University of Venda - Masia Development Trust MoU Not Gathering Dust

On Saturday, 4 September 2010 a delegation from Masia Development Trust (MDT) was on campus to co-reflect with their UNIVEN counterparts on the progress made so far with implementation of the MoU. more

UNIVEN Signs an MoU with University of Pretoria

A corporation agreement was signed between the University of Pretoria and UNIVEN on 23rd August 2010 by the Rector and Vice Chancellor of UP Prof. Cheryl de la Ray and UNIVEN’s VC Prof. Mbati.  The MoU provides for partnerships and collaboration in the broad areas of teaching and learning, research and community engagement.  more

Univen Women excel at the Women in Science Awards

Mrs Makgoshi Priscilla Masipa, who is a lecturer in the School of Agriculture: Department of Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences, was announced as the over-all winner of the 2010 Women in Science Awards. Lufuno Mavhandu, a PhD student in the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences won the TATA Africa scholarship for South African Women in Science. more

School of Environmental Sciences establishes ‘Ecorat’ students research projects

In a follow-up to the 4th International Conference on Rodent Biology and Management (ICRBM) in Bloemfontein, the ‘Ecorat team’ from Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI) were invited by Professors Rod Baxter and Peter Taylor to act as external advisors to four, fourth year students. For more information go to page 7-8 of the Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI) Newsletter April – June 2010 Edition.

A representative from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) visits Univen

On Thursday, 5 August 2010 and Friday, 6 August 2010 Dr. Hermann, the representative of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) visited UNIVEN. The purpose of the visit was to inform members of the University about funding opportunities for postgraduate studies and collaborative research. more

The University of Venda Students Living with Disabilities Benefit from National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

One hundred and ten students living with disabilities from the University of Venda received 96 laptops, 10 electronic Scooters and 4 electronic wheelchairs from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme as part of their bursary on Friday, 06 August 2010. more

Univen meets Information Systems Electronics and Telecommunications (ISET)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr JJ Zaaiman accompanied by Mr B.L. Makhado, Development Officer, Univen Foundation met with Mr Oupa Mopaki, Chief Executive Officer, who was accompanied by Mr Jabu Sibeko, Senior Manager learning Programmes. more