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Recent News

New Book Release: Communication for Social Change in Sub Saharan Africa: Amplifying the Marginalised Voices

The University is delighted to announce the publication of Communication for Social Change in Sub‑Saharan Africa: Amplifying the Marginalised Voices, a ground-breaking new volume authored by Chimwemwe Chavinda, Victor Chikaipa, Jimmy Kainja, Japhet Mchakulu, and Yamikani...

UNIMA Hosts Arduino Day 2026

As Arduino Day was celebrated worldwide, the University of Malawi (UNIMA), through its Department of Physics and Electronics, marked the occasion by hosting its own event on 28th March, 2026. Held at UNIMA, the event brought together students, developers, and technology enthusiasts for a...

UNIMA scholar clinches funds for pilot study

One of the reasons the University of Malawi enjoys a lot of prestige is due to its research profile. At any given time, there are various research projects ongoing, spearheaded by the institution’s researchers. One of such researchers is Prof. Nick Tembo of the Department...

SLEG Recognises Outstanding Staff at 2025 Excellence Awards

For the third consecutive year, the School of Law, Economics and Government (SLEG) organised its Staff Excellence Awards, an initiative designed to celebrate the accomplishments of academic staff who demonstrated exceptional performance across various categories. The 2025 awards ceremony...

UNIMA at Kamuzu Academy: Inspiring Career Paths

The University of Malawi continues to demonstrate its commitment to inspiring young minds and shaping career aspirations through meaningful engagement with students. This was evident on 14th March 2026, when the University participated in a vibrant Career Day at Kamuzu Academy in Kasungu. ...

Hard work rewarded: 192 students celebrated for academic excellence

At the beginning of the second semester of each academic year, the University recognizes outstanding students who performed excellently in their first semester. On 12th March 2026, the University celebrated 192 students who made it onto the Dean’s List at the Great Hall....

ECOWATER Kiosk to Promote Clean and Sustainable Drinking Water

Students and staff at the University of Malawi can now enjoy easier access to safe and affordable drinking water following the launch of an ECOWATER kiosk on campus. The kiosk, which officially opened on 28 February 2026, is designed to deliver purified, chemical-free water while promoting enviro...

MANDIS Project conducts Stakeholder Engagement

The University of Malawi’s Department of Biological Sciences and Biomedical Health Sciences, under the School of Natural and Applied Sciences, recently conducted a Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Creation Meeting for the “Adaptation of Intake24 to Assess Dietary Patte...

UNIMA Debate Team Finishes Strong as Runners-Up in Debate Finale

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) Debate Team delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Malawi “Shift the Power” Inter-University Debates Grand Finale, finishing as runners-up after a closely contested final against Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural R...

Max and Sherry Dine and Lounge Founders Inspire UNIMA Students

Entrepreneurs Hope and Tamika Mezuwa, founders of Max and Sherry Dine and Lounge, delivered an inspiring lecture to computer science students at the University of Malawi on Thursday, 5th March, sharing practical insights on digital marketing and brand development. The lecture, titled&nb...

UNIMAX Partner Group geared to advance demographic research

The University of Malawi, through the Department of Sociology and Population Studies, hosted officials from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research and launched the UNIMAX Group Kick-Off Workshop on 24th and 25th February 2025 at the Malawi Sun Hotel and Conference Ce...

BSc Electronics students experience real-world broadcasting technology at Chanco Radio and TV

On Wednesday 4th March 2026, Third Year Bachelor of Science in Electronics students had an educational visit to Chanco Community Radio and Television where they had an opportunity to relate what they learn in class and the practical aspects of their field. ...

Students on the Move: Marching Against Plastic Waste at UNIMA

A spirited group of students from the University of Malawi Wildlife and Environmental Society (UNIMAWES) on 24th February 2026 presented a petition to the UNIMA administration, calling for urgent intervention on environmental challenges affecting the campus. Before submitting the petition...

UNIMA Joins READ Project to Advance Renewable Energy

As part of its internationalisation and research collaboration agenda, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) is participating in the Renewable Energy Advancement for Inclusive Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (READ) Erasmus+ Capacity Building Project. The initiative aims to strengthen renewable energ...

Bridging Secondary and Higher Education: St Andrews Visits UNIMA

A group of Year 9 and Year 10 students from St Andrews International High School visited the University of Malawi (UNIMA) on 10th February, 2026, to gain insight into university life and interact with students and staff from the School of Natural and Applied Sciences....

Statisticians Host Training on Causal Inference in Health Research

The University of Malawi, with support from the Sub-Saharan Africa Consortium for Advanced Biostatistics Training (SACCAB), conducted a three-day workshop at the Brown Chimphamba Laboratories on its Chirunga Campus from 10th to 12th February 2026. The workshop, themed “In...

UNIMA Joins National Initiative to Strengthen Climate Data for Climate Services

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) joined key national and international stakeholders at a high-level meeting organised by the Development Fund of Norway to engage with leadership from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperat...

Young Minds Energized by UNIMA Experience

Excitement and curiosity filled the air as about 300 students from three Malawian secondary schools set foot on the University of Malawi (UNIMA) campus for an inspiring educational visit on 6th February, 2026. Learners f...

University of Malawi Concludes Two-Day Self-Assessment Training Workshop

In a move to enhance the University’s standards, the University of Malawi has completed a two-day interactive training workshop on internal quality assurance which took place at the Economics building. The workshop, which began on 10 February, 2026, was designed to orient Heads of D...

UNIMAREC Trains New Departmental Subcommittee on Research Ethics

In order to maintain high standards and ensure quality research for undergraduate students, the University of Malawi Research Ethics Committee (UNIMAREC) organised an orientation training workshop for newly selected academic staff members appointed to the UNIMAREC Departmental...

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (SHSS) CALL FOR APPLICATIONS –...

April 09, 2026

Registrar

The University of Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following programmes offered in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, commencing in September 2026. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Development (BARD) (Economic Fee Paying) Programme Overview This interdisciplinary programme examines the role of religion in shaping social, economic, political, and cultural development processes, with a strong focus on African co...
UNIVERSITY OF MALAWI FIRST YEAR SELECTION FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR

April 09, 2026

Registrar

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) is pleased to announce the names of candidates selected to pursue various Generic and Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Year on a non-residential basis. In the 2025/2026 Public University Selection, UNIMA has admitted 2,941 Generic candidates and 2,950 Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) candidates. Of the total number of selected Generic candidates, 14 are students under Special Needs Education (SNE). The University further...
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FIRST 2026 UNIVERSITY OF MALAWI CONGREGATION

April 09, 2026

Registrar

The University of Malawi wishes to inform graduands, parents, guardians, and the general public that its first Congregation for 2026 will be held on Wednesday, 29th April, 2026. His Excellency the State President of the Republic of Malawi and Chancellor of the University of Malawi, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has delegated the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samson Sajidu, to preside over the ceremonies. These will take place in The Great Hall in Zomba, with the first and second sessions commenci...
Department of Economics 2025 Book of Abstracts

March 31, 2026

Department of Economics

The Department of Economics is pleased to present the 2025 Book of Abstracts, showcasing publications by its staff members for the year 2025. You can download a copy via the link below....
Tracer Study Report - Skills for a Vibrant Economy (SAVE) Project

July 31, 2025

Administration

The study aimed at taking stock of past UNIMA graduates, as to what they are doing in the job market, hear about their experiences, get their feedback about UNIMA and its programmes, identify key skills and general direction for curriculum change that UNIMA can take in line with its mandate and also as an output for the Skills for a Vibrant Economy (SAVE) project. You can download the report below;...

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Deputy Registrar : Mr Alfred Iteta Banda