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 »

UNAM completes double deal – linking academia and industry

In a landmark decision, the University of Namibia (UNAM) recently inked not 1 but 2 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU’s), forging an essential alliance with NOVANAM and Millennium Refrigeration & Electrical Services (MR&ES)... Read more »

UNAM’s Besser and Mutyayi lead the charge in Under 21 Netball Team

From Campus to National Courts: In an inspiring development for the University of Namibia (UNAM), 2 esteemed players from the UNAM Jaguars netball team, Elizabeth Besser and Grace Mutyayi, have been selected... Read more »

UNAM and University of Namibia Foundation formalise partnership with N$15 million seed-funding

The University of Namibia and its philanthropic partner, the University of Namibia Foundation have recently signed a pioneering Memorandum of Agreement to usher in a new era of educational development. This collaborative... Read more »

UNAM forges educational bridges with Vienna through Erasmus Programme

In an exhilarating development at the start of 2024, the Department of Applied Educational Sciences in the School of Education has embarked on a significant academic expedition. Thanks to the Erasmus Staff... Read more »

Hassan Said Motinga’s journey from Berseba to Leipzig

Hassan Said Motinga, born and raised in the small village of Berseba in the //Karas Region, discovered his passion for teaching fairly late in life. This realisation dawned on him during a... Read more »

Key takeaways from Mr Leonard Imene’s 8-week technology transfer training at UWC

Enhancing UNAM’s Innovation Landscape The University of Namibia (UNAM) recently celebrated a significant milestone in its journey towards enhancing innovation and technology transfer capabilities. Mr Leonard Imene, Coordinator for Innovation and Business... Read more »

UNAM visit to Iowa State University

University of Namibia (UNAM), in collaboration with Iowa State University (ISU) received a grant under the project titled: Strengthening University Systems to Improve Rural Education. This collaborative project is funded by the... Read more »

UNAM Doctoral scholars scoop awards at the 12th Oppenheimer Research Conference

In a triumphant moment for the University of Namibia, two doctoral candidates from the Department of Environmental Science in the School of Science, Ms Faith Chambara and Ms Ndamonenghenda Hamunyela, clinched the... Read more »

Scientists discover the highest energy gamma rays ever from a pulsar with HESS observatory

The observatory records 20 TeV photons from the Vela pulsar Scientists using the High Energy Stereoscopy System (H.E.S.S.) observatory in Namibia have detected the highest energy gamma rays ever from a dead... Read more »

UNAM receives N$1 million worth of mushroom processing equipment

In a significant philanthropic gesture, the University of Namibia (UNAM) has received a generous donation of mushroom cultivation equipment valued at about N$1 million. This notable contribution is set to empower the... Read more »