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 »

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 »

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 »

Namibia to Host 2nd RUFORUM Triennial Conference

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 170 Universities in 40 African countries, will hold its second Triennial Conference from 12-16 August 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia.... Read more »

UNAM PhD Candidate showcases Research at International Statistical Ecology Conference in Wales

LineekelaOmwene T. Nauyoma, a 5th-year PhD candidate at the University of Namibia, recently represented UNAM at the prestigious International Statistical Ecology Conference (ISEC 2024) held at Swansea University, Wales, UK. Nauyoma was... Read more »

UNAM Rugby Club donates to the homeless

From scrums to community service The University of Namibia’s Rugby team recently demonstrated their commitment to community service through their annual charity giveaway. On Saturday 27 July, the team donated essential food... Read more »

UNAM to equip Diplomats with Intellectual Property Knowledge

A groundbreaking collaboration with WIPO Academy and MIRCO A first for Africa, and Namibia, implemented by UNAM Namibian diplomats to receive short courses on IP practices Windhoek – In consolidating its mandate and... Read more »

UNAM and Partners Launch WeldNAM to Boost Industrial Growth

The University of Namibia, in collaboration with its strategic partners Kraatz Engineering, Metallum Fabrication, and NAMDOCK, proudly announces the formation of the Association for Welding and Allied Processes of Namibia, (WeldNAM). This... Read more »

Prof. Dr. Matengu re-elected as President of the Pan-African University Council

Matengu re-elected President for 2nd term 2nd term runs from October 2024 until October 2027 PAU is a flagship continental initiative by the AU The University of Namibia (UNAM) is proud to... Read more »

UNAM Lecturers Promote Inclusive Education at International Teaching Week in Bremen

Three staff members from the Department of Applied Educational Sciences as well as the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care in the School of Education recently had an opportunity to participate... Read more »