Univen Weekly E Newsletter Issue 78
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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Postgraduate Studies
Individuals can apply to pursue postgraduate qualifications such as master’s and doctoral degrees at the University of Venda.
- Who it is for
- undergraduate graduates and professionals
- How to act on it
- Visit the postgraduate section on the university’s website to apply for advanced degrees.
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Postgraduate Studies
Facial Recognition Project
The Department of Information & Technology Services is implementing a facial recognition system for campus security and access control.
- Who it is for
- students, staff, and visitors
- How to act on it
- Participate in the project by enrolling in the facial recognition database via the IT services portal.
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Facial Recognition Project
Organisational Development and Training Unit
This unit offers professional development and training programmes for staff to enhance workplace performance and leadership skills.
- Who it is for
- university staff
- How to act on it
- Register for training sessions through the unit’s official channels.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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Organisational Development and Training Unit
SARChI Research Chairs
The university hosts South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) chairs that support high-level research in strategic fields.
- Who it is for
- senior researchers and academics
- How to act on it
- Apply for or collaborate with SARChI research chairs through the university’s research office.
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SARChI Research Chairs
UNIVEN Disability Unit
The unit provides support services for students with disabilities, including academic accommodations and accessibility resources.
- Who it is for
- students with disabilities
- How to act on it
- Contact the UNIVEN Disability Unit to request support and accommodations.
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UNIVEN Disability Unit
Student Loans
Eligible students can access loan options through the university’s financial aid system to cover tuition and living costs during their studies.
- Who it is for
- current students
- How to act on it
- Contact the Student Finance office or visit the university's website to apply for student loans.
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Student loans
Centres of Excellence
The university operates several Centres of Excellence focused on research in areas like mass spectrometry, rural development, musicology, and global health.
- Who it is for
- researchers, students, and collaborators
- How to act on it
- Engage with centres through research projects, partnerships, or visiting scholar programmes.
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Centres of Excellence
NSFAS Student Support
Students can apply for National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding to assist with study-related expenses such as tuition, accommodation, and learning materials.
- Who it is for
- eligible South African students
- How to act on it
- Visit the NSFAS website or the university's 'Student Finance and Financial Aid' section to apply for support.
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NSFAS Student Support
Open Access Journals
The university supports open access publishing, allowing free public access to scholarly research outputs.
- Who it is for
- researchers, students, and the public
- How to act on it
- Browse and download articles from the university’s open access journal repository.
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Open Access Journals
Research Excellence and NRF-Rated Researchers
The university promotes research excellence and highlights researchers who are rated by the National Research Foundation.
- Who it is for
- researchers and academics
- How to act on it
- View profiles and achievements of NRF-rated researchers on the university’s research portal.
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Research Excellence NRF-Rated Researchers
Scholarships and Bursaries
Students may apply for financial aid through scholarships and bursaries offered by the University of Venda. These are available to eligible students based on academic performance and financial need.
- Who it is for
- current and prospective students
- How to act on it
- Visit the university's website and go to the 'Student Finance and Financial Aid' section to apply for scholarships and bursaries.
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Scholarships and Bursaries
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar outlines key dates for the semester, including registration, lectures, exams, and holidays. It is essential for planning academic activities.
- Who it is for
- students and staff
- How to act on it
- Access the academic calendar via the university’s website under the 'Study' section.
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Academic Calendar
Library & Information Services
Students and staff can access library resources, digital journals, databases, and study spaces.
- Who it is for
- students, staff, and researchers
- How to act on it
- Visit the library or access online resources through the university’s digital portal.
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Library & Information Services
Class Timetable
Students can access their class schedules to plan their weekly academic commitments. The timetable is available through the university’s digital systems.
- Who it is for
- students
- How to act on it
- Log in to MyUniven or Moodle to view your class timetable.
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Class Timetable
Centre for Higher Education Teaching and Learning (CHETL)
CHETL offers training and support for academics to improve teaching quality and pedagogical skills.
- Who it is for
- faculty members and lecturers
- How to act on it
- Enrol in CHETL workshops or consult the centre for teaching support.
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Centre for Higher Education Teaching and Learning (CHETL)
Facts
Reference
https://www.univen.ac.za/univen-weekly-e-newsletter-_-issue-78/
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Key Takeaways
- Issue 78
- University of Venda
- Apply Now
- Vacancies
- Procurement
- Give
- Scholarships and Bursaries
- NSFAS Student Support
- Student loans
- Study Fees
- Academic Calendar
- Class Timetable
- Graduation
- Postgraduate Studies
- Facial Recognition Project
- CHETL
- UNIVEN Disability Unit
- Organisational Development and Training Unit
- NRF-Rated Researchers
- Library & Information Services
- Open Access Journals
- SARChI Research Chairs
- Centres of Excellence
- University of Venda
- UNIVEN
- CHETL
- NSFAS
- NRF
- SARChI
- African Musicology Institute