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More than 1 500 students successfully completed their studies at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) in the past academic year and were awarded/conferred qualifications at the graduation ceremony held at the Mbombela Campus on May 3 and 4.

5/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) recently hosted the Australia-Africa Universities Network (AAUN) Africa Forum, bringing together academia, policymakers, and experts to examine how African and Australian Higher Education systems are transitioning and contributing towards achieving sustainability.

4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) have joined forces to enhance entrepreneurship development across both institutions.

4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

Newly appointed University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Director of Research Management, Dr Naledi Nthite is tasked with advancing the institution's research agenda and maintaining its upward trajectory of growth.

4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) second-year student, Angel Mgwenya, the Vice-Captain of the Cricket South Africa Division Two team: Mpumalanga Rhinos, is effecting positive outcomes on and off the field.

4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) recently took a significant step towards prioritising the wellbeing of its Staff and Students by organising a fun run and walk aimed at raising awareness about mental health.

4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

Two students from the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) have completed the newly launched Civic Education and Health Skills Programme, recently initiated by Higher Health, the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), and the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority.

4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) students from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management were empowered with technological advancements, future skills, and employment opportunities, in preparing for the dynamic hospitality sector during the recently held Hospitality Summit.

4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Staff and Students from the Mbombela and Siyabuswa campuses livened up their routine by engaging in a spirited Sports Day, where they eagerly squared off against each other in a medley of sporting events.

4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga celebrated a decade of academic endeavours with a ceremony that honoured the first Chairperson of the UMP Council, Professor David Mabunda, by conferring upon him the title of Professor Emeritus.

4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Siyabuswa Campus, hosted a collaborative initiative by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR), the free encyclopedia Wikipedia, and the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) (SWiP).

4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) research team, under the leadership of Dr Tatenda Dalu and Mr Linton Munyai from the Aquatic Systems Research Group, is collaborating with other researchers, led by Professor Christopher Swan from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, on a global LandComp project with a network of more than 50 collaborators across the globe.

4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

Bongani Sibuyi, an esteemed alumnus of the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), has been named Techpreneur of the Year by the renowned Founder of the Year Awards (FOYA) organization, which celebrates young entrepreneurs excelling in the realms of technology and entrepreneurship.

4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) athletics team displayed charisma and determination, securing 12 medals at the Mpumalanga Track and Field Championship recently held in Secunda.

4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) research team presented the findings of a study aimed at supporting small-scale cowpea growers for rural agrarian transformation.

4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land, and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA), in collaboration with the Water Research Commission Project, hosted a Food Security Farmers Day to empower Small-Scale farmers with the latest knowledge in farming.

4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Bachelor of Science Honours student, Sobahle Hlophe, is researching the decomposition rate of leaf litter, crucial for understanding nutrient cycling dynamics and estimating carbon sequestration rates in river systems.

4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

As part of empowering students to become informed scholars and global citizens, and providing holistic education, the ​​​​​University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Culture and Heritage Studies Honours students, led by Dr Sibongile Masuku, recently visited Chimp Eden in the Umhloti Nature Reserve in Mbombela.

4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) staff netball team has clinched victories in local tournaments, secured medals in the university sports day inter-house competition, and competed in regional competitions and national championships.

4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

UMP is well positioned to enter its second decade with a strong foundation and a clear vision: to empower people to 'reach the stars' through education and the creation of opportunities

3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM