The college of Humanities and Social Sciences hosted three conferences during the research week such as 2nd Annual Nairobi International Multidisciplinary Conference, Value-Creating Education and Critical Thinking in a Global Word and 2nd Annual Conference on the Status of African Women. The conferences provided an opportunity for researchers to present their papers and findings.

The department of political science and public administration hosted a conference on China-African relations where they deliberated on critical issues, explored alternative of doing business and strengthening relations between the Nations. Sino-African relations are a vibrant, two-way dynamic in which both sides adjust to policy initiatives and popular perceptions emanating from the other. China's role in Africa defies conventional stereotypes and punchy news headlines.

Applications are hereby invited from young and energetic persons across the globe for the Junior Fellows Internship Programme 2020 to be taken at the United Nations University in Tokyo. The United Nations University Office of the Rector recruits highly qualified applicants to work as Junior Fellows at the UNU headquarters in Tokyo. Junior Fellows are recruited through a competitive application process twice per year. Graduate students interested in the work of the United Nations — and in particular, UNU — are encouraged to apply.