Scientists discover the highest energy gamma rays ever from a pulsar with HESS observatory

The observatory records 20 TeV photons from the Vela pulsar Scientists using the High Energy Stereoscopy System (H.E.S.S.) observatory in Namibia have detected the highest energy gamma rays ever from a dead... Read more »

UNAM receives N$1 million worth of mushroom processing equipment

In a significant philanthropic gesture, the University of Namibia (UNAM) has received a generous donation of mushroom cultivation equipment valued at about N$1 million. This notable contribution is set to empower the... Read more »

UNAM enhances research capabilities with advanced NIR Analyser

The University of Namibia’s Neudamm Campus, under the Department of Animal Production, Agribusiness and Economics (DAPAE), recently bolstered its research capabilities by acquiring a state-of-the-art Perkin Elmer DA 7250 Near Infrared (NIR)... Read more »

Be more vigilant when it comes to your heart

Hypertension Awareness Day held on World Heart Day A large number of staff and students turned up at the Hage Geingob campus Skills Lab Building to get their blood pressure readings during... Read more »

UNAM and Sciences Po forge new educational frontiers

The University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po) have sealed a promising cooperation agreement, set to broaden academic horizons and foster international intellectual exchange. This collaboration... Read more »

Namibia’s Rangeland and Pasture Management Project: A joint effort to fight bush encroachment

Windhoek, Namibia – A project consortium, consisting of the University of Namibia (UNAM), Farm4trade, Omeva Consulting, Agriconsult Namibia and Agriecological Services are pleased to announce the launch of a series of informative... Read more »

Hage Geingob Campus: Driving Sustainability with 4 Electric Vehicles

Beyond nurturing graduates in diverse health-related disciplines, schools can greatly contribute to a country in numerous ways. The Hage Geingob campus, home to the Faculty of Health Sciences & Veterinary Medicine, has... Read more »

New Mindsets and Norms for Postgraduate Research in the Digital Era

Synopsis of 2023 International Conference The University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Namibia Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST) jointly hosted a successful hybrid international postgraduate research conference, with more than... Read more »

University of Namibia launches renewable energy generation project

UNAM achieved a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and clean energy with the official launch of the Renewable Energy Generation Project. The project, implemented in collaboration with Inceptus Holding (Pty)... Read more »

UNAM launches seed multiplication project for sustainable food production

The University of Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS), and the World Food Programme (WFP), held a significant event to launch the seed multiplication... Read more »

UNAM and Radboud University sign agreement on building telescope

Prof Kenneth Matengu, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Namibia and Daniël Wigboldus, President of the Executive Board of Radboud University signed the framework agreement at State House in Windhoek to strengthen the... Read more »

UNAM and Correctional Facility collaborate for potato seed multiplication programme

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is making significant strides in agricultural research and development through its innovative seed research and seed multiplication programme. Collaborating with the Evaristus Shikongo Correctional Facility, UNAM is... Read more »