2026 UNIVEN RESEARCH OPEN DAY
2026 UNIVEN Research Open Day
Research Conference Centre | 27–28 July 2026
Event Details
Research Conference Centre
27 July 2026
09:00 – 16:00
28 July 2026
09:00 – 13:00
About the Event
All participants (Honours, MSc, PhD, Postdoctoral and staff members) are invited
to showcase their research through posters, experimental setups, journal articles,
and conference proceedings.
The event includes participation from local communities and partners such as DSTI, CSIR,
NRF, TIA, NIPMO, Vhembe TVET Colleges, and media stakeholders.
Awards will be presented to outstanding posters and experimental setups to promote research excellence.
Registration Deadline: 12 June 2026
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Event Highlights
- Research poster presentations
- Innovative experimental setups
- Faculty and stakeholder engagement
- Awards for best designs and posters
Showcase: 27 July 2026 (09:00 – 16:00)
Awards Ceremony: 28 July 2026 (10:00 – 13:00)
Faculty Champions
Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Law & Education
Dr A. Mulaudzi – Azwihangwisi.Mulaudzi@univen.ac.za
Dr M.A. Nenzhelele – mashudu.nenzhelele@univen.ac.za | 078 169 3665
Dr S. Matsoga – sanah.matloga@univen.ac.za | 072 318 4024
Dr A.A. Mokwebo – Aubrey.mokwebo@univen.ac.za | 083 274 4367
Dr C. Mbiada – Carlos.Tchawouombiada@univen.ac.za
Health Sciences
Dr G.G. Mukoma – Gudani.Mukoma@univen.ac.za | 079 903 7819
Dr T.C. Mahopo – Tjale.Mahopo@univen.ac.za | 076 944 8868
Dr J. Takalani – james.takalani@univen.ac.za | 015 962 8137
Science, Engineering & Agriculture
Dr T. Ravele – thakhani.ravele@mvulaunivenac.onmicrosoft.com | 076 664 6979
Dr S. Selahle – shirley.selahle@univen.ac.za | 071 671 4939 / 076 988 4385
Dr N. Ndou – ndivhuwo.ndou@univen.ac.za | 079 217 8775