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Recent News

Staff Spotlight: Dr Dackson Masiyano

Meet Dr Dackson Masiyano, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics and Electronics in the School of Natural and Applied Sciences at the University of Mala...

Geo Science Students Conduct Cleaning Exercise at Mpondabwino Market

Members of Geo Science Society, which is a group of students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Bachelor of Science in Geography at the University of Malawi (UNIMA), have taken their envi...

UNIMA Biostatistics Students Visit National Statistical Office

On 5th November 2026 a group of third year students from the University of Malawi pursuing Bachelor of Science in Biostatistics and Bachelor of Scien...

UNIMA hosts Manifesto Implementation Unit delegates

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malawi, Professor Samson Sajidu, hosted members of the Office of the Chief Adviser to the President’s Manifesto Implementation Unit (MIU) on 5 November 2026 at the University Boardroom. Professor S...

UNIMA School of Law, Economics and Government celebrates postgraduate excellence

The University of Malawi (UNIMA), through the School of Law, Economics and Government (LEG), has recognised outstanding postgraduate students for excellence in coursework, thesis research, publications and doctoral research during its Postgraduate Excellence Awards Ceremony held on Friday, 30 Oct...

UNIMA Research Highlights the Economic Value of Multilingualism In Informal Markets

In Malawi’s busy informal markets, the ability to speak more than one language could be more than just a communication skill; it could be a valuable economic asset. From attracting customers to negotiating prices and facilitating transactions, language plays an important role in sha...

SLEG commemorates the legacy of late Associate Professor Ngeyi Ruth Kanyongolo

The School of Law, Economics and Government’s Department of Private Law and Public Law, together with the Department of Clinical Legal Education, organised a staff-student seminar on 29 October 2026 to commemorate the work and legacy of the late Dr Ngeyi Ruth Kanyongolo,...

UNIMA Hosts Makerere University Delegation for E-Campus Benchmarking Visit

On 26 October 2026, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) hosted a delegation from Makerere University to share insights, discuss implementation opportunities and challenges, and highlight experiences about online teaching and learning from UNIMA’s E-Campus partnership with Astria Learning.&nbsp...

UNIMA strengthens academic partnership with NWU

On 13th October 2026, a delegation from NWU paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samson Sajidu, at the University Office Boardroom. The NWU delegation comprised Professor Steve Dunga, Deputy Director of the School of Economi...

UNIMA Hosts NWU Academic for public lecture on Ubuntu and social change

The School of Arts, Communication and Design through its Department of Media and Communication Studies hosted a public lecture by Dr Musara Lubombo, a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director of the School of Communication at North-West University (NWU) in South Africa, on 14 October 2026 at the Wadon...

UNIMA and NWU explore academic collaboration

The University of Malawi’s School of Arts, Design and Communication hosted a delegation from North-West University (NWU) of South Africa for a special visit aimed at exploring opportunities for academic collaboration, knowledge exchange and institutional partnerships. The delegation...

UNIMA Strengthens Leadership for Institutional Excellence and Transformation

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has strengthened the leadership and management capacity of its leaders following a two-day orientation programme for Executive Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments and Heads of Centres, held from 13 to 14 October 2026. Held under the theme &ldq...

UNIMA School of Education Awards K50 Million in Research Grants to Five Teams

The School of Education at the University of Malawi (UNIMA) has awarded research grants worth K10 million each to five research teams as part of efforts to strengthen the culture of research within the school. The award ceremony, which took place on 16th October 2026, was supported by the...

UNIMA Participates in The Motion 2026 Debate

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) is participating in The Motion 2026, a national inter-university debate competition designed to provide Malawi’s brightest student minds with a platform to showcase their knowledge, critical thinking and public speaking skills. Sponsored by the Malaw...

Farmers and Agricultural Extension Workers Pretest AI-Enabled Agricultural Advisory System in Machinga

Farmers, agricultural extension workers, lead farmers and technical specialists from Nsanama and Nanyumbu Extension Planning Areas (EPAs) in Machinga District have taken part in a controlle...

UNIMA Bids Farewell to Outgoing Council Chairperson

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has bid farewell to its outgoing Council Chairperson, Dr Benedicto Wokomaatani Malunga, as he prepares to take up a new diplomatic assignment as Malawi’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Dr Malunga, who w...

NEW BOOK ALERT: Community Arts from the Margins

Community Arts from the Margins is a groundbreaking volume that centres the Global South as a hub of knowledge generation. This is a book by global south practitioners about practices emerging directly from the region. The volume brings together scholars doing cutting-edge...

UNIMA Leads AI Model Development for Agrometeorological Advisory System

The University of Malawi (UNIMA), through the Centre for Resilient Agri-food Systems (CRAFS), is taking a leading role in the development and validation of an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled agrometeorological advisory system being developed under the Agricultural Resilience through Climate...

Staff Spotlight: Meet Ms. Mupu Chonzi Mtonda

Meet Ms. Mupu Chonzi Mtonda, a Senior Human Resource Officer at the University of Malawi (UNIMA), whose passion for people, employee development and workplace culture continues to shape her work. Ms. Chonzi joined UNIMA on 4th May 2015 and has since built her career in human resource mana...

UNIMA Human Resource Management Students Launch Professional Association

Students pursuing Human Resource Management (HRM) at the University of Malawi (UNIMA) have established a Human Resource Management Students Association to provide a platform for professional development, practical learning, networking and engagement beyond the classroom. The association w...

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: CONTESTING THE REPUBLIC – LAW, DEMOCRACY, AND INCLU...

November 11, 2026

School of Law, Economics and Government

The University of Malawi invites scholars, researchers, academics, practitioners and early-career researchers to submit abstracts for two related initiatives honouring Prof. Fidelis Edge Kanyongolo and his outstanding contribution to Malawian scholarship and public life. The initiatives comprise an edited volume titled Contesting the Republic: Essays in Honour of Fidelis Edge Kanyongoloand a companion conference scheduled for 21–22 April 2027 at the University of Malawi. Contributions are welcome...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED MUSIC RESEARCH

November 11, 2026

Department of Music and Dance

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Master of Arts in Applied Music Research (MA in Applied Music Research) programme offered by the Department of Music and Dance in the School of Arts, Communication and Design. Download the attached document for more details....
OPEN DISTANCE E-LEARNING INTAKE FOR THE 2027/2028 ACADEMIC YEAR

November 06, 2026

ODeL

The University of Malawi is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for admission into its Open Distance E-Learning (ODeL) programmes for the 2027-2028 academic year. Below is the programme specification document....
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: SHORT COURSES IN MUSIC, FINE ARTS, FILM AND FASH...

October 29, 2026

School of Arts, Communication and Design

The School of Arts, Communication and Design invites aspiring and practising artists to enrol in short courses offered by its departments. The deadline for registration is Monday, 30 November 2026. The training programme and timetable will be sent to registered applicants by Tuesday, 15 December 2026. Applicants who have already applied and paid the required fees do not need to reapply. Download the attached document for more details....
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT

October 29, 2026

Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets committee

The Council of the University of Malawi intends to award a contract for the Supply and Delivery of ICT Equipment (Communication Gadgets) under Procurement Reference No. G04-09-26. The procurement process has been completed, and the successful bidder has been identified. Accordingly, the Council of the University of Malawi hereby gives notice of its intention to award the contract as follows: No. Description of Goods Successful Bidder Basis of selection Contract price MWK 1. Supply and Delivery of...

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