Kamndaya made the remarks on 13 July 2026 during the opening of a three-day Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (CUTL) workshop at the MUBAS campus in Blantyre. The workshop was organised to strengthen teaching and assessment skills among academic staff and enhance the quality of education at the University.

The three-day training, held from 13 to 15 July 2026, brought together newly recruited lecturers, part-time lecturers, and experienced academic staff. It equipped participants with practical skills in teaching, assessment, and student engagement to promote quality learning across the University.

Speaking during the workshop, Associate Professor Kamndaya said MUBAS places great value on continuous professional development for its academic staff, as quality teaching remains central to the University's mission.

"As a University, we are committed to ensuring that our academic staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to deliver quality teaching and learning. Through initiatives such as this workshop, we aim to produce graduates who are well prepared to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of Malawi," he said.

Head of Quality Assurance, Dr Grace Sukasuka, said the training would help new lecturers understand how to effectively deliver modules while serving as a refresher for experienced staff to align their teaching and assessment practices with the University's assessment regulations.

"New academic staff members, as well as part-time lecturers, need to be trained on how to deliver modules effectively. This workshop also serves as a refresher for those who have been with the University for some time, helping them improve the quality of teaching and learning in line with the University's assessment rules," she said.

Dr Sukasuka added that the training would help bridge gaps in assessment and grading, particularly for first- and second-year students who are assessed using the Grade Point Average (GPA) system.

Samuel Nkhungulu, a lecturer in the Department of Accountancy, described the workshop as a timely refresher that exposed participants to new teaching approaches.

"The training was a refresher because teaching practices continue to evolve. It has helped us adapt to new approaches that we can use in our teaching," said Nkhungulu.

Another participant, Prudence Mwenefumbo from the Department of Electrical Engineering, said the workshop provided practical ideas for improving classroom engagement.

"The training was insightful because it showed us how to engage students and make them active participants in class. It also helped us reflect on our teaching and identify areas where we can improve to provide quality education," she said.

Participants received training in module interpretation, teaching and learning preparation, assessment methods, academic integrity and plagiarism, the Code of Conduct and Professional Etiquette, the Student Management Information System (SMIS), the University Student Management Information System (USMIS), and other key areas aimed at strengthening teaching and learning at MUBAS.