22nd COREVIP Conference commences in Windhoek

The 22nd Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities, COREVIP, has begun in Windhoek, Namibia, hosted by the University of Namibia (UNAM) in collaboration with the Association of African... Read more »

UNAM launches seed multiplication project for sustainable food production

The University of Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS), and the World Food Programme (WFP), held a significant event to launch the seed multiplication... Read more »

UNAM and Radboud University sign agreement on building telescope

Prof Kenneth Matengu, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Namibia and Daniël Wigboldus, President of the Executive Board of Radboud University signed the framework agreement at State House in Windhoek to strengthen the... Read more »

UNAM and Correctional Facility collaborate for potato seed multiplication programme

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is making significant strides in agricultural research and development through its innovative seed research and seed multiplication programme. Collaborating with the Evaristus Shikongo Correctional Facility, UNAM is... Read more »

UNAM assures University of Botswana of organisational restructuring benefits

A University of Namibia (UNAM) delegation recently visited the University of Botswana Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) to share lessons and experiences on organisational restructuring. UB is currently undergoing a restructuring process... Read more »

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Dr Leena Kanandjebo’s inspiring journey in Mathematics Education

Ever since, passion for teaching and learning mathematics has always driven Leena Ngonyofi Kanandjebo’s educational journey – today, a PhD holder in Curriculum studies specializing in Mathematics Education! After completing her basic... Read more »

UNAM’s visible efforts in building One Health capacity in Namibia

The unprecedented, interconnected worldwide threats to the human-animal-environmental health interface continue to have a major impact on human and animal health, environments, sustainable livelihoods, and economies. Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases have... Read more »

UNAM produces first homegrown dentists

In another ground-breaking achievement, the University of Namibia’s School of Dentistry proudly graduated its inaugural cohort of 16 dentists this year. The pioneering dentists were conferred with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental... Read more »

ZERI unveils extraordinary pink mushroom cultivation breakthrough

In a ground-breaking development, the Zero Emission Research Initiative (ZERI) facility, at the University of Namibia (UNAM), proudly announces the successful production and trial of pink mushrooms, known as Pleurotus djamor. This... Read more »

Community & Mental Health Department’s impactful visit to Katutura Old Age Home

Late in April, the Community and Mental Health Department from The School of Nursing and Public Health (SoNPH) paid a visit to the Katutura old age home. The elderly home, which is... Read more »

Khomas Highlands set to host ground-breaking colour-capturing Black Hole Telescope

Netherlands Research School for Astronomy (NOVA) & UNAM Astrophysics Research Nijmegen, The Netherlands and Windhoek, Namibia – The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a grant of 3.45 million euros (N$69.7 million)... Read more »

Building a Culture of Research and Innovation

School of Education hosts Research Capacity Building Exercise The University of Namibia’s School of Education has taken a significant step towards improving research output and innovation, which are two of the strategic... Read more »