GWERU – The Midlands State University has been ranked 18th in the recently released Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2024 by the prestigious Times Higher Education Index.
In a statement, the MSU said the ranking is a sign of the institution’s cutting-edge research facilities that push the boundaries of knowledge, world-class teaching methodologies that transform students into leaders and an innovative ecosystem that bridges academic learning with real-world solutions.
The ranking also showcases a deep commitment to community development and societal transformation, the university said.
“This remarkable achievement isn’t just a number – it’s a testament to our faculty’s extraordinary commitment, our students’ brilliance, and our relentless pursuit of academic excellence.
“As one of only two Zimbabwean universities in the top 20 Sub-Saharan African institutions, MSU has proven that we’re not just a university but a world-class centre of learning and innovation,” the statement read.
The university said The Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa Index is no ordinary ranking.
“It is the global benchmark that meticulously evaluates universities across critical domains: teaching quality, research impact, international outlook, industry connections, and community engagement.”
The MSU recently conducted its 25th graduation ceremony where 6 479 students graduated.
Speaking during the graduation ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof Ngoni Muzvidziwa said the MSU has leveraged the transformative power of higher education through excellence in teaching, research, innovation, community engagement and entrepreneurship.
“Our commitment to excellence in all these areas has yielded ground breaking results,” he said.
Prof Muzvidziwa said one of their young innovators had developed modularised units for chlorine production thereby tackling one of the most pressing challenges communities face; access to clean water.
The university, he said, was also addressing the challenge of food security by developing scientifically validated indigenous and conventional knowledge for increasing agricultural production and food security in Zimbabwe in the context of climate change.
“We have also developed a low-cost liquid bio-fertilizer for vegetable production in Gweru urban as a contribution to urban food security.
“We are committed to cutting-edge research that impacts our communities in the area of health and well-being,” he said.
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