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Tanzanian Law Student from UDSM Clinches Top Honours in ICRC Regional Essay Competition
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has reaffirmed its global academic standing after Mr. Abel Michael Simwaba, a fourth-year Tanzanian law student, clinched both the Best Overall Essay and Best Country Paper for Tanzania awards in the 2025 International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Eastern Africa Essay Writing Competition.
Golden Glory on the Field: UDSM Dominates TUSA Competitions with Championship Triumphs

By Donald Boneka, CMU

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has reaffirmed its status as a leading force in university sports after delivering outstanding performances at the recently concluded Tanzania Universities Sports Association (TUSA) Competitionsin in Dodoma, emerging as one of the tournament’s most successful institutions across multiple disciplines.

UDSM Deepens China–Tanzania Cultural Partnership with Expanded China Bookshelf Initiative
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has strengthened China–Tanzania cultural and academic cooperation with the launch of the Third China Bookshelf Initiative, reaffirming the role of knowledge and culture as drivers of national development and international partnership.
ALAF Scholarship Initiative Strengthens UDSM Kiswahili Academic and Regional Role
A strengthened academia–industry partnership is advancing the promotion of Kiswahili across East Africa after ALAF Limited, in collaboration with the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), awarded scholarships to three outstanding students to pursue a Master’s degree at the Institute of Kiswahili Studies (TATAKI).
PM Nchemba Breaks Ground for Southern Tanzania’s Agricultural Future with UDSM Lindi Campus
The establishment of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Lindi Campus is set to play a transformative role in advancing agriculture-led development, skills generation, and socio-economic growth in Southern Tanzania, Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba has said.
UDSM Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Nelson Boniface Appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of African Earth Sciences
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has attained another notable milestone in international academic leadership following the appointment of Prof. Nelson Boniface, Deputy Vice Chancellor – Research as an Associate Editor of the Journal of African Earth Sciences, a leading peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier.
UDSM Strengthens Industry–Academia Linkages through New Adjunct Staff Framework
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has launched a landmark strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the relevance, responsiveness, and competitiveness of its academic programmes through the introduction of a comprehensive Adjunct Staff Framework designed to deepen collaboration between academia and industry.
UDSM Staff Make Waves at SHIMMUTA 2025, Claiming Top Honours in Morogoro
Staff of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Sports Federation of Public Organizations, Institutions and Private Companies in Tanzania (SHIMMUTA) games held in Morogoro Region, recently, underscoring the University’s strong commitment to staff wellness, teamwork, and institutional excellence through sports.
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