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From Compliance to Results
From Compliance to Results
From Compliance to Results
From Compliance to Results
From Compliance to Results
From Compliance to Results
From Compliance to Results
From Compliance to Results
From Compliance to Results
From Compliance to Results
From Compliance to Results
From Compliance to Results
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From Compliance to Results
From Compliance to Results: UDSM Calls for a New Mindset in Academic Leadership
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 / 12 October 2026 / 0 comments

By Selemani Nambimbi and Erca Kisoli, CMU

Improving academic performance requires more than policies, procedures and compliance with university regulations; it demands a shift towards leadership that takes direct responsibility for what students learn, how efficiently they progress and the quality of education they receive. 

This was the central message at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) during a seminar calling for stronger accountability, academic leadership and a university-wide commitment to results.

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UDSM Moves to Capture HEET Impact as Project Nears Completion
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 / 8 October 2026 / 0 comments
As the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) Project approaches completion, the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is moving to systematically document the project’s results, impact and lessons, with emphasis on ensuring that achievements are backed by credible evidence.
Road to UDSM Lindi Campus
Road to UDSM Lindi Campus
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Road to UDSM Lindi Campus Set for Major Upgrade as Operations Near
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 / 7 October 2026 / 0 comments
The road leading to the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Lindi Campus is set for a major upgrade after the Government confirmed funding for the construction of a 1.5-kilometre stretch, marking another step towards making the newly established campus fully operational.
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UDSM Earns Recognition for Excellence in Student Loan Management
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 / 3 October 2026 / 0 comments

By Mercy Machange, CMU

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has once again been recognised among Tanzania’s top 10 higher education institutions for outstanding performance in student loan management, earning a national award from the Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) for the 2025/2026 academic year.

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UDSM Steps Up El Niño Preparedness as Special Team Assesses High-Risk Areas
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 / 3 October 2026 / 0 comments

By Selemani Nambimbi, CMU

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has stepped up preparations for the anticipated El Niño rains, with a special preparedness committee conducting a two-day assessment of areas considered vulnerable to heavy rainfall, flooding and related disruptions across the University.

Digital MoU Management
Digital MoU Management
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Digital MoU Management to Strengthen Partnerships and Accountability
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 / 28 September 2026 / 0 comments

By Sulea Suleiman Abbas, CMU

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has stepped up efforts to improve the management of its growing network of institutional partnerships by rolling out a new digital Memorandum of Understanding Management System (MOUMS), designed to make agreements easier to process, track, monitor and preserve.