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School graduates in Malawi have the opportunity to take computer lessons, totally free, at the state-of-the-art campus of the University in Lilongwe. The computer lessons are offered to interested secondary school leavers 2017/18 as a way of giving back to the community, within the framework of the University’s programme of Corporate Social Responsibility. After an introduction into computers in the campus amphitheater, students have the opportunity to practice working on computers at the University’s computer lab. The lucky school leavers taking the free computer lessons are excited about the training and the relevant certificate they receive, which not only enhances…


  Press Release Immediate release all media   It was announced today in Lilongwe that Dr Robert Ridley has been appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor at Unicaf University Malawi. Dr Ridley’s multi-faceted career spans the sectors of academia, industry, international public health and diplomacy. He has served as Vice-Chancellor at Mzuzu University in Malawi from March 2013 to July 2017. He was previously Pro Vice-Chancellor at the University of Malawi. His academic expertise covers malaria drug and vaccine research, public health, public private partnerships and innovation. He has authored over 100 scientific publications and has generated several patents. Following an honours…


  PRESS RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO ALL MEDIA   Another milestone in Unicaf University’s rapid expansion and development was the announcement this month by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants that the University’s BSc in Accounting and Finance degree programme has received nine exemptions in the ACCA qualification examinations. After assessing the programme for accreditation, ACCA has awarded graduates of Unicaf University’s BSc in Accounting and Finance a total of nine exemptions in the professional ACCA examination papers, that lead to the professional qualification of Chartered Certified Accountant and membership of the internationally recognised organisation. The ACCA is the…


PRESS RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO ALL MEDIA Unicaf University is committed to excellence in teaching, student achievement and satisfaction in a continually improving academic environment, and aims to attract students of high calibre to its ranks. To this end, Unicaf University Malawi has presented monetary prizes and guaranteed 90% scholarships to the 46 graduates who have won the BWAILA Secondary School Awards in different categories. Speaking at the award ceremony on June 15th, the Pro Vice Chancellor of UUM Mr Buxton Mpando congratulated the award winners and said that the scholarships will make studying towards the Bachelor degree of their…


  PRESS RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO ALL MEDIA A new recognition of multi-campus Unicaf University came with the announcement that the University has been accepted as a member of SARUA, the Southern African Regional Universities Association. Unicaf University joins other top ranking universities, who appear on the list of SARUA members, (http://www.sarua.org/?q=members), like the University of Cape Town. SARUA, founded in 2005, is an association of universities in the 15 countries of the Southern African Development Community. Its purpose is to contribute in revitalising and developing Higher Education in the southern part of the African continent, to create qualified, informed leaders, who can respond effectively to…


PRESS RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALL MEDIA An agreement has been signed between Unicaf University and NAMISA, the Media Institute for Southern Africa, Malawi chapter, for the award of a number of UNICAF scholarships for the Unicaf University Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree programmes. NAMISA is a non- governmental organisation, established to promote media freedom and freedom of expression, as well as to safeguard the competency and professionalism of journalists across southern Africa. Unicaf University collaborates with various organisations in the countries it operates, to give back to society in a meaningful and sustainable way. By sponsoring the NAMISA Media Awards,…