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University of Makeni Launches Entrepreneurship Academy to Equip Future Job Creators
The University of Makeni (UniMak) officially launched its Entrepreneurship Academy on Saturday, October 17, 2026, marking an important step in its commitment to promoting innovation, enterprise development, and self-reliance in…
ENHANCE-GSL Project Concludes with Final International Conference in Georgia, Celebrating Stronger University–Community Partnerships
Tbilisi, Georgia, 29 September 2026 – The European Union-supported ENHANCE-GSL project, “Enhancing Capacities for Sustainable Community Engagement: Cases of Georgia and Sierra Leone,” concluded a major chapter of its work with an international…
UNIMAK Retreat Calls for a Civilization of Love, Resilience and Academic Excellence
Yoni Campus, September 25, 2026 The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) held its annual retreat at the Yoni Campus on Friday, September 25, 2026, bringing together university leadership, academic staff, and…
University of Makeni Welcomes Professors from the University of Bologna
The University of Makeni (UniMak) is pleased to welcome professors from the University of Bologna (UNIBO), Italy, to the Yoni Campus on 21 August 2026, as part of the S.K.I.L.L.E.D.…
UNIMAK LIVE and Mass Comm Department Launch Substance Abuse Campaign at Yoni Campus
A joint team of students and lecturers from UNIMAK LIVE and the Mass Communication Department successfully conducted an interactive awareness campaign against substance abuse targeting students at the Yoni campus.…
VC Prof. Joseph Turay Opens UNIIMAK Pedagogical Training
On June 25, 2026, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Makeni, Professor Joseph Turay, officially opened a comprehensive pedagogical training for administrative and academic staff. The training aimed at…
UNIMAK Hosts Landmark Entrepreneurship Training for Sierra Leonean University Lecturers
The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) officially launched the SLEEK Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on entrepreneurship pedagogy at its Fatima Campus, welcoming European partners alongside representatives from universities across Sierra…
ENHANCE-GSL Training of Trainers in Slovakia Strengthens Capacity for Sustainable Community Engagement
Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, 11–15 May 2026 – Representatives of partner universities under the ENHANCE-GSL project participated in a five-day Training of Trainers in Community Engagement, hosted by Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica.…
University of Makeni Translates Community Engagement into Practical Action
The University of Makeni has completed four student-led community engagement activities that connected academic learning with identified needs in communities around Makeni. Implemented under the Erasmus+ ENHANCE-GSL Project, the initiatives…
Chinese Ambassador Engages UNIMAK Community
In a significant move to strengthen bilateral educational ties, the Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone visited University of Makeni on April 28, 2026, where he met with a large gathering…
UNIMAK Begins Second Semester with Traditional Mass at Yoni Chapel
University of Makeni officially commenced its second semester on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with a traditional Mass held at the Yoni Campus Chapel, a spiritual custom observed since the institution’s…
UNIMAK Live Strengthens Professional Standards ahead of Official Launch
University of Makeni’s online media outlet, UNIMAK Live, conducted a comprehensive refresher training for its staff today to reinforce professionalism and strengthen branding ahead of its official broadcast launch. The…
UNIMAK Welcomes Professor Eric De Brabandere
The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) is honored to host Professor Eric De Brabandere, a distinguished Visiting Professor in International Investment Law and Arbitration who has been a valued member of…
Diocese of Makeni Concludes Annual Lenten Pilgrimage
Hundreds of Catholic faithful from across Makeni gathered on Saturday, March 21, for a solemn Lenten pilgrimage that transformed the city’s main streets into a vibrant expression of prayer and…
UNIMAK and SEND Sierra Leone Strengthen Student Safety Through BRAVE Project Evaluation
During a high-level evaluation meeting held at Fatima Campus on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, stakeholders from University of Makeni, SEND Sierra Leone, and the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs…
UNIMAK Celebrates 2026 Graduation Ceremony at Fatima Campus
The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) marked a significant academic milestone on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, as students gathered at the Fatima Campus for the annual graduation ceremony. A total of…
Revitalizing African Leadership: UNIMAK Staff Embark on Transformative Lenten Retreat
The University of Makeni community gathered on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at its Yoni Campus for a spiritually enriching Lenten Retreat focused on the biblical foundations of leadership and the…
University of Makeni Inaugurates New Governing Council for 2026–2029 Term
The University of Makeni officially inaugurated its newly constituted Governing Council on Saturday, February 28, 2026, during a formal ceremony held at the Staff Room of its Fatima Campus. The…
Theory Meets Practice: Social Work Department Engages Makeni City Council on Disaster Preparedness
In a strategic effort to connect academic learning with practical governance, the Social Work Department of the University of Makeni (UniMak) recently undertook a high-level engagement with the Makeni City…
UNIMAK Photojournalism Workshop Culminates in Competitive Showcase
The University of Makeni witnessed an exciting climax to its week-long photojournalism training as students participated in a high-stakes photography competition on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The event was presided…
International Photojournalism Expert Strengthens Practical Skills at UniMak
The Department of Mass Communication at the University of Makeni proudly hosted an engaging and impactful photojournalism workshop led by international scholar Beatriz Guerrero González-Valerio from the University of San…
UNIMAK Mass Communication Students Lead Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign to Promote Mental Health Before Exams
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Year Three Mass Communication students at the University of Makeni (UNIMAK) organized a timely and impactful awareness campaign against substance abuse at the Fatima Campus.…
UNIMAK Trade Fair Launched to Boost Student Entrepreneurship
The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) officially launched its three-day Trade Fair on Thursday 12thFebruary, 2026, an initiative spearheaded by Director of Finance and Administration Fr. Benjamin Sesay, who expressed deep…
Cardinal Miglio Honored with Doctorate at UNIMAK
In a vibrant ceremony attended by hundreds of students on Friday, February 13, 2026, the University of Makeni (UNIMAK) conferred an honorary Doctorate Degree upon Cardinal Arrigo Miglio, Archbishop Emeritus…
Alumni Association of St John of God Campus Officially Launched
On 14th February 2026, we proudly marked the official launch of the Alumni Association of St John of God Campus. This historic milestone celebrates not only our shared journey, but…
Apostolic Nuncio Praises University of Makeni’s Growth During Official Visit
Slightly warmer Apostolic Nuncio Commends University of Makeni Growth During Official VisitOn Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Apostolic Nuncio to Sierra Leone and Liberia, His Excellency Walter Erbi, paid a…
Bishop Koroma Calls for Unity and Renewal at Close of Three-Nation Catholic Conference
Bishop Bob John Hassan Koroma of the Makeni Diocese has called on the faithful to become “promoters of unity” and bridge-builders during his homily marking the end of the Week…
SUCCEED Sierra Leone Intervention Hailed as “Game Changer” During Visit to Psychiatric Hospital
On December 30, 2025, SUCCEED Sierra Leone Program Manager Veronica Kamara and Principal Investigator Dr. Rebecca Esliker paid a visit to the Sierra Leone Psychiatric Teaching Hospital in Freetown to…
Pope Leo blesses Fr.Benjamin Sesay on his 15th Priestly Anniversary
With a heart full of gratitude and humility, Fr.Benjamin Sesay thank God as he mark the 15th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood. He is deeply honored to…
Regional Bishops Converge in Makeni to Champion Unity and Moral Renewal
The Inter-territorial Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ITCABIC) has officially convened at the Bishop’s House in Makeni City, bringing together spiritual leaders from Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia for a high-level…