University of Dar es Salaam

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR MSC AND PHD STUDIES - JUNE 2026

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A COSTECH funded climate friendly agriculture titled Improving Banana Yield and Value Addition to Banana Waste for Climate Friendly Banana farming has set aside fund to sponsor one PhD and one MSc Students. The sponsorship will cover only research component only. The two areas for the sponsorship are:

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Mon, 06/08/2026 - 12:00

‘Think Globally as Legal Profession Transcends Borders’, Minister Kikwete Urges Law Students

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/ 8 June 2026 / 0 comments

The Minister of State in the President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance, Hon. Ridhiwani Jakaya Kikwete (MP), has urged University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) law students to embrace discipline, innovation and patriotism while developing the skills and global perspective needed to succeed in an increasingly interconnected legal profession.

"The Man Who Held UDSM Together": Chancellor Kikwete Leads Emotional Farewell to Jackson Isdory Mushi

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/ 31 May 2026 / 0 comments

University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) community, led by Chancellor and former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has paid an emotional farewell to Mr. Jackson Isdory Mushi, a respected communications professional whose dedication, humility and unwavering commitment to service left an enduring mark on Tanzania's premier university.

Africa Must Reclaim the Power to Produce Knowledge, Prof. Mampilly Tells Mwalimu Nyerere Intellectual Festival

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/ 30 May 2026 / 0 comments

Africa's future will depend not only on its economic growth or natural resources, but on its ability to reclaim the power to produce knowledge, define its own development priorities and think beyond intellectual frameworks inherited from colonialism and external influence.

Chancellor Kikwete Launches UDSM Marathon 2026

Chancellor Kikwete Launches UDSM Marathon 2026 as Varsity Honours Stakeholders Driving Inclusive Education

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/ 27 May 2026 / 0 comments

The University of Dar es Salaam has honoured development partners, alumni, institutions and supporters for their contribution to inclusive education and student welfare, while officially launching the UDSM Marathon 2026 aimed at mobilising greater support for vulnerable students and inclusive learning initiatives.

Prestige, Scholarship and National Service Define UDSM’s 56th Graduation as 94 New PhDs are Conferred

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/ 27 May 2026 / 0 comments

An atmosphere of pride, scholarly distinction and national prestige filled Mlimani City Hall on May 25, 2026, as the University of Dar es Salaam conferred degrees upon 876 graduates, including 94 new PhD holders, during Cluster I of its 56th Graduation Ceremony.

LIVE: MAHAFALI YA HAMSINI NA SITA YA CHUO KIKUU CHA DAR ES SALAAM, DURU YA KWANZA

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“Speak Up, Reach Out and Take Action”: UDSM Intensifies Mental Health Awareness and Student Support

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/ 24 May 2026 / 0 comments

The University of Dar es Salaam has intensified efforts to promote mental wellness and emotional resilience among students and staff through a week-long Mental Health Awareness campaign aimed at encouraging open conversations, early support-seeking and healthy stress management practices within the university community.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRINCIPAL, DAR ES SALAAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (DUCE)

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APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRINCIPAL, DAR ES SALAAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (DUCE)

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) wishes to inform members of the University community and the public that the Chancellor of the University, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has appointed Prof. Amani Lusekelo as Acting Principal of the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), effective from 18 May 2026.

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Sat, 05/23/2026 - 12:00

COAF Hosts Global Soil Scientist to Advance Biochar Innovation for Sustainable Tanzanian Agriculture

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/ 24 May 2026 / 0 comments

The University of Dar es Salaam College of Agriculture and Food Technology (COAF) has strengthened its commitment to sustainable agriculture and international scientific collaboration after hosting renowned Swiss soil microbiologist Dr. Jacques G. Fuchs for a high-level seminar on innovative biochar-based fertilizers tailored for Tanzanian soils and smallholder farming systems.

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