The University of Venda delegation led by the Vice –Chancellor and Principal Professor Peter Mbati visited Khosikhulu Toni Mphephu Ramabulana at his Royal residence in Dzanani on Thursday 14 March 2013.

The University of Venda led by the Vice- Chancellor and Principal Prof Peter Mbati signed a memorandum of understanding with the South African National Biodiversity Institute ( SANBI) at an event held at the Council chambers.

A delegation of seven senior managers from the University of the Free State (UFS) led by Dr. Choice Makhetha, UFS’s Vice Rector External Relations visited UNIVEN from 3 to 5 March 2013.

The University students and some staff members led by the University Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Peter Mbati gathered at UNIVEN Auditorium to witness the inaugural ceremony of the new President of the Student Representative Council (SRC), Mr. Andisani Mathelemusa for the year 2013.

Delegations from the collaborating universities will convene again in May 2013 at UNIVEN to carry the project forward. The purpose will be to further conceptualise the project, to involve additional stakeholders and to visit communities in which implementation may take place.

On Monday, 18 February 2013 Patrick Dunne, Council Member at the University of Warwick and Rachael Swann, who is responsible for the implementation of the “Warwick in Africa” international community engagement project at the University of Warwick, visited UNIVEN.

On Wednesday, 6 February 2013 an Information Session on EUROSA scholarships was held at UNIVEN’s Senate Chambers. More than 50 members of the University Community, including academics, SRC representatives and senior students attended. Ms Merle Hodges,

Prof Bram Buscher presented a Public lecture focusing on 'Peace Parks and the Politics of Conversation in Southern Africa', at the University of Venda (UNIVEN) Senate Chambers on Tuesday, 05 February 2013.

For the first time in the history of the University of Venda, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Peter Mbati handed over more than R 230 000 to 26 students with outstanding performance as part of the “Vice-Chancellor's Student Academic Excellence Awards “.

The honourable Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Mduduzi Manana accompanied by senior members of his staff, visited the University of Venda on Tuesday, 15 January 2013.The aim of the visit was to evaluate and assess the impact of the “Apply now/Khetha Career Guidance Campaign’

The University of Venda Auditorium was full to its capacity during the official opening of 2013 Orientation of the first year entering students. The event took place on Tuesday, 28 January 2013. The schools specific Orientation programme will continue until Friday, 01 February 2013.

The University of Venda Alumni and Convocants came in numbers from different places to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Polokwane at Miami lodge on Wednesday, 05 December 2012. The AGM was attended by more than 100 Alumni. Mr Phuti Seloba welcomed the guests and reminded them that Convocatio

2012 was a great year in the history of the University of Venda particularly because the University celebrated 30 years of existence through a series of exciting activities. On Friday, 30 November 2012 staff and the University of Venda Management gathered at the University Auditorium for the end of

Mr. Max Makhubalo CEO of BANKSETA and Mr. Martin Mahosi Chairperson of the BANKSETA Board handed over a cheque worth R400, 000.00 for the Disability Student Unit in support of the Univen students living with disabilities, in an event which was held at the University of Venda Council Cham

The University of Venda, through its Department of Communications and Marketing hosted for the first time the 2012 National Congress and Annual General Meeting for Careers Exhibitions and Information Association of South Africa. The Congress which was attended by delegates from Universities, Univer

The University of Venda and Construction Education Training Authority (CETA) signed a Memorundum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, 19 October 2012 at the University Art Gallery. The MOU was signed by the acting CEO of CETA, Mrs. Sonja Pilusa representing CETA and the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, P

Two representatives from BANK-SETA, Ms Mphoentle Mashubuku, Idea Hub – Operations Director and Ms Precious Sikhosana Marketing Specialist were on campus for a site visit on Monday, 17 September 2012.The visit was as a result of a meeting between the CEO of BANKSETA, Mr Max Makhubalo and the Vice-C

The Fulbright Specialists at the US Embassy, Mr Mareka Chabedi and Mrs Mamosa Makaya visited the University of Venda on Tuesday, 18 September 2012.They were on campus to conduct information sessions. In the morning, they briefed Deans, HODs and other senior academic staff members at Council Chambers

The Minister of Science and Technology, Ms Naledi Pandor delivered a Public lecture on “Moving towards a knowledge based economy, the role of universities as agents of knowledge generation and socio-economic growth and development of modern South Africa," at the University of Venda on Thursday, 2

The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) has committed a substantial amount of resources to assist the University of Venda in its current endeavors in higher skills development initiatives. Mr Themba Mhambi, who is the Administrator of CETA, announced a commitment of R 20 million to

“Our rural development programmes have traditionally been addressed in bits and pieces here and there involving food aid, the building of schools, clinics, roads, and the promotion of agricultural extension services as “project deliverables”. The limited impacts of such piecemeal approaches to

The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) has committed a substantial amount of resources to assist the University of Venda in its current endeavors in higher skills development initiatives. Mr Themba Mhambi, who is the Administrator of CETA, announced a commitment of R 20 million to

Thirty years is a significant accomplishment," said Prof Peter Mbati as he reflected during his welcome address at the external stakeholders’ gala dinner held at the University Auditorium on Thursday, 30 August 2012. "Our longevity and 30 years of success are the result of hard work and the epic

The Chairperson of the University of Venda Council, Mrs Shirley Mabusela accompanied by her husband, Mr David Mabusela visited the University from 15 - 17 August 2012. Present at the meetings was the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Peter Mbati.

UNIVEN - Good leaders enjoy producing leaders to allow future development of the country. This is according to SABC Limpopo Provincial General Manager, Mr Victor Ravhuanzwo.Mr Ravhuanzwo was addressing University of Venda students and Staff during a public lecture which was organised and held at the

The University of Venda, through its School of Human and Social Sciences, hosted the 9th Conference of the International Society for the Oral Literatures of Africa (ISOLA) recently. ISOLA delegates came from countries such as France, Germany, the Caribbean, the US, the UK, Lesotho, Nigeria, Coite de

Tuesday, 31 July 2012 was a great day in the history of the University of Venda when ABSA delegation comprising of the Regional Executive (Northern Region) , Ms Happy Ralinala, Relationship Executive, Mr Fuad Adams, and other colleagues endorsed its commitment to continue its partnership with the Un

Ambassador Fikile Magubane presented a Public lecture titled “South Africa-Spain Bilateral Relationship and Opportunities thereof for staff and students” at the University of Venda on Monday, 30 July 2012. Ambassador Magubane’s lecture was part of the University’s series of Public lectures k

The University of Venda in partnership with Tshwane University of technology, Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and National Research Foundation (NRF), visited Tshilidzini Special School in Shayandima to handover Laptops to 8 schools which are engaged in research on exemplary schools.

University of Venda (Univen) in partnership with Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) Regional AIDS Initiative of Southern Africa (RAISA) and Matangari Home of Relief Centre (MHORC) collaborated to celebrate the International Mandela Day.

The University of Venda hosted its second Open Day on Saturday 21 July 2012. The purpose of this event was to provide Grade 12 learners the opportunity to acquire information about the programmes available at the University, career opportunities, how to apply for admission for 2013

The University of Venda launched the second Volunteer Programme Development and Management Training on Monday, 09 July 2012 at 210 Hotel, Sibasa."VPDM is lanched to address varoius related issues on volunteerism such as addressing unemployment, career opportunities, human resource shortage

The Chancellor of the University of Venda, Honourable Mr Kgalema Motlanthle conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) on Dr Navanethem Pillay who is the first woman to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Venda.

A central tenet of my mandate is a determination to spur change, galvanize action, and promote implementation of human rights on the ground so as to improve the lives of men, women and children. My premise is that human rights norms provide uniform and ..

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.

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.

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.

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 Unive

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 xenophob

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.

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.

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

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

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.

he 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.

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.

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

The Chancellor of the University of Venda, honourable Mr Kgalema Motlanthe opened the University’s recently completed buildings on Thursday, 17 May 2012. The new buildings include, amongst others, the life sciences building

The University of Venda recognised and celebrated the winners of our annual Vice Chancellor’s Awards for recognition of excellence in research. The event took place at Porche Villa Hotel on Tuesday, 29 May 2012.