UNIMA TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVED COTTON VARIETY
As one of the leading institutions of higher education in Malawi, the University of Malawi is known for outstanding facilities, which include well-equipped science laboratories. Additionally, the institution boasts highly qualified, experienced and innovative staff who are able to manage expansive research projects within the cou...
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WORLD RADIO DAY CELEBRATIONS 2023
8th February every year is designated as World Radio Day. This day was established in 2012 by UNESCO to reflect on the contribution of radio in various aspects of human life. This year, the day was celebrated under the theme “Radio and Peace”. However, Malawi celebrated the day on Tuesday 28th March 2023....
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IPOR PRESENTS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO UNIMA STUDENTS
The University of Malawi has received support from the Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR), under the Edward Chiwaula Trust, with the aim of aiding financially disadvantaged students. On 11th April 2023, there was a ceremony to mark the handing over of the financial assistance. The event was le...
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UNIMA DONATES BOOKS TO SCHOOLS
On 30th March, 2023, the University of Malawi made a significant donation to the education sector by distributing books in science subjects to several primary and secondary schools in Zomba. The University Librarian, Mr Brian Sitima-Ndau, and the Assistant Librarian, Mrs Naomi Kachoka, handed over the books. The donation ...
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GRADUATION LEADS TO BUSINESS BOOM IN ZOMBA
The city of Zomba always feels the impact when there is a graduation ceremony. On this day, all roads lead to the Great Hall at the university, where there is always a colourful gathering of joyous graduands, as well as proud parents and staff. This is most certainly true of 5th April, 2023, when the University of Malawi held its...
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FAMILY LITERACY INDIGENOUS AND INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING PROJECT
This documentary is based on the GRTA funded Family Literacy, Indigenous and Intergenerational Learning Project conducted by the Centre for Language Studies and the School of Education of the University of Malawi in collaboration with the University of East Anglia (UK) under the UNESCO Chair Partnership. The Project sought to demonstrate how a c...
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UNIMA STUDENTS IN JAMAICA FOR YOUTHMAPPERS SUMMIT
Two university Malawi students, Davie Nthiya and Mphatso Ben from the Geography, Earth Sciences and Environment Department were selected to participate in the 2023 YouthMappers Leadership Summit as fellows from 4th to 12th January, 2023. They were among 67 students selected from 26 countries across 49 academic institutions....
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STUDENT ACES FRENCH STORYTELLING COMPETITION
The University of Malawi has yet another reason to celebrate the achievements of its students after one student, Alfred Kamwendo, won the Concours de Contes 2023 (Storytelling Contest) on 11th February, 2023. The competition was organised by Jacaranda Cultural Centre and Mais...
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UNIMA HOSTS ANNUAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Research is one of the key pillars for which a university is recognised. It is in this regard that, on 30th November, 2022, the University of Malawi held its Annual Research Dissemination Conference, which saw researchers from within and outside the institution showcasing ongoing and finalised results of the research they...
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UNIMA DEBATE TEAM RETAINS TOP POSITION
The University of Malawi team at the 2022 Student Debates has once again impressed the nation, having defended their title as winning debate team. The most recent victory took place on 9th December, 2022 during the Grand Finale of the debates, which were held at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe. This was the final eve...
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