Mexy Tjiposa returns from a 4.5-month student exchange programme in Germany

When Mexy Ndaarero Tjiposa boarded his flight to Germany on 01 April 2024, he carried with him a mixed bag of excitement, curiosity, and a drive to make the most of this... Read more »

Southern Campus student teachers propose new Teaching Practicum filing approach at Stakeholders Seminar

The School of Education at the University of Namibia, Southern Campus in Keetmanshoop, recently hosted its second Teaching Practicum Stakeholders Engagement Seminar, marking a key shift in teacher education. Following on from... Read more »

UNAM Oshipe Festival Celebrates Aawambo Heritage through Tradition, Sustainability and Education

On Saturday, 21 September 2024, the University of Namibia (UNAM) Main Campus was filled with the vibrant colours and sounds of Aawambo tradition during the annual Oshipe Festival. The event, dedicated to... Read more »

UNAM Press and Prof. Peter Katjavivi sign Author Agreement for “Undisciplined Heart”

On 09 August 2024, Prof. Kenneth Matengu, UNAM Vice Chancellor, signed a UNAM Press author agreement with Prof. Peter Katjavivi, Speaker of the National Assembly, for the book titled Undisciplined Heart. The... Read more »

International Students Embrace Namibia’s Unique Healthcare Challenges in UNAM’s Elective Programme

A Global Hub for Hands-On Learning and Cultural Exchange The University of Namibia (UNAM) is continuing to make significant strides in internationalisation, creating a vibrant environment buzzing with elective study opportunities for... Read more »

UNAM and UEF Launch Collaborative Video on Early Interventions in Family Violence

On 14 August 2024, the University of Namibia (UNAM), in partnership with the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), launched a pivotal educational video titled “Early Interventions on Family Violence.” This launch, held... Read more »

UNAM Rugby Club donates to the homeless

From scrums to community service The University of Namibia’s Rugby team recently demonstrated their commitment to community service through their annual charity giveaway. On Saturday 27 July, the team donated essential food... Read more »

From First-Year Student at 14 to Civil Engineer at 19

The inspiring journey of Brave Chibaka In 2016, at just 14 years old, Brave Chibaka enrolled at the University of Namibia’s José Eduardo Dos Santos Campus to pursue an honours degree in... Read more »

From Trash to Treasure: Empowering Prisoners with Entrepreneurial Skills in Namibia

As we commemorate Africa Day 2024 with the theme “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century,” the University of Namibia (UNAM) in collaboration with the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is... Read more »

UNAM students get creative with Early Childhood learning at Rosewood Academy

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education & Care students and lecturer from Khomasdal Campus visited Rosewood Academy on UNESCO World Book Day Fifty students from the School of Education’s Department of... 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 »