Tanzania's future economic transformation will depend not only on the abundance of its natural resources, but also on the country's ability to convert research, innovation and scientific knowledge into practical solutions that address national challenges and create sustainable prosperity, the Government has said.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has received international recognition following the appointment of Professor Saudin Jacob Mwakaje to the Panel of Conciliators of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), one of the world's foremost institutions for resolving international investment disputes and a member of the World Bank Group.

A team of University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) students is developing an automated mineral processing technology that could transform the way Tanzania's small-scale miners extract and process minerals, improving productivity while reducing environmental and health risks.

Final-year students from the Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism programmes, accompanied by their lecturers, are currently in Nairobi, Kenya, for a five-day academic study tour.

The African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Operations in Resource Management and Food Supply (CSO) was awarded the Overall Winner in the Category of Collaborative Research with Significant Funding during the climax of the 11th University of Dar es Salaam Research and Innovation Week (RIW 2026), held earlier this week.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) continues to advance its role as a catalyst for innovation, research excellence and workforce development through strengthened partnerships with industry and development stakeholders. During the Industry Advisory Committee meeting, participants highlighted key achievements under the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) Project, including enhanced graduate employability, expanded research collaborations and increased opportunities for industrial exposure and postgraduate training.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) continues its 11th Research and Innovation Week under the theme “Harnessing Tanzania’s Mineral Wealth for Renewable Energy, Digital Transformation and Community Security,” students and researchers are showcasing groundbreaking innovations aimed at addressing some of the country’s most pressing challenges.