University of Zimbabwe Press (UZ Press)
Established as Zimbabwe’s first university press, the University of Zimbabwe Press (UZPress) serves as the official academic publishing arm of the University of Zimbabwe (UZ). Committed to advancing scholarship, it specializes in producing and disseminating peer-reviewed scholarly, creative, and scientific works—including journals, monographs and books—that commercial publishers often overlook.
Core Functions & Services
UZ Press operates as a comprehensive publishing partner, offering end-to-end services from manuscript preparation (copyediting, design, and formatting) to production, distribution, and marketing. It provides tailored publishing guidance to UZ faculties, departments, and affiliated institutions while managing warehousing, global academic outreach, and sales of its titles.
Quality Assurance
All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review to uphold academic integrity. Approved manuscripts are assessed by the Library, Publications, and Knowledge Management Committee (LPKMC) before publication. UZ Press prioritizes works by UZ academics, complemented by submissions from external scholars, repeat authors, and targeted acquisitions.
Impact & Reach
Since its founding, UZ Press has published ground-breaking research by distinguished scholars, cementing its role as a vital contributor to global knowledge ecosystems. Its catalogue spans disciplines critical to Zimbabwean and international scholarship, ensuring accessibility to diverse audiences through both print and digital formats.
Submission & Collaboration
Faculty engagement is central to UZ Press’s mission. Academics are encouraged to submit proposals or recommend works for possible publishing. UZ Press welcomes collaborations with institutions and researchers aligned with its scholarly goals.
The University official journals:
- The Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM)
- The Journal of Applied Science in Southern Africa (JASSA)
- The Journal of Science and Engineering for Sustainable Development (JSESD)
- Journal of Urban Systems and Innovations for Resilience in Zimbabwe (JUSIRZ)
- The Kugona-Ukwenelisa
- The University of Zimbabwe Business Review Journal (UZBJ)
- University of Zimbabwe Law Journal (UZLJ)
- ZAMBEZIA
- The Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research (ZJER)
- The Zimbabwe Journal of Teacher Education (ZJTE)