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.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is strengthening research integrity and scientific publishing by equipping research coordinators, journal editors and relevant staff with practical skills on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the principles of Open Science.

Every morning before dawn, 27-year-old Amina would prepare for another day serving breakfast and lunch to customers at her small food kiosk in Ilala, Dar es Salaam. Before she could cook a single meal, however, she had to wrestle with her charcoal stove.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) have pledged to strengthen collaboration in research, policy development and capacity building to address some of the region's most pressing challenges, including conflict, forced displacement, climate change and governance.