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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…
Deputy Health Minister Visits Mabesseneh to Launch Hernia Surgery Camp
In a landmark visit for the St. John of God Mission in Sierra Leone, Deputy Minister of Health 1, Dr. Senesie, arrived at the Mabesseneh campus today to officially open…
Message from the Vice Chancellor on the Remembrance Day
Today, our nation will officially kick start Remembrance Day in Sierra Leone. Remembering the ten years civil conflict that lead to loss of lives, property and the break down of…
Strengthening Partnership for Healthcare Excellence in Sierra Leone
On Friday, January 16, 2026, the University of Makeni (UNIMAK) officially welcomed a CapaCare delegation to the Fatima Campus to establish a partnership that aims to transform healthcare delivery in…
UNIMAK and Ministry of Agriculture Partner for Landmark Livestock Project
In a historic move for the nation’s agricultural sector, the University of Makeni (UNIMAK) Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science hosted a high-level familiarization meeting today with representatives from the…
UNIMAK Senate Begins Rigorous Verification for March 2026 Graduation
The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) Senate has officially commenced its high-level sittings to meticulously assess and verify the eligibility of candidates scheduled for the upcoming March 2026 graduation ceremonies. Maintaining…
UNIMAK kick start a research training
The University of Makeni (UniMak) and the University of Groningen in the Netherlands officially launched an intensive Research Methodologies training program on Monday, January 12, 2026, aimed at strengthening the…
Bishop of Makeni Diocese Calls for Unity and Moral Renewal in 2026 New Year Message
As the global Jubilee of Hope draws to a close this January, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni Bob John H Koroma delivered a powerful New Year’s Eve…
UNIMAK Welcomes Over 1,100 New Students, Upholding Hope and Dignity
The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) held its 2025/2026 academic year matriculation ceremony on December 13, 2025, at the Fatima Campus auditorium, formally welcoming 1,124 new students. This significant event brought…
Universities in Action: Global perspectives on University-Community Partnerships. Sierra Leone Hosts the Enhance-GSL 2025 conference and Training
Enhancing Capacities for Sustainable Community Engagement: Cases of Georgia and Sierra Leone Dates: 20–24 October 2025 Locations: University of Sierra Leone (Fourah Bay College) Programme: Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher…
Ten Years After Ebola: UNIMAK Renews Vigilance with Outbreak Simulation
Makeni, Sierra Leone In a powerful demonstration of continuous vigilance and preparedness, the University of Makeni (UNIMAK) hosted a critical Ebola outbreak simulation on Thursday, November 27, 2025, marking the…
UNIMAK conducts orientation for new Masters students
The University of Makeni today 28th November 2025 conducted its postgraduate orientation marking the beginning of the 2025/20 26 academic year. Registrar Foday Augustine Bangura admonished the new students on…
UNIMAK Welcomes 2025/2026 Academic Year with Traditional Mass
The University of Makeni (UNIMAK ) officially started its 2025/2026 academic year with its traditional Opening Mass, held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Yoni Chapel, about five miles…
UNIMAK starts Health Walk: Vice Chancellor Leads Fitness Drive for Staff Fitness
Makeni, November 15, 2025 The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) successfully started its first-ever health walk on Saturday 15th November 2025, marking a major institutional effort to prioritize staff health and…
First Lady Fatima Bio Champions Feminism and Equality at UNIMAK Lecture
First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio, delivered a powerful public lecture at the University of Makeni (UNIMAK), emphasizing that feminism is a cornerstone for sustainable development and national…
Silver Jubilee Celebration: Two Priests Honored on All Saints Day
The Diocese of Makeni recently celebrated the 25th silver jubilee priestly anniversary of Fr. Dominic Johnson and Fr. George Gbamanja in a significant ceremony held on November 1, 2025, which…