May 2019 EDITION


LETTER FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR

The month of May has been one exciting one for us here at UMP. It was a glorious affair when we held our 04th graduation ceremony, where 408 students graduated and nine received of those received distinctions. We wish our graduates well as they progress into the next journey of their lives.



EXHILARATING GRADUATION CEREMONY

EXHILARATING GRADUATION CEREMONY It was an epic day when the class of 2018 accompanied by their parents, friends and loved ones gathered for the 04th graduation ceremony to celebrate the fruits of their academic labour. Graduates were conferred by UMP Vice Chancellor Professor Thoko Mayekiso in the absence of Chancellor Cyril Ramaphosa who had country obligations.



UMP HOSTS FIRST EVER GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IMBIZO

The University of Mpumalanga was the house of the first ever Gender Based Violence discussion by The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Deputy Minister Buti Manamela and other stakeholders, which includes Higher Education and Training HIV/AIDS Programme, workers and students.



WE CELEBRATE OUR OWN

Meet our BED Foundation Phase lecturer Nandipha Gantsho who has won the fourth City Press-Tafelberg Non Fiction Award and received R120 000 to finish her working manuscript, Throw Madam From the Train, which will be published by Tafelberg. She tells us more about the manuscript, her love for art fairs and completing two marathons.



MINISTER OPENS LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Naledi Pandor unveiled the 70-million state-of-the-art Library and Information Services in full view of the university community, stakeholders and guests. In her opening remarks Dr Pandor said: “A library is no longer what it was in the pre-digital age. It is now a place to study through computer and electronic resources.”