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
FSEA Postdoctoral Fellow Wins Prestigious Young Alumnus Award
2 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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Vhahangwele Belemu Secures 3rd Position in National ARSO Essay Competition, Advances to Continental Stage
2 hours ago
Ms. Vhahangwele Belemu, a first-year doctoral candidate in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Faculty of Science, Engineering and...
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UNIVEN Weekly e-Newsletter – Issue 74
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Download full UNIVEN Weekly e-Newsletter_Issue 74
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Black Child, Your Dreams Are Valid: Rural Graduate Inspires a Generation
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Born into hardship and raised by resilience, Miyelani Maswanganye’s journey from the rural village of Nghezimani in Giyani to the...
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From Football Dreams to Graduation Glory: Xitsonga Star Matimba Ngobeni Earns UNIVEN Degree
2 days ago
In the rural village of N’wa-Xinyamani near Makhado, a young boy once dreamed of making his mark on the football...
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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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