Getting to Know the Bachelor of Actuarial Science Programme with Dr. Nelson Dzupire, Head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the School of Natural and Applied Sciences
The Bachelor of Actuarial Science programme, which is a relatively new programme at the University of Malawi, has specific entry requirements: applicants must have at least six credits in the MSCE, with a minimum of 4 points in English, and at least 2 points in both Mathematics and Additional Mathematics. This is one of the mo...
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A Boost for Demographic Research: UNIMA Lecturer Secures Max Planck Research Grant
Lecturers from various departments at the University of Malawi continue to receive prestigious awards in recognition of the excellence they demonstrate in their research. Notably, Dr. Benson Malinga John, a lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Population Studies, has been awarded a €100,000 grant by the Max Planck ...
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Tiny Machines, Big Impact: UNIMA’s workshop on AI for sustainable development
As experts from around the world focus on programming small machines to address global issues such as hunger, climate change, and other environmental challenges, the University of Malawi has not been left behind. Through its School of Natural and Applied Sciences, the university has launched a five-day training workshop this w...
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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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