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South Africa needs leadership that can transform the country, and educational institutions are to take a leading role in fostering ethical leadership, ensuring that future leaders possess the moral strength required to rebuild and uplift society, said Ms Nonkuleko Gobodo during the ninth Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Development Trust (ATMDT) Lecture.

11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), in collaboration with the Higher Education Facilities Management Association, hosted 265 participants (225 delegates and 40 invited guests) for the 2024 Higher Education Facilities Management Association of Africa (HEFMA) conference.

11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Senior Lecturer and leader of the Aquatic Systems Research Group, Dr Tatenda Dalu, has made history as the first African scholar to present at the prestigious Systematics, Ecology, and Evolution Seminar Series at Louisiana State University (LSU) in the United States.

11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga’s (UMP) Hotel with a Purpose, Tfokomala Hotel and Conference Centre, has been ranked number one out of eight small establishments in Mbombela, according to TripAdvisor – the world's largest travel platform, used by over 300 million travellers.

11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

Professor Ndiko Ludidi and Professor Victor Mlambo from the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) have been inaugurated into the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), becoming the first members elected since UMP’s establishment.

11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) recently held an oath-taking ceremony for its Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) second-year students, officially registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).

11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

Institutions of higher learning must foster environments where students can thrive and be productive without compromising their mental well-being, writes Dr Rudzani Mhlari, a Psychology Lecturer at the School of Social Sciences, University of Mpumalanga.

11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

In its ongoing effort to foster inclusive and safe environments for staff and students, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) held the 6th Annual Safe Spaces awareness event under the theme: Unleashing Our Voices, Dismantling Hetero-Normativity.

11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (UMPCFERI) recently hosted a workshop aimed at equipping academics with tools to inspire and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) lecturer, Mr William Jiyana, has been appointed by the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) to serve on the Mpumalanga Provincial Language Committee (MPLC). His five-year term runs from 01 October 2024 to 30 September 2029.

11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) School of Agricultural Sciences recently hosted a World Food Day event to address food security challenges in South Africa. The event centred around the theme: 'Right to Food for a Better Life and Future', promoting local food production through the use of underutilised indigenous crops to combat food insecurity.

11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

May I take this opportunity to wish you well in the coming examinations.

11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

Scientists, thought leaders, and academics engaged in in-depth discussions with labour representatives, communities, businesses, and government on policy perspectives and challenges surrounding the Just Transition, during the 6th Forum of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf).

10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and the Water Research Commission (WRC) have formalised their commitment to addressing water and sanitation challenges in Mpumalanga through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoU).

10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

Delivering the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Institutional Forum Guest Lecture, Professor Nobuhle Hlongwa, Dean and Head of the School of Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Chairperson of the Community of Practice for African Language, emphasised that indigenous African languages are a crucial component of South Africa’s multilingual diversity.

10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) lecturers, Dr Tshepiso Ndhlovu and Ms Prudence Kutumela, have been recognised for their exceptional achievements at the Annual National Young Scientists’ Conference, organised by the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS).

10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) will host the Higher Education Facilities Management Association (HEFMA) conference from 14–17 October 2024. The event will bring together management professionals and practitioners from universities and Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) colleges to discuss issues related to higher education.

10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the BSc in Environmental Sciences, at the School of Biology and Environmental Sciences, in the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Dr Ayanda Shabalala has been selected to participate in the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Future Professors Programme (FPP).

10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) students and staff have been fuelled up for future competitions following the Sports Day, recently held at the Mbombela Campus.

10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Master in Development Studies Student and entrepreneur, Mcolisi Shongwe, has claimed first place in the prestigious United States of America/South Africa Virtual Incubator (USSAVI) programme.

10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM