Accolades and Achievements
Achievements
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University has a proud history of achievement and we celebrate our successes as specialist and as an institution in Health sciences. For over 5 years, our outstanding academics have achieved a list of accolades and researchers in various fields are/were recognised for their contribution in the field. SMU students also continue to impress with stories of success academic, community engagement and research.
Best Health Sciences University
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is a Health Sciences institution focused on improving the quality of life in the communities of South Africa and the globe. Our Teaching, learning, community engagement and research focuses on pursuing innovative solutions to the world’s great challenges about health. SMU is the only health sciences university is the Southern Africa.
Our performance as a University in Africa and on the world stage continues to improve as we move closer to realising our goals of being global leaders in health sciences, in each of our spheres of teaching, learning and research.
2026
The School of Medicine at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) marked 30 years of...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is strengthening its research profile by recognising emerging academics...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is strengthening its contribution to pharmaceutical research and innovation...
A Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) medical student has placed the university and South...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) researcher Dr Vusani Muswa Maphiri has received a Y2...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) senior lecturer and researcher Dr Amos Nhlapo has received...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has recognised the research achievements of Professor Tshwafo Elias...
What began as a childhood dislike of Mathematics and Science culminated in an outstanding academic...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) alumna Mushayathoni Bridget Nwovhe has been awarded the DSTI...
Professor Elmien Bronkhorst, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at Sefako...
Nondumiso Nkosi, a PhD candidate and Junior Lecturer in Medical Virology at Sefako Makgatho Health...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) medical student Thapelo Mthimunye represented the university and South...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is strengthening its international partnerships through academic engagements that...
Mathematics is more than formulas, calculations and finding the correct answer. It is a discipline...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is celebrating a major innovation milestone after HepaSure Diagnostics,...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) continues to strengthen its contribution to advancing maternal healthcare...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is celebrating a significant academic achievement after Computer Science...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is strengthening reproductive health education through its partnership with...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is celebrating the promotion of Professor Bettina Chale-Matsau from...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has honoured three final-year Bachelor of Science in Mathematical...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has recognised outstanding academic achievement by promoting Professor Ramokone...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has promoted Prof Sechene Stanley Gololo from Associate Professor...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has promoted Professor Moreoagae Bertha Randa from Senior Lecturer...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) proudly congratulates Professor Matlou Phineas Mokgotho on his promotion...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is proud to celebrate the achievements of Dr Inge...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has promoted Professor Bronwin Van Wyk from senior lecturer...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has promoted Professor Dineo Tsabedze from Senior Lecturer to...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Master of Pharmacy student Mahlorhi Baloyi has earned national...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) continues to demonstrate its global impact in health sciences...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) and The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC) have signed...
