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University of Mpumalanga (UMP) SiSwati lecturer, Ms Malilensha Cecilia Mkhwanazi, has incorporated coding and robotics into her module to equip student teachers with 21st-century skills.

4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) alumnus, Mbali Sangqu, has been elected Chairperson of the Eastern Cape Alumni Chapter, a role she embraces with a vision for growth, collaboration, and giving back.

4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

For generations, South Africans have been taught a history that compresses the country’s past into a narrow timeline, largely beginning with colonial arrival in 1652. However, new research by Dr Tim Forssman (University of Mpumalanga), Professor Peter Delius, and Linell Chewins (both from the University of the Witwatersrand) challenges these long-held narratives.

4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) participated in the 45th Annual King Silamba Commemoration, recently held at the Komjekejeke Heritage Site in Wallmansthal.

4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) celebrated another significant achievement with the successful launch of the Eastern Cape Alumni Chapter.

3/18/2025 12:00:00 AM

AFRICA’S YOUNG SCHOLARS EXCHANGE KNOWLEDGE AT 19TH AYGS CONFERENCE The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), in collaboration with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), National Research Foundation (NRF), Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI), and the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR), hosted the 19th Annual Africa Young Graduates and Scholars (AYGS) Conference.

3/7/2025 12:00:00 AM

Built on the principle of second chances, Enhlanzeni Star School is more than an educational institution. Masilela describes it as a skills development centre that also provides computer literacy training, equipping young people with the tools to excel both academically and professionally.

3/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

UMP actively mentors and supports its postgraduate researchers, cultivating an environment that prioritises high-quality, impactful research across diverse disciplines. To empower young researchers, the University offers training in proposal writing, scholarly publishing, writing retreats, mentorship programmes, methodologies, data analysis, and seminar workshops.

3/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

Dr Munyai’s presentation highlighted the ecological significance of wetlands, emphasising their role in supporting biodiversity and their susceptibility to climate change.

3/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

Professor Naicheng Wu, a Full Research Professor at Ningbo University, China, and Director of Physical Geography, discussed how human activities have altered watershed flow regimes and degraded habitats.

3/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

The concept of One Health has emerged as a transformative approach to addressing the intricate connections between human, animal, and environmental health.

3/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

Established in December 2021, the panel consists of experts tasked with authenticating and safeguarding South Africa’s intangible cultural heritage.

3/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

After years without a university since the dawn of democracy, the University of Mpumalanga has, over the past decade, emerged as a beacon of hope for countless students. Beyond transforming lives, UMP has played a pivotal role in boosting economic activity in Mbombela and its surrounding area.

3/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

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