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