University of Malawi aspires to be among top 20 best Varsities
The University of Malawi (UNIMA) says it is doing everything possible to improve tertiary education standards in the country in a bid to match with the rest of the institutions of higher learning on the African continent.
UNIMA’s Vice Chancellor, Professor John Kalenga Saka made the remarks on Wednesday during the first graduation ceremony of the 2016/2017 which took place at the Great Hall in Zomba.
Saka said according to the current webometrics (ranking of world universities) UNIMA has been rated at number 89 from 98 of all the 100 public universities in Africa.
Prof. Saka said it was the wish of the university to be among the best 20 universities and that the current stand of 89 from the previous 98 shows there were some improvements in that regard.
The Vice Chancellor, however, said there was need for joint efforts from all the concerned parties to achieve the ranking aspirations.
Saka said it was important to conduct more research and do publications so that the university attracts international attention.
On the university’s growth, Prof. Saka said the students’ union executive of the university would soon launch a five year strategic plan which would among others outline some deliberate efforts to see the growth of the university.
On the other hand, Saka observed that the operationalization of the gender and ICT policies which have been approved by the council was currently underway.
During the graduation, 355 females graduated out of 687 graduates from various constituent colleges of the Polytechnic, Chancellor College, College of Medicine and Kamuzu College of Nursing.
Wishful thinking. In my ngoni language translated as “kudzikhwata ndi chala” Saka in his dreams. Ask him where his children are. To change the quality does not only need finances, but change of mind set. The quality of teachers itself leaves a lot to be desired _ poor. Too many students in a class and very difficult to manage and give students the attention they require. No labs, no computers etc. How is it that Saka attended a better university than the one he is heading today and we say we are improving?? Shame and we need to look at… Read more »
From current position 1,800 in the World to 20? this can be the biggest miracle on earth. Not that University which only has 9 Computers
Daydreaming as private universities in the country are excelling. Looks like public universities are mirroring public schools where quality is below of that of private schools