HEALENAE Kick-off event in Nairobi, January 21, 2026
HEALENAE has officially launched. We will celebrate this at a hybrid event on January 21st in Nairobi. All are welcome to join the event on zoom
The kick-off will take place January 21, 3-5 PM (local East African time) https://aarhusuniversity.zoom.us/j/65000497670
Program for the day:
1. Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Welcome by University of Nairobi
- Brief overview of the day’s program
- Opening Remarks
2. Introduction of all Partners (online and in person)
- Presentation of the consortium:
- Beneficiaries and associated partners.
- Introduction of REA Project Officer Lea Thiel.
3. Keynote talk by Dr. Joshua Onono, Chair, Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology- University of Nairobi (20 min)
4. Overview of the Project (Prof. Lotte Meinert, Project Coordinator-Aarhus University)
- Project vision, goals & expected impact
- Timeline, key deliverables and milestones
- Uniqueness (dual degrees between Africa and Europe) and history of the program
- Connection to EU priorities (e.g., health, digital, climate, education)
5. Presentation of PhD projects
- Each PI presents their projects.
- Calls out, requirements and how to apply (Mia Korsbaek, Project Administrator-Aarhus University)
6. Q & A for program
Thank you for coming. Reception with drinks and snacks