Department of Social Work & Sociology- University of Zambia

The University of Zambia (School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Social Work and Sociology) in conjunction with the Zambia Police Service and the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (Kitwe and Monze Community Development Staff Colleges) would like to invite admission applications for the 2020 academic year from suitably qualified candidates for the following distance Programmes:

1. Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies
2. Bachelor of Arts in Police and Security Studies
3. Bachelor of Arts in Community Development and Social Welfare

For more details, go to our web page using the link provided below.

Come and study with the best.

https://www.unza.zm/schools/humanities/departments/social-work

Department of Social Work and Sociology | University of Zambia

Here it is, please apply and be part of success!!

We wish you a happy and successful 2020. This is another year in which we need to achieve the goals and plans we did not manage to achieve in 2019.

In order to help you to do this, the department has in stock short courses and programmes that will enhance and boost your professional skills.

For more details, please get in touch with us or come in person and talk to us. We are at the University of Zambia, School of Humanities and Social Sciences. We will be very happy to help you.

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What does a sociologist do? Our alumnus Ackson Mwale, now a lecturer at The University of Zambia -UNZA studied the Master's Programme in Sociology.

He says the programme opened and broadened his scope of the field of Sociology:

https://www.sociology.su.se/english/education/sociology/what-does-a-sociologist-do/my-education-gave-me-a-solid-foundation-for-a-career-in-the-field-of-sociology-1.461092

We are happy to announce to you all that the Department of Social Work and Sociology will be offering Short Courses for Continuing Professional Development. We welcome applications from all members of the public who would be interested in studying with us the following short courses;

UNZA DON DEVELOPS INNOVATION THAT CONVERTS WASTE TYRES AND PLASTIC INTO PETROLEUM

University of Zambia School of Engineering, Lecturer and Researcher, Dr. Sam Sichilalu, has developed an innovation designed to generate fuel from polymer waste such as discarded tyres, plastic, and rubber.

The innovation that is called “polyfuel prototype” converts waste tyres/plastic materials into high grade polyfuel (industrial fuel) which is a hydrocarbon mixture of petrol, diesel and kerosene with methane v***r.

The innovation is aimed at contributing to improved sanitation, cheaper energy, reduction on deforestation, improved income for vulnerable women waste material collectors and a climate change mitigation on all non-biodegradable products.

Dr. Sichilalu says that the polyfuel innovation will not only provide a cheap source of energy, but will also solve the problem of disposal of waste tires/plastic thereby contribute to the control of environmental pollution and will reduce dependence on fossil fuels or petroleum.

He said that the polyfuel produced is safe to be used as industrial fuel in electric generators, boilers, diesel pumps, furnaces, and in cars.

Dr. Sichilalu will be exhibiting his innovation at the 93rd Agriculture and Commercial Show in Lusaka. Please visit the University of Zambia stand for this and more innovations that UNZA will be showcasing from 31st July 2019 to 5th August 2019.

Use of fearful messages to promote safe s*x practices have been widely used in most African countries Zambia included to ensure safe s*x practices among s*xually active youths. But what would be the limitation of this method? Does it work?

Check out the following article done by our members of staff to find out the limitations of using fearful messaging to promote safe s*x practices among s*xually active youths in Africa.

Limitations of Using ‘fearful messaging’ in Promoting Safe S*x Practices amongst S*xually Active Youths: from an African Perspective Introduction: Informing people on the practice of safer s*xual interactions has become important in promoting s*xual health amongst s*xually active individuals. Safe s*xual behaviour involves the use of condoms, the avoidance of high-risk behaviours, asceticism, and an understanding of the partner.....

What is the value of marriage? Why are people in society still getting married even when the institution of marriage is facing pressure from global process and new forms of union?

Members of the Department of Social Work and Sociology attempted to answer these questions. Please check out the article on the following link.

Motivation for Union formation: A Case of Zambia Introduction: Marriage institution has been considered as an important institution in almost all societies. For a long time, the institution has been held in high esteem in most societies in both the developed and the developing countries. Despite marriage being considered as a culturally universal,...

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