Mukuba Unipod
Welcome to the Mukuba University Innovation Pod (UniPod), Zambia's premier hub for cutting-edge innovation and creativity. As the first space of its kind in the country, UniPod brings together academic excellence and state-of-the-art technology to transform bold ideas into groundbreaking realities.
UniPod is a proud participant in the UNDP's Timbuktoo initiative, a $1 billion fund dedicated to fueling entrepreneurial success across Africa. Our mission is to provide university students with an unparalleled platform to explore, design, and prototype their innovations. With a focus on fostering creativity, enhancing digital skills, and promoting gender diversity, UniPod is committed to nurturing the next generation of innovators.
Latest Updates
Inter-institutional doctoral colloquium
Theme : Strengthening Research Quality through Analytical Excellence
- 1. Academic Publishing (By Dr. Kunda Kambaso - Mathematics Book Editor at Springer)
- 2. Report Formating (By Mr. Victor Neene - Lecturer at ZCAS University)
- 3. Research methodology designs for different types of research (By Dr. Charity Meki Kombe - Acting Director of Postgraduate Studies - Mulungushi University & Mr Bwalya Buoe Lecturer - Mulungushi University)
- 4. Data Analysis for Quantitative Research (By Dr. Kombe Kaponda - Assistant Director Governance and Compliance Bank of Zambia)
- 5. Data Analysis for Qualitative Research using 0 Atlas ti /Nvivo (Dr. Austin Mwange - Senior Lecturer - Unversity of Zambia)
Robotics Club x Mukuba UniPod Tech Expo
Following the success of the 2023 inaugural Tech Expo that brought together over 50 innovators from across different Zambian higher institutions of learning, the Robotics Club x Mukuba UniPod will be hosting the second edition of the expo. Themed “Home grown engineering solutions for a sustainable Zambia”, the expo aims to encourage collaborative efforts, active participation and collective action to create a more inclusive and sustainable society.
UniPod Internship program
The UniPod Internship Program (UIP) is essential for bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience in running an innovation hub, implementing programmes and supporting innovators through the innovation process as well as gaining the soft skills for people management. By providing access to state-of-the-art digital fabrication, creative arts, fabrics and textiles, computer aided design technologies, and design thinking methodologies, the program equips students with the practical skills and innovative mindset necessary to tackle real-world challenges.
