Academics publish in Nature Materials - R2bP: Reasons to be Proud (R2bP): Congratulations to Dr Jaco Olivier and Prof Jan Neethling from the Centre for HRTEM on their recent publication in the prestigious Nature Materials*. The paper has caused quite a stir in the scientific community, with a commentary in Nature Materials news & views** and over one thousand views on LinkedIn. This is a true testament to the quality of research at Nelson Mandela University. Well done Dr. Olivier and Prof. … [Read more...] about Academics publish in Nature Materials – R2bP
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Mthatha news: South Africa: Construction Company Denies Using Cheap Materials After School Starts Crumbling
South Africa: Construction Company Denies Using Cheap Materials After School Starts Crumbling: A construction company which renovated Mjila Primary School in Ntabankulu, about 156km north of Mthatha by road, has been accused of using cheap materials and of failing to pay employees their full salaries. Wall paint, tiles and the ceiling are crumbling. Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. School falls apart and workers say they haven't been paid: A construction company which renovated Mjila Primary … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: Construction Company Denies Using Cheap Materials After School Starts Crumbling
New materials testing facility for Eastern Cape’s national road infrastructure
Lindokuhle Mahlangeni and Sandiswa Jekwa both candidates at SANRAL’S Centre of Excellence (wearing white coats) with senior laboratory manager Jeremy Dick (left) and Sean Strydom SANRAL’S material lab technician were busy working with a water sorptivity device which tests the durability of concrete structures in harsh and aggressive environments. The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) continues to invest in innovative programmes for a world-class national road … [Read more...] about New materials testing facility for Eastern Cape’s national road infrastructure
