The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has launched an intensive four-day training programme aimed at modernizing curriculum development and transforming teaching practices through the integration of technology and competence-based education. The training programme, as part of broader efforts to strengthen the quality and relevance of higher education, is organized by the Directorate of Public Services. Titled "Embracing Technology in Curriculum Development and Pedagogy at the University of Dar es Salaam," it is being held from 16 to 19 June 2026.

Tanzania's future economic transformation will depend not only on the abundance of its natural resources, but also on the country's ability to convert research, innovation and scientific knowledge into practical solutions that address national challenges and create sustainable prosperity, the Government has said.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has received international recognition following the appointment of Professor Saudin Jacob Mwakaje to the Panel of Conciliators of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), one of the world's foremost institutions for resolving international investment disputes and a member of the World Bank Group.

A team of University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) students is developing an automated mineral processing technology that could transform the way Tanzania's small-scale miners extract and process minerals, improving productivity while reducing environmental and health risks.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) continues its 11th Research and Innovation Week under the theme “Harnessing Tanzania’s Mineral Wealth for Renewable Energy, Digital Transformation and Community Security,” students and researchers are showcasing groundbreaking innovations aimed at addressing some of the country’s most pressing challenges.