Who we are

Our story.

The fascinating chronicles that have shaped our existence. There's quite a tale to be shared from whence we came.

Founded in 1994

ShareWORLD University, formerly known as the Institute of Management, was founded in 1994 by Prof Jack Makhaza and Dr. Pamela Brook. It is located in Malawi and has gained recognition and accreditation over the years. In 2007, it was accredited as an Open University by the Government of Malawi.

The University is mandated to teach three main aspects: how to think, how to relate, and how to challenge. Its mission is to "seek to bring about the best in others," while its motto, "Rerum Cognoscere Causas," translates to "to know the cause of things." The University's slogan is "Sharing with others culturally correct."

Aligned with the global agenda for sustainable development, ShareWORLD Open University envisions a future where education is a catalyst for positive change. The university aims to provide quality education while enhancing training opportunities and access for students from diverse backgrounds. This commitment is in harmony with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10, which focuses on reducing inequalities. ShareWORLD Open University recognizes the transformative power of education in breaking down barriers and creating a more equitable society.

Management

Driven by a vision of fostering intellectual growth, critical thinking, and personal development, the founders aimed to establish an institution that would cultivate a culture of learning, innovation, and engagement.

Council Members

Dr. Jerry Jana

CHAIRPERSON
Dr. Isabell Msolomba Musisi

VICE CHAIRPERSON
Mr. Chimwemwe Kalua

LEGAL COUNSEL

Administration

Dr. Theodora Nabanda
Mapemba Musamba

University Vice-Chancellor
Ms. Tsankhobi Chauluka

University Registrar

Head of departments

Mrs. Yewo Phiri

Faculty of Health Sciences
Mr. Kamenya

Faculty of Business
Ruth Gausi

Faculty of Language
& Communication
William Nkhunga

Faculty of Conservation

Vision

To be recognized as a top premier opening admissions academic institution that imagines and influences the future, continuously developing value-driven, highly competitive and innovative programs.

Mission

We seek to bring out the best in others through provision of a nurtured environment that promotes intellectual growth, critical thinking, and personal development.

Core Values

Submission to God, giving, success, service to humanity, professionalism, honesty and integrity.

Objectives:

1To increase the size and quality of faculty in strategically important academic areas
2To increase significantly the diversity of faculty through new hires and enhanced staff retention efforts and initiatives
3To ensure competitive faculty motivation and compensation
4To develop and implement policies to retain highly valued faculty
5To develop and implement new mechanisms or policies for rewarding outstanding faculty and for continually assessing faculty performance as scholars and teachers
6To foster an exciting intellectual environment by providing opportunities for more dialogue and engagement and
7To develop ways to enable faculty to focus their time on being highly productive in their core academic activities.