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Recent News

UNIMA Literary Studies Department Holds Creative Writing Masterclass

In the domain of Malawian writing, the University of Malawi has always stood out as being one of the major influences. Many of the country's writers have been nurtured in various ways by the University. In that regard, the institution has striven to ensure that the training continues year after y...

The University of Malawi Claims Victory at PUSSAM Games for Second Consecutive Year

The University of Malawi has once again emerged as the overall winner of the Public Universities Staff Sports Association of Malawi (PUSSAM) Games, claiming the title for the second year in a row. This year’s event, held on Saturday, 26t...

A SMALL ACT WITH A LASTING IMPACT

On 9th August 2025, renowned poet and University of Malawi (UNIMA) alumnus, Robert Chiwamba, made a heartfelt donation of brand-new furniture to the UNIMA Chapel. During a recent visit to the campus, Chiwamba observed that the chapel&rsqu...

UNIMA’s CRAFS awards Grants to boost community Agri-Food Innovations

The University of Malawi’s Centre for Resilient and Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS) has awarded grants ranging from US$ 4, 500 to US$ 7, 500 to seven local enterprises that were successful under the Community Action Research Projects for Enterprise Development (CARP-E) initiati...

New Publication: Scholars Explore BBC’s Influence on African Broadcasting

The University of Malawi continues to cement its position as a prime center of research. The evidence of this comes from the publications that emerge from scholars at the institution from time to time. One of the most recent publications is an edited book volume, The BBCs Legacy in Africa, publis...

CRAFS UNIMA’s FiT-Hub launches first training for Agri-Food Start-up Incubatees

On 29th July 2025, the UNIMA Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samson Sajidu, officially opened a one-week training workshop for the Food Innovation and Technology Hub (FiT-Hub) under the Center for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS) at the University of Malawi. The first cohort of F...

UNIMA applauded for SAVE complex construction progress

The University of Malawi recently hosted officials from the National Steering Committee for the Skills for a Vibrant Economy (SAVE), which comprises both government and non-governmental representatives. The team visited UNIMA on 23rd July 2025 and was led by the Principal Secre...

ARESRO trains fieldwork research assistants

The Africa Resilience in Education Systems Research Observatory (ARESRO) conducted a two-day training workshop for fieldwork research assistants from 16th to 17th July, 2025, at Gmalina Court in Liwonde. The training marked a crucial preparatory step for the upcoming formative phase of the ARESRO...

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLMENT INTO THE BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONS) PR...

August 15, 2025

Registrar

The School of Law, Economics and Government at the University of Malawi, invites applications for enrolment into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Programme for the 2025/2026 academic year on economic fee paying basis. The following are the admission options, eligibility criteria, and processes for entry into the programme. Download the file below to view the full press release:...
ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC FEE PAYING, MATURE ENTRY, AND OPEN, DISTANCE & E-L...

August 14, 2025

Registrar

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has released the additional list of successful candidates selected to pursue various programmes for Economic Fee Paying, Mature Entry, and Open, Distance & E-Learning for the 2025/2026 academic year. Download the file below to view the list of selected candidates:...
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SECOND 2025 UNIVERSITY OF MALAWI CONGREGATION

August 12, 2025

Registrar

The University of Malawi wishes to inform graduands, parents, guardians and the general public that its second 2025 Congregation will be held on Friday, 29th August 2025, in the Great Hall in Zomba from 7.30 a.m. Graduands and the general public should also note that His Excellency the State President of the Republic of Malawi and the Chancellor of the University of Malawi, Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, has delegated the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samson Sajidu, to preside over this graduation ce...
OFFER OF PLACEMENT FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR (OPEN, DISTANCE AND...

August 11, 2025

Registrar

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) is pleased to announce the offer of placements to the following students into various undergraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year. This offer follows their successful application through the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), which designated UNIMA as their preferred institution. The selection and placement process was conducted in close collaboration with NCHE. Students wishing to accept this offer are kindly requested to confirm their acc...
FIRST SEMESTER 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR OPENING ARRANGEMENTS FOR NEW AND...

August 07, 2025

Registrar

The University of Malawi wishes to inform new and continuing students, parents/guardians, and the general public that the opening arrangements for the First Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year are detailed in the attachment below....

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Deputy Registrar : Mr Alfred Iteta Banda