Zetech University recently culminated the 7th Research and Innovation Week, held from 28th to 30th May 2025, at the Technology Park Mang’u Campus. The event, themed “Education for Sustainable Prosperity: Empowering Lives Through Innovation,” brought together a diverse group of scholars, innovators, students, and thought leaders dedicated to leveraging research and innovation to address pressing global challenges. The conference featured engaging presentations, collaborative dialogues, and interactive sessions, focusing on key thematic areas such as quality education, decent work and economic growth, climate action, industry innovation and infrastructure, and reducing inequality.
The three-day conference served as a vital hub for exchanging knowledge, fostering partnerships, and celebrating pioneering research. It reinforced Zetech University’s strong commitment to building a sustainable future through transformative and inclusive education. By facilitating dialogue among academia, industry leaders, and development partners, the university showcased the essential role of higher learning institutions in community empowerment and long-term development. This highlights Zetech University’s position as a forward-thinking institution dedicated to cultivating ideas and innovations that drive real, lasting impact in society.
"Research should not exist in isolation and thus all research and innovations are supposed to be directly relevant to solving societal needs, fostering industry collaborations and providing real-life solutions," said Prof. Susan Alfano Nkinyangi, Chancellor, Zetech University.