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The UNAM Press publishing unit was officially launched in February 2012 by Vice Chancellor Professor Lazarus Hangula. This is an important milestone in the history of the University and of publishing in Namibia.

Ten years previously, in 2002, and in honour of the University’s 10th anniversary, the UNAM Press imprint was first introduced to publish academic books written by UNAM scholars. In its 20th year, the University established a dedicated UNAM Press publishing unit, with a Publisher, Editorial Manager, and Administrative Officer. The unit reports to the Pro Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research, Professor Osmund Mwandemele.

UNAM Press’s publishing programme is guided by the UNAM Press Policy approved by Senate in 2011, and the relevant Committee of Senate. From 2011 to 2013 this was the UNAM Press Committee (UPC). However, during 2013 the UPC was merged into the broader Research and Publications Committee.

An Editorial Board, selected by the Research and Publications Committee, works with the UNAM Press unit to implement policy and approve or reject publication proposals and manuscripts. Submissions go through a rigorous peer-review process.

The vision of UNAM Press is to be the leading publisher of scholarly research and innovation in Namibia. We publish works on topics related to Namibia and the Southern African region, reflecting the strengths of the University and the best scholarship in and on Namibia and the region. Published and future titles include studies of culture and languages; nation building and democracy; education; law; history; autobiographies; the environment and sustainable development.

UNAM Press thus plays a vital role in fulfilling the vision and mission of the University, as defined in its key statements, by:
• Disseminating the results of the university’s research across a broad spectrum of real-world problems, in order to communicate and share this research with others and so contribute to nation-building.
• Serving as a repository for the preservation, development and articulation of national values and culture, through the promotion of Namibian history, art and languages.
• Engaging with society in the creation and dissemination of knowledge.
• Becoming a treasure house of knowledge at the service of national development.

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• Anynomous

  12 September 2018

  I read through Ellen Namhila's Mukwahepo published by UNAM Press. I was deeply moved by the unique life experiences of Meekulu Mukwahepo and praise her wisdom that sheds new, gender sensitive light on the now national history of Namibia. I also greatly appreciate the scholarly and literary feats of the author to write about life history. In brief, it’s a great book that I wish to cordially recommend to anyone! - Akira Takada, anthropologist, Kyoto University. #Africanliterature #feedingtheworldbeyond #soultouchingliterature #lifehistory #RIPMeekuluMukwahepo

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• Anynomous

  04 September 2018

  The Genocidal Gaze: From German South West Africa to the Third Reich by Elizabeth R. Baer was launched on 28 August 2018. UNAM Press was thrilled to have the author (all the way from Minnesota, USA) at the event. A big thank you to the Museums Association of Namibia for organising the 'Past Present and Future of Namibian Heritage Conference' where the book was launched.

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• Anynomous

  28 August 2018

  The launch of the Namibian edition of 'The Genocidal Gaze' is today, at the Leisure Centre, UNAM Main Campus, Pionierspark, 5 pm for 5.30 pm. All are welcome!

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• Anynomous

  24 August 2018

  Meet our #UNAMPress student assistant Fred M Mtisi seen at Book Buddy Namibia promoting our upcoming book launch for #GenocidalGaze. The launch will be in Windhoek on Tuesday, 28 August, 2018, 17:00 at the UNAM Leisure Centre, main campus

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• Anynomous

  09 August 2018

  Lets create a nation of readers!!

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• Anynomous

  07 August 2018

  Check out former UNAM Press Publisher Jane Katjavivi's interview in the Education supplement of the Windhoek Observer. #readersareleaders #publishinglegends #UNAMPressfamily

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• Anynomous

  01 August 2018

  Prof. Elizabeth R. Baer is Research Professor of English and African Studies at Gustavus Adolphus College, Minnesota, USA. We are privileged that she will be attending the launch to speak about her research and sign copies of her book

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  Adding to the increasing body of literature on the contentious period of the 1904-08 Namibian genocide, Baer’s analysis focuses on the concept of the genocidal gaze and the African gaze of resistance to it through the eyes of both German and African authors including Ama Ata Aidoo, Gustav Frenssen and Uwe Timm, artist William Kentridge and visionary Nama leader Hendrik Witbooi.

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• Anynomous

  31 July 2018

  Prof. Hangula's farewell speech last night referred to Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: 'There is a time for a VC to come into office, and a time for him to leave.' His advice to Prof. Kenneth Matengu, our new VC, is to work towards unity and inclusivity, to show respect for all, to be accessible, to shun favouritism or any destructive tendencies, and - to stay blessed. #ajobwelldone #lovedbyall #UNAMpride #philosopherVC

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• Anynomous

  20 July 2018

  NOW AVAILABLE: 'The Genocidal Gaze' by Elizabeth Baer is a re-evaluation of the contentious period of the 1904-08 Namibian Genocide. #challengingdiscussion #defiance #hendrikwitbooi #morenga #africangazeofresistance

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• Anynomous

  10 July 2018

  UNAM Press is excited about our next manuscript! #bestsellingauthor #legalstudies #fillingagap #passionateaboutlaw #meticulousauthor #publishinglifeandcareerexperience

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• Anynomous

  29 June 2018

  INVITATION: Panel discussion on Namibian writing with Hans Christian Mahnke, Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja, Sarala Krishnamurthy and Helen Vale. WHERE: FNCC WHEN: Thursday 5th July TIME: 18.00 ... Buy the book at the special price of N$330 #writingnamibia #literatureintransition #openyourmind

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• Anynomous

  25 June 2018

  Professor Roger Verbeeck from Belgium is Professor of Pharmacology at the Hage Geingob Campus (School of Medicine). His research interests include Pharmacokinetics, Bioavailability and Bioequivalence studies.We hope that having a scientist of his calibre on the Editorial Board will encourage more submissions in the field of the sciences #Hindex22 #publishscienceresearch #UPEBteam

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• Anynomous

  14 June 2018

  We welcome Ms Anna Leonard, E-Resources Librarian at UNAM, to the UNAM Press Editorial Board! Ms Leonard holds a Master’s degree in Information Science. Her interests are in copyright, authors’ rights, scholarly communications, metrics and cost/use analysis.#strongtieswithlibrary #authorsrights #yourcitationindex?

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• Anynomous

  11 June 2018

  Naitsi Iizyenda's birthday celebrations! UNAM Press enjoys the occasion. #somebodyspecial #specialcouple #specialteam

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