University of Dar es Salaam

UDSM, JKCI Graduate 14 Advanced Nurses to Bolster Critical Care Across the Region

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/ 25 January 2026 / 0 comments

By Donald Boneka, CMU

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), in partnership with the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), has graduated 14 nurses from Tanzania, Rwanda and Zambia under a six-month Competency-Based Training in Advanced Critical Care Nursing, strengthening specialised and accountable critical care services in the region.

Transforming Palm Oil Value Addition in Ifakara

From the Lab to the Livelihood: How UDSM is Transforming Palm Oil Value Addition in Ifakara

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/ 19 January 2026 / 0 comments

In Ifakara District, Morogoro Region, where palm oil cultivation has long been a household economic activity, production has traditionally remained small-scale, labour-intensive, and low value. For years, farmers and processors relied on inherited techniques that yielded oil of inconsistent quality and limited market reach.

Scholars Call for Business, Tech and Sustainability Convergence to Transform African Entrepreneurship

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/ 19 January 2026 / 0 comments

African universities, policymakers, and business leaders have been urged to strengthen the link between business, technology, and sustainability to drive competitive and resilient enterprises across the continent.

Council Chair Ambassador Maajar Reaffirms Continuity in Visit to Former Chair Lubuva

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/ 16 January 2026 / 0 comments

The Chairperson of the University Council, Hon. Ambassador Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar, has reaffirmed the University’s commitment to continuity, institutional memory, and respect for leadership legacy during a courtesy visit to former Council Chairperson, Hon. Damian Z. Lubuva (Retired Judge) at his residence in Oysterbay, Dar es Salaam, on 15 January 2026.

MSc. SCHOLARSHIP IN WILDLIFEECOLOGY/ZOOLOGY

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The Department of Zoology and Wildlife Conservation, in collaboration with Re:Wild and the Natural History Museum in London, through the project ‘Developing an Eastern Arc and Coastal Forest Biodiversity Centre for Research, Training, and Public Engagement, collectively known as HAZINA Project, which is funded by the Hempel Foundation, invites applications from outstanding candidates interested in exploring the dynamics of environmental change through the lens of vertebrate biodiversity in Tanzania.

Announcement Date

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 12:00

UDSM Tops CPA Final Exams, Reinforcing Leadership in Professional Accountancy Training

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/ 13 January 2026 / 0 comments

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), through its Business School (UDBS), has once again affirmed its national leadership in professional accountancy education after emerging overall top performer among 24 higher learning institutions in the November 2025 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Final Examinations

President Samia Inaugurates IMS Facility

President Samia Inaugurates IMS Facility, Advancing UDSM’s Blue Economy Role

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/ 12 January 2026 / 0 comments

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has ushered the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) into a new chapter of marine science, research and innovation following the official inauguration of a state-of-the-art Academic and Administration Building at the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS)

UDSM Champions Disability Inclusion through Innovation, Policy Leadership and Strategic Partnerships

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/ 7 January 2026 / 0 comments

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has reaffirmed its position as a national leader in inclusive development by hosting the climax of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 30 December 2025, an event that placed disability inclusion at the centre of institutional transformation, innovation and public accountability.

Appointment of the Chinese Director of the University of Dar es Salaam Confucius Institute

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Appointment of the Chinese Director of the University of Dar es Salaam Confucius Institute

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) wishes to inform the University community and the general public that, following the retirement of Professor Zhang Xiaozhen, the position of Chinese Director of the University of Dar es Salaam Confucius Institute became vacant.

Announcement Date

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 12:00

UDSM–Mtajirishaji Pact Sets Bold Agenda to Turn Knowledge into Jobs for Tanzania’s Youth

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/ 3 January 2026 / 0 comments

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has entered into a strategic partnership with Mtajirishaji Media Group Enterprises (MMGE) aimed at transforming academic knowledge into practical economic opportunities, with a strong focus on youth entrepreneurship, job creation, and community empowerment across Tanzania.

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