Call for Applications: MSc Innovation, MSc Entrepreneurship and MSc Biodiversity Informatics
The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to pursue two-year Master of Science (MSc) programmes in (i) Biodiversity Informatics, (ii) Innovation and (iii) Entrepreneurship. For more information, check the attached advert and application form:
Call for Application: MSc in Biodiversity Informatics
The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to pursue a two-year Master of Science (MSc) in Biodiversity Informatics programme. The MSc in Biodiversity Informatics programme aims to equip students with skills in mobilizing, managing, publishing and using biodiversity data to inform decision making processes in conservation, agriculture, spatial planning and health. For more information, check the attached advert:
LAUNCH OF MUST ENDOWMENT FUND
MUST will be launching its Endowment Fund on July 10, 2021 in Lilongwe. The launch dinner at Capital Hotel in the evening will be preceded by a golf tournament at Lilongwe Golf Club from 9am. The Vice President, Right Honourable Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima will tee off the tournament and be guest of honour at the dinner. Among others, an Endowment Fund raises and grows the funds in perpetuity so that the donors do not have to be coming again to support the same cause. It has more advantages over once off donations even on student scholarships:
Call for loan applications
The Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board is calling for applications for loans from qualifying needy students. Attached is their poster:
Call for Applications: 2021 Girls Science Camp
The Malawi University of Science and Technology is this year holding the Girls Science Camp which gives a platform to secondary school girls to experience university life while learning some issues around STEM, interacting with ladies who have made successful careers in STEM, being drilled on some life skills and many more important issues that would help them start liking sciences and later make careers in this area. Attached is an advert and application form. You can also apply online by using a link on the advert:
Recent publications from MUST
MUST is building its research profile through, among others, publications by staff and students. Attached is a selection of recent publications from the University.
2020/21 Public Universities Application Form
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has released a call for applications for selection into the six public universities in Malawi, including the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST). Attached here is the 2020/21 application form for your access:
APPOINTMENT OF NEW UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR
The Council of the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) wishes to inform all staff, students and stakeholders of the appointment of the new University Registrar, Mr Alfred Chinombo. Mr Chinombo’s appointment follows his success during a competitive and rigorous process. He will report for duties on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Please find attached a full statement on the appointment:
IT Trainings through ODeL
The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology in the Malawi Institute of Technology will be offering various certificate courses through Open, Distance and eLearning (ODeL) starting from 1st July 2021. Attached is a full advert:
Vacancy: Research Fellow Trainees
Exciting opportunities have arisen at the University in the MUST Institute of Industrial Research and Innovation (MIIRI) for suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions of Research Fellow Trainees in two areas as per the attached advert: