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LUANAR Welcomes IUCEA High-Level Delegation for Comprehensive Institutional Assessment

LUANAR this week proudly hosted a high-level delegation of nine experts from the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), led by Prof. Robert Ayine, for a comprehensive five-day assessment of our teaching, learning, research, and infrastructure facilities. Also present throughout the assessment process was Mrs. Masozi Gausi, Programme Registration Officer from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), who monitored the exercise to ensure alignment with national higher education ...

READ MORE Posted: December 1, 2025

Uncovering Malawi’s Hidden Treasures: Harnessing the Power of Neglected Crops for a Resilient Future

Yesterday, MwAPATA Institute, in collaboration with LUANAR, the National Planning Commission, and OXFAM, with support from NORAD, hosted the 15th Ndizotheka Eminent Speaker Series at Capital Hotel under the theme “Promoting Neglected and Under-Utilized Food Crops: A Pathway to Diversified and Resilient Food Systems.”. Professor Moses Maliro from LUANAR delivered an inspiring keynote address on the immense potential of Malawi’s neglected and underutilized species (NUS) crops. Rediscover...

READ MORE Posted: November 26, 2025

LUANAR Human Ecology Event Inspires Students with Stories of Resilience and Hope

Lilongwe, September 26, 2025, the Lecture Theatre at LUANAR came alive on Friday as the Department of Human Ecology hosted the Human Ecology for Impact event, an inspiring program that blended music, drama, poetry, and life-changing testimonies. The event opened with remarks from Mrs. Kabambe, a lecturer in the department, who reflected on the remarkable growth of Human Ecology, from enrolling only two students at its inception to now accommodating hundreds. She described this achievement as ...

READ MORE Posted: September 28, 2025

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