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Recent News

INSIDE UNIMA- Know Our Academicians

Could you please introduce yourself, your position at UNIMA, and your department? My name is Gowokani Chijere Chirwa, and I serve as an Associate Professor of Economics and Head of the Department of Eco...

UNIMA and UNV Discuss Inclusion for Students With Special Needs

The University of Malawi’s School of Education and the Special Needs section hosted officials from the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) at the School of Education boardroom on 4th November 2025. The UNIMA team was led by the Dean of School of Education, Dr. Namphande, whil...

ILLOVO Inspires the Next Generation of Leaders

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) often takes advantage of the relationship that it has with the industry, to provide opportunities for students or their representatives to learn about how life is in the world of employment. Such an opportunity...

UNIMA Students Inspire Future Scholars at Police Secondary School

On 24th October, 2025, a team of twelve students and two lecturers from the University of Malawi (UNIMA) visited Police Secondary School in Zomba for a career talk and motivation session with 156 students from Form 3 and Form 4 at the school. The visit was organized and coordinated b...

Jambo: Tanzanian High Commissioner Interacts with UNIMA Students Taking Kiswahili Lessons

Excitement filled University of Malawi (UNIMA) when students taking Kiswahili language lessons welcomed the High Commissioner of the Republic of Tanzania to Malawi, Mrs. Agnes Richard Kayola, when she visited the campus on 22nd October, 2025. T...

Gausi shines at the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition

Students at the University of Malawi bring pride to the institution as they continue to demonstrate academic excellence both locally and globally through various international competitions organized by different bodies. A fourth-year Physics student, Mr. Moses Gausi, participated in the Internati...

UNIMA Brings Water Closer to Chikwakwasu and Namangale Villages

Residents of Chikwakwasu Village under Traditional Authority (T/A) Mwambo and Namangale Village in the area of T/A Chikowi will no longer have to walk long distances in search of clean water for daily use. This follows the donation of two boreholes by the University of Malawi (...

UNIMA and UNDP Launch Nzeru Hub: Driving Digital Learning in Malawi

The University of Malawi, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched the Nzeru Hub on 13th October 2025 at the Wadonda Lecture Theatre. The Hub is a free digital learning platform designed not only for students but also for underserved communi...

PUBLICATION- MALAWI JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

November 05, 2025

School

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Google Workspace Training

October 28, 2025

Computing Department

The Computing Department invites all members of staff to an engaging Google Workspace Training designed to enhance your skills in Google tools such as Google docs, Google Excel and more.Use this link to register.https://forms.gle/i3T6B2DF98krko476Spaces are limited....
Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Resource Management (By research)

October 27, 2025

Admissions

The University of Malawi is inviting applications for admission into the Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Resource Management (by research) programme which will commence in January, 2026. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least a credit. Candidates with a strong pass may be considered. A good Master’s degree from an accredited university in Human Resource Management, Public Administration/ Management and related areas. Candidates with work experience wil...
CALL FOR ABSTRACT : Special Issue – For Consideration under the Journal...

October 06, 2025

Journal of Southern African Studies

Malawi’s legal history is marked by moments of rupture and continuity that have profoundly shaped social transformation. From the imposition of English law in 1891, through the independence settlement of 1964 and the authoritarian constitutional order of 1966, to the adoption of a democratic constitution in 1994, law has promised much but often delivered unevenly. This special issue, which the editors plan to publish in the Journal of Southern African Studies (JSAS), adopts a critical socio-legal...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HIGHER EDUCATION TEAC...

September 23, 2025

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

The School of Education (SoE) at the University of Malawi, through the Higher Education and Professional Development Department, is pleased to announce the call for applications for the inaugural enrolment into the newly established Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (PGCHET) Programme, to commence in January 2026. Download the file below to view the full advert:...

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