Arabic Language Programmes: Expanding UNIMA’s reach
The University of Malawi, in a landmark move, is set to introduce Arabic language programmes, becoming the first public university in Malawi to do so. This development follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the university and the Darussunnah Foundation, in collaboration with Medelvagen. This initiative is part of UNIMA&rsqu...
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Raising awareness through radio drama: Zimachitika mini-series
The University of Malawi is advancing its national development outreach focus by offering social development communication initiatives to include people with disabilities in the society. Through awareness campaigns, such as radio drama series, the university demonstrates that disability is not inability. Parasport Against Stigma (on people with ...
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CSEC donates to Law library
On 11th June 2024, the legal fraternity at the University of Malawi received a donation of 198 books from the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC). The books are worth MK50,000,000. The handover ceremony was attended by the Executive Dean of the School of Law, Economics, and Government, Professor Happy Kayuni, the Executive Director of the C...
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THEATRE AND MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS HIGHLIGHT RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
As the 2023/24 academic year ends at the University of Malawi, students, especially those in their final year, are deeply engaged in finalizing their projects. A key part of their academic journey is research presentations, where they share their findings with peers and faculty. On June 3rd, 2024, postgraduate students pursuing the Master of Art...
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ACTUARIAL SCIENCE HONOURS STUDENTS DATE FINANCE AND INSURANCE BUSINESS GURUS
On 31st May 2024, final year BSc in Actuarial Science (Honours) students held a 1-day symposium at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. The Symposium, organized under the theme “Cultivating Local Expertise: Unlocking Malawi’s Actuarial Potential”, drew key players and potential employers from the finance and banking industry such as th...
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SACD HOSTS CONFERENCE ON ART DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING SUSTAINABILITY
The School of Arts, Communication and Design (SACD) recently organized a conference themed “They Call It Sustainability: Financing, Localization, and Other Alternative Futures for Communication for Development.” The event brought together over 40 specialists from various fields. This conference is part of the Un/Making CSC research ...
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UNIMA AND STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY COLLABORATE ON POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION TRAINING
The University of Malawi, in collaboration with Stellenbosch University, has launched extensive short courses titled “Enhancing Postgraduate Supervision and Grounding for Postgraduate Studies,” aimed at early-career academic staff expected to supervise postgraduate students, as well as postgraduate students themselves. These courses ...
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UNIMA SOCIAL WORK EXPERTS TRAIN PRACTICE EDUCATORS
Students in the Department of Sociology and Population Studies who are enrolled in the Social Work programme always participate in mandatory field placements and observations during their first, second, and fourth years of study at the University of Malawi. During these field placements, the department relies on field supervisors to guide and as...
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UNIMA HOSTS ITS SECOND EDTECH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The University of Malawi, as one of the top universities in Malawi plays a significant role in the country's education sector not only by graduating candidates but also by spearheading the introduction of innovations to address challenges in the education sector. One of the notable initiatives is the Education Technology (EdTech) annual conferen...
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PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE SHSS EXIT WORKSHOP OFFERS KEY INDUSTRY SKILLS
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) organized an exit workshop for all final-year students enrolled in various programmes within the School to equip them with valuable skills needed in the industry. The event was held at the Mwambo Lecture Theatre on 14th May, 2024, and some of the topics discussed included industry orientation, ...
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