Annual Report - University of Namibia

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The University now has a ResearchCoordinator, Prof Isaac Mapaure.Indications are that the quantity andquality of research and publicationsbeing done by UNAM academics is of thehighest calibre. UNAM continued to beamong the top 25 universities in Africa andit is clear that research played a majorrole in the University’s rating. Although allFaculties produced some publications, theFaculties of Law, Science and Agricultureand Natural Resources did stand out.Statistics show that in the Faculty of Law,staff members published on average fourarticles each. Research undertaken by theFaculty of Agriculture and Natural Resourcesincluded that into the growing of the Saffronplant, the most expensive spice on earth;the domestication of the marama wildbean which is high in protein and starch;and research on Hanta viruses which arethreatening human lives all over the world.To spread and strengthen the culture ofscientifi c enquiry, all fi nal year studentswere required to undertake researchprojects in a variety of disciplines.Scores of papers were published inpeer reviewed journals, while some staffmembers published books or contributedchapters to books that were published. Astaff member in the Faculty of Agricultureand Natural Resources published abook entitled: Identifi cation of mineralimbalances in cattle. This book waspublished through Creative Space of theUSA. In the Faculty of Humanities andSocial Sciences, two academic books;four chapters in books; and nine articleswere published in refereed journals.Research continued into the possibilityof the cultivation of Ganodemalucidium, a medicinal mushroom. TheZERI Unit continued to explore ways ofpopularizing mushroom farming in thecountry, especially in disadvantagedcommunities. One of our scientists, DrPercy Chimwamurombe was elected asExecutive Secretary of the African Societyof Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms.The Sam Nujoma Marine and CoastalResources Research Centre intensifi ed itsresearch activities during 2009. Researchto monitor the gonadal development ofthe silver cop Argyrosomus inodorus wasundertaken. The Centre also successfullycultivated elephant grass which maybe useful as a mushroom substrate andwhich has proven to be adaptable to theenvironmental conditions along the coast.Engineering and Medicine remainedthe key focus areas for internationalcollaboration during 2009. The ViceChancellor visited and received returnvisits from numerous partners in the regionand beyond in his efforts to cementlinkages that have reciprocal benefi ts forall partners. The universities of Washington(Seattle), Cape Town, Stellenbosch,Tokyo University of Marine Science andTechnology (TUMSAT), and Oulu in Finlandplayed a critical role in developing thecurriculum and setting up laboratoriesfor both the Engineering Faculty and theSchool of Medicine. The University ofWashington through I-TECH has committedor provided equipment, books, and stafffor the School of Medicine, Nursing andPublic Health as well as for the soon toAnnual Report 2009 -8-
e established School of Pharmacy. TheUniversity has also made a commitment tolink the new School of Medicine with therest of the University campuses via videoconferencing.The University of Namibia is particularlyappreciative of the assistance from theGovernments of Finland and India in theircommitment to fund the collaborationbetween UNAM and the University ofOulu as well as to erect a building in thecase of the Indian Government.The Faculty of Education stands tobe congratulated for the EU-FundedEdulink project which is benefittingUniversities in Finland, Namibia, Kenyaand Zambia in the areas of assessmentand intervention for learners withlearning disabilities.The Faculty of Science through theDepartment of Statistics also securedfunding from the European Union, as didSANUMARC for its Biofuels Project.The Sam Nujoma Marine and CoastalResources Research Centre at Henties Bayalso continued to foster links with local,regional and international institutions.Worth noting is its NEPAD funded projectwith South African and Angolan partnersthrough the Benguela Current Commission.This Centre is also a designated unit ofthe United Nations University’s Instituteof Natural Resources in Africa based inAccra, Ghana.Annual Report 2009 -9-
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Page 10 and 11: Dr Sam S. NujomaFounding President
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Page 14 and 15: Professor Filemon AmaamboChief Spec
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Page 18 and 19: Annual Report 2009 OverviewThe 2009
Page 20 and 21: Professor Lazarus HangulaPREAMBLETh
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Page 28 and 29: Overview of Key ActivitiesSTUDENT E
Page 30 and 31: FACULTY QUALIFICATION FACULTYTOTALS
Page 32 and 33: 5Table 5: CES EnrolmentUNAM REGIONA
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Page 38 and 39: Activities of Faculties & CampusesF
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Page 44 and 45: FACULTY OF EDUCATIONDean: Prof Reha
Page 46 and 47: members, all of them with PhDs. The
Page 48 and 49: staff were fully funded by the Gove
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Page 53 and 54: offi cers working in the fi eld of
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Page 63 and 64: participated in the National Immuni
Page 65 and 66: Activities of Academic Centres
Page 67 and 68: esources. The information resources
Page 69 and 70: services were supported by regional
Page 71 and 72: Advanced English for Academic Purpo
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out along the coast north of Hentie
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5 & 10 ‰ saline water hydroponics
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Activities of other Units
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was reviewed by the Steering Commit
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TEACHING AND LEARNING IMPROVEMENT U
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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS OFFICEMan
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ZERIProject Coordinator: Dr Percy C
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strains of oysters mainly Pleurotus
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HUMAN RIGHTS AND DOCUMENTATION CENT
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Financial Matters
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Personnel and related costs amounte
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Senior Office Bearers
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