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Research into sustainable and resilient food systems is strengthening the University of Mpumalanga’s (UMP) contribution to sustainable development while advancing its priorities for research, postgraduate development and partnerships under Vision 2030.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) students have won the University Incubator Consortium (UNIIC) Business Challenge 2026, held in Vietnam from 19 to 21 August 2026.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) officially inaugurated Professor Lembe Samukelo Magwaza as Professor of Horticultural Sciences and the South Africa-Germany Bilateral Research Chair in Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems (SARChI SuReFoodS), with the occasion followed by his inaugural lecture on the future of food security.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Bernard Sebake as Dean of Students, effective 01 September 2026.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is strengthening its engagement with industry, government, professional bodies and communities to ensure that students have opportunities to apply their academic knowledge, develop practical skills and prepare for the world of work.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

As South Africa marks Heritage Month, University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Professor Tim Forssman’s work in archaeology is receiving recognition through a 2026 National Research Foundation (NRF) Award and the publication of his latest book, Archaeology in Africa: Why the Past Matters.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) students applied their academic knowledge and technological skills to develop practical solutions during the 2026 Mpumalanga Artificial Intelligence Student Hackathon (MAISH).

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

PhD candidate at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Esihle Lukashe, shares her experience of participating in the 2026 Transcultural Student Research Group (TSRG) recently held in Poland.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) graduates have elected a new Executive Committee to lead the Mpumalanga Alumni Chapter and strengthen engagement among former students.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Chemistry lecturer Dr Thomas Hlamalani Mongwe has been named in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans for 2026, acknowledging his academic and research initiatives.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

Advocate Thuli Madonsela has called on universities to play an active role in dismantling inequalities and stereotypes by transforming the way knowledge is produced, taught and applied for consequential leadership.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

On 10 September 2026, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Research Management Office received the Excellence Award for Organisational Growth in Research Management at the South African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) Annual Conference, held from 08 to 10 September 2026 in Johannesburg.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

As technology creates new opportunities to preserve and share oral traditions, scholars and heritage practitioners have emphasised the importance of ensuring that Indigenous Knowledge remains rooted in the communities from which it originates.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

Geographers from across South Africa and beyond gathered at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Mbombela Campus for the 2026 Society of South African Geographers (SSAG) Biennial Conference, engaging with emerging geographical trends, environmental challenges and the role of research in shaping sustainable futures.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) students from the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (SCMS) have qualified for the Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) National Student Cluster Competition, which will take place in Durban.

10/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

Dr Sebake has extensive experience in higher education student affairs. In this role, he will advance UMP's commitment to strengthening students' welfare and development, creating a positive life outside lecture rooms.

9/18/2026 12:00:00 AM

On 07 August 2026, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) formally inaugurated Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa as Vice Chancellor and Principal, marking an important milestone in the young university's development.

9/14/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Dr Nokuthula Khanyile, has been appointed Chairperson of the South African Chemical Institute (SACI) North Section, a leadership role that recognises her contribution to chemical sciences, research, and academic development.

9/14/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Women’s Month celebrations at the Mbombela and Siyabuswa campuses placed self-care, mental wellbeing and empowerment at the centre of conversations about resilience and navigating life’s challenges.

9/14/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) post-harvest technology lecturer, Dr Thuthuzelwa Stempa, believes that young women have an important role to play in advancing food security, driving innovation, and shaping the future of agriculture through science.

9/14/2026 12:00:00 AM