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Institutional core

Research Programmes

Strategic pillars at the Open University of Kenya that bridge academia, industry, and national priorities — driving innovation across the continent.

Our institutional research agenda is structured around high-impact programmes aimed at solving complex socio-economic challenges through rigorous scientific inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration.

6

Total programmes

3

Host schools

All programmes

6 initiatives found

active2025

Institutional initiative

PROSPER External Evaluation Framework

The PROSPER Project is recruiting an independent external evaluator to review the quality of its management and implementation, complementing the internal quality assurance system.

Lead

Institutional

Funded by

Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (European Union)

Explore programme
active2026

Institutional initiative

PROSPER Steering Committee: Implementation Phase Review

The PROSPER Project Steering Committee reviewed progress as the project entered its critical implementation phase, assessing key deliverables, pilot activities, financial reporting, and dissemination strategies.

Lead

Institutional

Funded by

Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (European Union)

Explore programme
active2026

Institutional initiative

PROSPER Partnership Mapping Workshop

OUK participated in a PROSPER Partnership Mapping Workshop to strengthen strategic collaborations and enhance the impact of local, regional and international partnerships.

Lead

Institutional

Funded by

Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (European Union)

Explore programme
active2026

Institutional initiative

PROSPER Internal Assessment Seminar — Frankfurt, Germany

An OUK delegation participated in the PROSPER Internal Assessment Seminar held at Europa-Universitat Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany.

Lead

Institutional

Funded by

Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (European Union)

Explore programme
active2026

Institutional initiative

PROSPER Virtual Mobility and Digital Collaboration Workshop

OUK hosted a key PROSPER workshop at Konza Technopolis developing frameworks for virtual mobility and cross-border digital collaboration in higher education.

Lead

Institutional

Funded by

Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (European Union)

Explore programme
active2025

Institutional initiative

PROSPER — Promoting Opportunities and Strengthening Partnerships for Enhanced Internationalisation

An Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project aimed at increasing and enhancing the international presence within the Kenyan higher education landscape through strategic partnerships between European and Kenyan institutions.

Lead

Institutional

Funded by

Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (European Union) — Grant Agreement no. 101179465

Explore programme

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