UNIMA donates books to schools
On 30th March, 2023, the University of Malawi made a significant donation to the education sector by distributing books in science subjects to several primary and secondary schools in Zomba. The University Librarian, Mr Brian Sitima-Ndau, and the Assistant Librarian, Mrs Naomi Kachoka, handed over the books. The donation ...
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Graduation leads to business boom in Zomba
The city of Zomba always feels the impact when there is a graduation ceremony. On this day, all roads lead to the Great Hall at the university, where there is always a colourful gathering of joyous graduands, as well as proud parents and staff. This is most certainly true of 5th April, 2023, when the University of Malawi held its...
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Family Literacy, Indigenous and Intergenerational Learning Project
This documentary is based on the GRTA funded Family Literacy, Indigenous and Intergenerational Learning Project conducted by the Centre for Language Studies and the School of Education of the University of Malawi in collaboration with the University of East Anglia (UK) under the UNESCO Chair Partnership. The Project sought to demonstrate how a c...
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UNIMA Students in Jamaica for YouthMappers Summit
Two university Malawi students, Davie Nthiya and Mphatso Ben from the Geography, Earth Sciences and Environment Department were selected to participate in the 2023 YouthMappers Leadership Summit as fellows from 4th to 12th January, 2023. They were among 67 students selected from 26 countries across 49 academic institutions....
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Student aces French storytelling competition
The University of Malawi has yet another reason to celebrate the achievements of its students after one student, Alfred Kamwendo, won the Concours de Contes 2023 (Storytelling Contest) on 11th February, 2023. The competition was organised by Jacaranda Cultural Centre and Mais...
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UNIMA Hosts Annual Research Conference
Research is one of the key pillars for which a university is recognised. It is in this regard that, on 30th November, 2022, the University of Malawi held its Annual Research Dissemination Conference, which saw researchers from within and outside the institution showcasing ongoing and Âfinalised results of the research they...
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UNIMA debate team retains top position
The University of Malawi team at the 2022 Student Debates has once again impressed the nation, having defended their title as winning debate team. The most recent victory took place on 9th December, 2022 during the Grand Finale of the debates, which were held at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe. This was the fiÂnal eve...
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Sportsmen and women battle for gold in Botswana
After a 2-year break due to Covid-19, sportsmen and women from the University of Malawi Âfinally had the opportunity to once again participate in the annual SAUSSA (Southern African Universities Staff Sports Association) games. They were part of a 79-member group that travelled to Botswana in December last year to particip...
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EDF Dept offers satellite programmes
In a move to ensure that the physical location of the University of Malawi does not restrict people from accessing high quality education, the Education Foundations Department in the School of Education is offering two full-time programmes over weekends (Saturday and Sunday) through a satellite centre, the KUHeS-Lilongwe campu...
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Sociologists engage with youth in UNICEF project
The University of Malawi through the Department of Sociology has partnered with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in a study aimed at creating space for children and adolescents to become involved in developing and implementing the new Country Program Document (CPD) for UNICEF Malawi (2024-2028). Through the partne...
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