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UNIMAWES Champions Climate Solutions at Youth Conference

  As climate change and environmental issues become increasingly pressing worldwide, students at the University of Malawi are taking action to address these challenges. One of the dynamic student societies at UNIMA, the Wildlife and Environmental Society (UNIMAWES), comprises of such students who take issues of the environment to he...

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LEG staff gather for networking function

The School of Law, Economics, and Government organized a social gathering for all its staff members, which was held at the Economics Cafeteria on 16th October 2024. The function was graced by the Executive Dean of the School, Professor Happy Kayuni, and attended by heads of departments, as well as other academic and non-academic staff. I...

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A story of unwavering support: How a mother's commitment led to her daughter's success

Meet Ms. Thokozani Kujingo, the proud mother of Evelyn Kujingo, a recent Bachelor of Arts in Humanities graduate from the University of Malawi. Evelyn, who has special needs and uses a wheelchair for mobility, began her studies at UNIMA in September 2019. Ms. Kujingo recalls the delight of witnessing her daughter achieve this significant milesto...

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Tackling Sexual Violence: Law Scholars Explore Legal Gaps and Accountability

The Department of Private Law and the Department of Public Law and Legal Clinic Education at the School of Law, Economics, and Government recently hosted an insightful staff-student seminar titled “Addressing Sexual Violence in Malawi: Legal Frameworks and Institutional Accountability.” Th...

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Chisapi Boys Secondary School tours UNIMA

On Friday, 4th October, 2024, a group of 55 students from Chisapi Boys Secondary School in Blantyre had an exciting opportunity to tour the University of Malawi. During their visit, the students, all of whom are in Form 2, explored several key facilities at UNIMA, including the Department of Geography, Earth Sciences and Envir...

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Sip and Paint Success: Fine Art Society Welcomes Fresh Talent to UNIMA

On 4th October, 2024, the Fine Art Society from the School of Arts, Communication and Design hosted a Sip and Paint event at the Open Theatre. The President of the Society, Mr. Mwayi Kaufulu, stated that the event was organized as an initiation ceremony for first-year students who had recently joined the Fine Art Department. Additionally, it ser...

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Vice-Chancellor Salutes UMSSA for Intervarsity Games Victory

The University of Malawi Staff Sports Association (UMSSA) recently presented the trophies they won during the 4th Public Universities Staff Sports Association of Malawi (PUSSAM) games, in which all public universities in Malawi participated. The trophy presentation ceremony was held in the University Boardroom on 20th September, 2024 and was gra...

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Collaboration for Safety: UNIMA and Police Strengthen Security Efforts

The University of Malawi prioritizes the well-being of its students, both those residing on campus and those living off-campus. On 20th September 2024, the university management hosted the Commissioner of Police for the Eastern Region, Barbra Mchenga Tsiga, and the Deputy Commissioner of Police for the Eastern Region,...

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UNIMA holds collaboration talks with Mozambican academic delegation

The University of Malawi continues to make significant efforts in fostering international relationships with various universities both within and outside Africa. Recently, on 18th September 2024, the university management hosted a delegation from Mozambique, which met with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samson Sajidu, and other university offici...

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Malawi’s Athletes Shine at the 2024 Paralympic Games

The Parasport Against Stigma (PSAS) project, a collaborative effort between the University of Malawi, Loughborough University in London, and the Malawi Paralympic Committee, has been implementing an inclusive education initiative through sports in secondary and primary schools in Malawi. As a result, young athletes with disabilities have been id...

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