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The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted the second Annual Research Impact Workshop on 01 August 2025, the University of Mupmalanga bringing together academics, policymakers, and experts to examine how research can achieve meaningful societal change.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

Five UMPCFERI Studentpreneurs, two UMPCFERI Community SMEs in Incubation and one UMPCFERI alumnus are amongst the ten finalists to represent the Mpumalanga Region in the Final Competition scheduled for November 2025.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing science and technology as it participated in the National Science Week (NSW) 2025 at the Mondi Science Centre.

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has been crowned the overall winner of Enactus South Africa 2025, held in Sandton, Johannesburg on 17 July 2025.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences recently launched Advisory Boards for the Bachelor of ICT (BICT) and Diploma in ICT in Application Development (DIPICT) programmes.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) welcomes Professor Samukelisiwe Khumalo as the new Dean of the Faculty of Education. Her leadership is grounded in the principles of inclusive excellence, integrity, and care.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

On 3 July 2025, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) met with the Executive Committee of the Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions (ASASWEI) to discuss the development of UMP's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) programme and explore broader collaboration in social work education.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Gauteng Alumni Chapter elected a new Executive Committee as the institution continues to strengthen its alumni network.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

Senior Lecturer at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Dr Ayanda Shabalala, presented her research on Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) at the prestigious International Mine Water Association (IMWA) Conference, held in Braga, Portugal, from 11–14 July 2025.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) staff and students dedicated 67 minutes on Mandela Day to uplifting communities through meaningful acts of service and support.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (UMPCFERI), in collaboration with AfriLead, hosted the Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme (SWEEP) Symposium on 24 July 2025 to provide female students with practical tools for building personal brands aligned with their career and entrepreneurial goals.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

The Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) recently hosted a research seminar titled: Unravelling Plant Adaptive Responses to Abiotic Stresses: Lessons Learnt from Physiology, Omics and Multi-Omics Systems, delivered by renowned plant biotechnologist Professor Rudo Ngara from the University of the Free State.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) alumnus, Shantell Mbatha, is forging a new path in conservation through her innovative start-up – Wildheart Ecoteer.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

Students, staff, academic leaders and industry stakeholders gathered at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) on 25 July 2025 for the official launch of the Mpumalanga Artificial Intelligence Student Hackathon (MAISH).

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and the Department of Health recently met to advance discussions on the establishment of new Health Sciences programmes.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) took part in the 2025 University Sports South Africa (USSA) Winter Games, held from June 30 to July 7 across four host institutions.

7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences recently launched Advisory Boards for the Bachelor of ICT (BICT) and Diploma in ICT in Application Development (DIPICT) programmes.

7/21/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) recently held a Professorial Inauguration Ceremony of Professor Funso Raphael Kutu as Full Professor of Agronomy. The event reflected UMP's commitment to academic leadership, research innovation, and sustainable development.

7/14/2025 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) students have returned from the Ireland Entrepreneurship Tour with valuable insights and concrete plans to grow their ventures.

7/14/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) – in collaboration with the South African Sociological Association (SASA) – hosted a three-day national sociology conference under the theme: Colonial Legacies, Postcolonial Realities: South Africa, 30 Years Later.

7/14/2025 12:00:00 AM