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16/07/2026

𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬 | 𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗡𝗜 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧

At the Human Ecology Society, we believe every graduate's journey can inspire. Through our Alumni Spotlight series, we celebrate graduates using the knowledge and skills gained at the University of Malawi to make a positive impact. Today, we feature Loveness Phiri, whose story shows how classroom ideas can transform communities.

Loveness Phiri is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition programme at the University of Malawi. After graduating, she became the Founder and President of Nutrition Champions, a youth led organisation promoting nutrition education and healthier communities.

During her time at the University of Malawi under the Department of Human Ecology, Loveness noticed a gap between classroom nutrition concepts and the real nutrition challenges faced by communities.

𝘐 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘱 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴.— Loveness Phiri

Rather than accepting the challenge, she turned it into an opportunity.

Together with her colleagues Kelvin, Annie Lindiwe Funsani, Faith Kayange, Geetwo, Brave Nkhoma, Mtendere Banda, and others, she founded Nutrition Champions. What began as an idea during a Community Nutrition class trip to Jali in Zomba in 2023 has grown into a youth led movement offering practical nutrition education to communities.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙒𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨' 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮?

Loveness' journey reminds us that university education is about more than earning a degree. It is about applying knowledge, embracing leadership, and creating impact.

The Human Ecology Society congratulates Loveness Phiri and wishes her continued success in her nutrition leadership journey.

14/07/2026

Meet Your Human Ecology Society Executive Team!🥳🔥

Nanga tingalime?
Society Ndiyomweyi

13/07/2026

🎓 DID YOU KNOW?

The Bachelor of Education (Human Ecology) [B.Ed (Human Ecology)] is a four-year undergraduate programme offered by the Department of Human Ecology under the School of Education at the University of Malawi. The programme prepares future educators with the pedagogical skills and multidisciplinary scientific knowledge required to teach Human Ecology at the secondary and tertiary levels.

The programme blends educational theory with multidisciplinary sciences, enabling students to understand the interactions between individuals, families, communities, and their environments. Throughout their studies, students explore areas such as food and nutrition, family resource management, consumer sciences, and early childhood development, while developing effective teaching and classroom management skills.

To ensure graduates are workplace-ready, the programme incorporates teaching practice, professional training, and a year-long supervised work experience or attachment, providing valuable exposure to educational, community, and professional settings.

Graduates are well positioned for careers as:
✅ Secondary School Teachers
✅ Curriculum Developers
✅ Nutrition Educators
✅ Community Development Officers
✅ Family Life Educators
✅ Project Officers in NGOs
✅ Researchers
✅ Entrepreneurs in Fashion, Food, and Home Management

With a strong foundation in education and applied sciences, graduates are equipped to contribute to education, community development, and sustainable livelihoods.

🎓 Shape minds. Transform communities. Build the future with the Bachelor of Education (Human Ecology) at the University of Malawi.

Compiled by:
Charles Kumwenda
Publicity Secretary

06/07/2026

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, MALAWI!🇲🇼

As we celebrate 62 years of Malawi’s Independence, let us move forward with innovation, health, and development toward a stronger and more prosperous nation.

30/06/2026

HUMAN ECOLOGY SOCIETY— the best society from the No. 1 University, the University of Malawi. 🎓

Nanga ndingalime
Society ndiyomweyi🥳

30/06/2026

SUCCESSFUL ONLINE ORIENTATION SESSION

The Human Ecology Society Executive is delighted to announce the successful conduct of its first online orientation session under the current leadership for the incoming Pre-Year One Human Ecology students.

The session provided an opportunity for students to gain a better understanding of the Human Ecology programmes, the department, the Society, and university life at UNIMA. It also addressed key questions and bridged knowledge gaps, helping participants begin their academic journey with confidence.

We sincerely appreciate the programme representatives who volunteered their time to present their respective programmes and share valuable insights on campus life.

As part of its mission, the Human Ecology Society remains committed to promoting awareness of Human Ecology as a discipline and demonstrating its impact on individuals, families, and communities.

This is only the beginning. More engaging, educational, and impactful programmes are on the way. Stay connected as we continue to learn, grow, and transform our communities together.

Reporter:
Wisdom Kondowe
General Secretary

26/06/2026

Congratulations to the University of Malawi - UNIMA
Ranked Malawi's #1 university in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026, reaffirming its excellence, innovation, and impact in sustainable development.

21/06/2026

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

The Department of Human Ecology and Agricultural Sciences Society at the University of Malawi celebrates the strength, wisdom, sacrifice, and unconditional love of fathers everywhere.

19/06/2026

Results Are In!
The wait is over! Check your results now. Congratulations!

19/06/2026

🎓DID YOU KNOW?

The Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition is an undergraduate programme administered by the Department of Human Ecology and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Malawi. The programme is designed to equip students with knowledge and practical skills in nutrition, food science, food security, health, and community development.

This multidisciplinary programme prepares students to address food and nutrition challenges by promoting diet diversification, sustainable food production, food safety, and nutrition education. Students gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in areas such as food preparation and preservation, balanced diet planning, water conservation, sustainable food production systems, and community nutrition projects.

Graduates are well positioned for careers as:

✅ Nutritionists
✅ Community Nutrition Officers
✅ Food Quality Control Officers
✅ Food Safety Officers
✅ Hospital and Public Health Nutritionists
✅ Nutrition Educators
✅ Research Officers
✅ Food Product Development Officers
✅ School Feeding Programme Coordinators
✅ NGO Nutrition Programme Officers
✅ Lecturers and Academic Researchers (with further studies)
✅ Food Product development

Through practical training and community engagement, the programme develops professionals who can contribute to improved food security, better nutrition, sustainable livelihoods, and healthier communities.

🎓 Join the Department of Human Ecology and Agricultural Sciences and become part of the next generation of food and nutrition professionals shaping a healthier future.

Compiled by:
Charles kumwenda
Publicity Secretary

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