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University of Mpumalanga (UMP) alumnus, Ms Nomfundo Skhosana, who completed her Master of Education (MEd) in Early Child Education in May 2024, was recently recognised for her outstanding work at the prestigious National Teachers Awards, at the District level.

9/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga Lecturer and IsiNdebele children’s book author, Dr Thulisile Bhuda was part of the South African delegation of writers, poets, and literary artists who attended the 20th International Book Fair of Venezuela (FILVEN) in Caracas.

9/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Young, female entrepreneurs were inspired to share their journeys of success during the Student Women Economic Empowerment Project (SWEEP) inaugural conference recently held at the University of Mpumalanga’s (UMP) Mbombela Campus.

9/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

A lecturer in the School of Biology and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Dr Linton Munyai, has obtained his PhD in Environmental Sciences from the University of Venda.

9/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) students and graduates were presented with career trends and received insights into employment prospects during the 2024 Career Expo, recently held at the Mbombela Campus.

9/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Grade 12 learners had the opportunity to experience the University of Mpumalanga’s (UMP) vibrant student life, diverse programme offerings and state-of-the-art facilities, during the Open Day held at the Mbombela and Siyabuswa campuses.

9/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

UMP is delighted to announce the selection of Dr Ayanda Shabalala to the DHET Future Professors Programme. This highly competitive national initiative aims to nurture and advance a next generation professoriate, generating knowledge embedded in local challenges, connected globally.

9/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) community, along with esteemed guests, gathered at the Mbombela Campus to commemorate the closing ceremony of its 10th anniversary celebratory events.

9/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Professor Thoko Mayekiso, has called upon women to be kind, and genuine, and to celebrate and embrace one another as the fight for equality and equity continues.

9/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (UMPCFERI) hosted the Entrepreneurship Summit, aimed at fostering a sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem through collaboration between the private sector, government, and academic institutions.

9/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Founding Vice-Chancellor, Prof Thoko Mayekiso has been recognised for her visionary leadership during the 20th Annual Premier Black Business Quarterly Awards (BBQ Awards) held at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg on Friday, 26 July 2024.

8/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

The Higher Education Facility Management Association (HEFMA) conference is a highly educative gathering of facilities management professionals and/or practitioners with the higher education environment, mainly from universities and TVET colleges.

7/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (UMPCFERI) team has been awarded first prize in the Health and Wellness category at the 2024 University Incubator Consortium (UNIIC) Ideathon Competition, recently held in Palawan, Philippines.

6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Limpopo Alumni Chapter recently gathered to elect new Executive Committee members who will continue with the work implemented by the first administration.

6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Associate Professor in the School of Development Studies, Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences, Ferdinand Niyimbanira, has obtained a C3 rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF) for the period 2024-2029.

6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Rugby Team has grown tremendously and has set their sights on being the best and on proving that they are a force with which to be reckoned.

6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Associate Professor in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences in the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Professor Billy Kalema has received a C2 rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF) for the period 2024-2029, improving his previous C3 rating.

6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Manager of Audio Visual Support at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Dr Matome Fortune Makgopa, has conducted a study aimed at bridging the gap between technology and Indigenous languages to foster Small and Medium Enterprises Development in his home province, Limpopo.

6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Professor in the School of Biology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Professor Tarombera Mwabvu, has retained his C2 rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF) for the period 2024-2029. This rating highlights his consistency and continued excellence in his research.

6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Launched in 2021 at the height of the COVID-19 lockdown, the University of Mpumalanga's Hotel with Purpose, Tfokomala Hotel and Conference Centre, is receiving positive reviews on TripAdvisor and hosting significant events.

6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM