Opportunities

Students can access financial aid through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) via the University of Venda. This includes applications for loans and grants to cover study-related costs.

Who it is for:

eligible students

How to act on it:

Submit an application through the NSFAS portal or the UNIVEN Student Enquiry System.

The University of Venda is offering postdoctoral fellow positions to support and strengthen its research culture. These roles are intended for early-career researchers who will contribute to academic excellence and innovation across various faculties.

Who it is for:

early-career researchers with a PhD in relevant disciplines

How to act on it:

Apply through the official vacancies portal of the University of Venda

The University of Venda has launched a platform to help local farmers connect with their communities through a Farmers Market. This initiative aims to support local agriculture and promote economic engagement between farmers and residents.

Who it is for:

local farmers and community members

How to act on it:

No specific application or registration process is described; the platform appears to be open for participation by interested local farmers and community members.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.