The University of Malawi (UNIMA) recently engaged students at Kamuzu Academy in Kasungu during a Career Day on March 14, 2026. According to an official university bulletin published on March 17, the outreach is part of an ongoing effort to inspire young minds and shape the career aspirations of secondary school learners. The visit highlights UNIMA's continuing drive to bridge the gap between secondary and higher education institutions in the country.
In related academic developments, researchers Barry Austin, Paul Wilkins-Ahmed, and Chloe Smith released a new study on March 18 focusing on school leadership and educational improvement in Malawi. According to the research published on Zenodo, school leaders play a central role in driving performance improvements in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The action research study, which involved qualitative interviews and observations at selected Malawian schools, found that active engagement in professional development directly enhances teaching methodologies. The researchers urged educational policymakers to prioritise training programmes that equip school leaders with the necessary skills to support local schools.