In 2010, the School of Health Science at the University of Venda commenced with deliberations and actions to publish evidence of its research and publication activities.

These efforts were compiled by staff members in the four departments into a formal publication.

In 2010, the school approached the African Journal for Physical Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) to publish the research and presentations as a special edition or supplement of the journal. The first of its kind, the journal was launched on Wednesday during a special ceremony at the university's senate chamber.

Univen's vice-chancellor and principal, Prof Peter Mbati, officiated at the launch and also autographed some of the copies during the event. The university submitted 42 articles and 36 were accepted for publication in AJPHERD.

Mbati said he was quite impressed by the amount of research work undertaken by the School of Health Sciences. This year alone, 36 articles from staff members and students were published in accredited journals. “The articles covered focus on HIV/Aids, sexual reproductive health, public health, nutritional practices, anthropometry, sport, fitness and training, paralympic sports, programme and programme evaluation and communication technologies (ICT). These are wonderful achievements and I commend you highly,” said Prof Mbati.