New Book Release: Communication for Social Change in Sub Saharan Africa: Amplifying the Marginalised Voices
The University is delighted to announce the publication of Communication for Social Change in Sub‑Saharan Africa: Amplifying the Marginalised Voices, a ground-breaking new volume authored by Chimwemwe Chavinda, Victor Chikaipa, Jimmy Kainja, Japhet Mchakulu, and Yamikani Ndasauka. Published by Routledge in April 2026, t...
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UNIMA Hosts Arduino Day 2026
As Arduino Day was celebrated worldwide, the University of Malawi (UNIMA), through its Department of Physics and Electronics, marked the occasion by hosting its own event on 28th March, 2026. Held at UNIMA, the event brought together students, developers, and technology enthusiasts for a day dedicated to innovation, learning, and collabo...
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UNIMA scholar clinches funds for pilot study
One of the reasons the University of Malawi enjoys a lot of prestige is due to its research profile. At any given time, there are various research projects ongoing, spearheaded by the institution’s researchers. One of such researchers is Prof. Nick Tembo of the Department of Literary Studies, who was in March, 2026, anno...
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SLEG Recognises Outstanding Staff at 2025 Excellence Awards
For the third consecutive year, the School of Law, Economics and Government (SLEG) organised its Staff Excellence Awards, an initiative designed to celebrate the accomplishments of academic staff who demonstrated exceptional performance across various categories. The 2025 awards ceremony was held on 20th March, 2026, at the Wadonda Lectu...
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UNIMA at Kamuzu Academy: Inspiring Career Paths
The University of Malawi continues to demonstrate its commitment to inspiring young minds and shaping career aspirations through meaningful engagement with students. This was evident on 14th March 2026, when the University participated in a vibrant Career Day at Kamuzu Academy in Kasungu. Alongside other institutions, the University enga...
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Hard work rewarded: 192 students celebrated for academic excellence
At the beginning of the second semester of each academic year, the University recognizes outstanding students who performed excellently in their first semester. On 12th March 2026, the University celebrated 192 students who made it onto the Dean’s List at the Great Hall. The event was graced by the Vice-Chancellor, Profe...
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ECOWATER Kiosk to Promote Clean and Sustainable Drinking Water
Students and staff at the University of Malawi can now enjoy easier access to safe and affordable drinking water following the launch of an ECOWATER kiosk on campus. The kiosk, which officially opened on 28 February 2026, is designed to deliver purified, chemical-free water while promoting environmentally friendly practices. The ECOWATER...
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MANDIS Project conducts Stakeholder Engagement
The University of Malawi’s Department of Biological Sciences and Biomedical Health Sciences, under the School of Natural and Applied Sciences, recently conducted a Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Creation Meeting for the “Adaptation of Intake24 to Assess Dietary Patterns and Their Association with Chronic Diseases in...
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UNIMA Debate Team Finishes Strong as Runners-Up in Debate Finale
The University of Malawi (UNIMA) Debate Team delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Malawi “Shift the Power” Inter-University Debates Grand Finale, finishing as runners-up after a closely contested final against Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) at the Bingu International Confe...
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Max and Sherry Dine and Lounge Founders Inspire UNIMA Students
Entrepreneurs Hope and Tamika Mezuwa, founders of Max and Sherry Dine and Lounge, delivered an inspiring lecture to computer science students at the University of Malawi on Thursday, 5th March, sharing practical insights on digital marketing and brand development. The lecture, titled “Clicks to Impact: Building a Brand in th...
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