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The principal of Buhlebuyeta Primary School in Lekazi township, Kanyamazane, Mr Simphiwe Cecil Khoza, graduated with a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education, during the University of Mpumalanga’s eighth graduation ceremony, which was recently held at the Mbombela campus.

5/31/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) celebrated its graduation ceremony on 12 and 13 May 2023 at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Mbombela Campus, awarding qualifications to a total of 1 235 students.

5/31/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (UMPCFERI) was officially opened at a special event held on 13 April 2023 at the Mbombela Campus.

4/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) was awarded first prize and received R200 000 at the Ehlanzeni District Municipality and Department of Social Development Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Strategy Competition.

4/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) received a special guest on 13 April 2023, when US Ambassador Reuben E. Brigety II visited the institution to strengthen ties and promote academic and professional opportunities for its students.

4/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga's (UMP) ENACTUS team made a remarkable impact at the Enactus South Africa regional competition, which took place at the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Soweto campus. With their focus on creating sustainable solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges, UMP ENACTUS presented a series of innovative enterprises that left a lasting impression on the judges and attendees.

4/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

Professor Tarombera Mwabvu, Programme Leader and Associate Professor in the School of Biology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), is a biologist with a passion for mentoring young academics and contributing to the growth and success of the institution.

4/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Student Housing recently launched the Values-based Living and Learning programme to instil the institution's values of excellence, integrity, diversity, collaboration, adaptability, relevance, and inspiration.

4/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

"After nearly a century of research, we've learned quite a lot about this ancient kingdom and how it arose among early farmer society and its involvement in global trade networks. However, before farmers settled in the region, this terrain was the home of hunter-gatherer groups who have hardly been acknowledged despite, as it seems, their involvement in the rise of Mapungubwe," writes Dr Tim Forssman, Senior Lecturer for Cultural and Heritage Studies at the University of Mpumalanga.

4/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Bachelor of Arts student, Khaya April, recently had the opportunity to attend a Higher Health SA peer leadership camp, which is an initiative designed to enhance the effectiveness of the Higher Health SA peer educator system by empowering students to become leaders and support their peers through a “each one teach one, reach ten” approach.

4/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

Wildlife biologist and researcher, Professor Dan Parker, recently delivered a seminar entitled "The Myth of Wild Africa and the Conservation of Large Carnivores" at the Mbombela campus of the University of Mpumalanga (UMP).

4/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

Mrs Sophy "NoSinki" Mahlangu, a renowned Ndebele art custodian gifted the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of UMP, Prof Thoko Mayekiso with two Ndebele canvases and a special collection blanket in recognition of her contribution in developing UMP and isiNdebele. One of the canvases gifted to the VC is a painted canvas, while the other is beaded with Ndebele styles.

3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

On 24-25 March 2023, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted the State Information and Technology Agency (SITA) CSR School-Robotics challenge. The competition is designed to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education among high school learners, with a focus to encourage creative problem solving and community engagement.

3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

Promoting gender equality and addressing gender-based violence (GBV) remains a critical focus for many higher education institutions in South Africa. The University of Mpumalanga is no exception, and it has made significant strides towards creating a safe and inclusive campus for all, writes Dr Nonzwakazi Maqubela, Sociology and Gender studies senior lecturer and Chairperson of the Gender Forum at UMP.

3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) rugby team has made significant progress since its introduction in July 2022. On 25 March, the boys' team took part in the Jimmy Stonehouse 10’s tournament, which was their first match of the year and was held at the Mbombela Stadium.

3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and Rivers of Life Programme have received a much-needed research resource in the form of a Ford Ranger Double Cab 4x4 vehicle donated by the Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF).

3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

Xhantilomzi Nkamba, a Master’s student at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), recently participated in the 51st Budget Speech Competition, which was held in Cape Town and attended by elite economists and the South African Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwane.

3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

Nematologists, students, agricultural experts and farmers in Africa shared good educational practices, creating and strengthening networks between higher education institutes and stakeholders, and providing additional educational opportunities for those working in agriculture and nematology during the 2nd Pan-African Nematology Network (Panema) workshop.

3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

Professor Dan Parker, former Head of School for Biology and Environmental Sciences, and recently promoted to full Professor at the University of Mpumalanga, is a wildlife biologist with a focus on terrestrial mammalian ecology, particularly in the areas of large carnivore biology and human-wildlife conflict.

3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has appointed Dr Mduduzi Shongwe, an Agricultural Systems Analyst with a particular research interest in mechanisation and agricultural energy systems.

3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM