On 16 October it is World Food Day (WFD). WFD aims to bring together resources and raise awareness of food security issues around the world. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization at the United Nations (FAO) about one billion people in developing countries live in extreme poverty. Seventy-eight percent of them live in rural areas, where agriculture is the
Read moreAAUN member, The University of Malawi, recently celebrated 50 years of existence. The University of Malawi (UNIMA) is the country’s oldest university. It was established in 1965, shortly after Malawi’s independence. During the official celebrations, the country’s President, Professor Peter Mutharika, spoke of the importance of research and said that research is the “anchoring center” for UNIMA. “Research is more
Read moreAustralia Awards are a cornerstone of the Australian Government’s development partnership with Africa. Through scholarships for Masters-level degrees and specialised post-graduate short-courses, Australia Awards provide enhanced leadership, knowledge and technical skills to government departments, tertiary institutions and other organisations that are driving economic growth and sustainable development on the African continent. There are now over 5000 Australia Awards alumni in
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