Prof Grace Manyelo (second from left) and Dr Edwin Makhado (fourth from left) are congratulated on their NRF awards by Dr Thembinkosi Mabila (left), Director for Research Administration and Development at UL, and Prof Tebogo Mothiba (third from left), holder of the...
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Research must move beyond publication, says Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa at UL Research Day
Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa, Justice Dunstan Mlambo. Faculty of Management and Law Research Day challenges academics and students to turn evidence into action and tackle real-world problems By Johannes Selepe & Lesego Maaba – Mosela.selepe@ul.ac.za...
Sustainability symposium puts leadership, research and governance at the centre of the climate debate
Panellists discuss climate change governance and sustainable development during the University of Limpopo Global Leadership and Sustainability Symposium. Photos: Dimpho Boshomane and Lebogang Mathaba Civil society, academics and business leaders examine the gap...
UL takes GBV conversation into Ga-Makanye as community members confront the reality of violence against women and children
Community members from Ga-Makanye village participate in a GBV awareness campaign organised by the University of Limpopo’s (UL) Gender Desk, calling for an end to gender-based violence. Photos: Frans Nkhapele When violence happens next door, do you keep quiet? By...
Researchers at UL raise alarms on asbestos threat in Ga-Mathabatha village
Asbestos-bearing rocks and soil observed in the Tongwane River and along its banks near Success village, Ga-Mathabatha, Limpopo Capricorn. The research found that nearly half of surveyed residents are unaware of locations with high asbestos concentrations By...
UL strengthens its role as a hub for youth entrepreneurship
Judges look on as entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas. University’s partnership with YAEI and Absa gives young entrepreneurs access to mentorship, funding and business networks By Abba Armooh - abba.armooh@ul.ac.za The University of Limpopo is strengthening its...
Resonance between Mathematics teaching, real-life examples key to improve learning, says Indonesian scholar
Dr Duano Sapta Nusantara from Universitas Jambi, Indonesia, delivers a presentation on Realistic Mathematics Education during a two-day international seminar at UL. Dr Duano Sapta Nusantara says teaching mathematics through real-life situations can improve...
Livestock genetics, reproduction workshop takes science from the laboratory to the farm
Dr Petar Petrov, a lecturer in poultry science, and the histology and morphology of farm animals at the Agricultural University-Plovdiv in Bulgaria, shares his expertise during the practical training session. Photos: Dimpho Boshomane UL and Bulgarian researchers share...
Students return from Spain with new perspectives on learning and research
Reflecting on their semester exchange experience at the University of Málaga in Spain are, from left: Remember Jonnie (Master of Social Work), Lungie Motau (Master of Agricultural Management), Leah Mothiba (Master of Agricultural Management) and Blessing Shongwe...
Planning before disaster: UL colloquium calls for climate-smart development
Panellists discuss integrating spatial planning, rural development and climate disaster risk response. Colloquium argues that better spatial planning is key to reducing disaster risk and building resilient communities across Sub-Saharan Africa By Phishego Mohubedu...
New research chair takes aim at environmental, socio-economic challenges
Professor Thanyani Madzivhandila says the newly awarded DSTI/NRF-SASOL Foundation Research Chair in Development Studies will focus on the impact of environmental change on rural livelihoods and develop responses to poverty, unemployment and other development...
University of Limpopo marks Mandela Day through service in various communities
The University of Limpopo (UL) marked Nelson Mandela Day by taking staff and students into communities across Limpopo to serve those most in need Staff Reporters – ulpublications@ul.ac.za Guided by the call to dedicate 67 minutes to helping others, the University of...












