UNAM and BoN join forces to shape Namibia’s financial future for modernisation and inclusivity discourse

The University of Namibia (UNAM), in collaboration with the Bank of Namibia (BoN), recently hosted a compelling Public Lecture themed “Modernising Namibia’s Financial Landscape for a Prosperous Future.” The event brought together... Read more »

Bremen’s Mayor and President of Senate gives Educational Public Lecture at UNAM

Dr. Andreas Bovenschulte, the Mayor of Bremen, recently gave a captivating public lecture on “Contemporary Leadership in Local Authorities Governance” at the University of Namibia (UNAM). The lecture took place on on... Read more »

UNAM and NPC collaborate to advance Government’s Project Management capabilities

The University of Namibia (UNAM) and the National Planning Commission (NPC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), this month, to equip 100 government officials with critical project management skills. The the training... Read more »

Poland Michael honoured for outstanding Solar PV Research at SAIP 2024 Conference

University of Namibia staff member, Mr. Poland Amutenya Michael, from the Department of Physics, Chemistry & Material Science, recently received top recognition at the 68th Annual Conference of the South African Institute... Read more »

UNAM Lecturers Promote Inclusive Education at International Teaching Week in Bremen

Three staff members from the Department of Applied Educational Sciences as well as the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care in the School of Education recently had an opportunity to participate... Read more »

Elifas is studying Education, but he’s been bitten by the Astronomy Bug

Inspiring the next generation of Namibian Astronomers Elifas Nambwaita Inekela Mwetele, a dedicated final-year student at the University of Namibia, has discovered his passion as a Mobile Planetarium presenter for the Africa... Read more »

UNAM hosts Iowa State University delegation for collaborative Grant Project

The University of Namibia recently welcomed a delegation from Iowa State University (ISU) as part of a collaborative grant project focused on two key components: “strengthening capacity” and “improving rural education systems.”... Read more »

UNAM Education students achieve certification in Self-Directed Learning

The School of Education at the University of Namibia (UNAM) continues to emphasize lifelong learning among its students, evidenced by the recent accomplishments of two fourth-year students, Gabriel Johannes and Elifas Mwetele.... Read more »

UNAM and FUH strengthen international cooperation

The internationalisation of universities is vital for economic development/opportunities, international student learning experiences, staff development/recruitment, curriculum relevance, and improved service delivery. Following two fact-finding missions between the University of Namibia (UNAM) and... 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 »

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 »