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 »

Library launches new Research Unit

The UNAM Library has established a Research Support Services Unit at the Main Campus in Windhoek, which will provide exclusive support to researchers and postgraduate students. This development comes barely a few... Read more »

International lecturer narrates UNAM experience

Marika Matengu, a teacher by profession, has served in various developmental projects in Namibia and is currently working as a lecturer at the Khomasdal Campus and a doctoral scholar at the University... Read more »

University of Namibia Mobile Animal Clinic

The School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Namibia, is proud to launch its mobile animal clinic as part of UNAM’s commitment to provide community service in Namibia. The Mobile Clinic initiative is... Read more »

UNAM pilots seawater desalination for agriculture in Henties Bay

A first-of-its-kind in the world desalination plant, which is entirely and directly operated by solar power, was recently launched at the University of Namibia Sam Nujoma Campus, in Henties Bay. The plant... Read more »

Vice Chancellor embarks on country wide stakeholder engagements

Barely a year in office, Professor Kenneth Matengu, UNAM Vice Chancellor, begun engaging various external publics across the country. The aim is to share the new envisaged vision of the university, whilst... Read more »

Passion trumps Tragedy

UNAM’s best graduate from the class of 2019, Shannen Da Rocha, is a remarkable student. Yet, beneath the surface of her achievement is the story of a warm and brave human being,... Read more »