Rundu campus needs a bigger library and computers
Rundu - The University of Namibia's (Unam) Rundu Campus needs a bigger library and more computer laboratories to cater for the growing number of students.
Unam chancellor and former president, Hifikepunye Pohamba made these remarks at the Rundu Campus's 2017 graduation ceremony last Thursday.
“In this context, it is vital to intensify efforts and promote Private Public Partnerships (PPPs),” Pohamba said adding that more classrooms and lecture halls were also needed.
The campus needs approximately N$60 million to fund the construction and expansion of the library and other learning facilities.
Pohamba said while Unam's budget is not adequate to address all the identified needs at once, the institution was grateful of government's allocation in terms of resources available.
“The critical point is to do more with less and to optimally utilise the resources allocated.”
Like other state owned enterprises, Unam needs to become more innovative and shift towards an own financing drive.
This is a strategic imperative as the university has a higher concentration of knowledge than any other organisation in the country.
The chancellor further called on the two regional governors of Kavango East and West not to allow the university to exist in isolation by focusing on other priorities and activities of regional authorities.
“There should be a symbiotic relationship between the campus and development initiatives in the region,” he stressed.
The two regions are the biggest producers of cereals and vegetables in the country, with several products harvested at Green Scheme irrigation projects.
“This comparative advantage alone offers opportunities for the university through the campus to consider agro-processing initiatives among others.”
231 students graduated in various fields. These include education, economics and management and health sciences, as well as humanities and social sciences.
Unam in Rundu has a student population of 2 350, including students studying through the Centre for Open and Distance Learning. - Nampa
Unam chancellor and former president, Hifikepunye Pohamba made these remarks at the Rundu Campus's 2017 graduation ceremony last Thursday.
“In this context, it is vital to intensify efforts and promote Private Public Partnerships (PPPs),” Pohamba said adding that more classrooms and lecture halls were also needed.
The campus needs approximately N$60 million to fund the construction and expansion of the library and other learning facilities.
Pohamba said while Unam's budget is not adequate to address all the identified needs at once, the institution was grateful of government's allocation in terms of resources available.
“The critical point is to do more with less and to optimally utilise the resources allocated.”
Like other state owned enterprises, Unam needs to become more innovative and shift towards an own financing drive.
This is a strategic imperative as the university has a higher concentration of knowledge than any other organisation in the country.
The chancellor further called on the two regional governors of Kavango East and West not to allow the university to exist in isolation by focusing on other priorities and activities of regional authorities.
“There should be a symbiotic relationship between the campus and development initiatives in the region,” he stressed.
The two regions are the biggest producers of cereals and vegetables in the country, with several products harvested at Green Scheme irrigation projects.
“This comparative advantage alone offers opportunities for the university through the campus to consider agro-processing initiatives among others.”
231 students graduated in various fields. These include education, economics and management and health sciences, as well as humanities and social sciences.
Unam in Rundu has a student population of 2 350, including students studying through the Centre for Open and Distance Learning. - Nampa
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