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R3 Million Bay maths project

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The Telkom Foundation – Telkom's Corporate Social Investment arm – is pouring R3m into a three-year technology-linked maths project, to boost the results of learners in 10 under-resourced high schools in Nelson Mandela Bay. The project, which was formally launched on 7 September, is run in partnership with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Unit. It is already in full swing at the 10 high schools, which include Cillie, Douglas Mbopa, Gelvandale, … [Read more...] about R3 Million Bay maths project

NMMU hosts SA Reserve Bank Governor at public lecture

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NMMU hosts SA Reserve Bank Governor at public lecture: South African Reserve Bank (SARB) governor, Lesetja Kganyago, will deliver a public lecture at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) this afternoon. Source: NMMU News Latest News. SA’s constitution: What difference has it made?: Twenty-two years into democracy, has our much-lauded constitution transformed what was a very unjust and unequal society into something better? Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about NMMU hosts SA Reserve Bank Governor at public lecture

NMMU School of ICT launches Lego League challenge at workshop

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NMMU School of ICT launches Lego League challenge at workshop: Following the information session previously held at the institution earlier in the year, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s School of ICT will be having a First Lego League (FLL) Challenge Release official launch workshop tomorrow (September 3). Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about NMMU School of ICT launches Lego League challenge at workshop

NMMU presents to national fees commission

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NMMU presents to national fees commission: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) made its submission to the Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training (the Fees Commission), highlighting a need for a national university funding review, adequate financial support for the so-called “missing middle” and improved management of student loans to help the national financial aid scheme meet the funding needs of poorer, academically deserving students. Source: NMMU … [Read more...] about NMMU presents to national fees commission

NMMU’s Recommendations to National Fees Commission

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) made its submission to the Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training (the Fees Commission), highlighting a need for a national university funding review, adequate financial support for the so-called "missing middle" and improved management of student loans to help the national financial aid scheme meet the funding needs of poorer, academically deserving students. Making the university's submission to the commission in East … [Read more...] about NMMU’s Recommendations to National Fees Commission

NMMU Tourism Department signs MOU with Comair Limited

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NMMU Tourism Department signs MOU with Comair Limited: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Tourism Management students are set to get the experiential training they need for their studies through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to be signed between the university and Comair Limited tomorrow (September 1). Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about NMMU Tourism Department signs MOU with Comair Limited

#Trailblazers set off for Machu Picchu

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) trailblazers vice-chancellor Prof Derrick Swartz and third year Public Management student Nandipha Jack were up at the crack of dawn today to catch their early morning flight to Johannesburg, where they met up with fellow trailblazer and alumni Dr Bridgette Gasa, before jetting off to South America. Swartz, Jack and Gasa will join about 20 other trailblazers, including NMMU chancellor Santie Botha, on the 43km Inca trail to Peru’s Machu Picchu in … [Read more...] about #Trailblazers set off for Machu Picchu

UPDATE – NMMU to remain closed today

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UPDATE - NMMU to remain closed today: As an update to this morning’s text message, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will remain closed today. Source: NMMU News Latest News. NMMU ALumni up pledge as #Trailblazing campaign hits R2m: With just two days before Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University trailblazers jet off to South America to take on the 43km Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, fundraising initiatives are still going strong in a concerted bid to help raise the … [Read more...] about UPDATE – NMMU to remain closed today

University remains closed today

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will remain closed today. This means that all activities, bar essential services, will not resume for the rest of the day. During this time, Management will continue to engage with students to find a lasting solution towards ensuring that the academic programme continues, even while these students heed a call for free education for the poor. Professional support services will need to advise their teams on the way forward in providing essential … [Read more...] about University remains closed today

NMMU Responds to hateful voice note

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The NMMU released a statement earlier saying: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is aware of a voice note that is doing the rounds, in which a very threatening and hateful message is communicated against those wanting to access parts of the university. The university is investigating the source and veracity of the message. An appropriate sanction will be meted out on conclusion of the investigation. This message goes against the very core of the values this institution stands … [Read more...] about NMMU Responds to hateful voice note

“We will kill everyone” – A Voice from #FeesMustFallReloaded

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This is a voice note sent via WhatsApp. Disturbing stuff from a 'bright' young mind seeking to better himself and contribute to South Africa in a positive and meaningful manner. Other video recordings follow. Just imagine that YOU are an employer and you come across the voice note recorded here and recognise the voice as one seeking employment with you. The question is; "Will you forgive and then employ the young man threatening to KILL anyone who does not do what he wants them … [Read more...] about “We will kill everyone” – A Voice from #FeesMustFallReloaded

LOERIES AWARDS EXHIBITION TRAIL HITS NMMU

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LOERIES AWARDS EXHIBITION TRAIL HITS NMMU: A traveling exhibition of the national Loeries awards has hit Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University this week, showcasing recipients from previous years. Source: NMMU News Latest News. Watch all communication channels for updates: NMMU is aware of the various calls to action by student groupings at the University, and is actively monitoring and engaging with those concerned. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about LOERIES AWARDS EXHIBITION TRAIL HITS NMMU

NMMU Shut Down #FeesMustFall

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Apparently an NMMU sanctioned protest scheduled for to-morrow (Wednesday 24 August) has started a day earlier throwing students preparing for exams today in turmoil. With universities battling to balance the budget and cutting out their support of sports and other 'nice to have' services this latest salvo is showing the students lack of understanding. Yes, the university has agreed to focus attention on containing the fees. No, it will NOT happen overnight. Students need to … [Read more...] about NMMU Shut Down #FeesMustFall