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UNIMA named overall winner of PUSSAM Games

The University of Malawi has added a new accolade to its impressive list of achievements in sports, clinching the title of overall winner at the recently concluded 4th Public University Staff Sports Association of Malawi (PUSSAM) Intervarsity games. The games, which were held on 7th September, 2024, at the KUHES Sports Complex...

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CUTL holds training workshop for new UNIMA academics

Newly recruited academic staff from various departments at the University of Malawi recently participated in a training workshop organized by the Committee of the University on Teaching and Learning (CUTL). The workshop was held from the 4th to the 6th of September 2024 at Hapuwani Village Lodge in Mulanje and was graced by the Deputy Vice Chanc...

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Human Ecology short course fosters innovations in the food sector

The Department of Human Ecology and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Malawi recently conducted a 10-day short course designed to address gaps in the country’s food industry. This course was developed after extensive consultations with industry representatives to identify deficiencies in knowledge and skills required from graduate...

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UNIMA and COSOMA Celebrate Success of ‘Malawi Writing Better’ Workshop

The University of Malawi’s Department of Literary Studies, in collaboration with the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA), on 23rd August, 2024 concluded its “Malawi Writing Better” workshop. The week-long event, which aimed to enhance participants’ writing and editing skills, ended with a certificate presentation ceremon...

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UNIMA Celebrates Second 2024 Graduation Ceremony, Awards Top Graduates

Each year, the university awards certificates to men and women upon the completion of their studies. This awarding is marked by a colorful ceremony traditionally held in the Great Hall, where relations of graduands are invited to witness the event. On 29th August 2024, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Samson Sajidu, presided over the ceremony and ...

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Mozambican Leader Filipe Nyusi Honored with Doctorate by University of Malawi

All eyes were on the Great Hall at the University of Malawi on the morning of the 28th of August, 2024, as the institution conferred the PhD in International Relations and Diplomacy (Honoris Causa) on His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi. As a departure from the usual trend of UNIMA congregations, the...

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The Literary Studies Department launches ‘Writing Better’ workshop.

On 19th August 2024, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences’ Literary Studies Department officially opened its five-day “Writing Better” workshop, held in the Economics Boardroom. The event was graced by the Executive Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Emmanuel Ngwira. In his remarks, Dr. Ng...

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UNIMA Champions Women’s Leadership in Higher Education

As a way of empowering women to take on leadership roles in higher education, the University of Malawi organized a conference on 7th and 8th August, 2024, under the theme “Breaking Barriers, Building the Future: Women’s Leadership in Higher Education.” The event featured several notable women holding various positions in Malawi...

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Standard Bank provides boost to UNIMA Theatre Festival

The University of Malawi’s School of Arts, Communication and Design offers programmes promoting diverse art forms in the country. Over the past years, the school has celebrated art through various activities, including festivals. On 8th August 2024, Standard Bank Malawi presented a MK15,000,000 cheque as a donation to the Department of Dra...

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UNIMA Signs MoU with Nation Publications Limited

In a move to enhance the quality of education in Malawi, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Nation Publications Limited, one of the country’s award-winning media houses This partnership aims to provide students with valuable internship opportunities at the media house, allowing ...

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