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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…
UNIMAK Welcomes New Students with Emphasis on Responsibility and Academic Integrity
The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) officially commenced its 2025/2026 academic year with a comprehensive new student orientation held on the 30th of October 2025, in the university auditorium. During the…
Ambassador Jusu and the UNIMAK Vice Chancellor Engage with the University of Groningen Administration
Ambassador Philip Bob Jusu visited Groningen, the Netherlands, following an invitation from the University of Groningen, where he is an alumnus of the Network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA) master’s program.…
Ongoing ENHANCE-GSL Project Training of Trainers
The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) is pleased to announce the ongoing training of trainers for the “Enhancing Capacities for Sustainable Community Engagement” (ENHANCE-GSL) project. The training, held at Fourah Bay…
UNIMAK Secures Scholarship Opportunity with Former Liberian Vice President
The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) is proud to announce that it has secured a scholarship opportunity for its female students through a successful meeting with Her Excellency Dr. Jewel Howard…
The UNIMAK HR Director visits UGHE
On October 23, 2025, Veronica Kamara, the Human Resource Director of the University of Makeni (UNIMAK), visited the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) office in Kigali, engaging in constructive…
The University of Makeni attends the planning meeting for the PAMOJA Summit
The University of Makeni was proudly represented at the planning meeting for the upcoming PAMOJA summit in 2026, held in Kigali. PAMOJA, meaning “Together” in Kiswahili, creates a vibrant cross-disciplinary…
Land for Life Participates in Validation of Bachelor’s Degree in Land Governance and Administration at UniMak
Land for Life has participated in the validation exercise for a Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree ( BSc) in Land Governance and Administration at the University of Makeni (UniMak) in…
A high level delegation visits San Pablo University
High-level delegation from the University of Makeni (UNIMAK), led by Chancellor Bishop Bob John Hassan Koroma, Vice Chancellor Professor Joseph Turay, and Director of Finance and Administration Fr. Benjamin Sesay,…
UNIMAK concludes annual retreat
The UNIMAK annual retreat took place on October 17-18, 2025, marking the beginning of a new academic year and reinforcing the institution’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This…
The Department of Nursing sign MOU with Ministry of Health
On Friday 17th October, the department of nursing completed a one year journey to sign a MOU with MOH to upscale 41 State Enrolled Community Health Nurses( certificate) to State…
UNIMAK Collaborates with Bologna University
University of Makeni Collaboration Praised by Italian Biomedical Expert Makeni, Sierra Leone – October 13th – The University of Makeni (UniMak) marked a significant step in its international partnership efforts…
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”…