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Responsible for producing enriched, employable and responsive graduates, Professor Moses Mbewe is making significant strides as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC): Postgraduate Studies, Engagement and Planning at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP).

4/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

As South Africa leads the G20 Presidency meetings in May, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) kickstarted proceedings with a Science Seminar led by Mr Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General at the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI).

4/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is cultivating a spirit of collaborative living to support positive student development at the Siyabuswa Campus, recently hosting two student-focused events aimed at enhancing residential life.

4/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) continues to advance its international collaborations through a well-established partnership with the University of Teacher Education St. Gallen (PHSG) in Switzerland.

4/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

Professor Khashane Malatji has joined the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) as a Professor in the Faculty of Education, based at the Siyabuswa Campus, effective April 2025.

4/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

Three dynamic student entrepreneurs from the University of Mpumalanga Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubator (UMPCEFERI) have been selected to represent the institution at the 2025 Ireland Entrepreneurship Tour, scheduled from 16 to 24 May 2025.

4/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has officially welcomed Dr Mooki Lobelo to its academic staff as a Senior Lecturer in Communication within the School of Social Sciences, effective 1 April 2025.

4/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) School of Hospitality brought together industry professionals, academics, and students for a powerful exchange of knowledge, insight, and inspiration aimed at bridging the gap between academic training and real-world hospitality experience.

4/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

As South Africa continues to confront the scourge of gender-based violence and related societal challenges, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) community came together at the Mbombela Campus Amphitheatre to reflect on Creating Safe and Inclusive Spaces at UMP.

4/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

Council has appointed Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa as the new UMP Vice-Chancellor

4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), in collaboration with the Mpumalanga Department of Social Development (DSD) and Social Work Veterans, celebrated World Social Work Day.

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.

4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

As the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) welcomes the 2025 cohort of students, the institution remains steadfast in its commitment to providing a well-rounded university experience.

4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

Businesses were reminded of the importance of transparency, ethical conduct, and consumer rights during World Consumer Rights Day, held on 13 March 2025 at the University of Mpumalanga's Mbombela Campus.

4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

As the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) welcomes new and returning students to the Siyabuswa and Mbombela campuses, Mr Prosper Chiloane, President of the Student Representative Council (SRC), is steadfast in his commitment to addressing the needs and aspirations of UMP students.

4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

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.

4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

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