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TU-K student wins Worldskills Award

Ms. Ivy Kendi, a 2nd year student from the School of Hospitality and Human Ecology, Department of Fashion Clothing and Textile, presented her Award to the Vice Chancellor Prof Benedict Mutua. Ms. Kendi won the Fashion Technology Award at the WorldSkills Kenya, National Competitions and Innovation, that took place from the 28th August - 1st September 2023 at the Kenyatta International Conference Center, Nairobi. As a result, Ms. Kendi will represent the country in the upcoming WorldSkills International Competition set to take place in Lyon, France from September 10th - 15th 2024.

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Prof RICHARD MAKOPONDO
Director, School of Hospitality and Human Ecology

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Internal Industry Based Learning Seminar, 2023

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Internal Industry Based Learning Seminar, 2023 Monday, July 10th – Thursday, July 13th

TIME: 07:00 – 18:55 HRS Daily
VENUE: Main Hall, The TU-K

Other Seminar Rooms:
1)The Lecture Theatre, TU-K
2)N Block, Room N301

Theme: Shaping Careers through Research and Development in the Social Sciences: Implications for Careers in Psychology & Social Work

Sub-Themes:

1. Theory and Research
2. Social Work and Human Relations
3. Psychology and Human Development
4. Psychological Study of Crime and Conflicts
5. Contemporary Mental Health Issues
6. Development, Inclusion and Care
7. Overarching issues in mental health theory and practice
8. Contemporary issues in psychosocial support systems
9. Service, social justice, dignity and the worth of a person

IMEX Future Leaders Forum

Students and Faculty Member from the School of Hospitality and Human Ecology at the IMEX-MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forum 2020 at Sandton City, Johannesburg South Africa

IMEX-MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forum 2020, Sandton City, Johannesburg South Africa

IMEX stands for Worldwide Exhibition for Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events. It is a major meeting point of the year especially for the individuals involved in the hospitality, events and tourism sector. In partnership with the MPI (Meetings Professionals International) and global meetings and events company (MCI), IMEX-MPI-MCI creates a forum, the Future Leaders Forum, where the students in the industry get a unique and sponsored opportunity to gain expert insight into the meetings industry, learning from and connecting with inspirational industry experts and fellow students. This year five students of Technical University of Kenya got an opportunity after being nominated by their Business Events Mentor.

SHHE Students holds Stakeholders Open Day Forum

The School of Hospitality and Human Ecology (SHHE) Students held a Stakeholders Open Day Forum on Friday 20th May 2022 where they showcased the skills they learn in class . The Open Day was thereafter followed by the Launch of the School of Hospitality and Human Ecology Student Association 'HOPFA' through Dinner which was CowBoy Themed'. The event gave the student an opportunity to interact with players in the Hospitality, Psychology, Events and Fashion industry.

>> View photo gallery of the event