June 2023 EDITION

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UMP HOSTS SAAWG’S CENTENARY CELEBRATION

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.



RUMINANT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS CAN BE OPTOMIZED TO GUARANTEE FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY

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.



MOTHER TONGUE TUITION CAN EHNANCE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

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.



UMP ALUMNUS GETS BREAKTHROUGH

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.



UMP CULTIVATES SPORTING EXCELLENCE

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.



RESEARCH FINDS THAT BANANAS CAN PRODUCE HEALTHIER FLOUR

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.



STUDENT SOCIETY EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES WITH FARMING SKILLS

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.



BED STUDENTS ENGAGE IN DRAMA EXTRAVAGANZA TO DEVELOP IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS

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.



UMP GRADUATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

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.



UMP FORGES NEW COLLABORATION WITH UMES

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.