About the University of Venda
The University of Venda celebrated its 40th Anniversary in the year 2022. The celebration was characterized by embracing past achievements, recognizing current success stories, and helping to shape the future. Over the four decades of its existence, the University produced many graduates who held positions of responsibility and influence in political, corporate, and society in general. Read More | Give to the University
Healthy Employees: An important factor in the workplace
9 hours ago
Studies have indicated that employees who adopt healthy habits demonstrate higher productivity, lower absenteeism, and improved job satisfaction. Advancing human...
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From Rural Roots to Triple Academic Triumph: Prince Mudau’s Inspiring Journey
10 hours ago
Prince Mudau is set to graduate with a Master’s degree in Public Administration during the first session of the University...
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UNIVEN is at the Forefront of Building Sustainable Grants Management Systems in Higher Education
10 hours ago
The University of Venda (UNIVEN) recently hosted the Customised Workshop about the University Led-University Capacity Development Programme (UL-UCDP) Project on...
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Directorate of Research and Innovation Organises a Workshop on Research Supervision for Staff
12 hours ago
On a crisp autumn morning of 22 April 2026, more than just another date on the academic calendar, it became...
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FSEA Postdoctoral Fellow Wins Prestigious Young Alumnus Award
16 hours ago
A postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture (FSEA)...
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Upcoming Events
May 07 - 15, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
INVITATION TO THE BRIEFING SESSIONS DSI-NRF MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL FUNDING APPLICATIONS FOR 2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
Ongoing
May 14 - 15, 2026
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Company Financial Due Diligence and Business Rescue Workshop
Ongoing
May 19 - 22, 2026
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
University of Venda 2026 Autumn Graduation Ceremony
Auditorium
UNIVEN
May 28 - 29, 2026
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Africentric Conference 2026
Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU), Halifax,
Nova Scotia, Canada
Jul 24, 2026
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
UNIVEN VICE CHANCELLOR’S WINTER GOLF TOURNAMENT 2026
Polokwane Golf Club
Polokwane
Oct 13 - 16, 2026
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
The 2nd Human Resource Management International Conference (HRMIC 2026).
2Ten Hotel
Partnership and collaborations
UNIVEN Announcements
Call to Register Your Business – UNIVEN Staff Ventures Initiative
2 months ago
The University of Venda Economic Activation Office is proud to announce the launch of the Staff Ventures Initiative, a key step in our journey towards becoming a truly Entrepreneurial University. This initiative invites all permanent and contract staff members who...
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