The atmosphere at the University of Namibia’s graduation ceremony on 29 April 2026 was one of reverence and reflection – an occasion not only to celebrate academic achievement, but to honour a... Read more »
He had never been on a plane. He could barely say good morning. He knew no one. And he had just crossed half a continent to enrol at a university he had... Read more »
In a powerful demonstration of partnership and purpose, SWAVET has reinforced the operationalisation of One Heath through a timely donation of essential veterinary supplies, fuelling a successful One Health in Action Intervention... Read more »
In a significant show of partnership and goodwill, the Government of Japan, through its Embassy in Namibia, has strengthened the University of Namibia’s emergency response capacity with the donation of two ambulances,... Read more »
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 »