June 2019 EDITION


Africa Day Celebration

It was a colourful and beautiful day of dance, poetry and song when UMP held the Africa Day celebrations. Opening the event Vice Chancellor Professor Thoko Mayekiso said: "At UMP we believe that Africa Day provides us with an excellent opportunity to advance our vision and to live our values of diversity. We foster an environment in which diversity is appreciated, respected and celebrated.” The University also hosted Professor Tinyiko Maluleke who spoke fondly about the challenges Africa faces in the world. “We constantly have to ask ourselves: who is African? What does it mean to be an African today.”



LETTER FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR

It is that time of the year when we invite learners from all walks of life to apply to study at our beautiful university. Our systems have been upgraded and processes refined for a quick and effective service. Applications for the 2020 academic year promises to be a faster selection experience. For more information about our programmes, calculating the point system or to apply, please visit: www.ump.ac.za



It is that time of the year when we invite learners from all walks of life to apply to study at our beautiful university. Our systems have been upgraded and processes refined for a quick and effective service. Applications for the 2020 academic year promises to be a faster selection experience. For more information about our programmes, calculating the point system or to apply, please visit: www.ump.ac.za

UMP is ready for next year‘s applications. Processes have been refined and systems upgraded for a user-friendly and quick online experience. This year the application process will never be the same again as Deputy Registrar, Ms Nokukhanya Shongwe, explains. She lets us into the application process, the point system and all the documentation needed for a smooth application.



MEET OUR SHINING STAR

Honours student Ms Hlengiwe Zulu is our top achiever. Since 2016 the Development Studies graduate has been honoured for best achievements and this year again she outdid herself and received the Best Achiever and the Vice Chancellor Awards for 2018. Clearly Ms Zulu has the winning formula. She talks to us about her success tips and gives advice to other students on how to stay at the top.



UMP WELCOMES GENDER BASED VIOLENCE INQUIRY

The university management and students have warmly welcomed an inquiry initiated by the then Minister of Higher Education and Learning, Dr Naledi Pandor, to look into sexual violence at higher institutions. Dean of Students Dr Paul Maminza and some UMP students talk to us about how the inquiry will benefit university.