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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »