Research and Innovation Week
One week each year when every campus shows its best research, projects and ideas.
The week
Posters
Final-year and master's students present their research.
Talks
Researchers, alumni and guests discuss Somalia's challenges.
Hackathon
Teams solve a real problem in 48 hours.
Demo day and awards
Best projects pitch and receive prizes.
See upcoming events
Dates are announced on the events page.
6th Annual Research Conference 2026
Plasma University held its sixth annual research conference at the main campus. Researchers, doctors and graduate students presented studies on digital transformation, public health, surgery and government services in Somalia.
The conference ended with certificates of honour and awards for presenters, organised by the Office of Research and Innovation.
The week
Posters
Final-year and master's students present their research.
Talks
Researchers, alumni and guests discuss Somalia's challenges.
Hackathon
Teams solve a real problem in 48 hours.
Demo day and awards
Best projects pitch and receive prizes.
Open to the public
Families, employers, government and the media are invited. It is a chance to see what young Somalis can do and to find future employees and partners.
Award categories
Health research
Best study improving health.
Technology
Best software or hardware project.
Agriculture and climate
Best solution for farms or water.
Social impact
Best community project.
See upcoming events
Dates are announced on the events page.
