UNAM confers Honorary Doctorate on Nahas Angula

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 »

How a young man from São Tomé found his voice at UNAM

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 »

UNAM students drive Innovation in Oral Health through Interprofessional Education Project

A lack of accessible oral healthcare for individuals living with physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments and the elderly remains a persistent and often overlooked challenge within Namibia’s healthcare system. At the University... Read more »

SHINE ignites a new global era for Namibia’s universities

Namibia’s higher education sector has taken a decisive step toward global competitiveness with the launch of the Sustainable Strategies in Higher Education Internationalisation Excellence in Namibia (SHINE) project, a multi-million-dollar initiative aimed... Read more »

UNAM launches cutting-edge MSc in Blockchain Technology to build Africa’s next digital innovators

It is Africa’s first Master’s programme in Blockchain Technology In a world rapidly shaped by digital transformation, one technology continues to redefine global systems – blockchain. From finance and logistics to identity... Read more »

UNAM leads independent evaluation of National Early Literacy Programme

In a bold and collaborative effort to reshape English literacy among young learners, the Namibian government has embarked on a nationwide rollout of the Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar programme. The University... Read more »

UNAM wins Best Exhibit at OATF for second year running

The University of Namibia has, for the second year running, won Best Exhibit in the Education & Training Institutions category at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF). The 2025 fair opened on... Read more »

Emojis at Work – Yay or Nay? 🧐 😬🤷‍♂️ ❤️

“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 »

UNAM hosts first-ever HackAtom Namibia

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 »

UNAM’s Veterinary Graduates Now Recognised in South Africa

Historic Veterinary Accord Paves Way for Cross-Border Practice In a groundbreaking development for higher education and animal health in the region, the University of Namibia has achieved a major milestone with the... Read more »

Prof. Matengu takes helm of Africa’s premier University Association

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 »

Covid-19: Inter-university research task force launched

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