. There will be a kick-off event with greetings and a keynote address, two panel discussions, presentations on the scientific landscape in Germany and East Africa, and a poster gallery walk.
- Where: Nairobi, Kenya & Online
- When: 20 September 2023
- Who: Scientists, Partners, Alumni, University Staff from East Africa
- Format: One-day conference
- Attendance: In-person or online
Programme:
🕐 | 9:00 (EAT) - Welcome Addresses
🕐 | 9:15 (EAT) - Keynote: What’s next for Kenya/East Africa – Germany relations – political reflections. How can we find common solutions to the opportunities and challenges are we facing? What’s in for us for the coming years?
🕐 | 10:15 (EAT) - Panel Discussion: The status quo of the East-African -German diplomatic, academic and societal relations: How has our partnership evolved over the past 60 years
🕐 | 13:30 (EAT) - Presentations: Overview of research landscapes
1) The German Research Landscape Questions & Answers from the Plenum
2) The East-African Research Landscape Questions & Answers from the Plenum
🕐 | 14:30 (EAT) - Panel Discussion: Perspectives for the East-African -German relations: How do changing geopolitical realities shape our relations, how do we deal with other global actors, which perspectives for closer cooperation do we see in the areas of climate change, digitalization, future technologies, new forms of (research and political) cooperation?
🕐 | 16:00 (EAT) - Conclusion
50 Years DAAD in EA
Nairobi's DAAD office first opened its doors in 1973. Since then, the office has been instrumental in promoting scholarly collaboration between Germany and the East African countries. Come along as we explore the many important events, shows, and other programs that have marked our history throughout the years. We will also include 50 portraits of 50 alumni to celebrate 50 years in the region!