UNIMA Briefed on Key Performance Indicators
On Monday, 31 August 2026, the University of Malawi was briefed on the proposed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as part of Government’s efforts to strengthen institutional performance, accountability and alignment with national priorities. The meeting, which was facilitated by the Chief Economist in the Department of Statutory C...
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NCST Commends UNIMA on Progress in AI and IoT Food Processing Research
The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) has commended the University of Malawi (UNIMA) for progress made during the first phase of the AI-Driven Machine Vision and IoT Systems for Quality Control and Waste Reduction in Food Processing Manufacturing project. The commendation followed a monitoring and evaluation visit on ...
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UNIMA Strengthens Quality Assurance Systems Through Committee Members’ Training
The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has completed a two-day Quality Assurance Committee Members’ Training Workshop aimed at strengthening the University’s capacity to implement its quality assurance systems and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement. The training, held from 27 to 28 August 2026 under the theme &ldqu...
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UNIMA to host 5th International Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences
The University of Malawi (UNIMA) will partner with the University of Zululand (South Africa) and Chang'an University (China) to host the prestigious 5th International Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences (ICEES 2027) in August, 2027. UNIMA’...
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UNIMA Showcases Agricultural Innovations at the 22nd National Agriculture Fair
The University of Malawi, through the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS) and the Food Innovation and Technology Hub (FIT-Hub), showcased a range of research-based agricultural innovations at the 22nd National Agriculture Fair (NAF), held at the Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre from 27 to 29 August 2026. Held under the theme &l...
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Staff Spotlight
Meet Dr. Tiyesere Mercy Chikapa Jamali, a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department for Management and Leadership Studies at the University of Malawi (UNIMA), whose academic journey has been shaped by a passion for Human Resource Management, gender at the workplace, and a deep commitment to helping students realise their potential. A gradua...
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UNIMA Chemistry Student Named Among Top 12 Falling Walls Lab Malawi Finalists
A University of Malawi (UNIMA) fifth-year Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours) student, Gabriel Banda, has been named among the top 12 finalists of Falling Walls Lab Malawi, earning a place in the national finalist cohort from more than 53 applicants who pitched innovative ideas. Falling...
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UNIMA and UNIZULU Forge Strategic Partnership
The University of Malawi (UNIMA) and the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) have taken a significant step towards strengthening academic cooperation and advancing African scholarship following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 14th August, 2026 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa. The two institutions s...
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UNIMA Showcases AI-Powered Agrometeorological Advisory at CPA Africa Conference
What if farmers could ask one simple question before planting “Is it safe to plant?”, and receive advice informed by climate data, crop information and their location? At the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) showcased how Artificial Intelligence (AI) ...
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University of Malawi Trains Police Officers in Computer Skills
With computers playing an increasingly central role in various jobs including law enforcement, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) has launched a training programme aimed at equipping female police officers with digital skills to perform their duties more effectively. The University, through its Department of Computing, is hosting a two-day...
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