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’s visible efforts in building One Health capacity in Namibia

The unprecedented, interconnected worldwide threats to the human-animal-environmental health interface continue to have a major impact on human and animal health, environments, sustainable livelihoods, and economies. Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases have... Read more »

UNAM, Fern University: Breaking barriers in education with virtual mobility

  The University of Namibia (UNAM) and Fern University, Hagen, Germany have committed to a virtual mobility initiative to enable their respective students to participate in interactive and immersive educational activities without... 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 »

UNAM produces first homegrown dentists

In another ground-breaking achievement, the University of Namibia’s School of Dentistry proudly graduated its inaugural cohort of 16 dentists this year. The pioneering dentists were conferred with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental... 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 »

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 »