The University of Namibia (UNAM) has promoted 42 lecturers, researchers and professors in what it says is the largest round of academic promotions in recent years.
The promotions, announced by the Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor: Academic Affairs, span all faculties.
The Faculty of Agriculture, Engineering and Natural Sciences recorded 15 promotions, including two new full Professors and seven Associate Professors, while the Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine followed with 14 promotions, featuring one new Professor, six Associate Professors and five Clinical Senior Lecturers.
“These promotions show the exceptional quality of our people and UNAM’s commitment to retaining that talent in Namibia. While keeping high-level academic expertise comes at a substantial cost, the benefits are immeasurable,” said Pro-Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor Frednard Gideon.
In the Faculty of Agriculture, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Professors Daniel Shipwiiso Likius and Michael Backes were promoted to full Professors, alongside seven new Associate Professors and six promotions to Senior Lecturer and Senior Technologist ranks.
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine saw Associate Professor Jane Mishairabgwi promoted to full Professor, with six new Associate Professors and five Clinical Lecturers advanced to Clinical Senior Lecturers.
The Faculty of Education and Human Sciences recorded seven promotions, including two new Professors, Artwell Nhemachena and James Abah ,and one new Associate Professor, Dr Anna Hako.
The Faculty of Commerce, Management and Law promoted Dr Alfred Mukong and Dr Elina Amadhila to Associate Professors, and Edwin Beukes to Senior Lecturer (of Practice).
Beyond the academic faculties, Jacobina Mwiiyale and Menete Shatona were promoted to Senior Librarians in the University Library, while Dr Fimanekeni Shivute was elevated to Senior Research Fellow at the Zero Emissions Research Initiative (ZERI).
“Investing in our staff means better teaching for our students, stronger research that addresses national challenges, and a university that Namibia can be proud of,” said Gideon.
