Linguistics Professor elected to lead two Associations

A leading UNAM Professor was recently elected as President of two associations following their respective annual general meetings. Associate Professor Herman Beyer, teaches Afrikaans linguistics in the Department of Language and Literature... Read more »

German Section students engage Moreson Special School

Earlier this month, 28 Students from the University of Namibia (UNAM) German Section volunteered at Moreson’s School Athletics day. Located in Khomasdal, Windhoek, the school gives special care to those who suffer... Read more »

From goat herding to PhD in Physics

Born and bred in Eendadi village, Natangue Heita Shafudah finds himself in Japan reading towards a PhD in Renewable Energy and Physics. Natangue says he grew up like many kids in the... Read more »

The Linneaues-Palme partnership adds unique value to International Exchange Programme

The UNAM Social Work department, recently hosted Karin Lundkvist and Jenny Höglund, Social Work Lecturers from Karlstad University in Sweden. According to both Lundkvist and Höglund being an exchange lecturer is truly... Read more »

Phoenix Project births Data: 360 Comms initiative

One of UNAM’s most successful international partnerships with Cardiff University, the Phoenix Project, has had tremendous successes in various fields since inception some five years ago. Some notable work has been in... Read more »

Final year Vet students attached to University of Pretoria

The School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Namibia is using a distributed teaching model for veterinary clinical training, while waiting for the anticipated UNAM Veterinary Academic Hospitals to be finalised.... Read more »

UNAM intern excels at NACSO Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP)

Victoria Amon has always been highly curious and passionate about environmental protection and keeping her surroundings clean. It was therefore not surprising when she opted to pursue a degree in the Geography... Read more »

UNAM participate in new EU Funded Aquavitae Project

Over 70 scientists and industry professionals from 16 countries gathered in Tromsø, Norway (4-6 June 2019) to launch the EU funded AquaVitae project.  Over the next four years, they will work to... Read more »

Second Supercomputer arrives at UNAM

The University of Namibia received a second High Performance Computing (HPC) rack from the Centre of High Performance Computing (CHPC), South Africa. The delivery was facilitated by the National Commission on Research... Read more »

Founding Father urges government to prioritize bulk sea water desalination

Drought stricken Namibia no longer has to dream about the prospect of drinking affordable sea water. This comes barely a month after the launch of a solar-powered desalination plant at UNAM’s coastal... Read more »

Association of Namibian-German Alumni (ANGA) launched

Alumni of German Universities met at UNAM recently under the theme “Joining Hands for Sustainable Progress”. One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the establishment of a new alumni association,... Read more »

Phoenix project gives Namibian orphans a dental treat

A Cardiff University lecturer and four of her final year dental students conducted Oral Health Education in Namibia. The team visited primary schools and orphanages over the course of two weeks in... Read more »