Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a socially responsive practice adopted by businesses that benefit the community. It demonstrates a gesture of responsibility to the people and the environment. CSR is a “self-regulating business model”. The modern CSR is premised on Carroll’s pyramid of CSR developed in 1996. The concept is relatively new in Uganda. Implementation of CSR presents fears and challenges to companies. The main objective of this study was to understand Corporate Social Responsibility practices in Uganda. The study adopted the mixed-methods approach. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were employed…
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The contribution of quality assurance systems is critical to the delivery of quality higher education in higher education institutions. Malawi has experienced a growing demand for higher education resulting in rapid growth of private universities in recent years; calling for checking on quality of education and quality assurance systems. This study was guided by four research questions, which focused on quality assurance elements that contribute to provision of quality education. The aim of this study was to explore how quality assurance systems affect quality of education in private universities in the city of Lilongwe in Malawi. The…
Engaging in community service and volunteer work is a transformative experience that goes beyond lending a helping hand. It allows young adults and university students to contribute to their communities while gaining invaluable personal and professional benefits. In this article, we explore the various advantages of participating in community service, highlighting how it can shape individuals into well-rounded and socially conscious individuals. Building Empathy and Compassion Engaging in community service exposes young adults and university students to diverse populations and challenging social issues. By actively participating in addressing these issues, individuals develop a deep sense of empathy and compassion towards…
Unicaf University is committed to support the Malawi 2063 agenda. On April 13th at the Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe Unicaf University organised, in collaboration with the National Planning Commission, an open lecture and panel discussion on “Accessing private financing for SMEs: its role in enhancing economic growth towards Malawi 2063.” The lecture was presented by a well-known, prominent speaker: Mizinga Melu, Chair of the Bankers Association of Zambia and Chief Executive Officer of ABSA Bank Zambia PLC, with the Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Simplex Chithyola Banda MP, the…
Course Summary The BA (Hons) Business Management programme covers a broad range of management topics and is designed to give students an overview of how businesses work, and how managers can affect and improve business performance. The modules on the programme will ensure that students develop a good understanding of basic principles, important elements of management, leadership and strategy and develop skills that will support students’ employment or further study after they graduate. The programme has been designed to support students’ future career ambitions – each module will require students to learn and apply ideas and to…
Aims of the Programme The aims of the programme are as follows: 1) To provide a range of academic skills and knowledge in the field of Sustainable Development. 2) To improve skills in critically assessing problems and solutions related to sustainable development. 3) To build interdisciplinary characters who will be able to comprehend sustainable development questions and concepts. 4) To improve skills in creating research questions, critically assessing relevant evidence and communicating their findings in order to investigate a sustainable development issue. 5) To provide education of high quality in sustainable development concepts, organizations,…
By Dr Nicos Nicolaou, Education Expert, Unicaf Despite the initial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education, the industry rallied to find solutions and keep educational opportunities up and running. This article will outline how Covid-19 transformed education in Africa. Industry leaders fast-tracked digital transformation to provide online learning, seamless communication, and integration across institutions. And not only did this prove successful in navigating pandemic disruption but it continues to provide a platform for education to progress and thrive post-pandemic. So, how can we expect to see these once short-term solutions continue to shape the world…
A joint 1,500 tree-planting initiative was organised recently by Unicaf University Malawi and local schools within the Lilongwe surrounding areas. As part of Unicaf University’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) the following 4 secondary schools joined forces to make a difference to the global ecosystem: Atsikana Pa Ulendo Mpando Community Day Secondary School Nsaru CDSS Kabuthu CDSS The objective of the exercise was to demonstrate that environmental sustainability lies at the very core of Unicaf University’s corporate vision. This, along with the commitment to…
Research Centre in Zambia The Unicaf University in Zambia has been registered as a Research Centre with the Zambian National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) in 2020 and the National Health Research Authorities (NHRA) in 2022. The Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) of the University is committed to the development of a research, innovation, and entrepreneurship ecosystem driven by the desire to contribute to the development agenda of the nation and the Agenda 2063. The Unicaf University Research and Innovation Centre will develop strategic partnerships to support research dissemination and the creation of a research culture. The Centre’s research…
Liverpool John Moores University LJMU has announced the introduction of four new online Master’s degree programmes in partnership with Unicaf. The 4 new programmes, which are planned to launch in July 2022 are: MSc in Civil Engineering MSc Project Management MSc International Transport, Trade and Logistics MSc Computing and Information Systems. Each of these programmes will follow a 180-credit scheme, with six 20-credit taught modules and one 60-credit dissertation module. The full list of programmes offered through the partnership is available here. Students currently completing their Bachelor’s degrees should be thrilled to learn about these new MSc courses. They provide…