A vibrant wave of energy, ambition and youthful curiosity is about to sweep through MUST from July 26 to August 7, 2026.

The university’s Ndata Campus in Thyolo will transform into a bustling hub of innovation as it hosts the 2026 Girls STEAM Camp.

Behind the scenes, some loose ends are being tied while others tightened. high-tech labs are being calibrated, high-speed networks are being fine-tuned, and mentors are finalizing their programs. 

The campus is fully prepared to welcome what organizers describe as an engaging academic workshop aimed at reshaping the future of science and technology among the youthful girls of our nation.

Anchored by the theme: “Girls in Digital: Smart Digital Skills for Empowered Girls,” this year’s flagship initiative is set to gather approximately 100 young girls from secondary schools across Malawi.

Girls STEAM Camp chairperson Dr Priscilla Maliwichi said the initiative is a movement designed to break systemic barriers and stereotypes in male-dominated fields.

"We are done with the preparations; everything is set and we expect this year’s cohort to be a successful camp. We are deeply thankful to everyone taking part in making this happen," Dr Maliwichi said.

During the intensive two-week camp, participating girls will engage in hands-on STEAM activities, including collaborative tech projects and lab experiments, tour to EGENCO power station to see engineering in action, academic guidance, motivational talks, reproductive health education, and cultural events.

The flagship initiative has been made possible with support from various stakeholders, including UNDP, EGENCO, FCB Bank, Plan International Malawi, ICTAM and Smile Life.

Dr Maliwichi added that by equipping young minds with smart digital skills today, MUST and its partners are securing a more inclusive, innovative and empowered tomorrow for Malawi.