The University of Malawi (UNIMA) School of Education has awarded K50 million in research grants to five internal teams. According to a bulletin published by the University of Malawi on October 16, each group received K10 million during a campus ceremony. The grants are backed by the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies. Executive Dean Dr. Peter Namphande stated that the funding will help academic staff generate evidence-based data to guide future education policies and national reforms.
Mzuzu University (MZUNI) has partnered with DT Global under the European Union-funded Tikope Alendo ndi Nkhani Zachilengedwe (TAZA) initiative to support local ecotourism. According to Mzuzu University, Vice-Chancellor Professor Wales Singini signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming that MZUNI will establish a dedicated research centre for the sector. The new facility is designed to promote research, innovation, and capacity building to protect natural resources and create jobs within the tourism industry of Malawi.
Meanwhile, the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) co-hosted a three-day intensive workshop focused on using human rights advocacy to end violence, according to LUANAR and the GRÓ GEST programme. Organized alongside the Embassy of Iceland, the event brought together 28 professionals in Lilongwe to examine the structural causes of violence and design practical advocacy strategies for their local communities.