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University of Malawi

November 27, 2023

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) is a public university established in 1965 and until 4 May 2021, when the university underwent a delinking, was composed of four constituent colleges located in Zomba, Blantyre, and Lilongwe. Of the four colleges, the largest is Chancellor College in Zomba (now the University of Malawi under Vice-Chancellor Professor Samson Sajidu). It is part of the Malawian government educational system. The last Vice-Chancellor was Professor John Kalenga Saka.

University of Malawi
Established1964; 59 years ago (1964)
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Samson Sajidu
Location
Zomba
,
Malawi
CampusUrban
Website[1]

History edit

The University of Malawi was founded a few months after Malawi Independence.[1] The first enrollment consisted of 90 students in Blantyre.[1] Teaching began in 1965 in Blantyre, and within two years the Institute of Public Administration at Mpemba, the Soche Hill College of Education and the Polytechnic in Blantyre, and Bunda College in Lilongwe became colleges of the university. In 1973, all the constituents of the university apart from the polytechnic and Bunda College moved to Zomba and were merged into Chancellor College. In 1979, Kamuzu College of Nursing became a college of the university, and in 1991 the College of Medicine in Blantyre was formed as a further constituent college.

Student Movements for Multi-Party Rule (1992) edit

During the movement toward the multiparty rule, UNIMA students participated in a protest that was organized by themselves as a part of fighting for their educational freedom.[2] In March 1992, when Catholic Bishops in Malawi issued a Lenten Pastoral Letter that criticized Banda and his government, students of the University of Malawi at Chancellor College and the Polytechnic joined in through protests and demonstrations in support of the letter.[2] This forced the authorities to close the campuses.[2]

Youth for Freedom and Democracy edit

Youth for Freedom and Democracy (YFD) is a student political pressure group on campus. They publish the "Weekly Political Update" that is circulated to students on campus.[3] They have been critical of Malawi's governance, and of the Paladin Energy mining company. In mid-September, Malawian police arrested several members of the group. They also arrested 21-year-old Black Moses, president of the YFD and interrogated him. A week later, 25-year-old Robert Chasowa, a fourth-year engineering student at the Malawi Polytechnic was found dead.[4] Police ruled this a suicide but critics believe that he was murdered.

Constituent colleges and academics edit

 
Malawi Polytechnic

Current colleges edit

Chancellor College, based in Zomba edit

Chancellor College is the largest college of the constituent colleges of the University of Malawi. It is also known as 'Chanco'. The college has five faculties: Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Science and Faculty of Education.[5] Departments service each faculty as follows:
Education: Curriculum and Teaching Studies and Educational Foundations

Humanities: African Languages and Linguistics, Classics, English, Fine and Performing Arts, French, Language and Communication Skills, Philosophy and Theology and Religious Studies.[5]

Science: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography and Earth Sciences, Home Economics, Physics, Mathematical Sciences.

Social Science: Economics, History, Psychology, Political and Administrative Studies and Sociology.[5]

College of Medicine edit

Main article: University of Malawi College of Medicine

The University of Malawi houses a medical school, the College of Medicine (COM), which trains Malawian doctors that work both in Malawi and internationally. Candidates to be considered for medical training either enter after a one-year premedical training following their MSCE or after completing two years of a science course at Chancellor College. Out of about 250 doctors that had graduated from the University of Malawi-College of Medicine between 1992 and 2005, 25 (10%) were reported to be registered with the UK General Medical Council which has contributed to a healthcare worker brain drain in Malawi.[citation needed]

The college now has Four undergraduate courses which include the five-year-long Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), and the four-year-long programs of Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hon) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hon). All the undergraduate students need to undergo a one-year premedical program at the college or must have finished their A-levels at recommended schools or must have attended a two-year science course at recommended college in order to be eligible for the programs offered at the College of Medicine.[6] In addition, the college has a long stating relationship with the University of St Andrews School of Medicine in Scotland. In 2011, 10 students from the University of St Andrews School of Medicine visited the college on exchange. Both schools run the Global Health Education Workshops/Module (GHEP) which seeks to provide a forum for discussion of pressing global health issues like climate change, overpopulation, epidemics and the concept of good aid.

Kamuzu College of Nursing, based in Lilongwe edit

Entry requirements for nursing and paramedical training institutions is the Malawi School Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level). Nursing and midwifery training is for three years and is offered at the Malawi College of Health Sciences and any of the eight mission nursing schools scattered in mostly rural mission hospitals.[6] The Kamuzu College of Nursing provides nursing degrees categorised as generic (degrees offered to students enrolled straight from secondary school), post-basic (degrees offered to enrolled nurses who have "acceptable" O-level grades and with at least two years of service) Bachelor of Science in Advanced Midwifery and Diploma in Nursing.[6] Out of an estimated 4000 nurses active in Malawi in 2005, 453 who had been trained in Malawi were reported to be working in OECD countries (WHO, 2006). This represented 11.3% of the number of nurses active in the country.[6]

The College of Medicine and Kamuzu College of Nursing delinked from the University of Malawi and combined to form the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS).

The Polytechnic, Blantyre Campus edit

The highest and most popular institution in Malawi offers various technical and vocational training based on national and regional needs.

Polytechnic has fifteen departments offering undergraduate degrees in accounting, business administration, management, civil(hons), mechanical(honors) and electrical engineering(hons), architecture and land management, environmental management, computing and information technology, journalism, language and communication, mathematics and statistics, physics and biochemical sciences, technical education and quantity surveying.[7]

Polytechnic offers postgraduate programs in business administration, infrastructure development and transport management in response to the emerging needs of the industry and the pressure from the native baccalaureate graduates.[7] After being delinked from the University of Malawi, The Polytechnic now operates as the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS).

UNIMA ECAMPUS edit

In 2023, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) introduced the UNIMA ECAMPUS, a significant digital extension of its educational offerings. This initiative, aligning with the Malawian government's commitment to expanding affordable access to education, is a pivotal part of UNIMA's 2022-2026 strategic plan. The ECAMPUS aims to provide accessible, high-quality online learning opportunities, breaking physical barriers and enhancing international collaboration and cultural exchange among students.[8]

The ECAMPUS offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including specialized MBA, MSc, DBA, PhD, and BSc programs in fields like Project Management, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Accounting, Finance, and Cybersecurity. These programs are designed to cater to the evolving needs of the global job market.[9]

Powered by a partnership with Astria Learning, a US-based edtech organization, the ECAMPUS is a comprehensive online platform hosting all content related to the online programs. This collaboration has enhanced the digital learning experience with support in digital libraries, affordable laptops, and tablets, ensuring that students have access to necessary resources for their online education.[10]

Prospective students can apply for ECAMPUS programs online, with the admission criteria designed to facilitate a wide range of students to enroll in these innovative online programs. The UNIMA ECAMPUS is a strategic move towards increasing educational access and achieving the goals outlined in the Malawi 2063 agenda, representing UNIMA's commitment to adapting to the digital age and expanding its educational impact both locally and internationally.[11][12]

The establishment of the UNIMA ECAMPUS marks a significant milestone in the history of the University of Malawi, signifying the university's dedication to embracing digital education and its role in fostering socioeconomic development and progress. This initiative is expected to enhance the university's international visibility and contribute significantly to the global academic community.[13][14]

Former colleges edit

Bunda College, Lilongwe edit

Bunda College of Agriculture offers BSc's, MSc's and PhD degrees in agriculture, Environmental Sciences and Development Studies.[15] Its mission is to advance and promote knowledge,skills,self-reliance and sound character for "sustainable food production and utilization; Improving income, food security and nutrition; and Conservation and management of biodiversity, the environment and natural resources.[16] It is situated in Lilongwe 35.2  km from the capital city center.[15] Nearby is the college farm serving commercial, practical, academic and research purposes.[15]

Following the restructuring of universities in Malawi in 2012 by the then President Bingu wa Mutharika, Bunda college is no longer part of the University of Malawi. Now Bunda College forms part of Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). The university has three campus, i.e. Bunda campus, the City campus and the NRC campus.

  • Institute of Public Administration
  • Soche Hill College of Education
  • Malawi College of Accountancy

Enrollment edit

The University of Malawi had 6,257 full-time students in 2007.[1] Of those, 6226 were Malawian citizens, 26 were from SADC countries and 5 were from other, non-SADC countries.[1]

Vice-Chancellors of the university edit

Notable alumni[citation needed] edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "University of Malawi". SARUA. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  2. ^ a b c "Afrikka" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  3. ^ "MALAWI: Police quiz academics over pressure group - University World News". www.universityworldnews.com. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  4. ^ . www.nyasatimes.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "University of Malawi | Chancellor College". www.chanco.unima.mw. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  6. ^ a b c d (PDF). www.equinetafrica.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ a b . www.poly.ac.mw. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  8. ^ "Astria Learning Partners with University of Malawi". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  9. ^ "Astria Learning Partners with University of Malawi". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  10. ^ "A Visionary Partnership for Quality Learning: UNIMA Signs MOU with Astria Learning". University of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  11. ^ "A Visionary Partnership for Quality Learning". UNIMA ECAMPUS. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  12. ^ "A Visionary Partnership for Quality Learning: UNIMA Signs MOU with Astria Learning". University of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  13. ^ "Astria Learning Partners with University of Malawi". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  14. ^ "A Visionary Partnership for Quality Learning: UNIMA Signs MOU with Astria Learning". University of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  15. ^ a b c "BUNDA COLLEGE WEBSITE". buncoalumni.tripod.com. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  16. ^ . Archived from the original on 30 July 2004. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  17. ^ "University of Malawi: Vice Chancellor". University of Malawi. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  18. ^ "University of Malawi: Previous Chancellors". University of Malawi. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
 
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The University of Malawi UNIMA is a public university established in 1965 and until 4 May 2021 when the university underwent a delinking was composed of four constituent colleges located in Zomba Blantyre and Lilongwe Of the four colleges the largest is Chancellor College in Zomba now the University of Malawi under Vice Chancellor Professor Samson Sajidu It is part of the Malawian government educational system The last Vice Chancellor was Professor John Kalenga Saka University of MalawiEstablished1964 59 years ago 1964 Vice ChancellorProfessor Samson SajiduLocationZomba MalawiCampusUrbanWebsite 1 Contents 1 History 1 1 Student Movements for Multi Party Rule 1992 1 2 Youth for Freedom and Democracy 2 Constituent colleges and academics 2 1 Current colleges 2 1 1 Chancellor College based in Zomba 2 1 2 College of Medicine 2 1 3 Kamuzu College of Nursing based in Lilongwe 2 1 4 The Polytechnic Blantyre Campus 2 2 UNIMA ECAMPUS 2 3 Former colleges 2 3 1 Bunda College Lilongwe 3 Enrollment 4 Vice Chancellors of the university 5 Notable alumni citation needed 6 See also 7 ReferencesHistory editThe University of Malawi was founded a few months after Malawi Independence 1 The first enrollment consisted of 90 students in Blantyre 1 Teaching began in 1965 in Blantyre and within two years the Institute of Public Administration at Mpemba the Soche Hill College of Education and the Polytechnic in Blantyre and Bunda College in Lilongwe became colleges of the university In 1973 all the constituents of the university apart from the polytechnic and Bunda College moved to Zomba and were merged into Chancellor College In 1979 Kamuzu College of Nursing became a college of the university and in 1991 the College of Medicine in Blantyre was formed as a further constituent college Student Movements for Multi Party Rule 1992 edit During the movement toward the multiparty rule UNIMA students participated in a protest that was organized by themselves as a part of fighting for their educational freedom 2 In March 1992 when Catholic Bishops in Malawi issued a Lenten Pastoral Letter that criticized Banda and his government students of the University of Malawi at Chancellor College and the Polytechnic joined in through protests and demonstrations in support of the letter 2 This forced the authorities to close the campuses 2 Youth for Freedom and Democracy edit Youth for Freedom and Democracy YFD is a student political pressure group on campus They publish the Weekly Political Update that is circulated to students on campus 3 They have been critical of Malawi s governance and of the Paladin Energy mining company In mid September Malawian police arrested several members of the group They also arrested 21 year old Black Moses president of the YFD and interrogated him A week later 25 year old Robert Chasowa a fourth year engineering student at the Malawi Polytechnic was found dead 4 Police ruled this a suicide but critics believe that he was murdered Constituent colleges and academics edit nbsp Malawi PolytechnicCurrent colleges edit Chancellor College based in Zomba edit Chancellor College is the largest college of the constituent colleges of the University of Malawi It is also known as Chanco The college has five faculties Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Science Faculty of Law Faculty of Social Science and Faculty of Education 5 Departments service each faculty as follows Education Curriculum and Teaching Studies and Educational FoundationsHumanities African Languages and Linguistics Classics English Fine and Performing Arts French Language and Communication Skills Philosophy and Theology and Religious Studies 5 Science Biology Chemistry Computer Science Geography and Earth Sciences Home Economics Physics Mathematical Sciences Social Science Economics History Psychology Political and Administrative Studies and Sociology 5 College of Medicine edit Main article University of Malawi College of Medicine The University of Malawi houses a medical school the College of Medicine COM which trains Malawian doctors that work both in Malawi and internationally Candidates to be considered for medical training either enter after a one year premedical training following their MSCE or after completing two years of a science course at Chancellor College Out of about 250 doctors that had graduated from the University of Malawi College of Medicine between 1992 and 2005 25 10 were reported to be registered with the UK General Medical Council which has contributed to a healthcare worker brain drain in Malawi citation needed The college now has Four undergraduate courses which include the five year long Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery MBBS and the four year long programs of Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences BMLS Bachelor of Physiotherapy Hon and Bachelor of Pharmacy Hon All the undergraduate students need to undergo a one year premedical program at the college or must have finished their A levels at recommended schools or must have attended a two year science course at recommended college in order to be eligible for the programs offered at the College of Medicine 6 In addition the college has a long stating relationship with the University of St Andrews School of Medicine in Scotland In 2011 10 students from the University of St Andrews School of Medicine visited the college on exchange Both schools run the Global Health Education Workshops Module GHEP which seeks to provide a forum for discussion of pressing global health issues like climate change overpopulation epidemics and the concept of good aid Kamuzu College of Nursing based in Lilongwe edit Entry requirements for nursing and paramedical training institutions is the Malawi School Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Nursing and midwifery training is for three years and is offered at the Malawi College of Health Sciences and any of the eight mission nursing schools scattered in mostly rural mission hospitals 6 The Kamuzu College of Nursing provides nursing degrees categorised as generic degrees offered to students enrolled straight from secondary school post basic degrees offered to enrolled nurses who have acceptable O level grades and with at least two years of service Bachelor of Science in Advanced Midwifery and Diploma in Nursing 6 Out of an estimated 4000 nurses active in Malawi in 2005 453 who had been trained in Malawi were reported to be working in OECD countries WHO 2006 This represented 11 3 of the number of nurses active in the country 6 The College of Medicine and Kamuzu College of Nursing delinked from the University of Malawi and combined to form the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences KUHeS The Polytechnic Blantyre Campus edit The highest and most popular institution in Malawi offers various technical and vocational training based on national and regional needs Polytechnic has fifteen departments offering undergraduate degrees in accounting business administration management civil hons mechanical honors and electrical engineering hons architecture and land management environmental management computing and information technology journalism language and communication mathematics and statistics physics and biochemical sciences technical education and quantity surveying 7 Polytechnic offers postgraduate programs in business administration infrastructure development and transport management in response to the emerging needs of the industry and the pressure from the native baccalaureate graduates 7 After being delinked from the University of Malawi The Polytechnic now operates as the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences MUBAS UNIMA ECAMPUS edit In 2023 the University of Malawi UNIMA introduced the UNIMA ECAMPUS a significant digital extension of its educational offerings This initiative aligning with the Malawian government s commitment to expanding affordable access to education is a pivotal part of UNIMA s 2022 2026 strategic plan The ECAMPUS aims to provide accessible high quality online learning opportunities breaking physical barriers and enhancing international collaboration and cultural exchange among students 8 The ECAMPUS offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs including specialized MBA MSc DBA PhD and BSc programs in fields like Project Management Human Resource Management Business Management Accounting Finance and Cybersecurity These programs are designed to cater to the evolving needs of the global job market 9 Powered by a partnership with Astria Learning a US based edtech organization the ECAMPUS is a comprehensive online platform hosting all content related to the online programs This collaboration has enhanced the digital learning experience with support in digital libraries affordable laptops and tablets ensuring that students have access to necessary resources for their online education 10 Prospective students can apply for ECAMPUS programs online with the admission criteria designed to facilitate a wide range of students to enroll in these innovative online programs The UNIMA ECAMPUS is a strategic move towards increasing educational access and achieving the goals outlined in the Malawi 2063 agenda representing UNIMA s commitment to adapting to the digital age and expanding its educational impact both locally and internationally 11 12 The establishment of the UNIMA ECAMPUS marks a significant milestone in the history of the University of Malawi signifying the university s dedication to embracing digital education and its role in fostering socioeconomic development and progress This initiative is expected to enhance the university s international visibility and contribute significantly to the global academic community 13 14 Former colleges edit Bunda College Lilongwe edit Bunda College of Agriculture offers BSc s MSc s and PhD degrees in agriculture Environmental Sciences and Development Studies 15 Its mission is to advance and promote knowledge skills self reliance and sound character for sustainable food production and utilization Improving income food security and nutrition and Conservation and management of biodiversity the environment and natural resources 16 It is situated in Lilongwe 35 2 km from the capital city center 15 Nearby is the college farm serving commercial practical academic and research purposes 15 Following the restructuring of universities in Malawi in 2012 by the then President Bingu wa Mutharika Bunda college is no longer part of the University of Malawi Now Bunda College forms part of Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources LUANAR The university has three campus i e Bunda campus the City campus and the NRC campus Institute of Public Administration Soche Hill College of Education Malawi College of AccountancyEnrollment editThe University of Malawi had 6 257 full time students in 2007 1 Of those 6226 were Malawian citizens 26 were from SADC countries and 5 were from other non SADC countries 1 Vice Chancellors of the university editProfessor Samson Sajidu 2022 Present Professor John Saka 2013 2019 Professor Emmanuel Fabiano 2010 2013 17 Professor Zimani David Kadzamira 2005 2010 18 Professor David Rubadiri 2000 2005 Professor Brown Beswick Chimphamba 1992 2000 Dr John Michael Dubbey 1987 1990 Dr David Kimble 1977 1986 Professor Gordon Hunnings 1973 1977 Dr Ian Michael 1965 1973Notable alumni citation needed editLazarus McCarthy Chakwera President of Malawi Saulos Klaus Chilima Vice President of Malawi Cassim Chilumpha Former Vice President of Malawi Andrew KC Nyirenda Retired Chief Justice of Malawi Winford Masanjala Associate Professor of Economics at University of Malawi Secretary for Economic Planning and Development Caroline Alexander author and journalist Thomas John Bisika Economist Steve Chimombo writer Frank Chipasula Author Poet and Educator Charles Chuka Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi Otria Moyo Jere Cabinet Minister Shemu Joyah Film director Ken Kandodo Finance Minister Paul Kishindo Sociologist Jane Kambalame diplomat Samson Kambalu author Lucious Grandson Kanyumba Cabinet Minister Ken Lipenga Finance Minister Jack Mapanje Poet and Writer Steve Dick Tennyson Matenje UN Permanent Representative Margaret Roka Mauwa Cabinet Minister Billy Abner Mayaya human rights activist Cuthy Mede artist Maxwell Mkwezalamba African Union Commissioner Chrissie Mughogho diplomat Samuel Mpasu Speaker of the Malawi National Assembly Cornelius Mwalwanda Cabinet Minister Hawa Ndilowe diplomat Angela Zachepa Member of Parliament Paul Tiyambe Zeleza historianSee also editLilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesReferences edit a b c d University of Malawi SARUA Retrieved 2010 12 27 a b c Afrikka PDF Retrieved 2010 12 27 MALAWI Police quiz academics over pressure group University World News www universityworldnews com Retrieved 2017 12 20 University student death ruled suicide police Malawi news Malawi NyasaTimes breaking online news source from Malawi www nyasatimes com Archived from the original on 28 September 2011 Retrieved 17 January 2022 a b c University of Malawi Chancellor College www chanco unima mw Retrieved 2017 12 20 a b c d Archived copy PDF www equinetafrica org Archived from the original PDF on 3 March 2011 Retrieved 17 January 2022 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link a b University Malawi Polytechnic www poly ac mw Archived from the original on 2011 07 22 Retrieved 2017 12 20 Astria Learning Partners with University of Malawi Yahoo Finance Retrieved 2023 11 24 Astria Learning Partners with University of Malawi Yahoo Finance Retrieved 2023 11 24 A Visionary Partnership for Quality Learning UNIMA Signs MOU with Astria Learning University of Malawi Retrieved 2023 11 24 A Visionary Partnership for Quality Learning UNIMA ECAMPUS Retrieved 2023 11 24 A Visionary Partnership for Quality Learning UNIMA Signs MOU with Astria Learning University of Malawi Retrieved 2023 11 24 Astria Learning Partners with University of Malawi Yahoo Finance Retrieved 2023 11 24 A Visionary Partnership for Quality Learning UNIMA Signs MOU with Astria Learning University of Malawi Retrieved 2023 11 24 a b c BUNDA COLLEGE WEBSITE buncoalumni tripod com Retrieved 2017 12 20 Bunda College of Agriculture Archived from the original on 30 July 2004 Retrieved 5 March 2018 University of Malawi Vice Chancellor University of Malawi Retrieved 19 July 2011 University of Malawi Previous Chancellors University of Malawi Retrieved 19 July 2011 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to University of Malawi Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title University of Malawi amp oldid 1186620946 Chancellor College based in Zomba, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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