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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.

2023
The SMU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Peter Mbati, on the 25 May 2023, hosted representatives from the...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University’s renewed strategic intent to be a leader in health education,...
Prof Mokwena is the first and only NRF Research Chair at SMU, and her research...
Prof Mapaseka Seheri has been with SMU for sixteen (16) years serving in the Department of...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is proud of its seven (7) academics and researchers who...
2022
Prof Zach Koto, Head of Surgery at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, was recently elected...
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Peter Mbati hosted a delegation from the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform...
In a departure from the routine Council workshops, the SMU Council spent considerable time and...
The symbolic in-person Graduations Ceremonies commenced in  earnest at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University yesterday 20...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has taken a conscious decision to place the Academic...
SMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Mbati has pledged to donate R10 000 once off payment to...
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University and the community of Ga-Rankuwa recently signed an engagement...
The Minister of Health Dr. MJ Phaahla has appointed the SMU Acting DVC Academic and...
Exceptional leadership and accelerated delivery - features of Mbati’s two-year tenure as Vice-Chancellor of SMU...
Media Advisory Date: 23 May 2022 For Immediate Release The year 2019 was the last...
As part of its oversight responsibility, on 04 May 2022, SMU Council members visited research...
On Wednesday 16 March 2022, our Chief Financial Officer, Mr Eminos Manyawi was bestowed with an...
The Honourable MEC for Health in Gauteng, Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi has recently appointed Professor Patrick...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is the only Health Sciences University in South Africa...
2021
December 8, 2021 8:19 pm
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Researcher and Academic Professor Hannelie Meyer has received recognition...
November 29, 2021 1:54 pm
Internationally acclaimed surgeon from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), Professor Zach Koto, has received...
The Department of General Surgery under the guidance of Professor Zacharia Koto who won the...
October 15, 2021 3:21 pm
Prof Patrick Demana, the Dean of School of Pharmacy has been re-appointed by the Honourable...
October 14, 2021 6:49 am
For more details on SMU NRF Rated Researchers, please follow download below: Download: SMU NRF...
Students
September 23, 2021 11:07 am
Download the article: A milestone as SMU Community adopts a new Culture Compact
September 23, 2021 11:06 am
Download: SMU Chair of Council Ms Maria Rambauli sets a firm tone on the future of SMU
September 23, 2021 11:04 am
Download: SMU Council held a successful workshop