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Life-changing Summit Scholarships for NMMU honours students

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"For the first time in my entire university career, I can buy all my text books!" For Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Psychology Honours student Sithisa Magxwalisa, 21, receiving the university's Summit Scholarship - worth R50 000 and specifically for Honours students - has meant the end of long hours spent in the library, photocopying textbooks she could not afford. "It has drastically changed my study life … I used to spend most of my days in the library making use of short-loan … [Read more...] about Life-changing Summit Scholarships for NMMU honours students

Maths Focus for NMMU/DBE ‘lead teachers’ initiative

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In a bid to boost maths results throughout the Eastern Cape, a group of academically top-performing Grade 10, 11 and 12 maths teachers, all from disadvantaged schools, have been selected to mentor and assist other teachers in their districts, and also help with structured exam revision. A total of 150 teachers identified as "Lead Mathematics Teachers" in the province have just completed four days of training (June 2 to 5) through a programme jointly run by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan … [Read more...] about Maths Focus for NMMU/DBE ‘lead teachers’ initiative

Agriculture students’ China visit expands horizons

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Three students from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University have just returned from Yangling, China, where they represented South Africa at a 20-day seminar on "agricultural environment-controlling technologies of arid areas for developing countries". Their visit has opened up the way for collaboration between NMMU's Agricultural Management Department and the Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University in Yangling. Meanwhile, another agricultural student is also on her way to China: … [Read more...] about Agriculture students’ China visit expands horizons

US students experience business in Africa

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Fourteen Masters of Accounting students from Kansas University (KU) in the United States have just wrapped up a two-week "study abroad" trip to South Africa - hosted by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) - to get a taste of business in Africa. The students attended lectures and information sessions at NMMU - and also visited key industries in the Bay, including Volkswagen and SAB - to gain insight into South African business culture. They also travelled to Cape Town, where they … [Read more...] about US students experience business in Africa

Let the FishFORCE be with us

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"Fisheries crime and the illegal harvesting, processing and trading of fish and seafood globally is so huge that it is in effect a parallel economic system that is undermining sustainable economic growth. Countries are being deprived of taxes; citizens of jobs, food and income; and fisheries and environments are being destroyed." These are the words of Professor Hennie van As, the Director of the Centre for Law in Action (CLA) and a professor of Public Law in the Faculty of Law at Nelson … [Read more...] about Let the FishFORCE be with us

NMMU honours Dr Gqubule

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) wishes to extend its sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Dr Simon Gqubule, who passed away in recent days. Dr Gqubule was the recipient of the NMMU Council Prestige Award in 2012 for his dedication, sound work ethics and integrity, and for motivating others to strive for excellence. He was born near Cookhouse in the Eastern Cape in 1928 and qualified as a teacher at the Healdtown Mission Station in 1949. He then … [Read more...] about NMMU honours Dr Gqubule

Scolarships for ‘missing middle’ students

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Sivuyisiwe Gora, 20, falls into the so-called "missing middle" category of students, who are deemed not poor enough to qualify for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). She achieved outstanding results in her first year of analytical chemistry at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) last year but, unable to pay her fees, almost dropped out. NMMU's debt and down-payment relief initiatives earlier this year, in response to the #FeesMustFall movement, meant she could … [Read more...] about Scolarships for ‘missing middle’ students

NMMU cyclist selected for SA road team

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NMMU cyclist selected for SA road team by Port Elizabeth – MyPR: Port Elizabeth cyclist and NMMU student Anja Gerber has been selected for the junior national road team. Photo: Supplied Port Elizabeth cyclist Anja Gerber ticked off one of her goals when she was selected for the junior national women’s road team that will be competing in races across Europe from the end of June. The 17-year-old NMMU student, who was notified by Cycling South Africa last week, was earlier this year also … [Read more...] about NMMU cyclist selected for SA road team

Donated Engines to promote Training and Research

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Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is broadening its commitment to education, skills development, training and research by donating two locally produced Duratorq TDCi engines to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). The high-tech turbodiesel engines were handed over to the university's Ford Engine Research Unit (FERU) by Jim Vella, President of the Ford Motor Company Fund, and Ockert Berry, FMCSA Vice President Operations, at a special media event today. The … [Read more...] about Donated Engines to promote Training and Research

Stats show NMMU Accounting winter school boosts learners’ results

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NELSON Mandela Metropolitan University's Accounting winter school programme, geared towards helping Grade 11 and 12 pupils improve their marks and their chances of attending university, boasts an impressive track record. Almost a third of the on average 500 pupils who attend the Grade 12 winter school successfully registered for degrees or diplomas at NMMU. An analysis comparing their June matric results with their December results has revealed that many of them shot up by as much as 30%. … [Read more...] about Stats show NMMU Accounting winter school boosts learners’ results

Students chosen for unique Chinese tourism project

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Four Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University students have been granted the opportunity of a life-time, in the form of an educational trip to China with students from across the globe - which will be televised daily on Chinese national television. The four - final-year Economics student Sibusiso Makaringe, Psychology honours student Qapela Ngcobo, third-year Public Administration and Sociology student Bafana Nogcansi, and final-year Development Studies student Sandile Mjamba - are the only … [Read more...] about Students chosen for unique Chinese tourism project

NMMU issues interdict against violent community protestors

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University today (16 May) issued an interdict against a small group of community members, who on Thursday (12 May) blockaded both entrances of the University's Missionvale Campus with burning tyres and rocks – and also stoned the university's shuttle buses. It was the second time the group – a "Community Steering Group from Wards 31 & 33" – had led protest action outside the Missionvale Campus, despite several meetings organised by the University to discuss … [Read more...] about NMMU issues interdict against violent community protestors

Golf marathon of 180 holes in 10 hours

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University golfer Mike Usendorff will soon embark on his longest round of golf yet: an attempt to play 180 holes in just 10 hours. But it's all for a good cause. Half the money raised during the BTech Marketing student's golfing challenge on May 16 will be put towards NMMU's costs to participate in the upcoming University Sport South Africa (USSA) golf tournament. The other half is going towards the Ernie Els Centre for Autism. Usendorff, 23, a member of NMMU's … [Read more...] about Golf marathon of 180 holes in 10 hours

300 Kilometres on ONE litre of fuel

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's fuel-efficient "Eco-Car" - which has been designed to travel nearly 300km on just one litre of fuel - along with the University's electric bikes, cars and other electric mobility projects, will be on display at the Knysna Motor Show on May 1. NMMU's display, themed "advanced mobility", will showcase the Eco-Car - the fruits of a global student project linked with Shell's Eco-Marathon events - as well as the projects that fall under the national uYilo … [Read more...] about 300 Kilometres on ONE litre of fuel