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The 2022 University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Student Representative Council (SRC) was recently inaugurated at a ceremony graced by UMP stakeholders, which included the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Thoko Mayekiso, university management, student affairs representatives, and staff members.

2/28/2022 12:00:00 AM

As the world celebrated Mother-Tongue Day on February 21, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) through the Faculty of Education: BEd programme, which offers IsiNdebele and Sepedi languages and the introduction of the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Siswati in 2021, has made great strides in supporting and advancing multilingualism and mother-tongue education.

2/28/2022 12:00:00 AM

OPINION: Following the 2022 State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa, University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Professor Vusi Gumede, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences weighs in on the Restructured SA Economy and the inclusion of a Comprehensive Social Policy.

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The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) has awarded the University of Mpumalanga’s (UMP) Tfokomala Hotel and Conference Centre a 4-star grading in the Formal Accommodation category.

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Transport Officer at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Mr David Tshabangu is the longest serving employee. His hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed. He was recently recognized by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Thoko Mayekiso for his commitment and reliability.

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The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted a one-week orientation programme to give first-year students a glimpse into what they can expect from academic life at the university. Orientation offers new students a valuable opportunity to acquaint themselves with campus life.

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University of Mpumalanga (UMP) through the Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (CFERI) aims to create engaged students who have an entrepreneurial mindset. Information and Communications Technology student, Jessica Mathye, used the pandemic to start a business that is not only about beauty but also about creating employment opportunities.

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The President of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) Justice Mandisa Maya was installed as the new Chancellor of the University of Mpumalanga (UMP).

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The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has signed an MoU with the Germany based Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Loerrach (DHBW-Loerrach)

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The University of Mpumalanga Community recently gathered at the Multi-purpose Hall at Mbombela campus for the 6th Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Development Trust (ATMDT) Annual Lecture on Ethical and Moral Leadership. Siyabuswa Campus Director, Dr Emmanuel Tshikwatamba delivered the keynote address.

10/28/2021 12:00:00 AM

Matriculants in the province now also stand to benefit from the University of Mpumalanga’s partnership with the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) through their new Mobile Digital Literacy course, which is specifically aimed at equipping high school learners with digital skills competence for sustainable socio-economic development in South Africa.

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The date for the election of the SRC/CRC is Friday 05 November 2021, as announced by UMP Vice-Chancellor, Professor Thoko Mayekiso.

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The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology is a one year, full-time, 120 credit, NQF exit level 8 qualification, which includes compulsory and elective modules. It provides an important route for progression into further postgraduate studies (Master’s and Doctoral) for students who wish to continue with their studies at the University of Mpumalanga or elsewhere.

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According to Professor Andrew Maredza, Associate Professor Economics at the University of Mpumalanga, the province with nearly 4.7 million inhabitants, spread across 17 local municipalities, has the perfect logistical location.

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The recently elected Executive Committee Members of the UMP Convocation have embraced their new leadership roles and are preparing to embark on a journey that will see them engage and reignite the spirit of UMP alumni and other academics. The members are fired up to take the interests of the institution to greater heights.

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University of Mpumalanga BeD Foundation Phase Teaching student at the Siyabuswa campus, Lerato Baloyi, possesses prowess and eagerness on the court. The netball star is making waves after representing the institution as part of the under 19 Nkangala District Team. She also participated at the USSA Netball Telkom Junior Netball Championships.

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The University of Mpumalanga is introducing a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Psychology, which will prepare graduates to reflect on their own psychological and human resource management applications by assessing the effect thereof in the holistic context of Industrial Psychology within their everyday lives.

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Honours in Development Studies student, Thuso Tshiloane is living up to UMP's graduate attributes of being innovative and entrepreneurial. He started a business that aims to address the accommodation shortage in the Mbombela area. The business of renting property and subleasing it to students has seen him realize his dream of filling the gap in the market while also providing other learners with a safe and decent place to stay.

10/28/2021 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences will from 2022 introduce a Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technology PGDip (ICT), which will enable graduates to acquire advanced knowledge and skills that will allow them to develop solutions for different industries, communities and for society.

10/28/2021 12:00:00 AM

On 15 October 2021, the newly appointed Mpumalanga Provincial Government Director General, Mr Makhukhu Mampuru, paid a courtesy visit to the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) to meet and greet the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Thoko Mayekiso and her management team.

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