UNIMA Head of ICT Recognised as Outstanding International PhD Graduate in China
The University of Malawi (UNIMA) is celebrating a significant academic milestone following the successful completion of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science and Technology by its Head of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Dr. Bridget Nyirongo at the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) in Beijing, China. ...
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Smart Mushroom Farming Takes Shape: From Research Idea to Field-Ready Innovation
On 22 June 2026, the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS) at the University of Malawi continued its series of field visits to Community Actionable Research Projects for Enterprise (CARP-E) grantees, aimed at tracking progress, documenting impact, and showcasing how research-driven innovations are advancing Malawi’s agri-food syst...
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CRAFS supports Muliko Livestock Services to Advance Breeding and Feed Innovations
Livestock production continues to play a critical role in improving rural livelihoods in Malawi, particularly through enhanced breeding systems and affordable feeding solutions. In this context, with financial and technical support from CRAFS CARP-E grant Muliko Livestock Services in Mzuzu is emerging as an important innovation-dri...
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From Ideation to Smart Farming Systems: Goodall Salima Advances Precision Agriculture
Digital agriculture is increasingly a key driver of efficiency and productivity in smallholder farming systems, offering new ways to manage water, monitor crops, and support timely decision-making through data-driven tools. One such innovation is emerging from Goodall Salima, who is developing a Smart Precision Farming System to su...
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UNIMA AND THE MURORAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATE IN THE FIELDS OF FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY
The University of Malawi (UNIMA), through its Food Innovation and Technology Hub (FitHub), has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Creative Collaboration at Muroran Institute of Technology in Japan, marking a significant step towards advancing food innovation, value...
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UNIMA Reinforces Its Position as Malawi's Leading University with 2026 THE Ranking
Barely a few weeks after being ranked Malawi's number one university in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Global 2000 and becoming the country's only university to feature among the world's top 2,000 institutions, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) has achieved yet another remarkable milestone as it ...
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Student AI Innovation Strengthens UNIMA–GHII Digital Health Collaboration
The University of Malawi, through the Department of Physics and Electronics, has taken another step in advancing student-led digital health innovation following a technical engagement with the Global Health Informatics Institute (GHII) on an AI-enabled cardiovascular screening project. The engagement was held within the broader UNIMA&nda...
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iCHIS: Transforming Community Health Service Delivery Through Innovation
To ensure innovation addresses real-world challenges and improves lives, the University of Malawi, through its Computing Department, has developed the integrated Community Health Information System (iCHIS), a digital platform transforming community healthcare delivery across Malawi. iCHIS is ...
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UNIMA CRAFS Empowering Local Farmers Through Digital Innovation
As part of its ongoing field visits to CRAFS-CARP-E grantees across Malawi to appreciate progress, document impact, and showcase how research-based innovations are transforming livelihoods and strengthening local enterprises, the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS), through the Community Actionable Research Projects fo...
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Adding Value to Sweet Potatoes, Transforming Lives
On 12 June 2026, the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS) at the University of Malawi, through its Community Action Research Projects for Enterprise Development (CARP-E) initiative, visited Tehilah Bakery and Value Addition Centr...
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