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Univen Opens 2026 Academic Year With A Renewed Commitment To Excellence Impact And Student Success

University of VendaRef: https://www.univen.ac.za/news/univen-opens-2026-academic-year-with-a-renewed-commitment-to-excellence-impact-and-student-success/

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This document is a news/media-style announcement from the University of Venda (UNIVEN) stating that the university officially opened its 2026 academic year on 04 February 2026 at the University Auditorium. It reports remarks by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Bernard Nthambeleni, including UNIVEN’s progress and the new Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and Vision 2040, plus commitments to excellence, student success, and zero tolerance for gender-based violence and misconduct. It also describes UNIVEN’s Student Academic Excellence Awards (hosted annually during the opening) and names the overall top performers by level, including Mr Andile Kim Mhangani (Level 1, 84.86%), Ms Tlabo Marylen Thokolo (Level 2, 84.10%), and Mr Lehlogonolo Maphanga (Level 3, 82.17%).

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Student Academic Excellence Awards (hosted during the official opening of the academic year)

UNIVEN hosts Student Academic Excellence Awards annually during the official opening of the academic year to recognise undergraduate students for courage, perseverance, and sustained academic excellence. The announcement states that selection is based on first-time registration status and a minimum academic average of 75%, and it lists overall top performers by level.

Who it is for: undergraduate students at UNIVEN
How to act on it: Be an undergraduate student recognised by UNIVEN for the awards during the official opening of the academic year; selection is based on first-time registration status and a minimum academic average of 75%.

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She emphasised that the awards affirm UNIVEN’s commitment to recognising undergraduate students whose courage, perseverance, and sustained academic excellence exemplify the institut

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https://www.univen.ac.za/news/univen-opens-2026-academic-year-with-a-renewed-commitment-to-excellence-impact-and-student-success/

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University of Venda (UNIVEN) officially opened the 2026 academic year
Date: 04 February 2026
Location: University Auditorium, University of Venda
Vice-Chancellor/Principal: Prof Bernard Nthambeleni
New strategic plan: 2026–2030; Vision 2040
Student Academic Excellence Awards hosted annually during the official opening
Awards selection: first-time registration status and minimum academic average of 75%
Overall top performers: Level 1 Mr Andile Kim Mhangani (84.86%); Level 2 Ms Tlabo Marylen Thokolo (84.10%); Level 3 Mr Lehlogonolo Maphanga (82.17%)
Total students recognised: 40 across all four faculties
Zero tolerance reiterated for gender-based violence, substance abuse, and misconduct
University of Venda (UNIVEN)
Professor Bernard Nthambeleni
Prof Lindiwe Mulaudzi
Centre for Higher Education Teaching and Learning (CHETL)
Prof Eucebious (Sebi) Lekalakala-Mokgele
University Registrar Dr Joel Baloyi
Department Marketing, Branding and Communication