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 »

Alumni Association promotes networking and knowledge-sharing on economic welfare

The UNAM Alumni Association organised a public discussion at the University of Namibia’s Main Campus as part of its efforts to promote networking and to strengthen the relationship between the University and... Read more »

Wild animal hosts provide free “bed and breakfast” accommodation

There are two distinct species of oxpeckers in sub-Saharan Africa; the red-billed (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) and the yellow-billed oxpecker (Buphagus africanus). Oxpeckers are often assumed to be in a symbiotic relationship with their... Read more »

Namibia Asset Management invests in students: Awards 7 bursaries

As part of their corporate social responsibility, Namibia Asset Management recently organised a bursary handover ceremony at the University of Namibia Foundation to support higher education in Namibia. The event was a... Read more »

UNAM to co-host the 2023 Association of African Universities’ 22nd COREVIP

The Association of African Universities (AAU) in collaboration with the Republic of Namibia and the University of Namibia (UNAM) will be hosting the 22nd edition of the AAU’s Conference of Rectors, Vice... Read more »

UNAM Launches Gender Based Violence Community Engagement

The University of Namibia (UNAM) Action Research Team (U-ART), in close collaboration with UNAM’s Multi-disciplinary Research Services (MRS) and UNAM Cares executed a community engagement in celebration of International Women’s Day, on... Read more »

From Academic Assignments to Professional Success: UNAM Arts Alumni Shine

Former students of the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) Department of Humanities and Arts are making a name for themselves in the industry, both individually and collaboratively. Leigh Williams and Hendrick Thetete, who... Read more »

UNAM agronomy researchers publish an edited book on earthworm technology for sustainable organic food production

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-8080-0 The University of Namibia researchers, Dr Hupenyu Allan Mupambwa from Sam Nujoma Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre (SANUMARC) and Dr Lydia Ndinelao Horn from Multidisciplinary Research Services, have worked with... Read more »

Commencement Ceremony inspires an academic year of hope and revival

The University of Namibia officially kicked off the 2023 academic year with a commencement ceremony held simultaneously across all 12 campuses, late February. The event, which was live-streamed, saw students and staff... Read more »

Global Learning: UNAM students go to Czech Republic for semester exchange programme

Recently, 3 students from the Department of Public Management & Political Studies at the University of Namibia (UNAM) embarked on a semester exchange to the Czech Republic under an inter-institutional agreement with... Read more »

UNAM-BAM collaboration begins training of Green Hydrogen workforce

In the global race for clean energy through developing green hydrogen, Namibia is making great strides. With partnerships such as the one between the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Federal Institute... Read more »

Prof Bromfield from Houston assists Psychology and Social work with planning

The Psychology and Social work department held their annual strategic planning session at the Barn in Windhoek on 9 February 2023. The planning workshop was facilitated by visiting Fulbright scholar, Associate Professor... Read more »