July 2023 EDITION

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LETTER FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

July at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has been a month filled with significant milestones and achievements, marking a pivotal moment in our academic journey. As we embark on the 2023 second semester, we find ourselves already halfway through the academic year, and the dedication and perseverance of our staff and students continue to inspire us.



MANDELA DAY: 67 MINUTES OF IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES

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.



UMP ENACTUS TEAM EXCELS AT NATIONAL EXPOSITION

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.



PROF MOSES MBEWE APPOINTED AS DVC: POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, ENGAGEMENT, AND PLANNING

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.



DR. ALDO STROEBEL APPOINTED AS UMP'S DVC FOR RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND INTERNATIONALISATION

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Aldo Stroebel as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Research, Innovation, and Internationalisation, effective from 1 July 2023.



UMP CHOIR SCOOPS AWARDS

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.



EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND CHILDHOOD HEALTHCARE

Every July, South Africa celebrates Mandela Day, commemorating the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a visionary leader who emphasized the importance of investing in children. This celebration resonates deeply with the research conducted by Dr Tshepiso Ndhlovu, a lecturer from the School of Biology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP).



UMP FORMS ALLIANCE WITH INNIBOS NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

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.



PROF MBEWE SHARES UMP'S SUCCESS AT BRICS DINNER

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies, Engagement, and Planning, Professor Moses Mbewe, attended the recent BRICS dinner hosted by the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, under the theme: "Responsive and Relevant Education and Training in the Current Global Context."



SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION IN THE COMPUTING FIELD

Newly appointed Associate Lecturer under the esteemed Academic Talent Stewardship Programme at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Armstrong Makome, has demonstrated remarkable drive and acquired diverse academic experience.



UMP SPORTS CLUBS COMPETE AT USSA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Four teams from the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Sports Clubs competed with great enthusiasm at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) championships, held in different provinces across the country in July.



MEET THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE MPUMALANGA ALUMNI CHAPTER

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



LESSONS FROM 'LIFE FOR AGRICULTURE' CONFERENCE

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.