UNAM and UNPAR to foster academic exchange

The University of Namibia (UNAM) and Indonesia-based Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will foster academic exchange between the two institutions. The bilateral agreement signing took... Read more »

Community members’ perspective of Covid-19 through art

Covid-19 has affected us all in different ways, leaving many of us with unique perspectives of the pandemic. These perspectives, mainly concerning the virus, vaccine, and the impact of the pandemic, are... Read more »

Beyond the lecture room…

The University of Namibia (UNAM) established the Department for Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies (DWTS) in 2012 as part of the Faculty for Agriculture, Engineering and Natural Resources (FAENR), at the Katima... Read more »

Phoenix Heritage holds training workshops for Namibian heritage managers

In a bid to safeguard Namibia’s Heritage, a consortium of institutes has partnered under the Phoenix Heritage project to aid the management and conservation of heritage sites in Namibia through workshop training... Read more »

Masters in EduTech student leads in uncertain times

Student receives award for outstanding practice in Education Technology  Sydney Mutelo, a postgraduate student in the School of Education, has been selected as this year’s recipient for the Outstanding Practice by a... Read more »

After 30+ years of service: It’s the right time to go…

What do you say to someone after such a long time at your workplace? This soft-spoken, well-mannered lady served UNAM proudly and elegantly for literally a lifetime. A lifetime filled with memories... Read more »

Shallow hole dug at Communications and Marketing

The sun hung low on the horizon as rays of red and bright orange radiated from the west across the trees. Rainy clouds stalked the sky and about 30 people huddled together... Read more »

Radiography students’ outreach brings breast cancer awareness to the community

Every year around October, students from the School of Allied Health organise awareness activities to educate the public about breast cancer. A practice group of radiography students took charge this year. The... Read more »

Advances in Physics and Astronomy Journal appoints UNAM academic as Editor-in-Chief

Dr Rhodri Evans, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science, was recently appointed as Editor-in-Chief of the Advances in Physics and Astronomy Journal. The journal which primarily reports... Read more »

Shannon Investment cc donates fruit trees to Rundu Campus

More than 70 fruit trees and other plants were recently donated to the University’s Rundu Campus as part of the Shannon Investment cc landscape initiative. The donation consists of 23 Mango, 5... Read more »

UNAM leads the establishment of Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Research Institute

The University of Namibia (UNAM) approved the establishment of a Namibia Green Hydrogen Research Institute following its Senate approval on 2 September 2021. UNAM embarked on this initiative to establish a national... Read more »

UNAM Career Open Day simplifies application process for students

The University of Namibia (UNAM) recently held its annual Career Open Day to guide and expose learners from various schools to the numerous study options at the University and subsequent career choices... Read more »