PanMeD donates nursing attire to first-year students

In 2019, the School of Nursing at the University of Namibia introduced a new uniform attire to nature students’ professional outlook and to easily identify nursing students in public clinics and hospitals. Since... Read more »

UNAM donates food and clothing to migrants in Etunda

The University of Namibia recently donated food and clothing items to Angolan migrants who are currently living at Etunda, Omusati region. The donation consisted of rice and meat that were farmed at... Read more »

Play golf, to help a student graduate

Chancellor’s Charity Golf Day takes place on 24 September As golf clubs re-open, choose the Student Assistance Fund as your charity of the year and really make a difference in the lives... Read more »

UNAM student en route to 2022 Miss Earth beauty pageant

First-year entrepreneurship student, Michelle Mukuve, has fixed her eyes on one of the world’s most coveted titles in the institute of pageants, Miss Earth. This beauty contest is an annual international environmental-themed... Read more »

UNAM donates medical equipment worth N$700 000 to MHSS

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, the University of Namibia (UNAM) has been committed to complementing the government’s efforts against the pandemic. Through this commitment, the University has donated four (4) Philips Respirator... Read more »

UNAM receives over half a million from Vaccines for Hope

UNAM Cares recently received a grant of N$600 000 from a consortium of insurance companies called Vaccines for Hope, under the stewardship of Namibia Saving and Investment Association (NaSIA). This financial assistance... Read more »

Nafasi Water gives UNAM students industry attachment opportunities

Front row from left: Prof Kenneth Matengu, UNAM Vice Chancellor & Ms Suzie Nkambule, Nafasi Water Technology CEO. Back row from left: Mr Paul Nakawa, Nafasi Water Director for Strategy & Business... Read more »

Global Youth Academy elects Dr Michael Backes into its Executive Committee

The Global Young Academy (GYA) recently elected 11 members to serve in its Executive Committee, out of which, Dr Michael Backes was selected lead of the visibility/impact portfolio effective from June 2021... Read more »

UNAM Academic receives Fellowship from Harvard

Associate Research Professor in the Department of Human, Biological and Translational Medical Sciences, Prof. Mareli Claassens, recently obtained a LEAD fellowship from the Harvard Global Health Institute. The LEAD fellowship is a... Read more »

UNAM athletes to join Olympians at WA U20 Championship

Three members of the University of Namibia Athletics Club form part of a team composition of Namibian athletes that will be representing the country at the World Athletics Under-20 Championship. The Championship... Read more »

Doctor boarding 1300ft vessel picture wins award

FETP resident receives an Award of Impact at the 2021 International Night Conference Medical doctor and final year resident under the Namibian Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP) with the University of Namibia,... Read more »

India enriches UNAM Library with unique reading material

The High Commission of India to Namibia (HCI) made a donation of over 100 copies of Indian literature through the Office of the Vice Chancellor to the University Library. The donation forms... Read more »