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Postgraduate students from South Africa and Mozambique can attend annual boot camps hosted at Maputo National Park, focused on statistical ecology and forest ecology. These immersive training sessions support applied research and experiential learning in real-world conservation settings.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students from South Africa and Mozambique
- How to act on it:
- Participate through registration with the University of Venda or partner institutions involved in the SARChI programme.
Academic staff and researchers from the University of Venda, University of Mpumalanga, and Universidade Eduardo Mondlane can participate in joint research initiatives, co-supervise postgraduate students, and apply for collaborative grants under the NRF SARChI Twinning Programme.
- Who it is for:
- academic staff and researchers at partner universities
- How to act on it:
- Contact Prof Lourens Swanepoel or partner institution representatives to propose joint projects or supervision arrangements.
Students from South Africa and Mozambique can pursue postgraduate studies through collaborative research programmes between the University of Venda and partner institutions in southern Africa. These opportunities are supported by the NRF SARChI Twinning Programme and involve joint supervision, field research, and training in ecological monitoring.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students from South Africa and Mozambique
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the University of Venda's Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture; engage with the SARChI Chair or partner institution contacts for guidance.
The University of Venda is inviting qualified individuals to apply for a postdoctoral research fellowship. This opportunity is aimed at researchers who have recently completed their doctorate and wish to further their research work within the university's academic environment.
- Who it is for:
- individuals with a PhD or equivalent qualification seeking to conduct postdoctoral research
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the university's official application process, likely via the Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies office
The University of Venda is offering a postdoctoral research fellowship to qualified researchers who have recently completed their PhD. This opportunity supports advanced research in any field aligned with the university's strategic priorities and provides funding, resources, and academic support for a defined period.
- Who it is for:
- qualified researchers with a PhD
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the official application portal linked on the University of Venda website
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%.
The University of Venda announces a 2026 faculties orientation programme for its faculties.
- Who it is for:
- students who will attend faculty orientation at the University of Venda
- How to act on it:
- No application, registration, venue, or instructions are provided in the supplied text; the notice only states the programme exists.
The University of Venda website provides a page labelled “IPADA CALL FOR PAPERS 2026” with an option to download the full call.
- Who it is for:
- people interested in submitting papers to IPADA 2026 (as implied by the page title)
- How to act on it:
- Open the “IPADA CALL FOR PAPERS 2026” page on the University of Venda website and use the “Download Full IPADA CALL FOR PAPERS 2026” option.
You can download the University of Venda Weekly e-Newsletter, Issue 58, dated 14 January 2026.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public who visit the UNIVEN website
- How to act on it:
- Open the UNIVEN Weekly e-Newsletter Issue 58 page and use the 'Download' link for 'UNIVEN Weekly e-Newsletter_Issue 58'.
You can report suspected fraud or unethical conduct related to admission and registration by emailing UNIVEN’s confidential Fraud and Whistle-Blowing Hotline address.
- Who it is for:
- prospective and returning students (and anyone with suspected fraud or unethical conduct)
- How to act on it:
- Email univenhotline@tip-offs.com with your report.
For detailed information on application status tracking, admission outcomes, registration requirements, and important dates, UNIVEN advises students to visit its official website.
- Who it is for:
- students (prospective and returning) needing application and registration information
- How to act on it:
- Visit the University of Venda’s official website at www.univen.ac.za.
If you suspect fraud or unethical conduct related to admission and registration, you can report it through UNIVEN’s confidential Fraud and Whistle-Blowing Hotline, which operates 24 hours a day.
- Who it is for:
- prospective and returning students (and anyone with suspected fraud or unethical conduct)
- How to act on it:
- Call the confidential Fraud and Whistle-Blowing Hotline on 0800 212 755.