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The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) recently hosted a significant event focused on the role of African languages in curriculum transformation, underscoring the institution’s Africanness and its commitment to excellence, innovation, and the spirit of Ubuntu.

9/10/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Founding Vice-Chancellor, Prof Thoko Mayekiso, has been awarded the BBQ Editor’s Outstanding Service Award during the 21st Annual Premier Black Business Quarterly Awards (BBQ Awards) held at Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Friday, 05 September 2025.

9/10/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) held its annual Women's Breakfast on the Mbombela and Siyabuswa campuses, recognising the contributions of women across the institution and honouring Vice-Chancellor Professor Thoko Mayekiso for her decade of visionary leadership.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

Two student business ventures from the University of Mpumalanga Centre For Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubator (UMPCFERI) have qualified for the 2025 Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) National Intervarsity Competition.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

On 16 and 23 August 2025, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted its largest Open Days to date, welcoming Grade 12 learners to the Mbombela and Siyabuswa campuses.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) recently hosted the Professorial Inauguration of Professor Tarombera Mwabvu, a leading scholar in the School of Biology and Environmental Sciences.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

On 20 August 2025, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted the inaugural lecture of Professor Victor Mlambo, Professor of Animal Science and Programme Leader for Animal Production.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Senior Lecturer in the School of Biology and Environmental Sciences within the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Dr Zakheleni Dube, has obtained a C2 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF) for the 2024 – 2029 period.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Enactus team recently secured first place at the 2025 Enactus South Africa National Expo, winning three trophies and finishing ahead of Wits, UCT, and NMU.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

The year 2025 marks 100 years of Extension and Advisory Services (EAS) in South Africa. To commemorate this milestone, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted a symposium that brought together students, academics, and industry leaders to explore the role of youth in driving innovation, sustainability, and resilience in the agricultural sector.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Academic Talent Stewardship Programme (ATSP) Fellow and Associate Lecturer, Lekoloka Precious Mamogobo, has released her debut self-published book, Dear Student, Breathe: A Tribute to the Emotional Journey of Student Life.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted the 2025 Career Expo on 21 August, at the Mbombela Campus.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted the second Annual Research Impact Workshop on 01 August 2025, the University of Mupmalanga bringing together academics, policymakers, and experts to examine how research can achieve meaningful societal change.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

Five UMPCFERI Studentpreneurs, two UMPCFERI Community SMEs in Incubation and one UMPCFERI alumnus are amongst the ten finalists to represent the Mpumalanga Region in the Final Competition scheduled for November 2025.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing science and technology as it participated in the National Science Week (NSW) 2025 at the Mondi Science Centre.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has been crowned the overall winner of Enactus South Africa 2025, held in Sandton, Johannesburg on 17 July 2025.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences recently launched Advisory Boards for the Bachelor of ICT (BICT) and Diploma in ICT in Application Development (DIPICT) programmes.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) welcomes Professor Samukelisiwe Khumalo as the new Dean of the Faculty of Education. Her leadership is grounded in the principles of inclusive excellence, integrity, and care.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

On 3 July 2025, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) met with the Executive Committee of the Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions (ASASWEI) to discuss the development of UMP's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) programme and explore broader collaboration in social work education.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Gauteng Alumni Chapter elected a new Executive Committee as the institution continues to strengthen its alumni network.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM