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UNIMA Hosts Workshop on Disabled Youth Involvement in Climate Action

On 17th and 18th April 2026, the University of Malawi hosted a two-day event organised by the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Clinic, the Disability Rights Clinic and Child Rights Clinic, in partnership with Empower Young Mind under the project Championing Active Participation of Youth and Children with Disabilities in Climate Actio...

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Fashion Department Holds Motivational Talk for Students

As part of preparing students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion and ...

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Excellence celebrated: UNIMA awards 1,767 graduates

Parents and guardians from various districts across the country gathered at the Great Hall to celebrate their wards' achievements on 29th April, 2026. A total of 1,767 men and women graduated with various qualifications. The graduation ceremony under the Federal University comprised two sessions, and featured graduates from th...

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UNIMA Physics and Electronics Students Tour TNM

On 20th April 2026, a total of 55 students from the Department of Physics and Electronics at the University of Malawi (UNIMA) visited Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) facilities in Blantyre to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real‑world industry practice.   The educational tour was organised by the Department of Physics...

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MISALICO Empowers Students with Practical Investment Knowledge

The Wadonda Lecture Theatre was full to the brim with students eager to learn and acquire new knowledge through the Stock Market Awareness and Investment Summit, which was held on 18th April 2026. The event was organized by Minority Shareholders Association of Listed Companies (MISALICO) in partnership with the Class of 2026 Finale Dinner Organi...

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New Book Release: Arts for Development, Masculinities and Gender in Malawi

The University of Malawi proudly celebrates the publication of a new book by Dr Zindaba Chisiza, Associate Professor in the Department of Drama and Theatre Studies from the School of Arts, Communication and Design, titled Arts for Development, Masculinities and Gender in Malawi. This book is mainly based on the activities of an ...

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Celebrating culture at UNIMA

The weekend was a colorful celebration of culture, full of music, dance, delicious food, and unforgettable fun. The University of Malawi, through its Student Representative Council (SRC), hosted a successful cultural weekend from 10th to 11th April 2026 at the campus sports complex. The event attracted a diverse audience, including students from...

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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 Ndasauka. Published by Routledge in April 2026, t...

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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 day dedicated to innovation, learning, and collabo...

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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 of Literary Studies, who was in March, 2026, anno...

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