Chase Your Dreams, Take Up Space, and Build a Brighter Future

Dr. Kopano Robert

As you navigate your academic journeys across Namibia's campuses, I want to share a message from the heart, one drawn from my own path as someone who boldly claimed space in various industries. Chase your dreams fearlessly and take up space unapologetically; your voice, ideas, and presence are vital to shaping our nation's future, just as every challenge you overcome builds your resilience and potential.​

Education stands as the ultimate beacon guiding personal growth and national development. Study diligently, embrace every lesson, and let knowledge fuel your contributions to Namibia's progress. Remember that small efforts today will yield transformative results tomorrow.​

Always choose to do good in life, for integrity and kindness sow seeds that reap abundant fruits, strengthening families, campuses, and communities alike. Prioritize your mental health amid the demands of student life; nurture it through rest, connection, and seeking help when needed, as a balanced mind sparks creativity, sustains perseverance, and unlocks your truest strengths.​Embrace this journey with courage and purpose as you hold the power to inspire change.

Dr. Kopano Robert is currently employed by Welwitchia University as the Dean of Students and a senior lecturer for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. He is a highly seasoned academic and healthcare professional with a remarkable track record of over ten years experience in the healthcare industry and nearly a decade in academia. He possesses extensive experience in clinical practice, management, and research.