The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania Hon. Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has urged education institutions, including the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), to uphold academic standards and protect the foundations of quality education rather than lowering them in the name of making learning easier or more accessible.

For some, running is simply a race against time. For Hadija Ngaga, it is a journey of discipline, resilience, personal growth and the pursuit of a healthier, more fulfilling life. An Assistant Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), College of Agricultural Sciences and Food Technology (CoAF), Ngaga has steadily built a second identity beyond the classroom—as a competitive road runner.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is stepping up efforts to deepen collaboration with small-scale miners and Government authorities at its Mineral Resources Institute (MRI)–Nzega Campus in Tabora, seeking to turn growing mining activity into a more productive, secure and sustainable opportunity for the University and surrounding communities.

Researchers from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) have been nationally recognised for publishing outstanding research in high-impact international journals, further showcasing the University’s stature as a research powerhouse with growing global reach.

By Selemani Nambimbi, CMU The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has strengthened its academic workforce after 62 members of its academic staff successfully attained Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees from various universities between December 2025 and June 2026.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Estate Committee has commended progress made in the development of the University’s Lindi campus at Ngongo in Lindi, describing the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) investment as an important step towards expanding the University’s capacity to serve students, researchers and the wider community.