A tale of two UNAM students in Freiburg, Germany

The excitement was palpable the moment Martha Shilongo and Lihongeni Trasisu learned about the possibility of going to Germany in April 2024. After all, how are they to become future German Language... Read more »

UNAM Alumni Association to continue Green Hydrogen dialogue

As the UNAM Alumni Office, we are proud to have co-hosted the recent public lecture on green hydrogen, which brought together experts, students, and professionals to explore Namibia’s role in the future... Read more »

Poland Michael honoured for outstanding Solar PV Research at SAIP 2024 Conference

University of Namibia staff member, Mr. Poland Amutenya Michael, from the Department of Physics, Chemistry & Material Science, recently received top recognition at the 68th Annual Conference of the South African Institute... Read more »

UNAM student awarded prestigious scholarship for Master’s degree in Archaeology in France

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is proud to announce that Ndapewa Shilume, a recent graduate of the Humanities and Arts Department, in the School of Humanities, Society & Development, has been awarded... Read more »

UNAM Press and Prof. Peter Katjavivi sign Author Agreement for “Undisciplined Heart”

On 09 August 2024, Prof. Kenneth Matengu, UNAM Vice Chancellor, signed a UNAM Press author agreement with Prof. Peter Katjavivi, Speaker of the National Assembly, for the book titled Undisciplined Heart. The... Read more »

School of Nursing & Public Health partners with Idaho State University to combat Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Namibia

The Midwifery Department in the School of Nursing & Public Health, University of Namibia (UNAM), has joined forces with Idaho State University (ISU) in a pioneering initiative aimed at reducing maternal and... Read more »

International Students Embrace Namibia’s Unique Healthcare Challenges in UNAM’s Elective Programme

A Global Hub for Hands-On Learning and Cultural Exchange The University of Namibia (UNAM) is continuing to make significant strides in internationalisation, creating a vibrant environment buzzing with elective study opportunities for... Read more »

UNAM sign agreements with 4 RUFORUM member universities to strengthen collaborative academia and industry research

The University of Namibia (UNAM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 4 other RUFORUM member universities to strengthen foresight capacity at African universities, support capacity building as well as strengthen... Read more »

UNAM and UEF Launch Collaborative Video on Early Interventions in Family Violence

On 14 August 2024, the University of Namibia (UNAM), in partnership with the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), launched a pivotal educational video titled “Early Interventions on Family Violence.” This launch, held... Read more »

ASEZ leads cleanup campaign at Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus, promoting environmental stewardship

The Save the Earth from A to Z (ASEZ) group recently organised a highly successful cleanup campaign at the Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus in Ongwediva, reaffirming their dedication to creating a cleaner and... Read more »

UNAM, NUST, IUM and NCRST join forces on Namibia Higher Education Day

In a ground-breaking collaboration, Namibia’s leading universities have come together to celebrate the Namibia Higher Education Day (NaHED). The event held on 08 August at UNAM Main Campus converged with partner universities... Read more »

Petrus Mbenzi is a Professor in Oshiwambo – but why?

It takes time to be proficient in something. More so, for an African language that most likely has close to 1.5 million speakers. Professor Petrus Angula Mbenzi, who has dedicated his life... Read more »