MUST was one of the exhibitors at the recent annual Education Joint Sector Review meeting held in Lilongwe on February 3 and 4.

Organised by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology under the theme of “Achieving education sector results through reforms: Ensuring efficient and sustainable financing for improved learning outcomes”, the meeting attracted a wide range of stakeholders from the education sector. 

It was opened by the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Bright Msaka.

Among others, MUST showcased students’ innovations, drone and drone technologies from its African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA) plus brochures on its various academic programmes and their requirements and the TAGDeV programme.

ADDA runs two level trainings for drone pilots and data technology experts and offers other services through its different units such as the emergency response unit and climate and incubation unit, among others.

On the other hand, the students showed their Mavericks Automated CPAP (MACPAP), a low-fidelity, proof-of-concept prototype aimed at improving the care of premature babies with breathing difficulties. 

The prototype demonstrates how automated regulation of air and oxygen flow can be achieved within a CPAP circuit and was designed to adjust the oxygen–air mixture to preset levels with minimal manual input from healthcare workers.

When he toured the MUST booth, Msaka was appreciative of the innovations and disclosed that he has planned a visit to the university to appreciate its activities and programmes.