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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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UNIMA Joins Strategic International Partnership to Advance Infectious Disease Research in Africa

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has joined a strategic international partnership that has secured a prestigious Global Health EDCTP3 grant to strengthen Sub-Saharan Africa's capacity to prevent and respond to emerging infectious diseases through advanced research, training and regional collaboration. ...

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UNIMA Extends RFA Partnership Through Technical Review of Tollgate Power and Backup Systems

The University of Malawi (UNIMA), through the Department of Physics and Electronics in the School of Natural and Applied Sciences, is continuing its technical collaboration with the Roads Fund Administration (RFA) through an independent re...

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UNIMA Reviews Examination Procedures to Strengthen Academic Integrity and Quality Assurance

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has embarked on a review of its examination procedures to strengthen academic integrity, improve efficiency and build greater confidence in its assessment sys...

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UNIMA researchers Showcase Malawi's Nutrition Research at International Congress in the United Kingdom

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has strengthened its international research profile after showcasing innovative work on digital dietary assessment and nutrition surveillance at the Nutrition Society Summer Congress 2026, held in Newcastle, United Kingdom, from 21 to 24 July 2026. ...

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From UNIMA to Oxford: Teaching Assistant Wins Prestigious Fully Funded Scholarship

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) is celebrating another remarkable academic milestone after one of its own, Mr. Mike Kamanga, secured a prestigious fully funded scholarship to study at one of the world's most r...

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UNIMA Student Joins Africa's Brightest Physics Minds at ASP2026

From the lecture halls of the University of Malawi to a continental gathering of some of Africa's brightest young physicists, Joyce Mwaipinga's passion for physics earned her the opportunity to represent the University at the Biennial African School of Fundamental Physics and Applications (ASP2026) in Nairobi, Kenya, from 5 to 19 July 2026. ...

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UNIMA, MAREN and TERNET Collaborate to Drive Innovation in Higher Education

As higher education institutions increasingly rely on digital technologies to improve teaching, learning, research, and innovation, collaboration among universities and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) has become more important than ever. Recognising the importance of sharing ...

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UNIMA Hosts Malawi-Scotland Partnership to Strengthen Academic Collaboration

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) hosted a delegation from the Malawi-Scotland Partnership (MaSP) on 16 July 2026 to explore opportunities for strengthening collaboration between Malawian and Scottish universities. The visit formed part of MaSP's initiative to bring together Malawi's public uni...

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