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 »

Master’s student Cecilia Naule participates in prestigious Data Workshop

A significant turning point in the history of African manufacturing occurred when over 60 participants from 11 African nations gathered in Cape Town, South Africa, for a one-week intensive workshop on digital... Read more »

UNAM and EIF Introduce New Accredited Climate Change Short Courses

The University of Namibia (UNAM) has launched a pioneering initiative in partnership with the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF), introducing specialised short courses focused on climate change. This significant step, launched... 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 »

UNAM hosts consultation on AI in Higher Education and enhancing Higher Education Quality Assurance in the SADC Region

The Centre for Quality Assurance and Management (CEQUAM), at the University of Namibia (UNAM), recently concluded a pivotal event, the SADC-QA TrainIQA Workshop III & Final Conference. This significant gathering, co-organised with... 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 »

Unveiling Biodiversity: A Comprehensive Ecological Exploration of Zambezi State Reserve

In the heart of the Zambezi region lies a hidden gem of biodiversity – the Zambezi State Reserve. Recently, a group of passionate third- and final-year students from Katima Mulilo campus embarked... 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 »

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 »