UNAM appoints first-ever research chairs to drive innovation

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2025-05-20
WINDHOEK, 22 March 2025 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 22 March 2025 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 20 MAY (NAMPA) – Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, on Monday commended the University of Namibia (UNAM) for appointing its first-ever research chairs, describing the initiative as a bold step into a new era of innovation and global engagement.

Speaking at the official launch, Steenkamp said the initiative marks a significant milestone in Namibia’s higher education sector.

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