The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has appointed Nashilongo Gervasius as Director of Corporate Engagement and Internationalisation, confirming her in the role after she served in an acting capacity since July 2024.
The university said Gervasius provided leadership during her acting tenure by coordinating NUST’s corporate engagement initiatives, managing international partnerships and supporting the institution’s internationalisation strategy.
NUST said the appointment reflects continuity in a portfolio responsible for strengthening the university’s relationships with industry, government and international partners.
“Ms Nashilongo Gervasius has been appointed as Director of Corporate Engagement and Internationalisation after serving in the role in an acting capacity since July 2024, during which she provided leadership in coordinating the university’s corporate engagement initiatives, managing international partnerships and advancing NUST’s internationalisation priorities,” the university said.
Gervasius is a communications and policy professional with experience in strategic communications, digital policy and stakeholder engagement. Her professional background spans academia, public institutions and the development sector.
She joined NUST in April 2022 as a lecturer in the Department of Communication and Languages, where she contributed to teaching, curriculum development and student mentorship.
Her academic work focuses on digital communication, communication for development, corporate communication and multimedia studies.
In her new role, Gervasius will lead the university’s corporate engagement and internationalisation portfolio, which includes building strategic partnerships with industry and academic institutions, overseeing international relations and expanding staff and student exchange programmes.
Her responsibilities will also cover corporate communications and marketing, institutional branding and creative design, as well as stakeholder engagement with government, private sector partners and development organisations.
NUST said the role will also focus on strengthening the university’s global collaborations and positioning the institution within international research and knowledge networks.
The corporate engagement and internationalisation portfolio plays a key role in advancing NUST’s strategy of strengthening partnerships and expanding its international academic footprint.
