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UNIMA holds Malawi’s First Health Policy and Biostatistics Research Engagement Workshop

The Health Policy and Biostatistics Research Engagement Workshop, the first of its kind in Malawi, is currently underway in Salima. The workshop aims to explore ways of effectively utilising research outputs in health policymaking. Th...

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UNIMA Legal Clinics and Zomba CSOs Explore Collaboration Opportunities

The Department of Public Law and Clinical Legal Education in the School of Law, Economics, and Government on 2nd October, 2025 held an interface meeting between Zomba-based civil society organizations (CSOs) and the University’s legal clinics. The meeting, which was attended by represent...

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SLEG’S FINEST: 11 POSTGRADUATES RECOGNISED FOR EXCELLENCE

The School of Law, Economics and Government on 3rd October, 2025 celebrated the academic achievements of 11 outstanding students during the 2025 Postgraduate Excellence Awards. The awardees, which included one PhD student, were recognised for their exceptional performance in various categories, which included Best Thesis Award, Best Cour...

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UNIMA and India Launch First Chair of Indian Studies

Barely a few weeks after the Indian High Commissioner, His Excellency Amararam Gujar, visited the University of Malawi, the University and the Government of India, through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 29th September, 20...

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Short Course Equips Researchers with Tools for Hydro-Climate Extremes Analysis

On 18 July 2025, the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS), through the ACEWATER-III Project run by Stellenbosch University in partnership with 20 institutions under the AUDA-NEPAD Network of Water Centres of Excellence and the EU Delegation to South Africa, successfully delivered a graduate short cour...

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UMSSA Showcases Trophy Success to Vice-Chancellor

The University of Malawi Staff Sports Association (UMSSA) on 19th September, 2025, officially presented to the Vice-Chancellor the trophies won during the recently played Public University Staff Sports Association of Malawi (PUSSAM) Intervarsity Game...

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New Programme Alert: Master of Laws (LL.M) in Democratic and Economic Governance

As the country’s leading institution of higher learning, the University of Malawi continues to introduce programmes that contribute to national development. Recently added to its portfolio of significant and relevant programmes is the Master of Laws (LL.M) in Democratic and Economic Governance. Officially launched on 12t...

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High Commissioner of India visits UNIMA

In a significant step toward strengthening academic and cultural collaboration, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Malawi, Professor Samson Sajidu today, 8th September, 2025, welcomed His Excellency Mr. Amararam Gujar, the High Commissioner of India to Malawi, for a brief meeting at the university office. The meeting mar...

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UNIMA celebrates academic achievements of 2025 graduates

On 29th August 2025, the University of Malawi celebrated the academic achievements of 1,345 women and men who successfully completed their studies at the institution. The graduation ceremony was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samson Sajidu. It was also attended by the Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Jessie K...

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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 year. This year, the Department of Literary Studies...

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