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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

Senior Lecturer at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Dr Konanani Constance Thwala, has been appointed to the Executive Committee (EXCO) of Tourism Educators South Africa (TESA) for the 2026 – 2028 term.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) celebrates the academic achievement of seven staff members who have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education [PGDip (HE)] at Rhodes University.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Bachelor of Administration student and Public Administration 101 tutor, Ms Bianca Msiza, is playing a pivotal role in supporting first-year students while balancing leadership responsibilities and building her entrepreneurial ambitions.

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science, Dr Mwazvita Dalu, shares her aspiration after being selected for the highly regarded Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Future Professors Programme (FPP).

4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is aware of videos circulating on social media that accuse UMP of unfair labour practices. The University categorically denies this.

4/8/2026 12:00:00 AM

On 26 March 2026, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (SEZ) entered into a strategic partnership, laying the groundwork for collaboration in joint research, product development, process optimisation, and sustainability in agro-processing.

4/2/2026 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. UMP has been identified as a leading reference institution, recognised for its successful planning, phased development, and operationalisation of a modern higher education institution on the African Continent.

3/26/2026 12:00:00 AM