As Namibia openly considers nuclear energy as part of its long-term energy mix, one requirement stands above all others: a skilled, nationally anchored workforce capable of governing nuclear science safely, independently and... Read more »
In an innovative achievement for Namibian science, Prof. Lydia Ndinelao Horn, a leading researcher at the University of Namibia (UNAM), has been awarded the prestigious 3rd German-African Innovation Promotion Prize (GAIIA). Photo:... Read more »
A delegation from the University of Namibia’s Department of Geosciences, at the Southern Campus, Keetmanshoop, recently participated in the 7th Southern Africa Development Community Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) Conference, held from 18–22... Read more »
The UNAM Physics section recently hosted the Transient Array Radio Telescope (TART) Workshop, marking a historic milestone with the installation of Namibia’s first radio telescope. Namibia now joins South Africa, Mauritius, Kenya,... Read more »
“They can help, or hurt, your message,” says Dr Manfred Janik. It began, as many modern misunderstandings do, with an emoji. A cancelled meeting. A cheerful, dancing reply-all. Then a formal reminder... Read more »
Igniting student innovation in Nuclear Science The School of Science at the University of Namibia, in collaboration with Rosatom and the Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), successfully hosted... Read more »
In a remarkable show of solidarity and compassion, Ms. Charlotte Stromberg Bothen from Karlstad, Sweden in her personal capacity as a breast cancer survivor, donated a substantial batch of medical bras... Read more »
In a historic win for Namibian academia, Prof. Dr. Kenneth Matengu has been elected as the 14th President of the Governing Board of the Association of African Universities (AAU). This landmark election... Read more »
As Namibia positions itself at the forefront of Africa’s renewable energy landscape, the University of Namibia’s Physics Society is ensuring that students are not just observers but active participants in shaping the... Read more »
Exactly 2 years and 15 days since its launch in 2023, The Namibia School of Diplomatic Studies (NSDS) on 10 March 2025 marked a historic milestone as it celebrated the certification of... Read more »
Namibia recently hosted the inaugural High Energy Stereoscopic System (H.E.S.S.) Software School in Windhoek, marking a noteworthy milestone in the country’s growing role in global astrophysics. Organised by the astro sub-group under... Read more »
An exciting highlight during the Core Semester of the Programme, with 12 different communities across Windhoek The Department of Psychology and Social Work transformed its Psychology curriculum from a 4-year Honours degree... Read more »