International at UNAM

04/06/2026

Staff members from the International Relations Office and the School of Business Management, Governance and Economics recently attended an International Week at partner institution, FH Technikum Wien (FHTW). The two institutions have an MOU and an agreement for academic collaboration and student exchange in business, engineering, computing and natural sciences.

Operating under the theme of "From lecture to lab: connecting teaching, research and industry" the international week focused on modalities of linking higher education and industry for improved research, programme relevance and learning outcomes. The event blended academic presentations, collaborative sessions, company visits, cultural excursions, and networking opportunities for participating professors and administrators from universities in Asia, Africa, North America and Europe.

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02/06/2026

The International Relations Office recently carried out a campus outreach exercise to the northern campuses as part of the SHINE Erasmus+ CBHE Project Work Package 2 activities. During the outreach, IRO staff delivered presentations to academic staff and management on the strategic role of internationalisation at UNAM, the SHINE project, the operational mechanisms of partnerships and linkages, and international funding opportunities. They also undertook campus tours to become familiar with the facilities such as laboratories, lecture halls, sports facilities, libraries and staff and student accommodation.

01/06/2026

Computer Science student Klaudia Angula enjoyed her exchange at DHBW Karlsruhe in Germany. She describes her exchange semester as "one of the most unforgettable and life-changing experiences" of her life.

29/05/2026

📢 Call for Applications: 5 “Female only” PhD Graduate Teaching Assistantship at Haramaya University, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

Please view link below for more information on the call 👇

https://news.ruforum.org/call-for-applications-5-female-only-phd-graduate-teaching-assistantship/

20/05/2026

🎓 Traineeship Opportunity at the EU Delegation to Namibia 🇪🇺🇳🇦

Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Curious to learn more about the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Namibia?

The EU Delegation to Namibia is offering a 6-month traineeship in 2026 within its Press, Political and Information Section.

📍 Location: EU Delegation to Namibia
⏳ Application deadline: Friday, 5 June 2026
🗓️ Tentative start date: September 2026

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international diplomatic environment.

🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/namibia/funded-traineeship-young-graduates-eu-delegation-namibia_en

18/05/2026

11/05/2026

Japan strengthens UNAM’s Emergency Response with life-saving vehicle donation

Japan has boosted UNAM’s emergency response capacity with the donation of two ambulances, a fire truck and essential equipment worth N$1.2 million.

Read how this milestone is set to enhance safety and save lives: https://lnkd.in/gBsiyQDM

30/04/2026

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As generative AI reshapes the academic landscape, critical questions emerge: Who owns knowledge? Whose voice is represented in scholarly work?

Join the African Doctoral Academy (ADA) for a thought-provoking Master Class exploring the evolving relationship between academic writing and Gen AI. Grounded in the African higher education context, this session engages with key issues of academic voice, originality, integrity, and ethical authorship.

Participants will gain practical strategies for using Gen AI as a tool to strengthen scholarly thinking, argumentation, and writing — without compromising authenticity.

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𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 13:00 – 14:30 (GMT+2)
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Online
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: Free
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28/04/2026

Are you a University of Namibia (UNAM) staff or student who was a recipient of a U.S. government funded exchange programme? Here is your chance to submit your innovative ideas for funding!

📢 The U.S. Embassy Namibia is now accepting applications for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝑨𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒏𝒊 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅 (𝑨𝑬𝑰𝑭). This is your chance to build stronger relations between the United States and Namibia, advance mutual prosperity, and help us celebrate 250 years of American independence! 🇺🇸🇳🇦​

💡 What is it? Exclusive funding for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchanges and programs to create high impact projects celebrating America's 250th anniversary 🎆​

✨ This year's theme: Freedom 250 - the 250th anniversary of America’s independence ​

📋 Who can apply? Teams of at least two alumni who meet eligibility requirements​

📅 Deadline: May 20, 2026​​

📧 Submit proposals to: [email protected] ​​

🔗 Access the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on the U.S. Embassy Namibia website: https://tinyurl.com/4pkn5rsb ​​


NUSA Alumni Association

27/04/2026

📢Call for Applications

💡26 PhD Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Positions under the Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa's Growth and Development phase 2.0 (TAGDev 2.0) – University of Eldoret , Kenya 🇰🇪

📝Who can apply: Teaching staff from any of RUFORUM's 175 member universities

⏰ Closing Date: 30 June 2026

More information on application procedures below 👇🏿

https://news.ruforum.org/call-for-applications-26-phd-graduate-teaching-assistantship-positions-at-the-university-of-eldoret-kenya/