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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


The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) hosted a colloquium on the implementation of a Just Transition.

3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM


The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) celebrated a decade of academic endeavours with a ceremony that honoured the first Chairperson of UMP Council, Prof David Mabunda, by conferring upon him the title of Professor Emeritus. Additionally, the Library and Information Services Building was named after the founding Vice-Chancellor of UMP, Prof Thoko Mayekiso.

3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM


The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), in partnership with the Greater Riverside Biodiversity Initiative and its Chairperson, Prof Dan Parker, hosted a discussion with the illustrious Dr Jane Goodall as part of an expanded programme in South Africa.

3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM


Academics from 26 different universities across South Africa were recognised for completing phases 1 and 2 of the programme at an event recently held at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP).

3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM


The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted the Investiture Ceremony for the 2024 Student Representative Council (SRC) and the Campus Representative Councils (CRCs) at the Mbombela Campus.

3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM


Senior Lecturer in Cultural and Heritage Studies, Dr Tim Forssman, leads the Hunter-Gatherer Archaeological Research Project (HARP), which is heading the Travelling Museum used to empower communities with archaeological knowledge.

3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM


The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has witnessed a substantial increase in applications for the upcoming 2024 academic year, surpassing initial projections with a remarkable 202 785 prospective students expressing interest in securing a place at the esteemed institution.

3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM


The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) ENACTUS President, Bongumusa Nkabinde, has encouraged students to join the programme during a recent recruitment drive held at the Mbombela Campus.

3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM


The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) put together a comprehensive, info-packed programme to facilitate the transition for first-year students from high school to university life.

3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM