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UNIMA Head of ICT Recognised as Outstanding International PhD Graduate in China
The University of Malawi (UNIMA) is celebrating a significant academic milestone following the successful completion of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science and Technology by its Head of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Dr. Bridget Nyirongo at the Beijing Institute of T...
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Smart Mushroom Farming Takes Shape: From Research Idea to Field-Ready Innovation
On 22 June 2026, the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS) at the University of Malawi continued its series of field visits to Community Actionable Research Projects for Enterprise (CARP-E) grantees, aimed at tracking progress, documenting impact, and showcasing how research-driven innov...
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CRAFS supports Muliko Livestock Services to Advance Breeding and Feed Innovations
Livestock production continues to play a critical role in improving rural livelihoods in Malawi, particularly through enhanced breeding systems and affordable feeding solutions. In this context, with financial and technical support from CRAFS CARP-E grant Muliko Livestock Services i...
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From Ideation to Smart Farming Systems: Goodall Salima Advances Precision Agriculture
Digital agriculture is increasingly a key driver of efficiency and productivity in smallholder farming systems, offering new ways to manage water, monitor crops, and support timely decision-making through data-driven tools. One such innovation is emerging from Goodall Salima, who is...
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UNIMA AND THE MURORAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATE IN THE FIELDS OF FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY
The University of Malawi (UNIMA), through its Food Innovation and Technology Hub (FitHub), has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Creative Collaboration at Muroran Institute of Technology in Japan, marking a signifi...
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UNIMA Reinforces Its Position as Malawi's Leading University with 2026 THE Ranking
Barely a few weeks after being ranked Malawi's number one university in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Global 2000 and becoming the country's only university to feature among the world's top 2,000 institutions, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) ha...
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Student AI Innovation Strengthens UNIMA–GHII Digital Health Collaboration
The University of Malawi, through the Department of Physics and Electronics, has taken another step in advancing student-led digital health innovation following a technical engagement with the Global Health Informatics Institute (GHII) on an AI-enabled cardiovascular screening project. Th...
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iCHIS: Transforming Community Health Service Delivery Through Innovation
To ensure innovation addresses real-world challenges and improves lives, the University of Malawi, through its Computing Department, has developed the integrated Community Health Information System (iCHIS), a digital platform transforming community healthcare delivery across Ma...
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UNIMA CRAFS Empowering Local Farmers Through Digital Innovation
As part of its ongoing field visits to CRAFS-CARP-E grantees across Malawi to appreciate progress, document impact, and showcase how research-based innovations are transforming livelihoods and strengthening local enterprises, the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS), thr...
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Adding Value to Sweet Potatoes, Transforming Lives
On 12 June 2026, the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS) at the University of Malawi, through its Community Action Research Projects for Enterprise Development (CARP-E) initiativ...
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Mushroom Value Addition: Creating New Opportunities in Zomba through CRAFS CARP-E
As part of the University of Malawi’s commitment to driving innovation, impact, and community transformation, the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems -CARP-E programme continues to support enterprises that are turning research-based ideas into pract...
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UNIMA Hosts Stakeholder Dialogue on Environmental Sustainability
The University of Malawi (UNIMA), through its Department of Biological Sciences and Biomedical Health Sciences, joined the global commemoration of World Environment Day by hosting a dynamic environmental seminar organized by the Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) on 5th June 2026....
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Tanzanian High Commissioner Visits UNIMA, Commends Growth of Kiswahili Teaching
On Wednesday, 20 May 2026, the University of Malawi hosted Her Excellency Agnes Richard Kayola, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Malawi, who paid a courtesy visit to the institution. The meeting focused on the progress the University has made in the teaching of Kiswahili, w...
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UNIMA Student undergo FAM basic refereeing course
29 University of Malawi students pursuing various programmes have received certificates from the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) after completing a one-week basic referee’s course. The ceremony, which took place on 15th May 2026 at...
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Researchers to Develop Aflatoxin-Detecting AI-Powered Smartphone System
Researchers from the University of Malawi and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources have partnered to develop a smartphone-based artificial intelligence system capable of detecting aflatoxins in groundnuts in the field, in a move aimed at improving food safety and protecting co...
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SLEG Executive Dean’s Trophy Highlights Sport as Part of Holistic Learning
The School of Law, Economics and Government (SLEG) has emphasised that sports and academic life complement each other, urging students to embrace both as part of holistic development. Executive Dean of the School, Professor Happy Kayuni, said this on the evening of 8th May, 2026, during the...
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UNIMA Hosts Workshop on Disabled Youth Involvement in Climate Action
On 17th and 18th April 2026, the University of Malawi hosted a two-day event organised by the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Clinic, the Disability Rights Clinic and Child Rights Clinic, in partnership with Empower Young Mind under the project Championing Active Participation of You...
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Excellence celebrated: UNIMA awards 1,767 graduates
Parents and guardians from various districts across the country gathered at the Great Hall to celebrate their wards' achievements on 29th April, 2026. A total of 1,767 men and women graduated with various qualifications. The graduation ceremony under the Federal University comp...
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UNIMA Physics and Electronics Students Tour TNM
On 20th April 2026, a total of 55 students from the Department of Physics and Electronics at the University of Malawi (UNIMA) visited Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) facilities in Blantyre to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real‑world industry practice.  The education...
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