Events

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mpumalanga, Prof Thoko Mayekiso, cordially invites you to the Professorial Inauguration of Prof Funso Raphael Kutu, Head of School, Agricultural Sciences, and Professor in Agronomy.

The title of Prof Kutu’s address is: Life Beyond Our Daily Bread: Unravelling Soil Health Myths

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Venue: Large Auditorium, Building 6, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela Campus
Date: 10 June 2025
Time: 16:00–18:00 (incl. a reception)

The UMP in partnership with DSTI (Department of Science, and Innovation will  host the second G20 Research and Innovation Working Group (RIWG). The G20 initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB) and a meeting of Oceans 20 during 25 to 28 May at the Mbombela Campus.

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Venue: Mbombela Campus
Date: 25 May 2025
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The event will have two sessions, the 1st session a Lecture that will be delivered by Professor Joseph Diescho from Namibia, under the Theme: "Celebrating Diversity: Showcasing our Africanness. Session two will be student presentation by country competing for the 1st place to win a prize.

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Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall - Mbombela
Date: 20 May 2025
Time: 13:00 - 16:00

The event will have two sessions, the 1st session a Lecture that will be delivered by Professor Joseph Diescho from Namibia, under the Theme: "Celebrating Diversity: Showcasing our Africanness. Session two will be student presentation by country competing for the 1st place to win a prize.

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Venue: Siyabuswa Campus, Main Hall
Date: 19 May 2025
Time: 13:00 - 16:00

The University of Mpumalanga Mbombela and Siyabuswa teams will compete in various sporting activities. Lets embrace our UMP Sporting Culture

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Venue: Siyabuswa Campus, Sports Field
Date: 17 May 2025
Time: 09:30 - 17:00

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mpumalanga, Professor Thoko Mayekiso, on behalf of UMP Council, requests the pleasure of your company on the 10th Graduation Ceremony of the University of Mpumalanga

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Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall
Date: 08 May 2025
Time: 09:00 & 14:00

The project includes interactive educational workshops designed to empower participants to become confident Wikipedia contributors. The primary objective of these workshops is to actively promote South African languages on the Wikipedia platform. Participants will have the chance to contribute content in their respective languages, helping to enhance linguistic diversity and improve accessibility in digital spaces. The content to be contributed can be in any discipline.

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Venue: University of Mpumalanga, Building 6, GIS Lab 005, Ground Floor
Date: 24 April 2025
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We are delighted to invite you to an exciting event, "UMP Hospitality
Introductory Nexus: Where Preparation Meets Opportunities." This event
is designed to provide valuable insights and opportunities for students in the
hospitality and tourism industry.

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Venue: Hospitality Building, Demonstration Auditorium & Practical Labs
Date: 15 April 2025
Time: 09:00 - 14:30

GBV Awareness Campaign: "Candle Lighting Prayer". Conversation on GBV: Cyberbullying and Human Trafficking

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Venue: Amphitheatre (close to the Great Hall)
Date: 10 April 2025
Time: 11:00 - 14:00

UMP will host the next meeting of the DVC Research Forum during 3 – 4 April. A prominent meeting held twice per year, the Forum engages strategic aspects of research and innovation as a thought- and practice-sharing convening. We are pleased that a special session will be held by senior representatives from the NRF on the new Presidential PhD Programme. The Speaker will be Professor Ahmed Bawa

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Venue:

Tfokomala Hotel and Conference Centre

Date: 03 April 2025
Time: 18:30 - 21:15

The University Of Mpumalanga Presents The Second Annual Lecture Delivered By Honourable Dr Reginah Mhaule Deputy Minister Of Basic Education 

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Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall
Date: 26 March 2025
Time: 15:00

The Vice-Chancellor Professor Thoko Mayekiso invites all alumni (Former students not enrolled at UMP) In the Eastern Cape Province for the Elections of the Alumni Chapter Commitee Members.

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Venue: ICC Hotel, Eastern Cape
Date: 08 March 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00

UMP is delighted to host the 19^th Annual Africa Young Graduates and Scholars (AYGS) Conference from 4 – 6 March 2025, in collaboration with the HSRC, NRF, DSTI and the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR). The annual AYGS Conference is a research capacity-building project conceived in 2005 with the aim of building a body of knowledge and to project the African ‘voice’ into various global discussions. It is further intended to bridge the existing gap of expertise in knowledge production on African affairs by developing a society of knowledge producers among the youth. Under the theme "Enabling Africa's Inclusive and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Opportunities," the conference will bring together over 100 young and emerging scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from across different regions of Africa (15 countries) to share research-based insights and collaborate on solutions to the continent's most pressing challenges.

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Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall
Date: 04 March 2025
Time: 08:00 - 16:30

The University of Mpumalanga will be hosting UNIIC’s Africa-Asia Roundtable Discussion under the theme Policy Advocacy for Collaboration between African and Asian Universities on Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship scheduled to take place from the 12- 13 of February 2025. Click link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS_o_Gx_Vro to follow proceedings.
 
University Incubator Consortium (UNIIC) is a joint initiative between 25 universities across 11 countries in Asia and Africa that aims to build capacity in supporting start-ups, promoting the exchange of knowledge and skills, and sharing of resources. As a global collaborative initiative to advance entrepreneurship development, UNIIC offers a diverse range of opportunities for participants to take their business ideas to the next level.
 

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Venue: Click link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS_o_Gx_Vro to follow proceedings.
Date: 12 February 2025
Time: All Day Event

Orientation Week for New Students
10 - 14 February 2025 

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Venue: ​Mbombela & Siyabuswa Campuses
Date: 10 February 2025
Time: As Per Program

The University of Mpumalanga has the pleasure to invite you to the launch of the UMP Membership of the prominent Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), established by the United Nations.
Click here to RSVP.

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Venue: Tfokomala Hotel and Conference Centre University of Mpumalanga
Date: 11 November 2024
Time: 15:30 – 17:30

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Development Trust (ATMDT) Annual Lecture on Ethical and Moral Leadership

To RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/KrjQmBkyJn

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Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall, Mbombela Campus
Date: 22 October 2024
Time: 18h00

The University has been celebrating 10 Years of Excellence and Creating Opportunites since 22 August. These celebrations will come to an end on  August. The Management of the University has taken a decision to host an official clsoing ceremony of the 10 year celebration activities on Friday, 23 August 2024. The Ceremony will be a social event that will be held at the Mbombela Campus Sports field. The day's programme will be filled with social activities, cultural performance, music and dance. Staff and students from both campuses will be rendering items, thus, closing the 10 year celebration the UMP way.

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Venue: UMP Sports Field
Date: 23 August 2024
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Theme: Woman, Ignite your light

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Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall
Date: 13 August 2024
Time: 08:00 - 11:00

The University of Mpumalanga is inviting Grade 12 learners
to the Open Day at UMP Mbombela Campus, Nelspruit.
The primary objectives of the Open Day is for learners to:
Learn more about the Programmes offered by the University.
Discover the sporting activities available.
See and experience UMP facilities.
Find out all about student support at the University.
 

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Venue: VENUE: Mbombela Campus
(Multi-purpose Hall, Building 7)
Date: 27 July 2024
Time: 09:00 - 13:00