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Chairperson of the Mpumalanga Alumni Chapter, Nkosinathi Livingstone Nkosi, is hitting the ground running with his commitment to fostering alumni success.

7/31/2023 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Associate Lecturers under the Academic Talent Stewardship Programme (ATSP), Rivoningo Ubisi and Thobile Mkhwanazi, share valuable insights from the 12th International "Agriculture for Life, Life for Agriculture" conference, hosted by the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest.

7/31/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Enactus team continues to impress, achieving remarkable success at the National Exposition in Johannesburg on 19 July 2023. The team secured the fifth spot and won three trophies in the highly competitive event.

7/31/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Choir has recently achieved remarkable success, winning three prestigious awards at the 3rd Dr. S.J. Khosa NPC Choral Music Eisteddfod Competition, held on 15 July 2023, in Limpopo. The competition was hosted by the Greater Giyani Municipality.

7/31/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is fast growing its list of partnerships and recently collaborated with the Innibos National Arts Festival to deliver the 2023 extravaganza, after a three-year hiatus.

7/31/2023 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) staff and students devoted their time on Mandela Day to bring about positive change in the communities surrounding the Mbombela and Siyabuswa campuses.

7/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) proudly welcomes Prof Moses Mbewe as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Postgraduate Studies, Engagement, and Planning, effective from 1 July 2023.

7/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) recently hosted a conference to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the South African Association of Women Graduates (SAAWG) under the theme: Education Imperatives: Current Needs, Future Vision.

7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted a Seminar titled: Ruminant Production for food security, environmental stewardship, and thin waistlines: A philosophical balancing act, which was delivered by NRF-rated researcher Professor Victor Mlambo from the Faculty of Agricultural and Natural Sciences.

7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

IsiNdebele Lecturer at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Mr William Jiyana, asserts that mother tongue tuition can enhance student engagement and motivation, as students are more likely to grasp concepts when taught in their native language.

7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

Chairperson of the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Limpopo Alumni Chapter, Rejoice Modipa, discovered her lifelong passion for agriculture through the simple routine of feeding her grandfather's livestock in rural Limpopo.

7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) students are fired up to engage in sports following the fun they had during the annual sports day, recently held at the Siyabuswa campus.

7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

Academic Talent Stewardship Programme (ATSP) Fellow and Associate Lecturer, Siphosethu Dibakoane, who is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Agriculture at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), has conducted a study on the preservation and storage of bananas to create a healthier version of flour.

7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga Students Nematology Society (UMP-SNS), in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA), recently organized a farmer's day aimed at improving the skills of local fresh produce farmers.

7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

Students from the Siyabuswa campus of the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), pursuing their Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degrees, recently captivated audiences with an impressive event as part of their assessment for the Culture, Natural, and Environment module.

7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has recently introduced the Engaged Citizenship Programme (ECP), designed to support students in gaining valuable experience that will prepare them for the job market.

7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) have signed an agreement to stimulate scientific cooperation and strengthen teaching, research and outreach activities to promote development between the two institutions.

7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) recently hosted its eighth graduation ceremony, honouring the accomplishments of students who successfully completed their qualifications during the previous academic year. The ceremonies took place on 12 and 13 May 2023, with a grand total of 1 235 students being awarded their well-deserved qualifications.

5/31/2023 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) recently hosted Africa Day celebrations at its Mbombela and Siyabuswa campuses. The events commenced with a lecture delivered by Namibian Gender expert, Ms Doris Roos, centred around the theme: Celebrating Diversity: Showcasing our Africanness.

5/31/2023 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) ENACTUS President, Mr Moses Timana (26), recently obtained his Master of Science in Agriculture during the university's eighth graduation ceremony recently held at the Mbombela campus.

5/31/2023 12:00:00 AM