UNAM produces first homegrown dentists

In another ground-breaking achievement, the University of Namibia’s School of Dentistry proudly graduated its inaugural cohort of 16 dentists this year. The pioneering dentists were conferred with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental... Read more »

ZERI unveils extraordinary pink mushroom cultivation breakthrough

In a ground-breaking development, the Zero Emission Research Initiative (ZERI) facility, at the University of Namibia (UNAM), proudly announces the successful production and trial of pink mushrooms, known as Pleurotus djamor. This... Read more »

Community & Mental Health Department’s impactful visit to Katutura Old Age Home

Late in April, the Community and Mental Health Department from The School of Nursing and Public Health (SoNPH) paid a visit to the Katutura old age home. The elderly home, which is... Read more »

Khomas Highlands set to host ground-breaking colour-capturing Black Hole Telescope

Netherlands Research School for Astronomy (NOVA) & UNAM Astrophysics Research Nijmegen, The Netherlands and Windhoek, Namibia – The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a grant of 3.45 million euros (N$69.7 million)... Read more »

Inauguration of Bio-Safety Level 3 (BSL 3) Laboratory at Hage Geingob Campus

On the 25th of April 2023, the official inauguration of the Bio-Safety Level 3 (BSL3) laboratory took place at the University of Namibia’s School of Medicine. The inauguration was officiated by His... Read more »

UNAM inaugurates state-of-the-art Lecture Hall Complex at Southern Campus in Keetmanshoop

The University of Namibia has opened a new lecture hall complex at its Southern Campus in Keetmanshoop, aimed at expanding access to higher education in Namibia. The inauguration ceremony was presided over... Read more »

SANUMARC research to benefit Ohangwena Region flood prone areas

Occasional floods (Efundja) in the Cuvelai basin are a source of welcomed resources like food and water for communities in the northern regions. The source of these resources upstream of the Cuvelai... Read more »

UNAM ranked 16th among Top 100 Universities in Africa

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is delighted to announce that the institution has been co-ranked 16th among the Top 100 Universities in Africa according to the last released 2023 Times Higher Education... Read more »

Building a Culture of Research and Innovation

School of Education hosts Research Capacity Building Exercise The University of Namibia’s School of Education has taken a significant step towards improving research output and innovation, which are two of the strategic... Read more »

The significance of Bachelor of Education in Organizational Learning and Development

Through the lens of Vaino W. Muvale Gain the skills to keep organisations competitive: Bachelor of Education in Organisational Learning & Development programme The Bachelor of Education in Organizational Learning and Development... Read more »

Hard work can be rewarding – and in different ways!

Dr Annelisa Murangi completed her schooling in Okahandja, her hometown, before applying to the University of Namibia for further studies. She wanted to pursue a career in nursing, (un)fortunately, she was accepted... Read more »

Workplace digital literacy and competency through UNAM-ICDL & Digital Literacy Unit

The University of Namibia offers International Computer Driving License (ICDL) certification programmes through its Department of Computing, Mathematical, and Statistical Sciences. The centre is called UNAM-ICDL & Digital Literacy Unit. The unit... Read more »