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English for General Communication atElementary and Intermediate Levels.Research and PublicationsMr. Ndinoshiho authored an article entitled‘The use of electronic information servicesby undergraduate nursing students at theUniversity of Namibia’s Oshakati Campus:a descriptive study’. This article has beenaccepted for publication in InformationDevelopment, a peer-reviewed Britishjournal. The article will be published in fi rstissue of Information Development in 2010.A Need Assessment survey for theenvisioned new School of Communityand Business Development Studies wascompleted and will be shared at theconsultative workshops which are plannedto take place early in 2010.The Small Business Development Centrealso undertook a business feasibility studyand Industrial Development Opportunitiesin Okahao Town. The Result was submittedand launched on 20 th November 2009 byOkahao Town Council.Community EngagementThe Small Business Development Centreassisted a community in OnayenaConstituency to establish “TheOmandongo Community Trust” which willbe run by the Onayena community as atourist centre.The Science Foundation Departmentcoordinated the fi rst science week in thenorthern regions that took place from6 th – 10 th July 2009 at Oshakati Campus.A total of 30 schools attended variousscientifi c concepts that included Mathsrelay, HIV and AIDS information session,space observations and many more.The Science Department conducted twoworkshops during the science week on‘The language of Science’ for ScienceTeachers and one for English as a SecondLanguage for Teachers of Grades 8 to 12.This workshop gave practical guidanceto teachers on approaches which willimprove the level of writing, assessmentand evaluation.The Campus also hosted a groundbreakingexhibition “Look at me”- aninspiring photographic exhibition whichportrayed the courage and the beautyof 23 South African women living withdisabilities. The initiative was supported bythe British Council, Namibia.Nursing students at Oshakati incollaboration with the Ministry of Healthand Social Services visited the tentsoutside Okatana for the fl ood victims onthe 24 March 2009. This was to renderpsycho-social support to the victims andshare public health skills.The Nursing Department continued to bevisible in the community through their activeengagement with hospital staff especiallyin - Oshakati, Onandjokwe and OngwedivaMedi Park Hospital. The Campus NursingHOD was involved in the evaluation ofHealth Training Centres in collaborationwith the Namibia Nursing Board.The Campus Nursing DepartmentAnnual Report 2009 -46-
participated in the National ImmunisationDays of the Ministry of Health and SocialServices, where staff served as supervisorsfor different immunisation areas.The department also provided healthinformation to the community coveringa variety of health topics with emphasison HIV/AIDS, cancer and reproductivehealth issues.The team conducted home-based caresupport to people living with HIV/AIDS.This was done in collaboration with Nongovernmentalorganisations such asTAKMOAS and Catholic AIDS Action.Annual Report 2009 -47-
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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 42 and 43: curriculum review exercise for post
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 59 and 60: centres in the Southern Hemisphere.
Page 61: UNAM OSHAKATI CAMPUSDirector: Ms Pa
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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
Page 73 and 74: than four research groups were crea
Page 75 and 76: out along the coast north of Hentie
Page 77 and 78: 5 & 10 ‰ saline water hydroponics
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Page 81 and 82: was reviewed by the Steering Commit
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Page 85 and 86: RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS OFFICEMan
Page 87 and 88: ZERIProject Coordinator: Dr Percy C
Page 89 and 90: strains of oysters mainly Pleurotus
Page 91 and 92: HUMAN RIGHTS AND DOCUMENTATION CENT
Page 93 and 94: Financial Matters
Page 95 and 96: Personnel and related costs amounte
Page 97 and 98: Senior Office Bearers
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