Miklos Soltesz

Logistic Manager,
Cosanum AG

Department of Preventative Health Sciences,
Namibia University of Science and Technology

March 02 - 13, 2026

B360 Southbound Program Report:
Two-Week Guest Lecture at NUST

I recently completed a two-week guest lecturer assignment at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) under the B360 Southbound Program, focusing on Occupational Health and Safety at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Cooperation with University Staff

Collaboration with NUST faculty was excellent from day one. Staff members coordinated schedules, shared curriculum details, and co-facilitated sessions on workplace safety regulations and risk assessment, ensuring alignment with local regulations and industry needs. We held daily debriefs to refine content, integrating Namibian environmental standards into lectures for maximum relevance.

Collaboration with Students

Students engaged actively through hands-on workshops, group discussions, and practical simulations on hazard identification, workplace improvements and emergency response. Their questions drove dynamic Q&A sessions, fostering peer learning and real-time application of concepts.

Impact and Win-Win

The lectures equipped students with practical tools for safer workplaces, boosting their employability in Namibia's resource sectors.

For me, the exchange offered insights into African safety challenges, enriching my expertise while B360 bridged global-local knowledge gaps. This created a true win-win: enhanced student skills and mutual cultural-professional growth.

Memorable Event

The highlight was a class excursion to the university's workshop, dedicated to workplace design and hazard evaluation.

Students explored safety and ergonomic setups according to 5S principles, assessed real equipment risks, and applied evaluation techniques hands-on, culminating in group presentations that sparked lively debates on practical improvements.

Expectancies

Looking ahead, the program will see expanded hands-on sessions like hazard simulations and design labs at NUST. With rising student demand, future visits should deliver even greater skill-building outcomes and sustained career advantages.