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Italian Delegation Tours State-of-the-Art Media Lab at University of Makeni
Makeni, Sierra Leone – A team from Italy recently conducted a significant visit to the Mass Communication Department at the University of Makeni (UNIMAK). The delegation was given an extensive…
University of Makeni Welcomes Cuban Ambassador for Collaborative Engagement
Her Excellency, the Cuban Ambassador, Norma Sanchez Aquila, concluded her visit to the University of Makeni and the Makeni City Council on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. This visit signifies a…
SUCCEED Sierra Leone Wraps Up Writing and Academic Support Sessions!
From September 10th to 12th, 2025, SUCCEED Sierra Leone hosted a three-day workshop focused on academic writing, held in the Virtual Classroom at the University of Makeni’s Fatima Campus. This…
University of Makeni Strengthens Doctoral Research Skills Through Short-Term Training
The University of Makeni (UniMak) is hosting a short-term course from the 10th to the 16th and 15th to 20th of September 2025, designed to equip PhD candidates from across…
The University of Makeni Revokes Degrees Over Academic Misconduct
Makeni, Sierra Leone – 9th September, 2025. The University of Makeni (UniMak) has formally revoked the academic degrees of two of its former students after investigations confirmed that they engaged…
University of Makeni Honors Graduates at Inspiring Postgraduate Congregation Ceremony on September 6, 2025
Congratulations to all the postgraduate students who graduated from the University of Makeni September 6, 2025! This is a truly significant achievement that marks the culmination of your hard work,…
University of Makeni Explores Educational Partnerships with Cuban Institutions
Freetown, August 25, 2025 A delegation from the University of Makeni (UniMak) paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency Norma Sanchez Aguila, the Cuban Ambassador to Sierra Leone, to discuss…
UNIMAK PUBLIC HEALTH LAUNCHES CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH EDUCATION
By Matthew Abdul Kanu in Makeni, Sierra Leone On 1 March 2025, the University of Makeni Public Health Department officially launched the Center of Excellence for Maternal and Child Health…
University of Makeni Welcomes Delegation from the University of Bath
On the morning of Wednesday, 6th August 2025, a delegation from the University of Bath, UK, visited the University of Makeni (UniMak) to discuss potential partnerships. Led by Pro Vice-Chancellor…
University of Makeni Hosts Distinguished Delegation from the University of Notre Dame
In a significant step toward strengthening international academic collaboration, the University of Makeni (UniMak) recently welcomed a distinguished two-member delegation from the prestigious University of Notre Dame, USA. The visit,…
Enhancing Capacities for Sustainable Community Engagement: UNIMAK Partners in International Project
The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) is proud to be a core partner in the European Union-funded project titled “Enhancing Capacities for Sustainable Community Engagement: Cases of Georgia and Sierra Leone”…
📢 Introducing #EnhanceGSL: Bridging Universities & Communities for Sustainable Impact! 🌍✨
📢 Introducing #EnhanceGSL: Bridging Universities & Communities for Sustainable Impact! 🌍✨We believe universities are not just places of learning—they are drivers of real-world change! Through Enhance-GSL, we are creating stronger…
Dr. Patricia Abdulai took MA Sustainable Development students (Environmental Concentration) on a field trip at Marampa Mines Lunsar
On Saturday, 1st March 2025, Dr. Patricia Abdulai provided the opportunity to take the MA Sustainable Development students (Environmental Concentration) on a field trip at Marampa Mines Lunsar. It’s a…
The Mass Communication Department of the University of Makeni conducted a visit to the Central University in Mile 91
On February 25, 2025, a team from the Mass Communication Department of UNIMAK (University of Makeni) conducted a visit to the Central University in Mile 91. The purpose of the…
SUCCEED Sierra Leone engaged Civil Civil Society activists from different sectors of development
SUCCEED Sierra Leone has successfully concluded a two-day Civil Society Engagement Training, held from February 19 to 20, 2025, at the Fatima Campus UNIMAK virtual class. The training brought together…
UNIMAK Launches Inaugural Trade Fair: “Promoting Entrepreneurship for Economic Growth and Development”
The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) proudly announces the grand opening of its first-ever Trade Fair, themed “Promoting Entrepreneurship for Economic Growth and Development,” held today, February 13, 2025. This landmark…
University of Makeni Joins SLEEK Project to Strengthen Entrepreneurial Education in Sierra Leone
Makeni, Sierra Leone – 15/02/2025 – The University of Makeni (UniMak) is proud to announce its participation in the Sierra Leone Education in Entrepreneurial Pedagogy & Skills (SLEEK) Project a…
Institute for Public Health Professional Development Engages UNIMAK in Familiarization Visit
The Institute for Public Health Professional Development (IPHP) has successfully concluded a one-day familiarization visit to the University of Makeni (UNIMAK). The visit, held at the auditorium of UNIMAK’s Fatima…
A team of 5 from UNIMAK SUCCEED Sierra Leone travels to Zimbabwe
A team of 5 from the UNIMAK SUCCEED Sierra Leone is traveling to Zimbabwe for a cross-site annual meeting involving SUCCEED teams from Zimbabwe, Malawi, Nigeria, and the London School…
Quarterly Research and Pedagogy Training for Academic Staff
Thursday, 6th February 2025Location: Fatima Campus, UNIMAK PurposeThe Quarterly Research and Pedagogy Training aimed to enhance skills and new knowledge of the Academic Staff comprehension and applications of research practices…
UNIMAK MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
The UNIMAK Mentorship Program was organized by the “Gender and Career Counselling – Resources Centre (GENECC), and the “Office of the Dean of Students”. The event was held on the…
UniMak hosts Sierra Leone National Education Week
The Sierra Leone National Education Week, hosted by the University of Makeni (UNIMAK), was an important landmark gathering that brought together workers from the education sector in the country with…
The University of Makeni and the University of Groningen Today, Concluded a Successful Qualitative Research Methods Training
The University of Makeni and the University of Groningen successfully concluded a ten-day intensive training course on qualitative research methods for postgraduate students, including young faculty members of UniMak. The…
SUCCEED Sierra Leone holds LAG meeting
On November 26, 2024, SUCCEED Sierra Leone held its LAG (Local Advisory Group) meeting at the UNIMAK SUCCEED office. Attendees included members from various sectors, highlighting the program’s broad community…
SUCCEED Sierra Leone has conducted an Intervention Refresher Training in the Western area of Freetown
SUCCEED Sierra,Leone Uptake Manager Andrew Sesay, led the training on Tuesday 5th November 2024. This is a one day refresher’s training for PSW, CSW, Supervisor, and Peer Health Mentor in…
SUCCEED SL kicked off its baseline data collection
SUCCEED SL has kicked off its baseline data collection on October 19th, 2024 witha team of researchers from different workstreams. This includes Research Coordinator Amjata Bayoh, Research Assistant Alusine Rhoda…
SUCCEED SL CHAMPIONS PRIORITISATION OF MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
By: NewsFeed Sierra Leone After being abandoned and dismissed from workplaces on several occasions due to her mental health, SUCCEED Sierra Leone’s intervention pioneered the transformation of Esther Moses Kamara,…
University of Makeni’s Brochure for the 2024/25 Academic Session
Attention all aspiring scholars! We are thrilled to share our comprehensive university brochure for the upcoming academic session. This exclusive guide will provide you with all the essential information you…
SUCCEED raised awareness for World Mental Health Day
We began raising awareness for World Mental Health Day on the 9th of October, 2024, with appearances on the live current affairs programs of two major radio stations in Makeni:…
SUCCEED Sierra Leone participated in an Aware
SUCCEED Sierra Leone participated in an Awareness Raising Campaign in Freetown’s Western Rural area on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024. The campaign was conducted in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Mental…