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UNIMA’s Scholarship Excellence: Prof. Tembo Wins Hogan Prize

If anyone ever seeks proof for University of Malawi’s claim to connect with excellence, one area that may be highlighted is the fact that the institution’s faculty comprises many award-winning ac...

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UNIMAWES students undergo wildlife and environmental protection training

Students from the University of Malawi’s Wildlife and Environmental Society (UNIMAWES) participated in a two-day training on wildlife conservation and environmental education for sustainable developmen...

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Law students gain insights on cross-border dispute resolution

The School of Law, Economics, and Government’s Private Law Department hosted an international guest, Mr. Hendrik Puschmann, Partner and Co-Head of International Arbitration at Trowers & Hamlins, wh...

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Department of Sociology and Population Studies Hosts UK-Based Social Worker

The Department of Sociology and Population Studies recently hosted a UK-based visiting social worker, Kate Aspray, who is part of a UK charity called Supporting Social Work in Malawi (SSWIM). SSWIM has been ...

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Law, Technology, and Digital Rights: MACRA’s public lecture at UNIMA

Students at the University of Malawi often interact with various specialists working in different fields through public lectures, which are regularly held on campus. On 21 March 2025, the University of Malaw...

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UNIMA Shines Again! Dr. Mweso Secures $67,000 Ramboll Foundation Award

With the University of Malawi recognised as one of the region’s top universities, it is no surprise that our esteemed academic members continue to receive recognition on both the international and local stages. Just a few weeks after two of our outstanding female academics were honoured with prestigious awards in the for...

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UNIMA, PRSM, and SRWB Unite to Save Mulunguzi Dam

In a concerted effort to promote environmental awareness and preserve the Mulunguzi Dam water catchment in Zomba, the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM) and the Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) joined forces with University of Malawi students from the Media and Development program, as well as those studying Communication and Cultural St...

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UNIMA Social Work Students Donate to Grace Orphan Care

In commemoration of World Social Work Day on 18th March this year, the Social Work Students Society at the University of Malawi made a generous donation of assorted items to Grace Orphan Care in Thundu, Zomba. The students, accompanied by Mr. Austin Ndala, a UNIMA lecturer and patron of the society, arrived in large numbers to...

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UNIMA and UniRovuma strengthen ties through English language initiative

The University of Malawi has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with various international universities over the past years, including the University of Rovuma in Mozambique. As one way of implementing activities outlined in the MoU, a team of staff members from UNIMA, led by the Executive Dean of the School of Humanitie...

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BACCS Society engages Mibawa Television in interactive media sessions

Various student societies at the University of Malawi have the opportunity to interact with experts from different industries. The institution’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Cultural Studies Society (BACCS Society) recently hosted the Mibawa Television team on 14th March 2025, where students actively participate...

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