INNOVATION . TECHNOLOGY . LEADERSHIP

Turning student ideas into real ventures.

CoSISS is a student-led organization that empowers students to become innovators and entrepreneurs. We provide resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help students turn their ideas into reality.

Welcome to CoSISS Build innovative solutions Join hackathons and workshops Connect with future technology leaders

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News & highlights

CoSISS National Hackathon participants

National Hackathon

CoSISS National Hackathon 2026 Is Underway

The CoSISS National Hackathon has officially begun, bringing together university teams from across Malawi to develop innovative technology solutions that address real-world challenges. Participants will compete for exciting prizes while showcasing creativity, teamwork and technical excellence.

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CoSISS T-shirt Design Competition

Competition

CoSISS T-Shirt Design Competition Now Open

Show your creativity by designing the next official CoSISS T-shirt. Members are invited to submit original designs that represent innovation, technology and student excellence. The winning design will become the official society merchandise.

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First year students during Uni orientation

Orientation

Welcome Year One Students to CoSISS

We are excited to welcome our newest members to the Computer Science and Information Systems Students Society. Join our orientation sessions to discover opportunities in innovation, networking, hackathons, mentorship, workshops and student leadership.

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In partnership with

Innovations Hub UNIPOD PayChangu Design Studio MUBAS YazaIT NBM plc

Mission statement

Empower the youth towards digital transformation technology.

Our objectives

  • Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration through mixed-team hackathons and group projects.
  • Accelerate career readiness by connecting students with industry through alumni panels and company site visits.
  • Cultivate a supportive community through peer mentorship and regular social interactions.

What we create

Ideas become real experiences here.

CoSISS gives students opportunities to learn, collaborate and build practical technology solutions that address real challenges.

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Innovation Projects

Members transform ideas into websites, mobile applications, IoT systems, business solutions and research prototypes.

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Workshops and Mentorship

Students gain practical skills through training sessions, mentorship, demonstrations and industry-led discussions.

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Your idea could be next

Do not only study technology. Build with it.

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Behind the scenes

Moments that define CoSISS

From hackathons and workshops to networking sessions, celebrations and student-led innovation, these are the moments that bring our community together.

CoSISS community event
Community Building ideas together
CoSISS workshop
Workshop Learning practical skills
CoSISS members collaborating
Teamwork Students collaborating
CoSISS award moment
Achievement Celebrating excellence
CoSISS networking session
Networking Connecting with future leaders
Students presenting an innovation
Innovation Presenting bold solutions
CoSISS hackathon participants
Hackathon Turning pressure into progress
CoSISS social event
Community Creating lasting memories
CoSISS event audience
Experience Inspiring the next generation