The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Council has appointed Prof Colin Stanley and Prof Teresia Kaulihowa as Deputy Vice-Chancellors, with both set to assume their roles on 1 February 2026.
The Council approved the appointments during its meeting on 27 November 2025, following what it described as a rigorous and transparent recruitment process.
NUST Council Chair Leake Hangala said the appointments strengthen the university’s leadership and support its long-term academic and research goals.
“These appointments reflect the Council’s commitment to ensuring that NUST continues to excel as a leading institution of higher learning in Namibia and the region. Prof Stanley and Prof Kaulihowa bring extensive academic expertise, leadership experience, and proven track records in their respective fields. Their strategic insights and innovative approaches will support NUST’s vision to drive impactful research, strengthen academic excellence, and advance digital transformation,” Hangala said.
Prof Teresia Kaulihowa, appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching, Learning and Technology, is a Namibian economist with over 15 years of experience in higher education.
She is the first woman in Namibia to attain the rank of Professor in Economics and previously headed the Department of Economics at the University of Namibia.
She has published more than 30 academic works, supervised over 35 postgraduate students, and contributed significantly to curriculum development. Kaulihowa also serves as Commissioner at the Namibia Competition Commission and Deputy Chairperson of the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology.
Prof Colin Stanley, appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Partnerships, has spent more than 19 years at NUST.
He previously served as Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor in the same portfolio.
Stanley holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town, a Master’s in Computer Software Engineering, and a B.Tech from NUST. His research covers crowdsourcing, open-source development, data mining, data warehousing, indigenous knowledge integration and community-driven technology development.
The Council said the two senior appointments form part of NUST’s efforts to strengthen its leadership capacity as the university advances its mission in research, innovation, teaching and digital transformation.
