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The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) celebrated its 2026 graduation season with the awarding and conferring of 2,500 qualifications to students during ceremonies held between 05 – 09 May at the Great Hall on the Mbombela Campus.

5/15/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Lembe Magwaza as the South Africa–German Bilateral Research Chair in Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems (SARChI SuReFoodS).

5/15/2026 12:00:00 AM

Leaders from academia, government, business and civil society gathered at the University of Mpumalanga’s Mbombela Campus on 20 April 2026 for the 3rd Annual Dr Enos Mabuza Memorial Lecture on Education, an event that continues to honour the legacy of one of Mpumalanga’s most influential educationists and leaders.

5/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga alumni who missed their graduation ceremonies due to the COVID-19 lockdown are preparing to walk the stage at a special graduation, which will be held at the Mbombela campus on 05 May 2026.

5/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

The Bachelor of Science in Forestry programme at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is preparing to participate in the upcoming 2026 'She Is Forestry' Undergraduate Competition, an initiative dedicated to empowering and promoting women’s participation in forestry careers.

5/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) graduate, Ms Trustee Mashego, is pursuing advanced research in nematology through a PhD programme focused on improving sustainable agriculture and food security.

5/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

Students studying hospitality and tourism at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) gained industry knowledge, hands-on experience, and exposure to work opportunities during the Hospitality and Culinary Nexus under the theme: ' Where Preparation Meets Opportunity.'

5/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

Dr Thulisile Bhuda, a heritage lecturer at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), has shared insights and lessons from her participation in the African Fellowships for Research in Indigenous and Alternative Knowledges (AFRIAK), recently hosted at the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) in Kenya.

5/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) welcomed Professor Annemarie Kapferer of Kufstein University of Applied Sciences, Austria, for a visit aimed at deepening academic cooperation between the two institutions.

5/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

A PhD student at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Ms Sinorita Chauke, has founded RitaVita Naturals – a start-up inspired by her research on underutilised indigenous fruit plants.

5/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) reinforced its commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship with the launch of the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Absa Entrepreneurship InnoVarsity competition.

5/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga Forestry Student Association (UMPFSA) has officially been recognised as a registered Local Committee of the International Forestry Student Association (IFSA), marking a major milestone in the growth and internationalisation of forestry studies at the University of Mpumalanga.

5/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is pleased to announce that the institution has been recognised at the Built Environment Recognition Awards (BERA) in the category State-Owned Entity that Implemented Infrastructure Projects Timeously. This is the second time in a row that UMP has won in the same category, affirming the University’s strong track record in delivering impactful, high-quality and infrastructure.

5/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

On 20 March 2026, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted a delegation from the Malawian government as part of its preparation to establish a public institution, Mombera University.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has appointed Professor Kedibone Phago as Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences, effective 01 March 2026.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted a formal farewell ceremony in honour of its founding Dean of Students, Dr Paul Maminza, recognising his longstanding contribution to student development and the institutional growth of the University.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), through its Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubator (CFERI), continues to advance its internationalisation agenda following a high-level engagement with a Russian delegation from the National University of Science and Technology (MISIS).

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted the UMP–ASSAf Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture on 05 March 2026 under the theme, Food at the Centre: Health, Climate and the Future of Africa.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) academics have joined the Erasmus+ project, FUTURE21, an international higher education collaboration aimed at transforming sustainability education in South Africa.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) alumnus Mr Nkosinathi Livingston Nkosi is making a significant contribution at the intersection of land reform, rural development and technological innovation in South Africa, demonstrating how academic grounding can translate into meaningful societal impact.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM