First Industrial Psychology Professor at UNAM

The road to success is always under construction… “If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough,” said the famous Muhammad Ali once upon a time. Associate Professor Wesley Pieters, who... Read more »

Mexy Tjiposa returns from a 4.5-month student exchange programme in Germany

When Mexy Ndaarero Tjiposa boarded his flight to Germany on 01 April 2024, he carried with him a mixed bag of excitement, curiosity, and a drive to make the most of this... Read more »

Oshakati Campus shines spotlight on Mental Health in the Workplace

Raising the alarm on workplace mental health, UNAM’s Oshakati Campus commemorated World Mental Health Day in October 2024, addressing the theme, “It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace.” The... Read more »

UNAM Southern Campus Champions Regional Collaboration at 6th SADC Groundwater Conference in Lesotho

A 1,200-kilometer journey from Namibia’s southern region to the vibrant city of Maseru, Lesotho, marked a significant milestone for the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) Southern Campus. The Geosciences Department proudly represented UNAM... Read more »

“Ondjila Eyi Aenda” Former President Pohamba’s legacy celebrated at UNAM

A momentous occasion unfolded at UNAM’s Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus in Ongwediva on 15 November 2024, as former President Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba launched his historical autobiography, Ondjila Eyi Aenda (The Footprints of Hifikepunye... Read more »

School of Accounting inspires future leaders in Zambezi Region

From 21 to 24 October 2024, UNAM’s School of Accounting brought its vision of academic excellence to the Zambezi Region through a series of school outreach visits. Led by Dr. Tia Chata,... Read more »

UNAM and Telecom honour visionary innovators

At the recent Innovation Awards Ceremony hosted by the University of Namibia (UNAM) in partnership with Telecom Namibia, the venue was filled with a dynamic energy – driven by a vision to... Read more »

Tenacious study efforts pay-off for 21 UNAM PhD graduates

The University of Namibia (UNAM) proudly marked a historic moment, conferring PhDs to 21 students in the Class of 2024, of which 15 graduated during the Spring Graduation Ceremony in October. This... Read more »

Assessing the psychology of endurance cyclists in Namibia

Cognitive control is a sophisticated cognitive technique that helps people adjust, control and acclimatise their thoughts, feelings and behaviour to the demands of the environment or personal goals. Literature identified that cognitive... Read more »

Inauguration of new UNAM Facilities in Katima Mulilo for Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies

In the bilateral cooperation between the Governments of the Republic of Namibia and the Federal Republic of Germany, it was agreed, among others, to support the environment and tourism sector Germany, through... Read more »

Headspring Investments “Wings Project” Illuminates sustainable mining practices with new IN-SITU technology for MBA students

A group of Master of Business Administration (MBA) students from the Namibia Business School recently explored Namibia’s most sustainable envisaged mining practice pioneered by Headspring Investments in Leonardville, Omaheke and the complexities... Read more »

Eva Kasinda awarded Best Overall Presenter Award at SAWMA 2024 Conference

This year’s conference, hosted by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF – https://giraffeconservation.org), promised to be a very special event as it was the first time that the conference was hosted outside South... Read more »