Harnessing new research for better TB care in Namibia

Advancements in TB Diagnostics and Care Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major health challenge, especially in regions with limited resources. The emergence of drug-resistant TB strains has intensified the battle against this ailment.... Read more »

Southern Campus launches “Living the UNAM Core Values” Programme

In alignment with the University of Namibia (UNAM) mission, the Southern Campus in Keetmanshoop has initiated a programme to intensify and embed the institution’s core values in every facet of the campus... Read more »

UNAM Doctoral scholars scoop awards at the 12th Oppenheimer Research Conference

In a triumphant moment for the University of Namibia, two doctoral candidates from the Department of Environmental Science in the School of Science, Ms Faith Chambara and Ms Ndamonenghenda Hamunyela, clinched the... Read more »

Scientists discover the highest energy gamma rays ever from a pulsar with HESS observatory

The observatory records 20 TeV photons from the Vela pulsar Scientists using the High Energy Stereoscopy System (H.E.S.S.) observatory in Namibia have detected the highest energy gamma rays ever from a dead... Read more »

Katima Mulilo Campus students lead charge in Rabies Awareness

The University of Namibia’s Katima Mulilo Campus saw its Diploma in Animal Health students taking part in a global campaign on 28 September 2023, marking their commitment to raise awareness about the... Read more »

UNAM receives N$1 million worth of mushroom processing equipment

In a significant philanthropic gesture, the University of Namibia (UNAM) has received a generous donation of mushroom cultivation equipment valued at about N$1 million. This notable contribution is set to empower the... Read more »

October Graduation 2023 – Some key moments captured!

The recent October Graduation 2023 saw 789 more students graduating from the University of Namibia, adding to the 4281 that already graduated earlier this year. The latest figure includes 10 doctorates. Once... Read more »

Pictorial Highlights of UNAM stand at Windhoek Show 2023

A #UNAMexcellence moment graced us at the recent Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show 2023, where our UNAM stand won GOLD in the Indoor Category. An embodiment of collective effort and ingenuity showcased not only... Read more »

A tale of friendship and academic collaboration

Master’s Student from Germany visits Katima Mulilo Campus Aligned with the extensive relationships forged through the collaborative research Centre Future Rural Africa, the bonds of international collaboration were further strengthened as the... Read more »

UNAM enhances research capabilities with advanced NIR Analyser

The University of Namibia’s Neudamm Campus, under the Department of Animal Production, Agribusiness and Economics (DAPAE), recently bolstered its research capabilities by acquiring a state-of-the-art Perkin Elmer DA 7250 Near Infrared (NIR)... Read more »

UNAM student wins International Parliamentary Scholarship for German Parliament programme

When receiving the excellent news that a University of Namibia (UNAM) student in Roshaan Leukes, was awarded an International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) for the African Countries Programme in the German Parliament (“Bundestag”),... Read more »

Be more vigilant when it comes to your heart

Hypertension Awareness Day held on World Heart Day A large number of staff and students turned up at the Hage Geingob campus Skills Lab Building to get their blood pressure readings during... Read more »