Statistics Book Gets a Continental Boost at Launch in Nairobi, Kenya
The University of Malawi’s flag flew high at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, on 25th June 2026, when Statistical Modelling for Evidence-Based Public Health, co-edited by Lawrence N. Kazembe (University of Namibia) and Tsiriz...
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Minister of Education Tours Construction Projects at the University of Malawi
The University of Malawi today, 3 July 2026, hosted the Minister of Education, Honourable Dr Bright Msaka, who toured several ongoing construction projects aimed at strengthening the institution's infrastructure and expanding access to quality higher education. The Minister was welcomed by the...
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UNIMA Joins Global Partners to Develop AI-Powered Emergency Reporting Platform
The Malawi Voice Data Commons (MVDC) hosted a workshop to co-create appropriate specifications for an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered digital platform to enhance emergency reporting in Malawi at the University of Malawi (UNIMA) on 29th June 2026. The workshop, which was facilitated by the Inclusive Digital Transformation ...
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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 Technology (BIT) in Beijing, China. ...
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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 innovations are advancing Malawi’s agri-food syst...
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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 in Mzuzu is emerging as an important innovation-dri...
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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 developing a Smart Precision Farming System to su...
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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 significant step towards advancing food innovation, value...
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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) has achieved yet another remarkable milestone as it ...
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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. The engagement was held within the broader UNIMA&nda...
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