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 »

UNAM assures University of Botswana of organisational restructuring benefits

A University of Namibia (UNAM) delegation recently visited the University of Botswana Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) to share lessons and experiences on organisational restructuring. UB is currently undergoing a restructuring process... Read more »

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Dr Leena Kanandjebo’s inspiring journey in Mathematics Education

Ever since, passion for teaching and learning mathematics has always driven Leena Ngonyofi Kanandjebo’s educational journey – today, a PhD holder in Curriculum studies specializing in Mathematics Education! After completing her basic... Read more »

UNAM implements Performance Management System: A step towards positive change

In an exciting update for the University of Namibia community, the implementation of the long-awaited Performance Management System (PMS) is well underway. This transformative initiative aims to enhance accountability, improve performance and... Read more »

UNAM Commemorates the African Union’s 60th Anniversary

The University of Namibia (UNAM) recently hosted a remarkable event to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the formation of the African Union (AU). The Hage Geingob campus was abuzz with activity as... 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 »

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 »