UMP - Newsletter

July 2021

The University of Mpumalanga awarded/conferred a total of 647 students with qualifications in absentia during the sixth graduation ceremony, held virtually on 15 July 2021.

June 2021

Mentoring and supporting postgraduate students will produce professionals who will enable South Africa and the African continent to compete internationally, said the Research Professor of Education, Professor Sechaba Mahlomaholo at a seminar recently hosted by UMP’s Research Division.

May 2021

The University of Mpumalanga celebrated Africa Day on 25 May 2021 with a lecture under the theme: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa’s Development and Intensifying the Fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic, which was delivered by Emeritus Professor Kwesi Kwaa Prah in the Multipurpose Hall at Mbombela campus.

April 2021

The University of Mpumalanga’s Policy on Merit Awards for Academic Excellence was put in place to promote and recognise academic excellence and to promote hard work and pride in students’ academic achievements.

March 2021

Speaking at the event, Vice-Chancellor Professor Thoko Mayekiso said it was not only a remarkable development in the leadership journey and empowerment of students at the university but also a very positive statement for gender equality.

February 2021

The University of Mpumalanga bid farewell to the 2020 SRC/CRC leadership at a glorious affair where COVID-19 Safety Regulations were observed.

January 2021

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Culture and Heritage lecturer Ms Thulisile Bhuda has penned a children’s book about Ndebele mural art as a way of language preservation and development for young ones.

December 2020

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

November 2020

Following recommendations by The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), the University of Mpumalanga has launched a vibrant and dynamic Gender Forum

October 2020

The University of Mpumalanga hosted a public lecture on the importance of the development and maintenance of a person-centred institutional culture.

September 2020

The University of Mpumalanga hosted an informative and insightful webinar under the topic: Heteropatriarchy: The root of Gender-based Violence.

August 2020

“The women who defied the apartheid laws and marched to Pretoria on 09 August 1956 are celebrated today as their story and courage continue to inspire us."

July 2020

“You are now suitably qualified – not just as graduates, but also as young, gifted and energetic members of our society – to anticipate and realise a post-COVID South Africa”