Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is officially launching its brand new education building on its Missionvale Campus, which has been custom-built for students studying towards a BEd Foundation Phase degree, on April 4. The new building is geared around the Faculty of Education's re-curriculated Foundation Phase programme, which is part of NMMU's significant efforts to grow the number of Foundation Phase teachers in South Africa, to address teacher shortages in this critical … [Read more...] about Unique early education building launched
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Spike in isiXhosa student teachers at NMMU
There is a national shortage of teachers in the Foundation Phase – that critical first phase of a child's schooling – and particularly mother-tongue speakers of indigenous languages. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has made significant changes to grow this teacher pool – with the result that their first-year BEd Foundation Phase class has a record 20% of isiXhosa-speaking students, a massive jump from previous years. In addition to re-curriculating their entire Foundation Phase … [Read more...] about Spike in isiXhosa student teachers at NMMU
Pedro the Music Man
When Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University launches its new Foundation Phase building on April 4, its students will have the opportunity to participate in a unique music workshop, learning skills they can one day take into their own classrooms. The new building has been designed around the Education Faculty's new Foundation Phase (Grade R to 3) curriculum, which hinges on the tried-and-trusted Reggio Emilia philosophy of child development. It is an alternative, innovative philosophy of … [Read more...] about Pedro the Music Man
Honours for Imtiaz Sooliman
During its upcoming graduation ceremonies in April, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will confer an Honorary Doctorate on Imtiaz Sooliman, the founder and director of Gift of the Givers, the largest disaster response NGO of African origin. Through Gift of the Givers, Sooliman, who gave up a career as a medical doctor in pursuit of his passions in humanitarian aid, has been instrumental in changing the lives of millions of people in more than 40 countries around the world. Gift of the … [Read more...] about Honours for Imtiaz Sooliman
Sharanjeet Shan to receive NMMU’s first Chancellor’s Medal
Mathematics educator Sharanjeet Shan – the recipient of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's inaugural Chancellor's Medal – says her role as a "disruptive educational social entrepreneur" is necessary if South Africa is to advance its citizenry via education. She believes that there is still insufficient urgency to meet the education crisis that faces the country, regardless of the numerous development debates that constantly take place. A staunch Paulo Freirian (a teaching pedagogy in … [Read more...] about Sharanjeet Shan to receive NMMU’s first Chancellor’s Medal
‘Vintage’ jazz gigs
Following the successful launch of their acoustic Sundowner Sessions in October last year, TwoTone Music returns with another instalment of their 'Vintage' jazz gigs at the NMMU Music Conservatoire in Bird Street on 30 April. 'Vintage Vol.2' once again features TwoTone director and NMMU Jazz Vocal Lecturer Ulagh Williams (piano & vocals), Grant Allison (double bass) and Bevin Maschaka (drums). There will also be guest appearances by NMMU Jazz Vocal Students. 'We have some amazingly … [Read more...] about ‘Vintage’ jazz gigs
New BEd building will boost early childhood education
On Monday 4 April a brand new building tailor-made for budding Foundation Phase (Grade R to 3) teachers, studying towards their BEd degrees at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will be launched. The building has been designed around a brand new curriculum and teaching philosophy – as part of NMMU's bold efforts to grow more teachers in this critical first phase of a child's schooling. The university's re-curriculated BEd Foundation Phase programme is a benchmark approach in South … [Read more...] about New BEd building will boost early childhood education
Dr Jay Govender investigating social justice in SA
The idea of social justice is epitomised by South Africa's constitution – which calls for human dignity, equality, and freedom to participate in all of the political, socio-economic and cultural spheres of society. But is it actually being achieved? Two decades into democracy, the country's economy has grown, but ordinary people are not richer. What has also grown is unemployment, service delivery backlogs and corruption – and, of course, the population. Social justice is not just a … [Read more...] about Dr Jay Govender investigating social justice in SA
Architects on the move
NMMU first-years' work leads to Cape Town exhibition The impressive effort of first-year architecture students at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University – who pour hours and energy into recreating the plans and models of existing architectural masterpieces – has led to a unique travelling exhibition of their work. A total of 432 exhibition pieces – consisting of 288 drawings and 144 models from first-year students in 2013, 2014 and 2015 – will be showcased in "The architect pop up gallery" … [Read more...] about Architects on the move
NMMU balancing the books
NMMU seeks R600m for new developments: NMMU deputy vice-chancellor of student affairs Sibongile Muthwa said the institution was gearing up to enter phase three of its infrastructure development programme. It had applied for a R600-million grant from the Department of Higher Education and ... NMMU - Read more on eProp.co.za Mobile project may transform patient management in Africa: Prof Darelle van Greunen, director of the Centre for Community Technologies at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan … [Read more...] about NMMU balancing the books
New custom-made science facilities
Three state-of-the-art lecture theatres – including a plush circular 250-seater auditorium – have opened for science students at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. The three venues, which collectively seat 420 students, make up the ground floor of NMMU's new R56m Science Building on South Campus. The first and second floor include two new laboratories, equipped with the latest microscopes and audio-visual equipment, seating 60 and 180 students, respectively. "This building is part of … [Read more...] about New custom-made science facilities
FS and NMMU Symphony Collaboration
The NMMU Department of Music is excited to announce the first Symphony Concert for 2016 and the start of their 50th Birthday Celebrations. After the success of the inaugural concert of the NMMUSO (NMMU Symphony Orchestra) last year in November, the orchestra is excited to be starting off the birthday celebrations with a bang! The Free State Youth Orchestra, thanks to the help of The National Lotto Fund and the Free State Symphony Orchestra will be travelling to Port Elizabeth to take part in … [Read more...] about FS and NMMU Symphony Collaboration
NMMU accommodation challenges resolved
The number of students who applied for residence accommodation at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in 2016 has increased by 11%. The University received 15 573 applications this year compared to 13 536 in 2015, and the 3.4% growth from 2014 to 2015. Throughout the country, universities face accommodation challenges. A 2015 survey, which focused on nine universities, for example, found that there were just over 68 000 spaces for more than 140000 residence applications received … [Read more...] about NMMU accommodation challenges resolved
New look for Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's latest architecture exhibition showcases Nelson Mandela Bay in innovative and insightful ways – from a re-imagined South End, evoking memories of the old suburb prior to forced removals, to a built-up Baakens River Valley, connecting city to sea, to a brand new citywide rail system. NMMU's architecture undergraduate students spent the last three weeks working intensively on these and other projects, in collaboration with four visiting … [Read more...] about New look for Nelson Mandela Bay
Alone Across Atlantic Adventurer to talk at NMMU
In 2010, Peter van Kets spent 76 days alone in a seven-metre rowing boat, crossing the Atlanticwithout any support. It was the second time he had made the epic journey, but the first time completelyon his own. Two years later, he and a team-matecompleted a gruelling race to the South Pole. On February 24, this professional endurance adventurer, conservationist, author and international keynotespeaker will be in the Bay to share the lessons he has learned conquering the odds, with future … [Read more...] about Alone Across Atlantic Adventurer to talk at NMMU
