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On 22 October 2026, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and the Mantjolo Traditional Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance socio-economic development in the Mantjolo community.

11/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

On 22 October 2026, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and the Mantjolo Traditional Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance socio-economic development in the Mantjolo community.

11/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) held its 2026 Co-Curricular Excellence Awards Gala Dinner to recognise students who have contributed to campus life through sports, leadership, student societies and other activities beyond the classroom.

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International partnerships create opportunities for the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) to strengthen research, enrich teaching and learning, and contribute to sustainable development.

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The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted its first annual ICT Big Day in 2026, themed: Innovate Today, Transform Tomorrow: Shaping the Future Through ICT.

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The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism (KLCBT) have signed a collaboration agreement to strengthen links between academic training and industry needs, helping prepare students for the changing world of work.

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Multidisciplinary students from the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and Nelson Mandela University (NMU) recently collaborated in the Future21 Student Challenge to develop practical solutions to a real-life challenge in the Blyde Canyon Landscape, within the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Region (K2C).

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The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) recently inaugurated Professor Wilbert Takawira Kadye, Professor of Ecology, at a ceremony held at the Mbombela Campus.

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University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Development Studies student Mr Siyabonga Niniel Jele is building a multimedia business that has created employment for five graduates.

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The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is strengthening cooperation among post-school education institutions in Mpumalanga to address shared challenges affecting students, including campus safety, gender-based violence, student wellness, food insecurity and entrepreneurship development.

11/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University acknowledges the departure of Prof Ogujiuba from the institution following his service as an Associate Professor and Director of the University of Mpumalanga Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (UMPCFERI).

11/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted a five-day Collaborative Curriculum Development Workshop in Support of Sustainable Socio-Ecological Systems from 28 September to 02 October 2026.

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The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) joined the global community in commemorating World Food Day on 16 October 2026, with the event addressing food security and nutrition.

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The University of Mpumalanga’s (UMP) Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (CFERI) hosted the 2026 Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme (SWEEP) Conference, bringing together students and accomplished women leaders to explore entrepreneurship and economic participation.

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The University of Mpumalanga hosted a Local Government Capacity Building Open Day, creating a platform for local government, traditional leadership, academia, business, and other sectors to explore opportunities to strengthen municipal capacity through lifelong learning, executive education, and strategic partnerships.

11/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

Building a just, functional and prosperous South Africa requires leaders and citizens who act with integrity, accountability and a strong sense of responsibility, said Ms Nompumelelo Mkhatshwa, former Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation.

11/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has taken a decision to discontinue application fees for the academic year 2027 and onwards. The decision was approved by the Council of the University during an ordinary Council meeting held on 29 September 2026.

10/27/2026 12:00:00 AM

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.

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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.

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