The University of Venda welcomes NRF A- rated researcher in Biodiversity

The Director of the NRF/DST, Centre for Excellence in Invasion Biology at the University of Stellenbosch, Prof Steven Chown visited the University of Venda’s School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences.. . ..more...

Roadshow to the development of students with disabilties

The Deputy Minister for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Honourable Henrietta Bogopane – Zulu engaged with the University Senior Management during her visit at the University of Venda on Monday, 07 May 2012. . ..more...

EWSETA partners with the University of Venda for the benefit of students

The University of Venda signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EWSETA to assist students through bursaries to fund their studies. The signing ceremony took place on the 17th April 2012 in the Council Chambers. ..more...

The first ever SRC President Inauguration Ceremony

History was made when the University of Venda, for the first time ever, inaugurated the 28th SRC President, Mr Mafulo Mudau. Mr Mafulo Mudau together with his Cabinet was sworn and took oath before Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela on Friday, 16 March 2012, at a glamorous ceremony that took place in the University Auditorium. ..more...

Human Rights Day Celebration and Launch of Anti – Xenophobia Campaign

On Wednesday, 21 March 2012 UNIVEN launched its Anti-Xenophobia Campaign and commemorated Human Rights Day. UNIVEN is committed to containing prejudice which can jeopardise social cohesion on our campus and in society at large. To achieve this, UNIVEN has conceptualised a campaign to combat xenophobia..more...

The first ever public lecture by Islamic Propagation Centre International

The University of Venda’s International Relations and Development Studies students had the opportunity to interact with delegates from the Islamic Propagation Centre International (IPCI) during a public lecture on Friday, 09 March 2012 in the Senate Chambers...more...

Amnesty International South Africa campaigns for human rights

Delegates from Amnesty International South Africa had fruitful discussions with staff and students of the Department of Development Studies as part of their Human Rights campaign at the University of Venda on Tuesday, 13 March 2012...more...

Department of Higher Education and training monitors infrastructure development at Univen

The Department of Higher Education and Training DHET visited the University of Venda on Thursday 29 March 2012. This visit was a drive by the DHET to South African Universities to get firsthand experience on the needs and challenges faced by Universities. The visits began with a presentation session were Dr Jannie Zaaiman Deputy Vice Chancellor: ..more...

Dell does it again for Univen students

Five DELL Bursary holders were awarded a laptop to assist them in their learning, at the official handover held on Tuesday 27 March 2012 in the Council Chambers. The five are Nelulongwe Nancy, Mueletshedzi Tshilande, Gandini Thabelo, Mapholi Lufuno and Matumba Maanda and are beneficiaries of a full bursary from DELL which covers their tuition, books, accommodation, ..more...

Univen signs memorandum of understanding with the Pretoria Society of Advocates

The University of Venda signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pretoria Society of Advocateson Friday, 02 March 2012 at an event held at the University Art Gallery. The University was represented by the Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Peter Mbati. Advocate McCaps Motimele SC, signing on behalf of the Pretoria Society of Advocates (Pretoria Bar), committed the Pretoria Bar to the partnership. ..more...

Constitutional court: university drive

The University of Venda final year Law students had an opportunity to interact with Law Clerks from the Constitutional Court during a discussion session held at the University Senate Chambers on Friday, 2 March 2012.The session was opened by Mrs Pregoria Mabaso Muvhango, who welcomed the students.A special word of welcome was extended to Daniel Mackintosh and David Watson, who studied at the University of Cape Town. ..more...

Young leaders show commitment at the opening of student parliament

The University of Venda President of Student Representative Assembly (SRA), Mr Mafulo Mudau, officially opened the Student Parliament during a star dazzling event that took place at the University Sport Hall on Wednesday, 29 February 2012. The event which was well attended was graced by the presence of the Limpopo MEC of Treasury, Mr David Masondo, ..more..

univen works with international partners to offer scholarships for capacity building

UNIVEN has joined the EUROSA Partnership for Human Development. On Friday, 24 February 2012 an Information Session on EUROSA scholarships for Master’s and PhD studies at UNIVEN’s European partner universities was conducted ....more...