December 2020 EDITION


LETTER FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

This year has been long and hard, for that reason I will keep my final note to you in 2020, short and sweet.



UMP HONOURS RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT EXCELLENCE

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted an awards ceremony to honour and recognize the individuals that have excelled in Research and Engagement for 2019. The event was held at the Wellness and Conference Centre, Mbombela Campus.



UMP LECTURER RECEIVES A PHD IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Economics, Development and Business Science lecturer, Dr Mbulaheni Mavhungu, obtained his PhD in Management Studies from the University of South Africa (UNISA).



BeD STUDENT WINS THE ARCHBISHOP MAKGOBA ESSAY COMPETITION

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase student, Mongezi Dladla, was announced as the overall winner of the essay writing competition at the fifth Archbishop Makgoba Annual Lecture, held recently at the Mbombela Campus.



GAUTENG ALUMNI GEAR UP TO LEAD THE CHAPTER

The University of Mpumalanga’s Gauteng Alumni Chapter was launched in November this year. The chairperson, Boifang Mokhine, and the secretary, Floyd Monama, are ready to lead and advance the interests of the institution.



UMP APPOINTS PROF VUSI GUMEDE AS DEAN FOR OUR NEW FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS SCIENCES

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is excited to announce the appointment of Professor Vusi Gumede as the inaugural Dean of the recently established multidisciplinary Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences.



UMP HOSTS THE ARCHBISHOP MAKGOBA ANNUAL LECTURE

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and the Archbishop Makgoba Development Trust hosted the fifth annual lecture on Providing Ethical Leadership in a Disrupted Society: Quo Vadis South Africa, which was delivered by Professor Gordon Zide.



UMP WELCOMES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Loshni Govender as the Executive Director of Human Resources.