The University of Nairobi (UoN) has made impressive strides in the newly released 2024 Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS 2024), affirming its status as a leader in life sciences and medical research.
This prestigious ranking, assessing 1,900 universities across 96 countries in 55 academic fields, showcases UoN’s outstanding performance in critical medical and health disciplines:
- Veterinary Sciences: Ranked 201-300 globally
- Clinical Medicine: Ranked 401-500 globally
- Public Health: Ranked 301-400 globally
In a statement, the university emphasized that these results reflect its unwavering commitment to fostering world-class research and education. The ShanghaiRanking uses a comprehensive methodology that assesses universities on several key metrics, including “World-Class Output” (top-tier publications), “High Quality Research” (publications in high-impact journals), “Research Impact” (the influence of research), and “International Collaboration” (global research partnerships).
Key Performance Highlights:
- Veterinary Sciences: Ranked 201-300 globally, with notable Research Impact (31.7) and strong World-Class Output (12.0).
- Clinical Medicine:Ranked 401-500 globally, excelling in Research Impact (41.9) and consistent publication in reputable medical journals (14.9).
- Public Health: Ranked 301-400 globally, with a Research Impact score of 41.1 and a high International Collaboration score (19.3).
“This achievement underscores the University of Nairobi’s significant contributions to global research and the advancement of knowledge in critical areas such as veterinary sciences, clinical medicine, and public health,” the university stated. UoN’s performance in Veterinary Sciences places it as an influential institution in life sciences, particularly with its strong Research Impact score, reflecting the widespread influence and citation of its scholarly work.
In Clinical Medicine, the university’s research impact score of 41.9 highlights the importance of its research on pressing health issues, while in Public Health, the university’s focus on regional health challenges and international collaboration has garnered international attention.
These results affirm the University of Nairobi’s growing global recognition in advancing knowledge and research that significantly influences health systems both locally and globally.
