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

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

By Special Correspondent, CoAF

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.

UDBS Secures TZS 6 Billion to Advance Africa’s Sustainable Supply Chain and Food Security Research
The University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS), through its African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Operations in Resource Management and Food Supply (CSO), has secured €1.98 million, which is nearly TZS 6 billion, to strengthen research, innovation, and professional training in sustainable supply chains, logistics, and food security across Africa.

Call for Application: East African Youth Summer School (EAYSS) 2026

East African Youth Summer School (EAYSS) 2026

The Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Professorial Chair in Pan African Studies, University of Dar es Salaam, in collaboration with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (East Africa), invites applications for the EAYSS 2026 to run from 30 August to 13 October 2026 and aims to nurture young leaders inspired by Nyerere’s legacy.

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Research and Innovation Week Showcases AI Journalism, Smart Technologies and Blue Economy Innovations
The second day of the 11th Research and Innovation Week at the University of Dar es Salaam, at Unit level, has highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence, digital innovation and blue economy research in addressing Tanzania’s emerging societal and industrial challenges.
UDSM Moves to Strengthen Campus Security as Auxiliary Police Chief Commends Professionalism, Operational Readiness
The University of Dar es Salaam has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening campus security systems and improving the welfare and operational capacity of Auxiliary Police officers following an official working visit by the Chief of Auxiliary Police Tanzania, SACP Dr. Debora Magiligimba.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS AT AMITY UNIVERSITY

ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS AT AMITY UNIVERSITY

AMITY University of India in collaboration with University of Dar es Salaam, Center for Virtual Learning (CVL), announces a partnership aimed at imparting education to students in Tanzania. The initiative offers the following ONLINE courses at affordable fees to qualified candidates using modern information and communication technologies. The bachelor’s and master’s degrees are awarded by the AMITY University to successful candidates. The application deadline is June 30, 2026. The programs will begin July 2026.

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