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On 20 March 2026, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted a delegation from the Malawian government as part of its preparation to establish a public institution, Mombera University.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has appointed Professor Kedibone Phago as Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences, effective 01 March 2026.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted a formal farewell ceremony in honour of its founding Dean of Students, Dr Paul Maminza, recognising his longstanding contribution to student development and the institutional growth of the University.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), through its Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubator (CFERI), continues to advance its internationalisation agenda following a high-level engagement with a Russian delegation from the National University of Science and Technology (MISIS).

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted the UMP–ASSAf Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture on 05 March 2026 under the theme, Food at the Centre: Health, Climate and the Future of Africa.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) academics have joined the Erasmus+ project, FUTURE21, an international higher education collaboration aimed at transforming sustainability education in South Africa.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) alumnus Mr Nkosinathi Livingston Nkosi is making a significant contribution at the intersection of land reform, rural development and technological innovation in South Africa, demonstrating how academic grounding can translate into meaningful societal impact.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

Senior Lecturer at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Dr Konanani Constance Thwala, has been appointed to the Executive Committee (EXCO) of Tourism Educators South Africa (TESA) for the 2026 – 2028 term.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) celebrates the academic achievement of seven staff members who have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education [PGDip (HE)] at Rhodes University.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Bachelor of Administration student and Public Administration 101 tutor, Ms Bianca Msiza, is playing a pivotal role in supporting first-year students while balancing leadership responsibilities and building her entrepreneurial ambitions.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science, Dr Mwazvita Dalu, shares her aspiration after being selected for the highly regarded Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Future Professors Programme (FPP).

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is aware of videos circulating on social media that accuse UMP of unfair labour practices. The University categorically denies this.

4/8/2026 12:00:00 AM

On 26 March 2026, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (SEZ) entered into a strategic partnership, laying the groundwork for collaboration in joint research, product development, process optimisation, and sustainability in agro-processing.

4/2/2026 12:00:00 AM

On 20 March 2026, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted a delegation from the Malawian government as part of its preparation to establish a public institution, Mombera University. UMP has been identified as a leading reference institution, recognised for its successful planning, phased development, and operationalisation of a modern higher education institution on the African Continent.

3/26/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Kedibone Phago as the Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences, effective 01 March 2026.

3/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

On 24 February 2026, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) officially ushered in the 2026 Student Representative Council (SRC) during an investiture ceremony held at the Mbombela Campus.

3/3/2026 12:00:00 AM

On 25 February 2026, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and the Mpumalanga Provincial Government (MPG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on sustainable development, innovation and job creation in the province.

3/3/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has strengthened its national and continental research agenda through an agreement signed on 19 February 2026 with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), focused on advancing policy-relevant scholarship, inclusivity, capacity development and societal impact.

3/3/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Evolut Consulting and DigiU, formalising a strategic international partnership aimed at advancing research, innovation and technology development.

3/3/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted an advanced scientific seminar on building plant protein sequence databases from RNA-Seq experiments, presented by internationally respected proteomics expert Professor David Tabb from the University Medical Centre Groningen.

3/3/2026 12:00:00 AM