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LUANAR Donates Firewood to Mitundu Community Hospital

Speaking this morning during the handover ceremony, LUANAR’s Acting Marketing and Communications Manager, Patricia Ngwale, said the University made the donation in recognition of the long-standing relationship it shares with the hospital. “I stand here today on behalf of LUANAR Management to present this donation of firewood to Mitundu Health Centre, as part of the University’s Corporate Social Responsibility. Over the years, Mitundu Community Hospital has supported LUANAR in many ways....

READ MORE Posted: September 4, 2025

Japanese Ambassador to Malawi Visits LUANAR

During his visit, Ambassador Oya toured the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, where the Japanese government funded infrastructure development in 1999. Ambassador Oya also visited the AquaFish Center, a regional hub for research in aquaculture and fisheries, to observe progress made since Japan’s initial investment. LUANAR Vice Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Kaunda, expressed appreciation for Japan’s longstanding support, which has included infrastructure development, scholarships, ...

READ MORE Posted: July 30, 2025

Save the Children Malawi Leadership Visits LUANAR to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

LUANAR had the honour of welcoming Mr. Bhekimpilo Khanye, the Country Director for Save the Children Malawi, along with his delegation, to the Bunda Campus. The visit marked a significant step in strengthening the growing partnership between the two institutions. The team was received by LUANAR’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Kaunda, who extended a warm welcome and shared the university’s commitment to transformative education and research. A detailed presentation was delivered to h...

READ MORE Posted: July 23, 2025

AQUAFISH REVIEWS PROGRESS ON CARP-E PROJECTS

Held at The Fourty Four Hotel in Lilongwe on 10th July 2024, the progress review meeting brought together Principal Investigators (PIs) and project team members to showcase their achievements, reflect on challenges, and plan for the next phase of project execution. Speaking during the event, the AquaFish Director commended the dedication and technical strides made by the teams so far, saying the Centre was “impressed with the current progress” and encouraged all implementers to “keep up...

READ MORE Posted: July 14, 2025

LUANAR Management and Staff Unions Sign New Collective Bargaining Agreement

The signing ceremony, held at the university's Bunda campus, follows the expiry of the previous CBA last year. The new agreement is expected to guide future staff-management engagements, address employee concerns, and strengthen the university’s service delivery to the nation. Speaking during the event, LUANAR Senior Assistant Registrar, Mr. Maxwel Mbweza said the agreement reflected a joint commitment by the university and the unions to work in harmony. “This CBA is more than symbolic. ...

READ MORE Posted: July 2, 2025