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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).

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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

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences recently hosted a seminar titled The DNA and Conservation – Genetics in Action, presented by Dr Susan Miller.

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The first female President of the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Student Representative Council (SRC) and Associate Lecturer at UMP, Ms Vuyelwa Magagula, recently graduated cum laude with a Master's in Development Studies.

7/14/2025 12:00:00 AM

Tea is among the most widely consumed beverages in the world, making it an ideal subject for investigating how agricultural practices can contribute to public health. At the forefront of this research is Professor Funso Raphael Kutu, Head of the School of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), whose work on the micronutrient content of tea has received international recognition.

7/14/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), in partnership with the South African Forestry Company (SAFCOL), has launched a tree-planting initiative in support of global and national biodiversity goals.

7/14/2025 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Master of Science (MSc) student, Happiness Madonsela, is leading meaningful research into biodiversity and ecological health – work that not only reflects her academic excellence, but also contributes to a deeper understanding of environmental resilience in South Africa.

7/14/2025 12:00:00 AM

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) senior lecturer and archaeologist, Professor Tim Forssman, is shedding new light on ancient African trade and political systems through his research at the Thulamela archaeological site, located in the northern Pafuri region of the Kruger National Park.

7/14/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) awarded diplomas and conferred degrees to 2 035 students during its 10th graduation ceremony, held at the Mbombela Campus on 08 –10 May 2025.

5/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

Artificial Intelligence (AI), agricultural transformation, inclusive innovation systems and knowledge-based development took centre stage at the second G20 Research and Innovation Working Group (RIWG) and the G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB) meeting, held from 25-27 May 2025 at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Mbombela Campus.

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