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UDSM Mourns the Passing of Dr. Jane Goodall: A Cherished Friend of Mlimani, a Beacon of Conservation
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), particularly the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS), joins the world in mourning the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall in September 2025, at the age of 91.
Prof. Tibuhwa Elected Executive Secretary of Tanzania Universities Quality Assurance Forum
The University of Dar es Salaam has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing female academic leadership with the election of Prof. Donatha Damian Tibuhwa as Executive Secretary of the Tanzania Universities Quality Assurance Forum (TUQAF) for the 2025–2028 term.
UDSM, Partner Varsities Champion Climate-Resilient Research for Sustainable Development
Scholars and leaders from the University of Dar es Salaam and other four leading universities in Tanzania and Canada recently converged for the Second Five University Consortium Scientific Conference, a landmark academic event focused on building inclusive and climate-resilient societies.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR PHD STUDIES IN FOOD SECURITY (READVERTISED)

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR PHD STUDIES IN FOOD SECURITY  (READVERTISED)

The Sida-funded Sustainable Agricultural Production and Value Addition for Enhancing Food Security in Tanzania (Food Security) Sub-Programmme has one scholarship position for PhD studies commencing on 1st November 2025. The selected applicant shall be required to spend up to six months (three months twice) in Sweden.

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Call for Applications for 1 Postdoctoral Reseacher and Research Support for 2 PhDs and 2 Masters - 2025-2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 1 POSTDOCTORAL RESEACHER AND RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR 2 PHDS AND 2 MASTERS - 2025-2026

The University of Dar es Salaam Research Chair on Forced Displacement (UDSM-RCFD) under a research project titled: “Strengthening knowledge, evidence use and leadership in the global south on forced displacement: with a focus on East Africa” funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada: invites applications for a post doctoral position ( 1 position); PhD (TWO positions) and masters (TWO positions) in their research year to seek res

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Bridging the Innovation Gap: UDSM Equips Coordinators to Commercialise Research

By Zamda George, CMU

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is intensifying its efforts to translate cutting-edge research into practical solutions with a new training programme aimed at its frontline Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Coordinators.

Dr. Betina Lukwambe Appointed Research Fellow at Michigan State University under AAP Programme
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Betina Michael Lukwambe, a Senior Lecturer at the School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology (SoAF), as a Research Fellow at Michigan State University in the United States.
Driving Digital Literacy and STEM: China-Africa Regional Centre for Digital Education Cooperation Launched
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), in partnership with Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU), has launched a new China–Africa Regional Centre for Digital Education Cooperation. The initiative is set to transform digital literacy and strengthen STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education for African teachers.
Prof. Nombo Urges More Students to Pursue Medical Physics as Nuclear Medicine Programme Launches
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has launched a specialised Nuclear Medicine Training Programme aimed at addressing Tanzania’s acute shortage of medical physicists and strengthening national capacity in the use of advanced nuclear technology for healthcare.
Partnership in Mo-Kerry Scholarship Programme Equips Graduates with Industry-Ready Skills
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has reinforced its commitment to delivering practical, industry-relevant education by joining the Mo-Kerry Scholarship Programme, an initiative designed to equip graduates in food and agriculture sciences with the skills demanded by today’s evolving job market.
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