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ANNUAL REPORT 2013/2014

The RegistrarMzuzu University, Private Bag 201

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INTRODUCTION

This Report is the first of its kind since the inception of Mzuzu University in 1997. For sure, it marks the beginning of a new era as we will strive to put together this kind of work every year so that we should keep our staff, students, employers and all stakeholders abreast of what is

happening in this University.

Concisely, the Report presents to you a number of developments, achievements and challenges concerning the University, the Faculties, Centres and Departments. The First part of this Report therefore presents an Executive Summary and a brief Overview of the University in terms of its history, vision, mission, and objectives. The Report further summarises events in the Faculties, Centres, Departments, and Programmes; enrollment, projects, achievements and future projections. The second and last part of this Report looks at the not-so-detailed issues regarding each Faculty, Centres, Departments and Projects.

This is not meant to be a Faculty, Centre or Departmental comprehensive Report covering each and everything Faculties, Centres and or Departments have done. Our attempt has been to bring to you a summarised presentation of the most critical developments that took place in the 2013/2014 Academic Year. It is the hope that sooner or later Faculties, Centres and Departments will emulate this initiative by way of initiating their own Departmental Publications which will record all the developments and activities and challenges facing them.

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Acknowledgements

We would like to thank the following for the various roles they played: Directors of Centres and Institutes, Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments and members of staff for providing with the most necessary information regarding their Centres, Faculties and Departments. We wish

also to thank Management and all the Editors and Designers who helped in the refining process, layout, designing and production of this Report. This Report would not have taken this shape had it not been for the various selfless roles each one of them played.

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FOREWORD

This is the first time Mzuzu University has published an Annual Report. It covers the progress the University has made in the 2013/2014 Academic Year. We have

initiated this Report as a means of informing University stakeholders and the community at large of what the University is doing to accomplish its vision, namely to be a premier provider of tertiary education, adaptive research and outreach in Malawi and the World. We further hope that this Report, along with future Reports, is useful to prospective students and to academics, development and technical partners to give them a sense of the wide array of activities and programmes undertaken by the University.

Mzuzu University encompasses a broad range of faculties and disciplines, all of which undertake practical, development oriented programmes and promote applicable, development oriented research. These programmes and accompanying research are highlighted in this Report. The Report provides a picture of the growth of Mzuzu University over recent years, including the year of this Report, 2013/2014. Particularly noteworthy, this year has seen the growth in postgraduate programmes and research publications and the expansion of Open and Distance Learning.

The major event of any academic year is the Congregation, where degrees are awarded. The academic year 2013/14 saw a record number of 650 students graduating from Mzuzu University at a ceremony that was honoured by the installation of our new Chancellor, His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi. This event is captured in the photo gallery at the back of this Report.

Despite the many achievements recorded in this report, a number of challenges remain for the University to increase its income and develop an infrastructure worthy of a modern University. We are constantly working hard to address these challenges. We commend the hard-work and commitment of the University’s staff and students in their desire to see the University grow and succeed, despite these challenges.

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ProfessorBrown B. Chimphamba

Chair of Council

Dr. Robert G. RidleyVice Chancellor

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CONTENTS

Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….. ii

Foreword…………………………………………………………………………................ iv

Abbreviations and Acronyms…………………………………………………………........ vi

Executive Summary………………………………………………………………….......... 1

About Mzuzu University……………………………………………………………………....... 1

Governing and Advisory Bodies………………………………………………..………………..... 5

Academic Matters and Enrollment Statistics………………………………..……………................. 6

Programmes and Sources of Funding………………………………………...…………….............. 6

Conferences, Symposia, Workshops and Accolades…………………………….......…………............. 7

Management and Administration……………………………………………..…………………... 9

Financial Overview……………………………………………………………............................... 9

Infrastructure Development………………………………………………...………………........... 11

Students Activities and Relationships……………………………………..………………............... 12

Faculties, Centres and Departments in Detail……………………………….....….......... 13

Faculty of Education and Its Departments……………………………………....…………............. 13

Faculty of Information Sciences and Communications, and Its Departments……….................………...... 24

Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Its Departments…………………...........…………………..... 27

The Centre of Excellence in Water and Sanitation……………………………........…………........... 33

Faculty of Health Sciences and Its Departments………………………………........……………...... 34

Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management and Its Departments………………............……......... 38

The Centre for Security Studies…………………………………………........................... 41

The Centre for Open and Distance Learning…………………………………................ 43

University Partnerships and Collaborations…………………………............................... 45

Research and Publications………………………………………………........................... 48

Appendix……………………………………………………………………………............ 53

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

BTRS Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies

BRET Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy and Technologies

BSc LIS Bachelor of Science Library and Information Sciences

BSc WRMD Bachelor of Science in Water Resources Management and Development

CODL The Centre for Open and Distance Learning

COL The Commonwealth of Learning

F2F Face to Face Residential Delivery Mode

ICT Information Communication Technologies

KCN Kamuzu College of Nursing

LUANAR Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

MoEST The Ministry of Education Science and Technology

MoH The Ministry of Health

MDF Malawi Defence Force

MSc ITCC Master of Science in Information Theory Coding and Cryptography

ODL Open and Distance Learning

SACCPS Southern African Centre for Collaboration on Peace and Security

SADSEM Southern African Defence and Security Management

SSRG Security Sector Reform and Governance

Unima The University of Malawi

UP The University of Pretoria

UJ The University of Johannesburg

Upg Upgrading

OUK The Open University of the United Kingdom

PG Postgraduate Studies

TFD Theatre for Development

WATSAN Water and Sanitation

WHO The World Health Organisation

WIPO The World Intellectual Property Organisation

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About Mzuzu University

Concerned with the low human resource capacity in the country, Mzuzu University was established by the Malawi Government through an Act of Parliament in 1997. Mzuni became the second Public University, located in the Northern Region of Malawi.

A decision was made that this University should start with Teacher Education Programmes because Government was concerned with the declining standards of education at Secondary School level, caused by an acute shortage of qualified teachers. By 1998, it was estimated that there was a shortfall of well over 10,000 Secondary School teachers. Teacher Education has since then remained a principal niche area for Mzuzu University.

Having started with the Faculty of Education only, Mzuzu University has since 1998 grown steadily in terms of the number of programmes and student enrolment. The University now boasts of five Faculties, namely; Education, Environmental Sciences, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Information Sciences and Communications and Health Sciences. It has plans to restructure some of these Faculties in order to become a more comprehensive University that reflects on the growing numbers of programmes. It also seeks to redesign the courses in order for them to respond to national development agendas, institutional research agendas, and academic and intellectual agendas.

The University also has five Centres, namely; Centre for Open and Distance Learning, Centre for Water and Sanitation, Centre for Security Studies and the Testing and Training Centre for Renewable Energy and Technologies.

The University teaching staff has grown from 6 in 1998 to 171 in 2014. Likewise student population has grown from 60 in 1998 to 3,590 in 2014.

The University has also established close working relationships with communities through different projects and outreach activities as described in the collaborations and partnerships section.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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University Vision

To be a premier provider of tertiary education, adaptive research and outreach in Malawi and the World.

University Mission

To provide high quality education, training, research and complementary services to meet the technological, social and economic needs of individuals

and communities and the world.

Values

Service, Self-reliance and Perfection

Institutional Objectives

• To advance knowledge, wisdom and understanding through teaching, research and training• To engage in research and training which is responsive to the needs of Malawi, Africa and the World• To offer high-quality education befitting a University• To promote complementary services to meet the technological, social and economic needs of individuals and communities in Malawi

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Executive Structure

Chancellor H. E. Prof. Arthur Peter MutharikaChairperson of Council Prof. Brown ChimphambaVice Chancellor Dr Robert RidleyDeputy Vice Chancellor Dr Loveness KaundaUniversity Registrar Mr Vyson JedegwaDirector of Finance and Investment Mr Anthony SabuniUniversity Librarian Prof. Joseph UtaDean of Education Dr Simeon GwayiDean of Environmental Sciences Dr Wales SinginiDean of Health Sciences Mr Mike ZuluDean of Information and Communication Sciences Mr Luke MwaleDean of Tourism and Hospitality Management Mr Dan HarawaDirector, Centre for Open and Distance Learning Prof Fred MsiskaDirector, Quality Assurance and Enhancement Dr Foster LunguDirector, Research Dr Victor KasuloDirector, ICT Mr Seyani NayejaDirector, Projects and Estates Dr Aggrey Kawonga

Chancellor

Vice Chancellor Chairperson of Council

Depty Vice Chancellor

University Librarian University Registrar Director ofFinance & Investment

Director ofResearch

Senior Assistant(Registrars)

Assistant(Registrars)

Accountants

Director of ICTDirector of Projects

& Estates


His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, Chancellor of Mzuzu University


Governing and Advisory Bodies

Council

Council is the main governing body for the University and comprises ten external and eight internal members. The list below shows the members for the 2013/2014 Academic Year.

Prof Brown Chimphamba ChairpersonMrs Lonely Magreta Ex-Officio Member, Secretary for Education, Science and TechnologyDr Nancy Chitera Member representing University of Malawi SenateMr Flemmings Nyirenda Co-opted Member representing Comptroller of Statutory

CorporationsMr Levi Chirwa Ex-Officio Member, representing Secretary to the TreasuryMr Stallard Mpata Ex-Officio Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mzuzu

UniversityDr Robert Ridley Vice Chancellor and Member, Mzuzu UniversityDr Loveness Kaunda Deputy Vice Chancellor and Member, Mzuzu UniversityMr Nyozomo Gondwe President, Mzuzu University Student Representative CouncilMiss Grace Makwakwa Secretary, Mzuzu University Student Representative CouncilMs Lydia Kishindo Dean of Students, Member representing SenateMr Michael Nkosi Member representing SenateMr Luke Mwale Member representing SenateMr Wezzie Chiziwa Member representing Mzuzu University Alumni

Responsibilities of Council

• Ensuring that the University’s goals, objectives and policies are carried out according to the Act of Parliament governing the institution.

• Ensuring that the institution is financially viable.• Appointing the University’s Principal Officers.

Council functions through committees such as Senate, Finance, Appointments, Promotions and Audit.

Senate

Senate is responsible for academic governance, directing, approving and giving oversight over teaching programmes, curricula, examinations and research. It makes recommendations to Council on academic policy.Senate membership is made up of the Vice Chancellor as Chair, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Deans, and Faculty Representatives, the University Librarian, the Director of CODL and some co-opted members.The University Registrar acts as Secretary to Senate.


Senate has various committees, which transact its business. The table below presents the committees.

Faculty Committees Research and Publications CommitteeStudents Affairs Committee Library CommitteeICT Committee Academic Disciplinary CommitteeAdmissions Committee Departments BoardThe Graduate Studies Committee Quality Assurance and Enhancement

CommitteeAcademic Planning and Courses Committee Research Ethics CommitteeStaff Development Committee

Mzuzu University Student Representative Council (MUSREC)

The Mzuni Statutes provide for a Student Representative Council of the Student Union, taking particular responsibility for student welfare and other issues affecting students. It is represented on Council by its President and the Secretary. MUSREC gets its mandate from the student body via a Student Assembly, and works in consultation with Management to address student issues.

Academic Matters and Enrollment Statistics

Mzuzu University currently has 3,590 students registered. This means, at Undergraduate Level, there are 1,861 male students studying through the Face to Face Delivery Mode, 556 male students through Open and Distance Learning; 808 female students through the Face to Face and 161 females through Open and Distance Learning. At Postgraduate Level, there are 70 male students and 18 female students respectively. Other programmes have 43 male students and 73 female students. All these figures represent 70% male and 30% female. The target overall ratio of academic staff to students is 1:18. However, the actual ratio is 1:22. To make up for this gap, Mzuzu University uses adjunct staff. For more details, see the table in the Appendix Section. Programmes’ Sources of Funding and Partnerships

The academic year 2013/14 saw an increase in the number of new Masters and PhD Programmes. Mzuni has been able to establish these Programmes because of the generous funding received from development partners and other International Institutions. These Programmes now put Mzuni well on its way to repositioning itself as a comprehensive University, which is strong in teaching and research. It is anticipated that, as more staff obtain PhD’s, it will be possible for Mzuni to mount more Graduate Programmes within the individual Faculties and Departments. Provided below is a list of Postgraduate Programmes offered, sources of funding, partnerships, and the number of students enrolled. The intake for these Programmes is likely to grow especially when adequate scholarships are sourced.

Post-graduate Programmes

In the 2013/14 academic year, a number of donors have assisted Mzuni with Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students with either full or partial scholarships, making it possible for them to access Higher Education.

The following are some of the programmes and their partners:

• The M.Ed, Teacher Education Programme in partnership with MoEST enrolled eighteen students. • The MSc, Sanitation Engineering partnered with UNICEF and the Water Research Commission to enroll four students.


• The MSc, Fisheries in collaboration with RUFORUM, Makerere University, Malawi/Scotland Partnership and the European Union enrolled four students.

• The MSc, Information Theory, Coding and Cryptography in collaboration with the University of Nairobi and the African Mathematics Millennium Science Initiative enrolled three students.

• The MSc, Library and Information Sciences partnered with the Norwegian Library Association to enroll ten students.

• The MA, Transformative Community Development in partnership with the Irish Aid, Higher Education Authority Programme for Strategic Cooperation through University College of Cork enrolled thirteen students.

• Mzuni enrolled twelve self-sponsored students in its MA, Theology and Religious Studies.• The MSc ICT-eHealth in collaboration with the University College of Cork and the EU enrolled one student.• PhD in Information Theory Coding and Cryptography enrolled one student.• The PhD, Theology and Religious Studies in collaboration with the University of Free State, RSA enrolled

one student.

Undergraduate Programmes

In addition to the Postgraduate partnerships and Scholarships, Mzuni has also benefited from scholarships at Undergraduate Level. Below is the list of Programmes, sponsors and beneficiaries.

• The Tertiary Education Trust sponsored fifteen students in the Biological Sciences, Education, ICT, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Forestry and Nursing and Midwifery.• The Soko Fund sponsored four students in the Biological Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery, Library and Information Sciences and Renewable Energy.• The Barwani Msiska Fund sponsored one student in Nursing and Midwifery.• The National Aids Commission sponsored eighteen students in Nursing and Midwifery.• The Nursing Education Partnership Initiative (NEPI and ICAP) sponsored twenty-one students in Nursing and Midwifery.• GAIA sponsored eight students in Nursing and Midwifery.• The Edith Mtila Scholarship sponsored twenty seven students in a variety of Programmes.• NMoM Scholarships sponsored six students in Nursing and Midwifery.• The Luke International Scholarship sponsored one person in Nursing and Midwifery.• The HEST Merit Based Scholarships sponsored 19 students in Science and Technology disciplines.• World Learning and USAID sponsored 10 students in Nursing and Midwifery.• The David Livingstone Scholarship sponsored six students in Fisheries and Education Programmes.• The FMB Scholarships will sponsor six students in various Programmes.• The AfDB, World Bank, UNICEF, Commonwealth of Learning and the SADC ODL Project have assisted the ODL Programme at Mzuni in training and production of instructional modules to help ODL students.

Conferences, Workshops and Awards

Mzuni staff and students have participated in the different Conferences, Symposia and Workshops during the 2013/2014 Academic Year. Likewise, Mzuni staff expertise is frequently sought-after by both Government and Non-governmental Organisations to help with the organisation and facilitation of conferences and workshops.


Name of Conference/Workshop Conference Sponsor Role of MZUNI StaffWater and Sanitation in Malawi Water Research Commission Organising committee/

conference presentersSecond International Conference on Malawian Literature

Department of Languages and Literature

Organisers/ Hosts/Presenters

ICT Week National Commission for ICT Exhibitors/ActiveParticipantsODL Instructional Materials Development Workshop 2013

Commonwealth of Learning and UNESCO

Presenters/Hosts/Participants

Students Awards

In the 2013/2014 Academic Year, the National Bank of Malawi awarded one best student per Faculty, while MERA awarded best students in the Department of Energy and Renewable Resources. Below are the beneficiaries.

National Bank AwardsName of Faculty Name of StudentsHealth Sciences Chimwemwe SambalikaEducation Innocent GondweICT Gibson NkhataHospitality and Tourism John GovernorEnvironmental Science Alinane Kilembe

Merit AwardsLevel Name of StudentsTwo Edison KathumbaThree McMillan ChisaleFour Joyce Nyuma JereBest of the Best Student Award Joyce Nyuma Jere

Careers Day

The first ever Career Day was organised in December 2013 where students displayed their academic talents. External guests including potential employers joined the University Community to commemorate this event.

Postgraduate Symposium

The first ever Postgraduate Symposium was hosted in June 2014 with a view to display Postgraduate Programmes and research as well as exposing PG students to potential employers. In turn, the event presented an opportunity for the prospective employers to market their products and services to the students and staff alike. It is anticipated that these events will be conducted annually to link the students with their future employers.


Management and Administration

The appointment of a Deputy Vice-Chancellor on September 1, 2013 has greatly assisted in the smooth running and management of the University as a number of academic issues can easily be transacted, tracked and expedited much faster than before. Likewise, a number of senior positions that stalled have been filled; namely, the Director of Research, Internal Auditor, University Librarian, University Registrar, and the Director of Information and Communication Technologies which is a new establishment.A Management Team consisting of Principal Officers meets regularly to assess how best to address both long-term and short-term critical issues. This, in turn, allows for better planning and management of the University.

Regular meetings involving Deans and Heads of Department are also serving to help better manage the University as it continues with a hectic and all-year-round schedule of Face to Face courses, ODL courses, vocational training for teachers and nurses, and Weekend classes. A number of vacant positions for Deans, Heads of Departments, as well as other academics and non-academics have also been filled.

A reinforced registration system was implemented at the beginning of the second semester of 2014 that requires students to pay all the fees balances from previous semesters plus fees for the current semester before they get registered. This has resulted in an improved recovery of fees. In addition, the proposed improvement for broadband funded by the AfDB will help Mzuni explore an Online Registration System also known as Online Student Information System (OSIS) that will simplify not only the registration process, but also other administration processes such as admission and examinations administration.

Mzuni conducts examinations at the end of each semester. This assists with identifying weak students at an early stage, and making decisions about their progression promptly. This, in turn, helps with limiting “dropouts” at the end of the academic year. It is important that examinations, marking, results and supplementary examinations are successfully managed prior to the beginning of the subsequent semester.

Two new service providers for Legal Counsel and Auditing Services have been successfully identified. For Legal Counsel, the contract has been offered to Racane Associates, while Audit Services has gone to KPMG.

Human Resources

Although some academic and non-academic staff have been recruited, there are still many vacancies that need to be filled, and new essential posts to be created. This work is, nevertheless, constrained by lack of financial resources. We strive for an academic staff: student ratio of 1:18.

Financial Resources

Finances and access to resources have been major challenges for the University. The increased numbers of students in 2013/14 rising from 2,600 to 3,590 as well as the inadequate capacity of the infrastructure made the financial management of the University extremely challenging.

The Senior Management Team is meeting on a monthly basis to prioritise monthly expenditures, and the University’s general level of outstanding arrears and liabilities have decreased tremendously.The decision to delay implementation of a new fee-structure for 2014 to allow students adequate notice resulted in decreased income this year than originally budgeted for, and this constrained our financial projections.


A number of students still struggle to meet the self-sponsored fee levels, and a number did not register this year when a reinforced registration system to collect fees was implemented. We urgently need to increase the number of scholarships by creating our own Scholarship Fund to deal with this matter. The Trust Fund is working on a Fund-raising campaign which will kick off the “Mzuni Scholarship Fund”. There is also need to raise funds from a variety of non-traditional sources if the University is to meet its budgetary requirements.

Mzuni’s main source of funding remains Government Subvention. In addition, a modest source of income come from fees and from project and Consultancy Recovery Costs where the University gets an overhead percentage from funded Research Projects.

Financing of Mzuzu University


Infrastructure Developments

World Bank funded Educational Sector Support Programme (ESSUP)

This Project concerns the building of Classrooms, Laboratories and Lecture Theatres. MoEST has reinitiated it, and we expect its completion this year together with a new office block. Some classrooms were opened at the beginning of September 2013/14 Academic Year to reduce classroom space problems. Completion of the building has delayed due to lack of Government finance to pay the Contractors on time. Outstanding works include landscaping and development of a car-park, and walkways for Students with Disabilities.

AfDB Funded Higher Education Science and Technology Project (HEST)

There has been significant progress on the USD 7.8 million HEST Project since Government recruited several consultants to manage the Project and interface with MoEST, AfDB and the Universities. We have recently:

i) approved the Masters and PhD training for several staff.ii) received Merit-based Scholarships for students studying Science and Technology.iii) procured ICT equipment and expanded of IT and broadband connectivity on campus.

Funding is also anticipated for:

i) extension of the University Libraryii) a purpose built Centre for Open and Distance Learningiii) a purpose built ICT Centreiv) a purpose built Business Centre

MoEST Support for Infrastructure and Maintenance

We have been working with MoEST to procure services and materials for rehabilitation works at Mzuni. MoEST has issued Contracts to initiate this work in collaboration with Mzuni. Very little maintenance has been done to Mzuni since its inception in 1998.

Application for World Bank ‘Institutional Improvement Plan’ Funding

At the request of the World Bank and the MoEST, Mzuni through the NCHE applied for funds to fund additional Infrastructure Projects. The application focused on ODL and Tourism and Hospitality, and was awarded a US$ 9 million grant which will be initiated next year. The ODL component will build four Satellite Centres at Karonga TTC, Lilongwe TTC, Balaka Secondary School and Mulanje Secondary School. The Tourism and Hospitality component seeks to build a Tourism and Hospitality Skills Development Centre at Dunduzu, close to Mzuni’s Luwinga Campus, that will allow full international accreditation of its Programmes.


Choma Campus Development

Since the establishment of Mzuni, there has been a vision that the University should expand to a second campus. For several years, land at Choma, has been earmarked for this expansion following the offer made by Senior Chief Mtwalo. In 2013, the Government, Mzuni and Choma Community reached at an agreement on this issue. The boundary of the land was then agreed. The Ministry of Lands undertook an assessment of the compensation that was submitted to the OPC for consideration and ratification. We believe that we are on track for compensation to be paid, and that Choma will soon fully belong to Mzuni. The next challenge will be to develop the site. On this, we plan to involve International Partners to help conceptualise use of this land. Once developed, Choma will enable Mzuni to increase its enrolment and expand its programmes.

Student Activities and Relationships

Elections held at the beginning of the first semester of 2013/14 ushered in a new Mzuni Student Representative Council Executive. An innovation worth noting was the use of an electronic voting system developed by the ICT students that expedited release of the results soon after the elections. Within the resource constraints of the University, efforts have been made by Management to address student concerns with respect to their welfare in the Halls of Residence. Many rooms were renovated and painted. A Student Recreation Centre was opened on the campus. More needs to be done, both to improve accommodation and security.

Students Social and Sporting Life

A number of social and sporting activities are worth mentioning. The “Vice Chancellor’s Trophy” was re-introduced in order to promote sportsmanship. The football and netball teams continue to perform very well. Worth highlighting here, is Khumbo Makwakwa, a student who won a Gold Medal in the 100 metres sprint at the National Mini-Olympic Games held in Lilongwe in 2013.

In the same period, a MoU was signed between Mzuni and Banda Bola Sports Foundation of the USA that donated various sporting uniforms and equipment. Mzuni FC also entered into partnership with Pannar Seed Company. In this agreement, Mzuni FC will market Pannar Seed products to staff, students and the community through wearing Pannar Seed branded jerseys and any other means within its reach. Pannar Seed will also sponsor the team with football equipment and fuel for away games. Over and above these, Pannar donated MK 480, 000 to Mzuni FC to enable it to launch this partnership. Moreover, as Mzuni has just been promoted into the TNM Super League, this calls for more efforts, resources and encouragement from all Mzuni stakeholders.


Faculties, Centres, Departments and Programmes in Detail

Faculty of

EducationThe Faculty of Education was the first to be established at Mzuni

and is until today the biggest faculty. Its mandate is to prepare teachers with sound professional ethics and appropriate skills

and attitudes for effecting competence-based learning in Secondary Schools and other institutions.

Programmes

The Bachelor of Arts Education

This Programme prepares teachers to teach subjects in the Arts and Social Sciences in Secondary Schools. The Faculty offers courses in Foundations and Teaching Methods for the various teaching subjects.

The Bachelor of Science Education

This Programme prepares teachers to teach science and technology subjects in Secondary Schools. Like with the Arts, the Faculty also offers courses in Education Foundations and Teaching Methods for various science-teaching subjects.

University Certificate of Education

The University Certificate is generally offered to serving teachers who want to upgrade themselves. It is designed for those practicing teachers who hold a General Degree but would want to become teachers.

M.Ed, Leadership and Management

This is a Postgraduate Degree offered to those students who have a BSc in Education, a Bachelor of Arts Education or any Education Degree and above. Those with an additional qualification such as an Honours or PG. Dip in Education stands a better chance of being admitted into the Programme. It runs for two years.


M.Ed, Teacher Education

This Master Degree complements the M.Ed in Leadership and Management, and requires the same entry qualifications. However, the Teacher Education Masters is specifically designed to help those who would train teachers in Teacher Training Colleges. The duration of the course is also two years.

Departments in the Faculty of Education

The Department of Mathematics

The Department offers different courses at Levels one and two focusing on Mathematics which is deemed fundamental to any Science Degree. The courses equip students with the necessary basic numeracy skills that are mandatory for any prospective Mathematician. Applicants must have a minimum of an MSCE.

Teaching and Student Support

The Department tries to assist each student, nevertheless due to low staffing levels, it becomes hard. Consequently, high repeat-rates have become common in the past years. To this end, the Department has come up with innovative solutions that seek to help students at Levels one and two by way of giving them the much-needed support. These solutions include:

• Splitting the classes into groups of not more than 60 students per class.

• Assigning more lecturers at Levels one and two to deal with the significant number of students. For example, seven Lecturers have been assigned to Level one, and four Lecturers at Level two.

• Giving students adequate practice questions to prepare them for examinations.

• Weekly Lecturer Meetings to share strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats.

Additional Responsibilities

The Department offers courses to both Generic and Upgrading students in the BSc Education Programme. It also extends its services to Generic and Upgrading students in other Faculties, and Centres. The table below shows the Departments that benefit from our services.

Information and Communication Technologies FisheriesRenewable Energy Water and SanitationForestry OptometryHospitality Management TourismBiomedical Sciences NursingLand Management Security StudiesOpen and Distance Learning

Faculty of Education


Achievements and Developments

In 2013, the MSc, ITCC graduated three students, two of whom were female. The ITCC Programme has ten students. Three are in the final stages of their Research, while seven commenced their second year of study in February 2014. In March 2013, the Programme admitted its first PhD candidate, a Mr Kondwani Magamba, who is a Lecturer at LUANAR.

One of the major challenges facing the ITCC is students’ inability to pay tuition fees. Similarly some students fail to get Study-leave from their employers.

In June 2013, the ITCC Programme hosted Kevin P. Dyer, a PhD student in Computer Security from Portland State University. Kevin organised a number of Laboratory Sessions on C++ Programming with the first year MSc, ITCC students. He also gave talks to the University Community on various Computer Security issues. A team of staff and students was put together to encourage students to specialise in Computer Security. The ITCC Programme also hosted Chiarra Marcolla and Emmanuela Bellini from the University of Trento in Italy. Chiarra and Emmanuela conducted Seminars on Magma Programming, Groebner Bases, Coding and Cryptography.

The ITCC also received USD 4,000 from Professor Hayden Boyd, and GBP 2,693 from Professor Terrence Davis to be used towards tuition fees for select students. Part of this Scholarship was awarded to Mr. Augustine Musukwa, a first year MSc student. The other money from Prof. Davis was for furnishing the MSc Laboratory.

The African Mathematics Millennium Science Initiative, based at the University of Nairobi, gave Mzuni Scholarships for the best three MSc, ITCC students in the 2014/2015 Academic Year.

Future Projections

Considering the limited aptitude in Mathematics that students at Mzuni acquire by the time they graduate, the Department has plans to introduce an Honours Degree. The Faculty of Education has already approved the proposal. It is assumed that this Programme will produce unequaled Mathematicians who can compete catholically on the global scene.

Staffing Levels

Name Academic Qualification DesignationJohn Ryan PhD Professor, Coding TheoryKhumbo Kumwenda PhD Senior Lecturer, Coding TheoryDouglas Madise MSc Lecturer, Coding TheoryAtipatsa Kaminga MSc Lecturer, StatisticsPaul Kubwalo MSc Lecturer, Number TheoryPeterson Moyo MSc Lecturer, Real AnalysisChristopher Mpewe MSc Lecturer, Mathematics EducationNephtale Mumba PhD Study leave Lecturer, Coding TheoryArts George Luwanda PhD Lecturer, Statistics



The Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry started in 2004 following the splitting of the Department of Basic Sciences into Biological Sciences, Physics and Chemistry Departments. The Department was established to provide room for growth in terms of collaborations. The Department aims at providing high-quality training and research in Chemistry for prospective chemists. It therefore offers mainstream undergraduate courses in General Chemistry, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Environmental and Physical Chemistry.

In the 2013/2014 Academic Year, the Department had 403 students in all the four levels. Out of this number, 246 students were in Level one, 100 in Level two, 32 in Level three, and 25 in Level four. The Department was also involved in facilitating ODL students. For instance, Cohort 3 (now in Level 1) of ODL had 92 students taking Chemistry. This meant increased teaching-loads due to understaffing. Furthermore, there is inadequate Laboratory Equipment such that some experiments are carried out at external Laboratories. All these combined led to a lower level of support given to the students.

Niche Areas Projections

Some of the niche areas for research and projects include:• natural products• water quality assessment• renewable energy

Staffing Levels

Name Academic Qualification DesignationLewis Gulula MSc LecturerEllen Mlagha MSc Senior LecturerElijah Wanda PhD Study leave LecturerJohn Kamanula PhD Senior LecturerPatrick Luntha MSc HoDFriday Masumbu MSc LecturerRashid Chiposa BSc Lab Technician

Faculty of EducationFaculty of Education


The Department of Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences has eight academic staff, two technical staff and one support staff. Two academic staff are currently on a PhD training at Tshwane University and an MSc at LUANAR respectively.

Courses

The Department offers Basic and Applied Biological courses to the Faculty of Education, Environmental Sciences and Health Sciences. Below are the courses.

General biology I & II Introduction to Molecular Biology ParasitologyPlant Form and Function Microbiology Principles of GeneticsAnimal Form and Function Environmental Biology Plant PhysiologyBiochemistry Evolution Freshwater EcologyBiometry and Research Methods Biodiversity Conservation Animal PhysiologyEcology Human Biology EntomologyBiology Teaching Methods I, II, III & IV


The strength of this Department lies in the marketability of its courses. Future explorations include the development of a stand-alone BSc Honours Degree in Biology, and an MSc in Applied Biological Sciences to be offered and hosted by the Department.

Staffing Profile

Name Academic Qualifications PositionMichael Nkosi MSc, Animal Sciences (UNIMA) HoD, Senior LecturerAlice Saiti PhD (UNIMA), MSc. Ed (Makerere) Senior LecturerMargaret Ngulube MSc. Ed (Witwatersrand University) LecturerLeonard Manda MSc, Biodiversity Management (Univ. of Agri.

Science, Sweden) Lecturer

Batson T. Zambezi PhD, Plant Breeding (University of Florida); MSc, Plant Breeding

Senior Lecturer

Francis M. Nyirenda MSc, Agronomy (Colorado University) LecturerSaul E. Mwale BSc. Ed (Mzuni) (on Study Leave) Staff AssociateJomo Ngonga B.Ed, Sciences (UNIMA) Lab-technicianWilliams Chimkuyu Dip. Horticulture (NRC-MW) Lab-technician



Research Interests

• Animal Physiology• Screening for the presence of mycotoxins in animal products; water supply systems for quality• Biochemical analysis to ascertain the nutritional value of edible insects in Malawi• Ecology and environmental education and assessment of biodiversity.

The Department of PHYSICS

The Department of Physics has seven academic staff, two technicians and one messenger. There are four PhDs, one MSc and BSc holders. Two are on PhD and MSc Study-leave.

Courses

Physics Department does not have any Degree Programme. However, a Needs Assessment is already underway seeking to establish the feasibility for introducing Degrees that will respond to the scientific challenges confronting Malawi. Currently, Physics offers Basic and Applied Physics courses to other Faculties at all levels. Briefly, it offers the following courses:

Mechanics CrystallographyElectricity and Magnetism Introduction to Quantum MechanicsWaves and Vibrations Digital Electronics and Microprocessors

Introduction to Physics Teaching I, II, III & IV Classical and Statistical ThermodynamicsClassical Mechanics Nuclear and Particle PhysicsDevice Electronics Communications PhysicsEnergy Sources Solid State PhysicsElectromagnetism Properties of MatterCircuit Theory



Niche Areas and Projections

The strength of this Department is in the potency of the courses it offers to other Programmes. Future focus is in the development of a nondependent BSc, Honours Degree, and an MSc, Applied Physics.

Staffing ProfileName Academic Qualifications DesignationMichael Zimba PhD (Hunan University, China) HoDLeonard Chalemba PhD (UCT) LecturerSimeon Gwayi PhD, Education (Virginia Tech) DeanFoster Lungu PhD, Physics Education (Wits, RSA) Director, QAAngel Nyirenda PhD Study leave LecturerThokozani Kamoto MSc Study leave Assistant Lecturer Mavuto Banda BSc. Ed (Mzuni, ) Staff AssociateBruno Muyola B. Ed, Sciences (Unima) Senior Lab TechnicianKayenda Makala B.Ed (Unima) Lab Technician

Research Interests

Telecommunications, Signal Analysis and Digital Forensics

The Department of History

This Department started as a Section in the Department of Humanities in 1999. It was elevated to the status of a Department in 2007. Besides teaching, it also focuses on research in Social Sciences such as gender, environment, migrations, agrarian changes and political transformations.

Courses

The Department offers Early African History, Modern African History, Ancient World History, Modern World History, Central Africa since Iron Age, USA since 1776, Gender Relations in African History, History Teaching Methodology, History of Malawi, Historical Research Methods, Southern Africa since 1870, Political Transformations in Africa since 1945, African Environmental History, International Relations since 1918, African Economic History.

Staffing Profile

Name Academic Qualification DesignationJudith V. Mwandumba MA HoD and LecturerBryson G. Nkhoma MA Assoc. Prof Harvey C.C. Banda MA, (PhD Study leave) Lecturer Crispin S. Mphande MA Lecturer Jamu K.B. Nyirenda MA LecturerNerva Dzikanyanga BA. Ed (Unima) Staff Associate



The Department of Languages and Literature

The Department of Languages and Literature started as the Department of English when the University opened its doors in 1998. That time, courses were principally planned to provide students with skills and knowledge that would help them teach competently in schools. The Department is made up of four sections as shown below.

The English SectionThis is the oldest section. It offers courses in Literature, Linguistics and Methodology to students doing B.A.Ed. Such students take English as their major or minor teaching subject in Secondary Schools.

The French SectionHistorically, the French Section was established with the support of the French Government to increase the number of qualified teachers. It also offers courses to students in the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management.

The Communication SectionThis is a Service Section to all Programmes running at Mzuni. According to the University Policy, all students are supposed to learn Communication Skills in their first two semesters. This aims at improving students Oral and Written Communication Skills. This also helps students understand lectures and carry out meaningful research.

The African Languages and Linguistics Section

The Section offers courses in African Languages. The Section seeks to expand its scope so that it becomes the Centre of Excellence in Language Planning, and Research.

Staffing ProfileName of Staff Academic Qualifications Designation Joshua Kumwenda PhD Study leave Senior LecturerProf Boston Soko PhD Professor, FrenchHaggai Kadzakalowa M.Phil Lecturer, FrenchPatricia Tenthani M.Ed Lecturer, French Misheck Banda MA, Intellectual Property (Zimbabwe); B.Ed. Mzuni Lecturer, LinguisticsLydia Kishindo MA, Linguistics Lecturer, MethodologyNthanda Kakhobwe MA, Corporate Communications (RSA) LecturerKhumbo Newa MA, (Moir University, Kenya) Lecturer, Communication Elida Kamanga MA Study leave Assistant LecturerWilliam Maulidi MA in Intellectual Property (Zimbabwe) Lecturer, FrenchAtikonda Mtenje PhD Study leave Lecturer, LinguisticsAlbert Harawa MA, Literature Lecturer, LiteratureWellman Kondowe MA, Linguistics (China) Lecturer, LinguisticsGerald Nthala MA, Applied Linguistics Lecturer, CommunicationPrecious Madula MA, Communication (China) Lecturer, Communication Auden Msango MA, Literacy Education (Lusaka) Lecturer, FrenchAgnes Hara PhD Lecturer, LinguisticsBurnet Musopole MA, Applied Linguistics Lecturer, Communication



Research Interests

Oral Literature, Language acquisition, Gender and HIV issues.

Accomplishments for 2013/14

• The Department hosted the World Intellectual Property Day on 26th April 2013 • It conducted an HIV/AIDS Prevention and Awareness Project funded by the NAC. Theatre for

Development (TFD) was used to reach the target groups. A movie was produced based on the TFD fact-finding.

One of the Traditional dances TFD students use.

The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences

The Department seeks to provide leadership in the teaching of Geography. It also conducts Outreach Programmes that mobilize communities towards environmental conservation and Rural Development.

Staffing Profiles

Name Academic Qualification DesignationRoosevelt Ghambi MSc Lecturer Rodney Mshali MSc LecturerJames Gondwe MSc LecturerJames Kushe MSc Lecturer Victor Mgomezulu PhD Senior LecturerKenneth Tchuwa Diploma Chief Laboratory TechnicianAbraham Tembo MSCE Laboratory Assistant



Course TitleIntroduction to Physical Geography I & II Population and ResourcesIntroduction to Human Geography I & II Geography Teaching Methods I, II & IIICartography and Map Analysis HydrologySystems and Processes I & II Urban StudiesEconomic Geography I & II Geography Research MethodsRemote Sensing PedologySurveying Natural Resources DevelopmentMeteorology and Climatology Disaster Preparedness and ManagementSpatial Organization Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentGeomorphology Malawi’s Physical EnvironmentPlanning and Decentralization Biography


The Department intends to engage in research that focuses on Land Use and Planning. The Department wants to introduce MSc and PhD Programmes in Geography.

The Department of THEOLOGY AND REGILIOUS STUDIES

The Department started as a Section in the Department of Humanities in 1999. The core function then was to offer Theology and Religious Studies to Bachelor of Arts Education students.By 2014, more than three-hundred undergraduates, ten MA’s, and four PhDs graduated.

Programmes

Bachelor of Arts, Theology and Religious Studies

The BA, TRS is a four-year Academic Programme. Candidates pursuing this Programme must meet all the requirements set by Mzuni in order to be awarded the BA TRS Degree.

Courses

Philosophy and Ethics Church HistorySystematic Theology Religious StudiesPractical Theology Development TheologyOld Testament Studies Any course from another departmentNew Testament Studies Research Project



Master of Arts Theology and Religious Studies

The MA Programme is research-based and has no residential requirments.

A prospective student must have a good BA, TRS or any equivalent from a recognised University. The expected time is four years or less.

PhD, Theology and Religious Studies

The PhD, TRS Programme has no residential requirements just like the MA Programme.

A prospective PhD student must have a good MA, TRS or MTh or any equivalent from a recognised University. In addition, the prospective student must have a strong track-record in designing and completing independent research work. Students complete the PhD in five years or less.

Staff Profile

Name Academic Qualification PositionJonathan Nkhoma MA HoD and Senior LecturerKlaus Fiedler PhD Professor Rachel Fiedler PhD Senior LecturerWinston Kawale PhD Senior LecturerTadeous Chafera MA LecturerRhodian Munyenyembe PhD Study leave LecturerMervin Khoromana M.Phil Lecturer

Achievements

At Postgraduate Level, the Department awarded two PhDs and three MAs in 2013. Another pair of PhDs and a trio of Masters was awarded in 2014.

In the 2013/2014 Academic Year, the Department also implemented some modifications to the BA TRS Programme by merging the BA TRS with BA. Education Programme as advised by Senate.



The Faculty of Information Sciences and Communications aims to provide high-quality Library, Information and Communication

Technologies Professionals for Malawi and beyond. The graduates have skills and expertise in Library and Information Sciences, and can apply modern Communication Technologies in various environments.

Departments in the Faculty

The Department of Information and Communication Technologies

This aims at training students to become ICT professionals who would be equipped with scientific and technical skills to plan and manage ICT services. ICT graduates can manage and maintain computer networks, hardware and software; establish and manage ICT-related businesses and conduct ICT-related research. The Department is also active in providing computer access and training to Schools and communities throughout the region via Weekend Programmes.

Name Academic Qualifications DesignationTiwonge Kawonga Msc, Electrical Engineering HoDHope Mauwa PhD Study leave LecturerRichard Pankomera PhD Study leave LecturerCatherine Chavula PhD Study leave Lecturer Josiah Chavula PhD Study leave LecturerMisheck Nyirenda BSc, ICT Staff AssociateEmmanuel Ngalande BSc, ICT Staff AssociateMcLoud Kaunda Adv. Dip. IT TechnicianLome Longwe BSc, IT TechnicianJeremiah Kafakoma BSc TechnicianEdina Katsilizika Dip, ICT Lab AssistantSusan Nyirongo Dip, IT Lab AssistantBurnet Sibakwe Intermediate Cert, ICT Lab Assistant

The Faculty of Information Sciences and

Communication

Staff Profile


Programmes

BSc ICT (Face to Face Mode)

This is a four -year Degree Programme, which introduces students to Computer Networks, Software and Hardware Engineering, Programming, Databases, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Management and Systems Analysis.

BSc ICT Upgrading (Weekend Mode)

This covers the same content as the BSc, ICT Face to Face, but is offered during weekends. Students with basic qualifications in ICT join the Programme in the second year. Those with a Diploma in ICT can also join in the third year.

Dip. ICT Upgrading (Weekend Mode)

This is a two-year Programme that introduces students to Programming, Systems Analysis and Designing, Web-designing, Systems Project, Mathematics and any subjects. Graduates from this Programme can proceed to the BSc, ICT Upgrading Programme.

PG. Dip. ICT

This targets graduates from other fields who have no any background in ICT. It is mainly offered during the Weekends to help those with work commitments.

MSc ICT by Research (to be launched)

The Department is finalising the MSc, ICT by Research to help build research skills in the graduates.

Faculty of Information Sciences and Communication


The Department of Library and Information Sciences

The Department and its Programmes aim at producing Library and Information Professionals who are equipped with scientific and technical skills useful in the management of Libraries and Archives. The students are trained in both Electronic and Traditional Information Management Systems.

Staffing Profile

Name Qualifications PositionGeorge Chipeta MA Senior LecturerLuke Mwale MA DeanMathews Phiri PhD Study leave LecturerFiskani Ngwira BSc Assistant LecturerSellinaKapondera MSc HoD, LecturerWinner Chawinga MSc Lecturer

Achievements

Sellina Kapondera

• Won South African Library Essay Contest Award in 2014, organised by the University of the Western Cape and LIASA.

• One of 40 Africans who were offered a fellowship by the New Partnership for Africa’s Development and Association for Progressive Communications to attend the Second African School on Internet Governance from 21 -26 November, 2014 in Mauritius.

Fiskani Ngwira

• Steering Committee Member on Networking Africans Science Academic from 2014 to date• President of Malawi Library Association since 2013• International Federation of Libraries Institution (IFLA) Fellow.

Faculty of Information Sciences and Communication


The Faculty aims at producing high-quality graduates equipped with relevant scientific and technical skills that would effectively contribute to sustainable management of

natural resources and biodiversity conservation programmes for the improvement of human well-being.

Departments and Programmes

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY

The Department of Forestry admitted its first class of students in August 2001, and the second class in August 2002. The Department came about because Mzuni realised that there was a huge gap in Forestry training due to lack of research and experts in Malawi.

The Faculty of

Environmental Sciences

Communication Studies 1 & 2 Forest Planning & AdministrationCalculus Wood Science General Chemistry I & 2 Forest EcologyBotany I & 2 Introduction to EconomicsProperties of Matters Soil SciencePhysics (Mechanics) Social Forestry 1 & 2EMT 1101 Community-based Natural Resources ManagementSilviculture I, 2 & 3 Tree ImprovementIntroduction to Forestry Forest Protection I & 2Forest Mensuration & Inventory Environmental Management and ConservationStatistics Remote Sensing and GISBiochemistry Policy and LawAgroforestry Watershed ManagementForest Management Planning Research Project & Forest Management PlansForest Economics Forest EngineeringBiometry and Research Methods Forest Products UtilizationGenetics

Programmes and Courses


Research Interests

• Forest science• Forest Engineering• Forest Management• Social Forestry

Achievements

The Department has so far graduated 235 students.

The Department has also accomplished research in a number of areas including the list below:• Physiology and genetic characterisation of selected natural populations of Adansonia digitatal in

Malawi.• Vegetative production of Pterocarpusangolensis• Productivity and cost analysis of semi-mechanised and mechanised systems on the Viphya Forest

Plantations in Malawi.• Seed desiccation tolerance of an underutilised indigenous fruit tree species using farmer friendly

techniques: the case of Myrianthusholstiiengl and others.

Future Projection

The Department wishes to introduce programmes in Forestry and Wildlife, and Environmental Education. It also wishes to introduce MSc and PhD in Environmental Studies.


Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Staffing Profile

Name Qualifications PositionChimuluke Munthali PhD HoDLusayo Mwabumba MSc (Associate Prof) Senior LecturerVictor Kasulo PhD Director of ResearchBennet Mataya PhD Senior LecturerJarret Mhango PhD Study leave Senior LecturerJoel Luhanga MSc Senior LecturerVictor Msiska MSc LecturerDalo Njera PhD Study leave LecturerDominic Gondwe PhD Study leave LecturerElisha Ngulube MSc LecturerPatrick Jambo BSc TechnicianRoy Mchinga TechnicianBrandina Thera MSCE Office Assistant

The Department of Land Management and Surveying

The Department was established after Government noted the acute shortage of trained work-force in the fields of Surveying, Physical Planning and Estates Management in Malawi. By 2005, Malawi had only 29 qualified Physical Planners, 22 Land Valuators, and 12 Land Surveyors.

Both the Malawi National Land Policy of 2002 and the Local Government Act of 1998 require the establishment of Land Registries to support large volumes of high-quality cadastral information to guide development planning and lower land market transaction costs. A record of transactions in land, planning and survey concurrence is required before local planning compliance can become a reality.

There was also an urgent need to establish and staff Land Registries serving the three Cities, one Municipality, eight Townships and twenty-seven District Assemblies. The capacity deficit created by the Local Government Reforms and the new Land Policy is not confined to the Formal Planning and Development Agencies of the Government only. Since most Land transactions occur on Customary Land, the Land Policy also calls for the training of Land Clerks to work in Traditional Authority Land Offices (currently at 270) to facilitate Land Management. The shortage of trained work-force to fill professional and technical support positions in Land Management has to be addressed with the utmost urgency, and hence the birth of the Department of Lands at Mzuni.

Programmes

This Department offers the BSc, Land Management Degree Programme. This Programme aims to produce graduates specialising in Estates Management, Physical Planning and Land Surveying. It combines scientific and technical skills to address Land Management and Real Estate issues. It thus incorporates units that address Property Management, Property Investments and Development, and Land Surveying. The graduates of this Programme are fully recognised by both Local and International professional bodies.



Staffing Profiles

Name Academic Qualifications Designation

MavutoTembo PhD Lecturer

Lucky Kabanga PhD Study leave Lecturer

Charles Namale Honours Degree Assistant Lecturer

Mtafu Manda MSc Lecturer

Dominic Kamlomo MSc HoD

Felix Tembo BSc Assistant Lecturer

Edgar Malombe BSc Staff Associate

Amos Kalua MSc Study leave Assistant lecturer

Achievements

Currently the Department has three Levels: Level one, 33 students, level two, 39 students and level three, 42 students, 144 students in total. The Department has so far graduated fifteen students in Estates Management: fifteen in Land Surveying and nine in Physical Planning.Moreover, Zeleza Manda, Mavuto Tembo, Dominic Kamlomo and Felix Tembo conducted a study on behalf of the UN-Habitat for Humanity to assess food security and vulnerabilities in hazard prone areas of Karonga and Chikhwawa Districts in 2013/2014.The Department has also produced a Town Planning layout in conjunction with Salisbury-lines in Mzuzu.

The Department of Fisheries

The Department of Fisheries commenced with the BSc Programme to offer students with scientific skills for managing, conserving and utilising both capture and culture-based fisheries.

Staffing Profiles

Dr. Fanuel Kapute PhD HoD and Senior LecturerDr. Wales Singini PhD Dean and Senior LecturerPetros Chigwechokha PhD Study leave LecturerElias Chirwa MSc LecturerBob Jere MSc LecturerKumbukani Mzengereza BSc Staff AssociateBenjamin Kondowe MSc Study leave Staff AssociateMartha Thegha Laboratory TechnicianEfison Ephraim Laboratory TechnicianEdison Makiyi Laboratory AssistantLommy Ndovie Secretary Thomas Mapanje Laboratory Assistant (Nkhata-bay Office)



Programmes

Bachelor of Science, Fisheries

Courses

Fresh Biology Introduction to Fisheries

Microbiology Ecological Modeling

Fish Biology Freshwater Ecology Biostatistics and Research Methods

Fish Diseases and Modeling

Aquaculture Limnology Fish Processing and Marketing

Fisheries Extension and Development

Fisheries Management Fisheries Economics Population Dynamics and Stock Assessment

Fish Nutrition and Feeding

Fish Breeding and Reproduction

Fisheries Statistics Tropical Ichthyology Research Project


MSc Aquaculture and Fisheries Science

Courses

Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology Fisheries and Aquaculture EconomicsBiometry and Computing Research ProjectFisheries and Aquaculture Extension SeminarsEnvironmental and Natural Resources Economics

Niche Areas

To develop the field of fish processing and postharvest handling, monitor and evaluate Lake Malawi Ecosystem against Climate Change.

The Department of Energy and Renewable Technologies

The Department offers a BSc Degree. This Programme is aimed at producing engineering specialists in renewable energy technologies (RET’s) and in energy policy formulation and planning. Students are equipped with scientific, technical and theoretical skills in designing, installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems such as hydro, solar, wind, geothermal, wave, solid biomass, bio-fuels and biogas. Students are also provided with skills to carry out energy supply assessment, energy planning and policy analysis, environmental impact assessment and addressing issues of environmental degradation, waste management and Climate Change. The graduates are expected to work in government, industry and Non-governmental Organisations in various capacities.



The Department of Water Resources Management and Development (WRMD)

The Department of WRMD was established in 2009 to focus on the BSc, Water Resources Management and Development Degree. Worldwide, water management is facing major challenges due to increasing uncertainties caused by climate change and by fast changing socio-economic conditions. The fundamental principle of the Water Sector Policy in Malawi is “to eradicate poverty through the provision of equitable access to potable water supplies to people in rural and urban areas” (GoM, 1998). To ensure that the WSP is implemented adequately, trained personnel in fields of water resources management and development are required by the Water and Sanitation Sector. Graduates in this Programme will be equipped with professional, scientific and technical knowledge in WRMD, planning, engineering, environmental management, sanitation and hygiene. Opportunities await graduates of the Programme as planners, consultants, managers and entrepreneurs in the Private, Public and NGO Sectors. Together with the Centre of Excellence for Water and Sanitation (WATSAN), the Department is currently offering MScs and PhDs.

Staffing ProfileName Academic Qualifications DesignationSwithern Matamula MSc HoD and Lecturer Welton Mtonga MSc LecturerRussell Chidya MSc LecturerMphatso Malota MSc Lecturer

Courses offered

Biology; Mathematics; Chemistry; Physics; Communication; Computer and Communication Technology; Computer Architecture and Organisation; Computers and Software Packages; Economics

Surveying; Engineering; Principles of Irrigation; Statistical Analysis; Water Economics; Computer Aided Drawing; Object-oriented Programming C++

Principles of Hydrology; Water Treatment and Supply; Research and Scientific Writing Skills; Fluid Mechanics; Environmental Management; Economics in Sustainable Water Management; Climatology; Hydrology and Groundwater Exploration; Water Harvesting and Reservoirs, GIS and Remote Sensing Applications; Hydraulics; Water Policy, Ethics and Law; Environmental and Natural Resources Economics; Climate Change Science

Waste Management; Fresh Water Ecology; Water Supply; Project Management; Planning and Administration; Water Demand Management; Watershed Management; Hydraulics; Hydropower; Principles of Irrigation; Limnology; Environmental Impact Assessment; Modeling in Water Resources; Adaptive Basin Management; Dissertation

In order to help, anticipate, prevent and resolve challenges and problems faced by the WATSAN Sector, individuals and society, the Department works in collaboration with Government Ministries, Water Boards, NGO’s and WATSAN Agents, to offer the following services:

Designing of Services Hydrological Data Monitoring and AnalysisPlanning and Surveying of Water Supply Schemes Water DemandGeophysical Surveys for Borehole Citing WatershadeDrilling Water Quality AnalysisPump Testing and Pump Installation Adaptive Management Practices


The Centre of Excellence in Water and Sanitation

In 2009, the Centre of Excellence in Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) was established within the Faculty of Environmental Sciences at Mzuni.

The Centre’s Mission is aligned with Mzuni’s mission: “to provide high quality education, training, research, and complementary services to meet the technological, social and economic needs of individuals and communities in Malawi”. The Centre is accountable to Senate and Council. Financial Regulations of the University govern its financial transactions. Thus, its accounts are subjected to both internal and external auditing, and currently Graham and Carr audit the Centre.

Staffing Profile

The Centre has Professionals who are fluent in English and Vernacular Languages as well as extensive expertise in WASH issues and Project Planning, monitoring and evaluation. Moreover, the Centre has the added advantage of drawing on the existing resources and expertise of the University. The Centre’s collaborative structure allows key WASH issues to be addressed from a multidisciplinary perspective by bringing together diferent professionals. Such an approach is relatively new in the hygiene and sanitation sector in Malawi.


A model pit-latrine for the rural poor Offices of the Centre of Excellence in Watsan

Water Quality Laboratory

Established procedures for water-quality analysis with high-quality instrumentation have been established and trained, and experienced technicians and students support the laboratory.

Hach Company

The following constituents are available for analysis:

Total coliform Total Hardness 0-425 mg/l as CaCO3Escherichia coli Total Alkalinity 0-240 mg/l as CaCO3Nitrate nitrogen 0-50 mg/l NO3-N pH 6.2 - 8.4


The Faculty of Health Sciences

The Faculty of Health Sciences provides courses in Biomedical Sciences, Optometry and Nursing and Midwifery.

Departments

The Department of Biomedical Sciences

The Department was opened in 2007 with the aim of addressing the gaps that exist in the healthcare system of Malawi. Rationale for its establishment was to deal with critical shortages of health-workers, in the Biomedical field and the absence of training institutions producing Biomedical Scientists in the country

The BSc, Biomedical Sciences provides students with scientific and technical skills in Biomedical Sciences in order to prepare them for a wide-range of health-related professions, including pharmacies, research and diagnostic laboratories. Candidates who have completed the BSc, Biomedical Sciences may qualify for further training in medicine, dentistry and laboratory sciences.

Staffing Profile


Mike Zulu MSc Dean

Dr Maono Ngwira MPhil Lecturer

Alfred Mwenifumbo MSc Lecturer

Dr. Jean Kaunda PhD Lecturer

Felix Dambula BSc Lecturer

Joseph Wu MSc Lecturer

Courses Offered

Basic and Medical Sciences such as Molecular Biology; Clinical Chemistry; Hematology; Pathology; Diagnostic Microbiology; Immunology; and Blood Transfusions, Reproductive Health, Human Nutrition, Epidemiology, Introduction to Research and Health Services Management.

Upgrading students focus on Medical Laboratory, Reproductive Health and Public Health.

In terms of future ambitions, the Department wants to establish a state-of-the art Diagnostic Clinic, a Centre for Chronic Diseases, and introduce Postgraduate Programmes in Biomedical Sciences.


Achievements

Nutrition, Cross-border HIV/AIDS Management, Community Health and Waste Management, Sexual and Reproductive Health Education in Primary Schools.

The Department of Nursing and Midwifery

The Department offers the Nursing and Midwifery Degree Programme. This is a four-year integrated Generic Degree for Registered nurse and midwives which commenced in 2006. The training consists of 40% theory and 60% clinical practice. The training aims to contribute to the improvement of quality nursing and midwifery services in both Rural and Urban settings. It further aims at producing graduate nurse-midwives who are passionate, client-centred, sensitive, and accountable.

Courses

Basic sciences, nursing and midwifery sciences, medical and surgical nursing, behavioural sciences, management and leadership, research and biomedical sciences.

Thirty courses are offered in eight semesters in order to complete the Degree.

Since its inception in 2005, the Department has graduated 106 nurse-midwives with assistance from several sources, notably NEPI. The Department also offers PG Training in Preceptorship and Clinical Teaching for Registered nurse-midwives. So far, two Preceptorship cohorts have graduated, one in July 2013, and the second one in October 2013.

Clinical Practice and Supervision

Given that students spend 60% of their time on Clinical Practice, the Programme utilises a number of clinical sites. These are:

Northern Region Central Region South/Eastern RegionChitipa District Hospital Kasungu Hospital Zomba Central HospitalRumphi District Hospital Zomba Mental HospitalMzuzu Central HospitalMpamba Health CentreMzimba Hospital

Faculty of Health Sciences



Florence Lungu MSc HoD

Alice Khonyani MSc Lecturer

Baxter Chirambo PhD Study leave Lecturer

Thokozani Bvumbwe PhD Study leave Deputy Dean

Nathaniel Chimbatata PhD Study leave Lecturer

Baluwa Masumbuko MSc Study leave Assistant Lecturer

Pricilla Funsani MSc Study leave Assistant Lecturer

Mep Chipeta MSc Study leave Assistant Lecturer

Kalembo Fatch PhD Study leave Lecturer

Naomi Luwanja BSc Assistant Lecturer

Atupele Malema BSc Staff Associate

Lucky Mhango PhD Study leave Lecturer

Mary Mwale MSc Senior Lecturer

Ellemes Phuma PhD Study leave Lecturer

Nursing students taking an Oath

The Department of Optometry

The Department was established in 2008 in response to the need for access to eye-care in Malawi and the SADC Region. Malawi, like many other developing countries has limited infrastructure, trained personnel and educational facilities for the training of eye-care professionals.

This is a SADC Programme designed to develop professionally and technically competent optometrists who will provide appropriate refractive and low-vision services to clientele in a variety of settings. The graduates provide preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative ophthalmic eye-care services within the principles of primary health-care. Mzuni is the only University that offers an Optometry Degree in Malawi.



Staffing Profile

Name Academic Qualifications DesignationDr Sara McGowan D. Optom (OD) HODDr Joseph Afonne D. Optom (OD) LecturerDr Kwame OkyereOsei D. Optom (OD) LecturerNoel Ngoma Optometry TechnicianKumbukani Ndovie Optometry Technician

Courses and Programmes

The Department offers a BSc Optometry with the following courses:

Refraction Contact lensesLow Vision Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ocular proceduresBinocular Vision Ocular Health Assessment (Fundus Examination, Visual-field Assess-

ment using Humpriss-field: One of such equipment is located at the Academic Vision Centre in Malawi.

Spectacle manufacturing

Opportunities

The Programme has been attracting International Students from the region and has the potential to grow.

The first Cohort of Optometry students graduated in 2012

Outreach

The Department has reached well over 3,000 people during the vision screening sessions in different Districts. Here, 400 spectacles have been dispensed.


Outreach Activities

Rafiki Orphanage, Mzuzu Mzuzu Foundation Primary School, MzuzuMzimba Community Centre Kuyanja Secondary School, NkatabayMangochi St Augustine Primary School, MzuzuEnukweni Primary School, Mzimba Luwinga Secondary School, MzuzuChikangawa Primary School, Mzimba Mzuzu University Student ShelterKwithu Community Based Organisations, Mzuzu Usisya Community Hall, Nkhatabay

Mzuzu Academic Vision Centre

The Academic Vision Centre is located at the Mzuzu Central Hospital. It was built with funding from Brien Holden Institute and its partners to be a facility where Optometry students from Mzuzu University would conduct their practical. It is fully equipped with State-of-the-art equipment for eye-testing. The Vision Centre is also open for use by all other institutions offering Optometry Programmes. It also services the public by providing comprehensive eye-care assessments, spectacles, contact lenses and many diagnostic and therapeutic services.


Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management

The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality was established with an aim of producing competent and skilled tourism and hospitality professionals who would address the needs of the industry through research and

professional service delivery. It hopes to become the Centre of Excellence in training individuals in travel, tourism and hospitality.

Programmes

The Faculty offers two degree programmes:

• Bachelor of Science (Tourism)• Bachelor of Science (Hospitality Management)

Achievements

Since Government of Malawi elevated the Tourism Sector as one of the key drivers of the Economic Recovery Programme (ERP), the Government is expecting all stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry to play a leading role. The Government has secured US$4.1 million from World Bank under the Skills Development Project (SDP) for the construction of a purpose-built state-of-the-art Tourism and Hospitality Skills Development Centre. The purpose of the project is to increase access to Tertiary and Higher Education and skills programmes for various cadres within the industry.

Departments

The Department of Tourism

The Department of Tourism aims at delivering potential leaders to the Tourism Industry. It offers a four-year Degree Programme in Tourism. The BSc Tourism helps students to view tourism as business, and a social service.

Tourism students during an excursion aspart of the training


Courses

Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality StudiesIntroduction to Food Production & NutritionEnd User ComputingPre-calculusCommunication Skills French Tourism and Travel Service Beverage Service & Bar OperationsAccounting FundamentalsEconomicsPracticum: Kitchen & Restaurant I, II & IIIEco-TourismTravel and Tour Operations I, II & IIITourism & Hospitality Law and RegulationHuman Resource ManagementPrinciples of Marketing and ManagementInternship (Six Months)

Rooms Division Operations I & IIManagerial AccountingIT for Tourism & Hospitality IndustryIntroduction to Statistical AnalysisHousekeeping & BarSustainable TourismAviation and Transport ManagementTourism Promotion and AdvertisingFinancial and Project ManagementResearch Methods Tourism Planning and DevelopmentHeritage and Cultural TourismPublic Relations and Customer CareStrategic Marketing for Tourism & HospitalityEntrepreneurial ManagementDissertation

Faculty of Tourism & Hospitality Management

Staffing Profile

Name Qualification PositionDaniel Harawa MA DeanBright Nyirenda MSc HoDFelix Bello PhD Study leave LecturerCecilia Ngwira MSc LecturerMiriam Msiska MSc LecturerJames Chilembwe MSc LecturerEsther Mwandira Secretarial Studies Secretary

Department of Hospitality Management

The Department of Hospitality Management aims at producing managers for the Hospitality Industry. The Department offers a four-year Degree Programme in Hospitality Management.

The BSc, Hospitality Management helps students view the Hospitality Industry as a business and a social service.


Staffing Profile

Names Qualifications PositionMichael Sepula MSc Deputy Dean & HoDLameck Khonje MSc Study leave Assistant Lecturer Zandivuta Kankhuni MSc LecturerTawonga Tembo B.Com Adjunct Assistant LecturerDaniel Harawa MSc Dean and Senior LecturerBrighton Nyirenda MSc Senior LecturerCatherine Chibambo Secretarial Studies Secretary

Faculty of Tourism & Hospitality Management

Courses

Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality StudiesIntroduction to Food Production & NutritionEnd User ComputingPre-calculusCommunication Skills French Tourism and Travel Services I, II & IIIFood Service Operations Beverage Service & Bar OperationsAccounting FundamentalsEconomicsPracticum: Kitchen & Restaurant I, II, III & IVRooms Division ManagementFood and Beverage ControlTourism & Hospitality Law and RegulationHuman Resource ManagementEvent ManagementPrinciples of Marketing and ManagementInternship (Six Months)

Food Production CalculusTourism and Travel Agency OperationsManagerial AccountingIT for Tourism & Hospitality IndustryIntroduction to Statistical AnalysisHousekeeping & BarInstitutional Food Service ManagementFood Trends and Innovations Financial ManagementResearch MethodsProject ManagementProperties and Facilities ManagementHospitality Operations Management Public Relations and Customer CareStrategic Marketing for Tourism & Hospitality Strategic Management for Tourism & Hospitality Entrepreneurial ManagementDissertation


The Centre for Security Studies In 2005, the Centre for Security Studies was established to respond to

training needs for security personnel in Malawi.

The Centre is a member of the Southern Africa Defence and Security Management Network that offers Programmes in Defence and Security within the SADC Region. Currently the Centre is the Secretariat, and the Chairperson is Brigadier General, Misheck Chirwa (retired). Below is the structure of the programmes.

Note that the curricula for the Certificate and Diploma in Security Studies are prerequisite for the Bachelor of Arts, Security Studies.

Staffing ProfilesName Academic qualifications DesignationBrig General Chirwa PhD Study leave Centre CoordinatorGeorge Mhango MA, Political Science (Unima) LecturerTheodora Thindwa MSc LecturerDr. G. Kainja PhD Adjunct Staff

Dr. Dan Kuwali PhD Adjunct Staff

Achievements

Since 2007, over 126 students have successfully completed their Certificate Studies, 57 students have graduated with Diplomas while 35 students with Degrees. Currently, the Centre has a total population of 63 students.

With the support from other Faculties within Mzuni, the Centre has trained officers in the following executive courses:

• Civil Military Relations• Defence Management • Parliamentary Oversight of Defence and Security• Security Sector Governance


The Executive Certificates are usually developed to respond to demands for courses in Security and Justice Sectors moving away from the Traditional Focus in Security Issues. These draw participants from the Malawi Defence Force, Malawi Police Service, Intelligence, Malawi Prison Service, Immigration, Customs, Justice, Media, Ministry of Home Affairs, Civil Society and any other fields.

In August 2013, the Centre organised a Regional Workshop for SADSEM that was funded by DCAF. The Workshop aimed at developing training tools in Gender and Security within Southern Africa.

In September 2013, the Centre co-facilitated a Topical Symposium of the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies (ACSS) which was funded by the US Government.

Future Considerations

Apart from staffing problems, the Centre has experienced a growing interest in applicants from different sectors outside the security segment.

It is for this reason that the Centre has to transform into an appropriate entity to cater for these potential clients. With regard to instructional methods, plans are at an advanced stage to offer parallel Certificate and Diploma Programmes through ODL commencing January 2016.

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The Centre for Open and Distance Learning In June 2006, Mzuni established the Centre for Open and Distance

Learning to start preparatory work for offering Diplomas and Degrees through the ODL Delivery Mode as a means of increasing

and broadening access to Tertiary Education. The first cohort of 34 distance learners was enrolled in November 2011, followed by a second cohort of 150 learners in 2012, and a third cohort of 548 learners in 2013. By January 2014, the University had enrolled well over 700 ODL students pursuing BA. Ed/BSc. Education. It is anticipated that the University will enroll as many distance learners as those in the F2F Residential Delivery Mode in the next few years as more and more Faculties begin offering their Programmes through this mode. At the moment, ODL students are primarily studying towards Education Degrees, a deliberate effort meant to help with the supply of the much-needed Secondary School teachers.

This Programme took off with funding from the UNESCO and Commonwealth of Learning (COL) that facilitated the training of Lecturers in the design and development of instructional materials for the learners. To ensure provision of direction in the development of ODL, Mzuni, in collaboration with UNESCO and COL established the office of the ODL Chair in 2010, which is currently held by Professor Fred Msiska. With funding assistance from the AfDB, under the HEST Project, and the World Bank’s Skills Development Project (SDP) of the MoEST, new infrastructure is planned to provide for the up-scaling of ODL. The AfDB and World Bank alike are also funding Satellite Learning Centres across the country as a strategy to take education to the remotest areas. State-of-the-art technologies will be deployed to close the distance between learners and tutors while at the same time ensuring swift collaboration between them.

Likewise, through HEST funding, a major review of the University Curriculum in science and technology is underway. This work will include restructuring of Mzuni Faculties and involvement of industry experts so that they should help re-shape the curricula for it to be responsive to the needs out there.

Staffing Profile

Name Qualification DesignationProf Fred Msiska PhD, Bristol University, UK; M.Ed, Bristol DirectorPaxton Zozie M.Ed, Virginia Tech; (PhD Study leave) Deputy DirectorMackenzie Chibambo MA, Publishing & Creative Writing, Kingston Uni-

versity, London; MRS, Louisiana; B.Ed, UnimaAssistant Director (Materials Production)

Robert Kalima M.Ed, Japan; B.Ed, Unima Student Support Services ManagerChristopher Ngalu Dip. Graphic Design Graphic DesignerMemory Kili Adv. Dip Human Resources; Secretarial Studies SecretaryMichael Chiundu Advanced, Cert, ICT Reprographer


Since CODL does not have its own Degree Programmes, all those courses offered under the Faculty of Education and its sister Departments are therefore offered to the students in ODL. It is anticipated that other Programmes will be offered through ODL soon or later beginning with Security Studies. Achievements

• CODL has seen a remarkable increase in enrollment since 2011. For example, since the inception, each of the three cohorts has enrolled 34 students in 2011, 150 students in 2012, and 548 in 2013.

• The financial boost from the AfDB and World Bank for the establishment of Satellite Centres and Staff Training need recognition.

• Mr Mackenzie Chibambo was awarded co-Chairmanship and Coordinator of the Kingston University Writing School (KWS) and received a top-up scholarship fund worth of 2,100 GBP for driving students and staff activities effectively.

• Mr Robert Kalima was funded by DAAD Pro-grant Sponsorship to attend a Conference on E-Learning /Mobile-Learning in Germany in 2014, and another in 2015 in Addis Ababa.

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University Partnerships and Collaborations

• The Mathematics Department collaborates with the MIE in the review of the Secondary School Curriculum.

It also collaborates with the University of Malawi, LUANAR and the Catholic University in hosting the SAMSA Conferences.

It also collaborates with the Old Mutual in the organisation and administration of the National Annual Mathematics Olympiad.

• The Department of Chemistry partners with the Ministry of Water Development and Irrigation in Sanitation and Hygiene Projects.

It also partners with Plan Malawi in research on household adoption of Ecological Sanitation.

It further partners with the NRWB to monitor and evaluate the Prepaid Water Metering System in the Northern Region.

It also collaborates with the VSO, Scottish Government, Climate Justice Fund, LEAD-Sea and Centre for Environmental Policy to monitor and evaluate the Water Futures Project.

It also collaborates with LUANAR, the Unima, Lunyangwa Research Station and the Greenwich University in conducting research Projects.

• The History Department partners with the University of Malawi, the Catholic University of Malawi, History Society of Malawi and Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA).

• The Department of Languages and Literature collaborates with the University of Malawi, Unilia, Malawi Adventist University, and the Catholic University through teaching services.

It also partners with NAC, COSOMA, and WIPO in conducting workshops and community mobilisation campaigns.

• The TRS Department collaborates with World Vision, Save the Children, Plan Malawi, NICE, CCJP, ACB, Church and Society and Government Ministries working in Human Rights, Rural Development and Education.

It also collaborates with the Unima, Catholic University, Unilia, the University of Free State, Linkoping University and Pacific Lutheran University in running its programmes.

• The ICT Department collaborates with FAIR Denmark in providing computers to Secondary Schools.

It also collaborates with the University of Corks’ Health Information System Research Centre in conducting E-Health Research focusing on lethal diseases affecting Under Five Children.

• The Department of Land Management collaborates with the University of New Brunswick in Canada and the Centre for Community Development in Malawi.

• The Department of Fisheries collaborates with the UNDP in implementing the Integrated Fish Farming Project in Nkhata-bay District.

It also collaborates with RUFORUM for Capacity Building in Agriculture in implementing the Fish Feed Development Research Project.


It also collaborates with the David Livingstone Scholarship Managers to support MSc students.

It also collaborates with the Universities’ Innovation and Inclusive Development in Africa funded by the Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa.

It further collaborates with the US-based Circle of Hope Community Project in Mvera, Dowa District.

It also partners with the World Vision Malawi in Fish Farming Projects.

• The Department of Forestry collaborates with RAIPLY Malawi on Environmental Impact Assessment.

It also collaborates with Alliance One, and the Japanese Forests Preservation Project on the Assessment of Fuelwood Plantations, and Forest Biomass Assessment in five Forest Reserves in Nkhata Bay District.

It also collaborates with ICRAF on the Agroforestry Project.

It also collaborates with Limbe Leaf Tobacco, ARET and NWRB in Forestation Programmes as well as Water Catchment Conservation.

It also collaborates with Local Women Groups in Mzimba, Kasungu, Balaka, Lilongwe and Mchinji, in fruit processing, forest management and seedling multiplication projects.

• The Centre for Watsan partners with WASTE in conducting research, and short courses in Sustainable School/Peri-urban Sanitation Programmes.

It also collaborates with the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia, UN-Habitat, Water for People, Opportunity International Bank, Mzuzu City Council, Mzimba North District Health Office, Pump-Aid, Water Aid, Coyida, CCODE, UNICEF, Concern Universal, Water Boards, and Local Entrepreneurs.

It also partners with the Research Solutions for Pit Desludging and Subsequent Sludge Management in low -income urban areas in Malawi.

It also partners with Water Research Commission, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Foundation Connect International.

It also works with the Malawi Ministry of Water Development, and Total Land Care in the WADA Wells Project.

It also collaborates with the Global Environment & Technology Foundation (USA), and the NRWB in monitoring and evaluation of the Prepaid Meters.

It also collaborates with Pump Aid in the Sustainability and Water Quality Assessment of Elephant Pumps Research Project.

It also works with the St. Peter’s Church of Canada in the St. Mark’s Orphan Sanitation Demonstration and Training Project.

• The Department of Biomedical Sciences collaborates with the Ping Tung University of Taiwan and Luke International to support student exchanges.

It also partners with St John of God School of Health Sciences to offer Degrees.

It also collaborates with Government Hospitals including Mzuzu Central Hospital and others.


• The Department of Nursing and Midwifery collaborates with NEPI and ICAP in the provision of scholarships, infrastructure development and transportation.

It also collaborates with the Global Health Partnership and the US Peace Corps through teaching of the students.

It also partners with the Clinton Health Initiative, World Learning USAID, NAC, University College of Cork and GAIA in the provision of students’ scholarships.

• The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management works closely with the Ministry of Tourism, Hotels and Lodges in providing attachment places for the students.

It also partners with the AfDB, and the World Bank in the provision of scholarships, staff training and infrastructure development.

• The Centre for Security Studies collaborates with the Malawi Defence Force, Malawi Prison Services, Malawi Police Services and Immigration Departments through learning and teaching.

It also collaborates with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Malawi National Assembly, and National Intelligence Bureau in the designing and delivery of some of its programmes.

It also collaborates with SADSEM, SACCPS and SSRG through organisation of workshops and provision of teaching and learning materials.

It also collaborates with Cranfield University for management and coordination of the student Exchange Programme.

• CODL collaborates with the Commonwealth of Learning that funds training and production of modules. It also supports CODL staff to attend Workshops and Conferences world-over. For example, Professor Msiska and Mr Chibambo have attended workshops in the UK and across the globe through this collaboration.

UNESCO and COL also support the office of the ODL Chair at Mzuni.

The World Bank and the AfDB through the HEST Project have procured State-of-the-art ICTs for CODL. The two Banks are also helping with the construction of the custom built ODL complex behind Nora Hostels, and Satellite Centres across Malawi in addition to staff training.

SADC also supports staff in CODL to undergo further training, and attend different Conferences and trainings across the SADC Region. CODL staff has attended work shops in Zambia, Tanzania, Mauritius, Mozambique and Malawi just to name some.

CODL also collaborates with the Unima, LUANAR, and Domasi College of Education in the process of developing and reviewing the modules.


Research and Publications

Ajayi, C., Mng’omba, S. A., Akinnifesi F.K., Mkonda, A., Mhango, T. &Weldesemayat, S.G. (2014) Ethno-ecological Knowledge for Identifying Elite Phenotypes of the Indigenous Fruit Tree, Uapaca kirkiana in the Miombo Woodlands of Southern Africa.Agro-ecology and Sustainable Food Systems. 11/2014; 39(4):399-415. DOI: 10.1080/21683565.2014.980486.

Akinnifesi, F.K., Munthali, C.R.Y. & Chirwa, P.W. (2013) Genetic Differentiation and Diversity of Adansonia Digitata L (baobab) in Malawi Using Microsatellite Markers. Agroforestry Systems Journal. DOI 10.1007/s10457-012-9528-2.

Ayenabo, A & Gondwe, J. (2013) Negotiations for Livelihoods beyond the Formal Mzuzu City in Malawi by the Urban Poor Informal Settlements as Spaces of Income Generating Activities. International Journal of Human Sciences, Vol. 10 (3). Pp 356-375.

Baluti, J. & Chilembwe, J.M. (2014) Motivation and Supervision in Hospitality Industry with focus to Hotels and Lodges in Mzuzu City - Malawi. International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship, 1 (10), 1 – 13. ISSN: 2307 -6305.

Chavula, C. & Keet, C.M. (2014) Is Lemon Sufficient for Building Multilingual Ontologies for Bantu Languages? 11th OWL: Experiences and Directions Workshop (OWLED’14). Keet, C.M., Tamma, V. (Eds.). Riva del Garda, Italy, Oct 17-18, 2014. CEUR-WS vol. 1265, 61-72.

Chibambo, M. (2014) How Best to Support ODL Students who have no Access to Text Books. London: Kingston University Press. Available at: http://www.kudis.ac.uk/ulrc/pdf.

Chibambo, M. (2014) Voice of the Poet in the Wilderness. London: Kingston University Press.

Chibambo, M. (2014) An Apology to Open and Distance Learning: Trends, Issues, Challenges. (A collection of Papers Presented at the Murray Edwards College and Cambridge University ODL Conferences).North Charleston: Create-Space& Rare Press. Available at: http://www.amazon.com/Mackenzie/chibambo/ books/html.

Chibambo, M. (2014) Nkhokwe ya Malamulo a Chichewa Msukulu za Sekondale. Revised Edition.(Approved Textbook by MoEST). Blantyre, CLAIM.

Chibambo, M. (2014) The Revised New-New English Language and Grammar. North Charleston: Create- Space & Rare Press. Available at: http//:www.amazon.com/Mackenzie/Chibambo/books/English/ grammar.

Chibambo, M. (2013) Senior Secondary English Grammar for Schools. North Charleston: Create-Space, Rare Press & Byte the Book. Available at: http//:www.amazon.com/English/grammar/Mackenzie/html.

Chibambo, M. (2013) Unique Contribution of ODL in Malawi among Women and the Vulnerable Groups. (A Paper Presented at the Cambridge, OUK, COL ODL Conference): Cambridge University. Available at: http//:www.camcon/col/OUK/papers/ODL.pdf.

Chilembwe, J.M. (2014) Assessment of Customer Service and Service Guarantee Impacts for Airlines in Malawi: Case of Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and South African Airways. International Journal of Business Quantitative Economics and Applied Management Research, 1(3), 82 - 103. ISSN: 2349-5677.


Chilembwe, J.M. (2014) Evaluation of Service Quality, Value and Satisfaction of Air Transportation in Malawi: Case Study of Air Malawi. International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship, 1 (11), 236 – 266. ISSN: 2307 – 6305.

Chilembwe, J.M. (2014) Examination of Social-Cultural Impacts of Tourism in Chembe Village in Mangochi District - Malawi. International Journal of Business Quantitative Economics and Applied Management Research, 1 (1), 61 -92. ISSN: 2349-5677.

Chilembwe, J.M. & Mweiwa, V. (2014) Tour Guides: Are they Tourism Promoters and Developers? Case Study of Malawi. Impact Journals: International Journal of Research in Business Management (IMPACT: IJRBM), 2(9), 29 – 46. ISSN (E): 2321 – 886X; ISSN (P):2347 -4572.

Chirwa, M.C. (2014) National Security and the Right to Information in Malawi. Journal of Public Policy and Administration. Africa University, Vol 2(2)

Fiedler, K. (2013) The World Missionary Conference ‘Edinburgh 1910’, as Seen from Malawi: Religion and Culture Issue No. 1, 23-33.

Haambiya, L., Matiya, G., Msukwa, A., Kapute, F., and Sikawa, D. (2013) Factors that Influence Effectiveness of Local Organizations in Promoting Community Participation in Artisanal Fisheries Management in Malawi: A Case of Mbenji Island Fishery. Malawi Journal of Aquaculture and Fisheries, 2(1): 1-7.

Jimu, I.M. (2013) Asset Recovery and the Civil Society in Perspective: Nigeria, Peru, the Philippines and Kazakhstan Cases Considered in Zinkernagel, G.F., Monteith, C. and Pereira, P.G. (eds) Emerging Trends in Asset Recovery. Bern: Peter Lang/ Basel Institute on Governance. pp. 317 – 328.

Kamangira, A. Singini, W. Kasulo, V. Jere, W.L. and Kapute, F. (2014) Profitability and Consumer Preference of Pool Raised Fish among Fish Farmers and Consumers in Northern Malawi. International Journal of Business and Social Science.

Kapute, F., Likongwe, J., Kang’ombe, J. & Kiiyukia, C. (2013) Shelf-life of Whole Fresh Lake Malawi Tilapia (Oreochromisspecies-chambo) Stored in Ice. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 13(1):7138-7156.

Makawa, Z., Kapute. F., and Valeta, J. (2014) Effect of Delayed Processing on Nutrient Composition, Ph and Organoleptic Quality of Pond Raised Tilapia (Oreochromisshiranus) Stored at Ambient Temperature. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 5 (6): 265. Doi: 1041722155-9546.1000265.

Makwinja, R., Kapute, F. and Kang’ombe, J. (2013) Effect of Different Dietary Protein Levels on Growth, Carcass Composition and Shelf-life ofTilapia Rendalli (Boulenger, 1896). Malawi Journal of Aquaculture and Fisheries, 2(1): 32-35.

Mgomezulu, V.Y., Shawa, L.B, and Wamba, N.G. (2014) Blending Critical Thinking Skills with the Teaching of Subject Matter: The Case of Geography Lesson in a Malawi School. Africa Research Review of Science and Technology, Vol. 3(2).

Mgomezulu, V.Y., Shawa, L.B, and Wamba, N.G. (2013) Training Learner-Leaders in Schools Management Aspects: A strategy to Improving School Discipline in Botswana. African Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. 13(1).Mgomezulu, V.Y. &Wamba, N.G. (2013) Mzuzu University Student Teachers Experiences and Lessons: A Case Study. Education and Society in Southern Africa, Vol. 1(1). Pp 33-46.


Mhango, G. (2013) Contesting the Political Space of Decentralised Planning in Rural Malawi: Insights from Mulanje and Mwanza Districts, in G.K Scott and M Wallis Citizen Engagement Decentralization and Service Delivery in Africa, Nairobi: Association of African Public Administration and Management (AAPAM).

Msilimba, G.& Wanda, E. (2013) Microbial and Geochemical Quality of Shallow-well Water in High-Density Areas in Mzuzu City in Malawi. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 66 (2013) 173–180. Available online at: http://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S1474706513000867.

Msiska, F. G. W. (2014) Use of Distance Education for Teacher Training and Development in Malawi: Models, Practices, and Successes. (Imprint: Distance Education and Teacher Training in Africa)

Msiska, G.W.F. (2013) An Audit Study to Determine Effectiveness of the Open Distance and E-learning Delivery Mode in Broadening and Increasing Access to Education and Training in Malawi. Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning. Available on: http://www.col.org/Unesco/colchairs/malawi/odl/reports.

Msiska, G.W.F. (2013) Teacher Education and Development in Africa: the Need for Access, Equity, Sustainability, Quality, and Relevance, within the Context of Globalization. Available on: http://www.deta.up.ac. za/archive/2013/deta conference/keynote address/2013/pdf.

Msiska, F. G. W. (2013) The Use of Distance Education for Teacher Training and Development in Malawi: Models, Practices, and Successes. The Need for Access, Equity, Sustainability, Quality and Relevance within the Context of Globalization. (Paper Presented at Distance Education and Teacher Education in Africa Conference. Nairobi, DETA.

Msiska, F. G. W. (2013) “Quality Higher Education in Malawi: Challenges, Prospects and the Role of Quality Assurance”, Education and Society in Southern Africa, 1(1July 2013), pp. 1-32.

Msiska, F. G. W. (2013) Open, Distance and E-learning in Malawi: Technologies Used, Successes and Challenges. Strengthening Collaboration in Open and Distance Learning for Development in SADC Region. (Paper Presented at Distance Education Association of Southern Africa). DEASA, Botswana.

Msukwa, A. (2013) Irreducible Elements in the Ring of Integers Module n. Southern African Research Association in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SARMSTE)

Mumba, N., Magamba, K., & Kubwalo, P. (2013) A Hill Cipher Based on the Kish-Sethuraman (KS) Protocol.

Munthali, C., Dietrich, D.E., Mukhtar, M., Jens, G., Tsige-Yohannes, H., Henry, J., et-al (2014). Promoting the Use of Baobab (Adansonia Digitata L.) in Rural Communities in Eastern Africa. Conference in International Research on Food Security, Natural Resource Management and Rural Development: Czech University, Tropentag 2014, Progue, Czech Republic, September 17-19, 2014.

Mzengereza, K., Msiska, O.V., Kapute, F., Kang’ombe, J., Singini, W. and Kamangira, A. (2014) Nutritional Value of Locally Available Plants with Potential for Diets of Tilapia Rendalli in Pond Aquaculture in Nkhatabay, Malawi. Journal of Aquatic Research and Development 5 (6): 265. Doi: 1041722155-9546.1000265.

Mzuza, M.K., Yudong, Y. and Kapute, F. (2014) Analysis of Factors Causing Poor Passing Rates and High Dropout Rates among Primary School Girls in Malawi. World Journal of Education, 4(1): 48-61. doi:10.5430/ wje.v4n1p48. URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/wje.v4n1p48


Mzuza, M.K., Chapola, L., Kapute, F., Chikopa, I. and Gondwe, J. (2014) Impact of Aquatic Weeds in the Shire River on Generation of Electricity in Malawi: A Case of Nkula Falls Hydro-Electric Power Station in Mwanza District, Southern Malawi.

Nagoli, J., Valeta, J. and Kapute, F. (2013) Analysis of Bio-resource Utilisation in Integrated Agriculture-aquaculture Farming Systems in Zomba District, Southern Malawi. Malawi Journal of Aquaculture and Fisheries, 2(1): 15-19.

Njera, D. (2014) Challenges Affecting the Performance of Fish Farmer Organisations in Malawi – A Community Perspective in Dowa and Mchinji Districts in Central Malawi. Conference Proceedings for the Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa (AASA), Cape Town, Stellenbosch.

Njera, D. (2013) Local Communities’ Efforts to Combat Deforestation: Sendwe Village Forest Area in Lilongwe, Malawi. In Breen, C. (2013) (edit.) Community-Based Natural Resource Management in Southern Africa. Center for African Studies, University of Florida. ISBN: 978-1-4817-5763-8 (sc).

Nkhoma, J. (2013) Disciples in Mathew: A Redaction – Critical Study: Religion and Culture Issue No. 1 (2013) 9-12.

Pankomera, R. & Van Greunen, D. (2014) A Comparative Analysis of the Status of ICT Usage in Healthcare: South Africa, Tanzania, Malawi. Calgary, ACTA.

Ryan, J. (2013) Counting Extended Irreducible Goppa Codes. Journal of Discrete Mathematics, Vol. 2014, Article ID 871871, 4 , 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/871871.

Singini, W., Kaunda, E., Kasulo, V. and Jere, W. (2013) Wealth-based Fisheries Management of Orechromis Species (Chambo) of Lake Malombe in Malawi. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Volume 5(9), August, pp 1-8.

Singini, W., Msilimba, G. and Gwayi, S. (2013) Logical Analysis of Factors Influencing Adoption of Community Led Total Sanitation in Malawi (A case of GSF Target Districts). Journal of Applied Science in Environmental Sanitation. Vol. 8, Number 4: December 2013, pp. 293-301

Singini, W., Kaunda, E., Kasulo, V. and Jere, W. (2013) Modeling and Forecasting Oreochromis Species (Chambo) Production in Malawi – A Stochastic Model Approach. Recent Research in Science and Technology, Vol.4 (5), pp. 1-6.

Singini, W., Kaunda, E., Kasulo, V, and Jere, W.(2013) Wealth-based Fisheries Management of Orechromis Species (Chambo) of Lake Malombe in Malawi. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture.Vol.5 5 (11), November 2013, pp.270-277.

Thindwa, T. (2014) China-Malawi Relations: An Analysis of Trade Patterns and Development Implications African East.Asian Affairs Journal. December 2014 Issue 4, pp 42-77

Wamba, N. & Mgomezulu, V.Y. (2014) The Crisis in Public Education in Malawi. International Journal of Advanced Research.Vol.2 (4). Pp 323-331

Wanda E., Gulula, L. & Phiri, G. (2013) Hydro-chemical Assessment of Groundwater Used for Irrigation in Rumphi and Karonga Districts. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 66 (2013) 51–59. Available online at: http://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S1474706513001113


Wei, Q., Tong, L., Gondwe, J., LV, X., Tong, W., and Liuy (2014) Non-Use Value Trends Analysis of Wetland Ecosystem in Sanjiang Plain, North-East China. Wetlands, Ecology and Management. Vol. 22 issue 5.

Zimba, M. (2014) DWT SATS-Based Detection of Image Region Cloning. International Journal of Physical, Nuclear Science and Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 2, 2014, pp. 20-25.

Zimba, M. & Darlison, N. (2013) Copy-Move Image Forgery Detection in Virtual Electrostatic Field. International Journal of Electrical, Electronic Science and Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 11, 2013, pp. 543-550.

Zozie, P .& Kayira, P.B (2013) Transition and Tertiary Education: a Case of Mzuzu University, Malawi. Journal of Research in Comparative and International Education, Volume 7.


Appendix

Table 1: Number Registered Students in 2013/14Category of students Number of male

studentsNumber of female students

Total Number

Undergraduate (Face to Face) 1,861 808 2,669Undergraduate (ODL Mode) 556 161 717Postgraduate 70 18 88Others 43 73 116Total 2,530 1,060 3,590

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BA, Education 107 30 76 39 113 42 70 40 366 151BA, French 7 2 13 6 7 5 2 7 13BA, TRS 8 22 20 13 20 16 21 8 69 59BSc, Education 61 5 30 5 48 11 29 4 168 25BSc, ICT (Weekend) 13 0 13 0BSc, ICT 29 13 28 4 12 10 21 6 90 33BSc, LIS 12 26 13 12 12 12 12 6 49 56BSc, Forestry 31 9 22 5 27 4 12 4 92 22BSc, Land Management

35 10 16 7 27 14 18 3 96 34

BSc, Fisheries 22 7 15 7 16 3 4 57 17BSc, Renewable Energy Techs

36 6 17 3 24 11 77 20

BSc, Water Resources 40 10 15 4 29 14 18 12 102 40BSc, Nursing & Midwifery

28 43 17 18 12 21 27 13 84 95

BSc, Biomedical Sciences

11 9 9 3 13 6 20 6 53 24

BSc, Optometry 11 3 6 1 4 5 9 30 9BSc, Tourism 15 10 13 11 10 10 7 7 45 38BSc, Hospitality 7 18 18 5 17 12 14 6 56 41Bachelor of Security Studies

21 2 9 30 2

BA, Education-Upgrading

26 14 29 16 55 30

BA,TRS-Upgrading

6 6 14 5 20 11

BSc, Education ICT- Upgrading

17 3 7 24 3


BSc, Education-Upgrading

16 5 5 3 21 8

BSc, Forestry-Upgrading

15 6 5 10 20 16

BSc, Land Management-Upg

12 6 12 6

BSc, RETech - Upgrading

18 1 7 1 25 2

BSc, Water Resources-Upg 12 4 19 11 31 15BSc, Biomedical Sciences-Upg

16 2 3 1 19 3

BSc, Optometry-Upgrading

3 3 0

BSc, Tourism Management-Upg

3 4 2 5 5 9

BSc, Hospitality Management -Upg

3 6 7 1 10 7

BSc, LIS-Upgrading 2 6 1 8 1BSc, ICT -Upgrading 22 3 8 4 30 7BSc, Fisheries-Upgrading

9 4 7 3 16 7

Total 473 223 371 148 542 252 417 181 1803 804

Grand Total

Table 3: Postgraduate Students’ Enrolment by Programme, Gender and Year of Study

Area of Study

Master’s Programme PhD Programme

Year 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7

Mal

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Fem

ale

Mal

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Fem

ale

Mal

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Fem

ale

Mal

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Fem

ale

Mal

e

Fem

ale

Mal

e

Fem

ale

Mal

e

Fem

ale

Mal

e

Fem

ale

Mal

e

Fem

ale

M.Ed, Leadership & Management

16 9

M.Ed, Teacher Edu-cation

13 5

PhD, TRS 2 9 1MSc. FisheriesMA, TRS 9 9 0MSc, LIS 6 6MSc, ITCC 5 0 1Total 49 15 27 5 10 1Grand Total 104


OtherProgrammesBA/BSc. Ed ODL 423 118 112 38 31 5UniversityCertificate in Education

46 18

Certificate in Security Studies

15 3

Diploma in Security Studies

16 1

Diploma in ICT 6 2 5 1Diploma in LIS 5 9 7 7 6 4Total 474 145 44 13 117 39 37 9

Grand Total 846

Grand Total: Undergraduates + Postgraduate + Other Programmes 2,607 +88 +846 = 3,541

Table 4: Staff Profile by Qualification, Rank and Gender

Academic Staff by Qualification and Gender

QUALIFICATION MALE FEMALE TOTALPhD 21 04 25Masters 109 21 130Bachelors 14 02 16TOTAL 144 27 171

Academic Staff by Rank and Gender

Rank Male Female TotalProfessor 05 00 05Associate Professor 08 00 08Senior Lecturer 30 07 37Lecturer 89 16 105Assistant /Associate Lecturer 14 02 16Total 146 25 171


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