From Trash to Treasure: Empowering Prisoners with Entrepreneurial Skills in Namibia

As we commemorate Africa Day 2024 with the theme “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century,” the University of Namibia (UNAM) in collaboration with the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is... Read more »

Future microbiologists gain hands-on experience analysing GMO seeds at NCRST

Three fourth-year students, David Shooya, Magaret Simon, and Amoré Scholtz, from the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology at the University of Namibia (UNAM), who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in... Read more »

Namibian educators adopt multilingual teaching in Slovenia

Dr. Annaly Strauss and Ms. Tertisia Nghipondoka, from the School of Education at the University of Namibia, recently returned on an enlightening educational exchange. During the last week of April 2024, they... Read more »

School of Science acquires state-of-the-art LC-MS/MS instrument

The School of Science at the University of Namibia (UNAM) has acquired a state-of-the-art Liquid Chromatography – Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) instrument, valued at nearly N$ 2 million. This significant addition was... Read more »

UNAM and Kraatz Engineering forge groundbreaking partnership to address skills gap

Amidst substantial treads in Namibia’s engineering sphere, the University of Namibia (UNAM) has forged a strategic alliance with Kraatz Engineering, a subsidiary of the esteemed Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, and the... Read more »

UNAM student teachers embark on a 5-week teaching practicum in Norway

“Going to Norway was an incredible experience,” says Meloline Herunga, a student from the School of Education at Khomasdal Campus. Meloline, together with three other students, recently returned from a 5-week school-based... Read more »

Dr. Laina Mbongo’s journey to transform Namibia’s diet and health landscape

From village roots to pioneering Public Health Research Amid the rising challenges of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Namibia, Dr. Laina Mbongo (31) is forging pathways towards healthier futures. Born into a family... Read more »

Mobile Planetarium expands team as school demand soars

Training boosts outreach for Africa Millimetre Telescope Project The Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT) UNAM Mobile Planetarium, in partnership with Nedbank and the Netherlands Research School for Astronomy, is an educational, student-led outreach... Read more »

UNAM’s first international MSc student in astrophysics graduates

Francisco Macucule, originally from Mozambique, has made history as the first MSc graduate in astrophysics from the University of Namibia (UNAM). He received his Master of Science in Physics degree in April... Read more »

Youth Mobility for Africa Flagship Initiative

Professor Kenneth Matengu, in his dual roles as the President of the Pan-African University Council and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Namibia, recently signed an agreement facilitating access to EUR 970 million in... Read more »

UNAM students lead the charge in oral health education and community outreach

In the spirit of fostering a healthier community, the University of Namibia’s School of Dentistry, along with the Dental Students Association of Namibia, marked World Oral Health Day through an impactful community... Read more »

Mispronounced bus stops lead UNAM students on unexpected walking adventures in Italy

A remarkable journey filled with cultural exchanges and enlightening academic pursuits met Gerhard Kapweya and Bjorn Beukes. 2 Diligent students from the German Section at the University of Namibia (UNAM), ventured to... Read more »