From UNIMA to Oxford: Teaching Assistant Wins Prestigious Fully Funded Scholarship
The University of Malawi (UNIMA) is celebrating another remarkable academic milestone after one of its own, Mr. Mike Kamanga, secured a prestigious fully funded scholarship to study at one of the world's most r...
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UNIMA Student Joins Africa's Brightest Physics Minds at ASP2026
From the lecture halls of the University of Malawi to a continental gathering of some of Africa's brightest young physicists, Joyce Mwaipinga's passion for physics earned her the opportunity to represent the University at the Biennial African School of Fundamental Physics and Applications (ASP2026) in Nairobi, Kenya, from 5 to 19 July 2026. ...
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UNIMA, MAREN and TERNET Collaborate to Drive Innovation in Higher Education
As higher education institutions increasingly rely on digital technologies to improve teaching, learning, research, and innovation, collaboration among universities and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) has become more important than ever. Recognising the importance of sharing ...
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UNIMA Hosts Malawi-Scotland Partnership to Strengthen Academic Collaboration
The University of Malawi (UNIMA) hosted a delegation from the Malawi-Scotland Partnership (MaSP) on 16 July 2026 to explore opportunities for strengthening collaboration between Malawian and Scottish universities. The visit formed part of MaSP's initiative to bring together Malawi's public uni...
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UNIMA Hosts Grant Writing Workshop Aimed at Transforming Research Ideas into Fundable Proposals
A three-day grant writing workshop is underway at the University of Malawi (UNIMA), bringing together 40 participants from across the University, to strengthen their grant proposal development skills. The workshop, organised by the Centre for Social Research (CSR) in collaboration...
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Staff spotlight: Dr. Steven Wandale
Meet Dr. Steven Wandale, a Senior Lecturer in Electronics in the Department of Physics and Electronics under the School of Natural and Applied Sciences at the University of Malawi (UNIMA). As a lecturer in Electronics, he teaches both core and applied Electronics courses, includin...
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UNIMA, RFA Sign MoU to Advance Research, Innovation and Infrastructure Development
The University of Malawi (UNIMA) and the Roads Fund Administration (RFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, innovation, student development and technology-driven solutions for Malawi’s road infrastructure sector. The agreement, signed at the RFA offices in Lilongwe on Friday,...
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Statistics Book Gets a Continental Boost at Launch in Nairobi, Kenya
The University of Malawi’s flag flew high at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, on 25th June 2026, when Statistical Modelling for Evidence-Based Public Health, co-edited by Lawrence N. Kazembe (University of Namibia) and Tsiriz...
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Minister of Education Tours Construction Projects at the University of Malawi
The University of Malawi today, 3 July 2026, hosted the Minister of Education, Honourable Dr Bright Msaka, who toured several ongoing construction projects aimed at strengthening the institution's infrastructure and expanding access to quality higher education. The Minister was welcomed by the...
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UNIMA Joins Global Partners to Develop AI-Powered Emergency Reporting Platform
The Malawi Voice Data Commons (MVDC) hosted a workshop to co-create appropriate specifications for an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered digital platform to enhance emergency reporting in Malawi at the University of Malawi (UNIMA) on 29th June 2026. The workshop, which was facilitated by the Inclusive Digital Transformation ...
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