The NMMU Vice Chancellor informed colleagues and students via email today the NMMU was verbally informed about the intentions "of an organised section of the student community to disrupt academic and other activities at NMMU today", last night after a group of students purporting to represent student organisations, including DASO, SASCO, EFFSC indicated that they would be staging protests on campuses in support of various institutional demands and as part of a national drive to 'shutdown' … [Read more...] about NMMU #FeesMustFall students call for 2:30 meeting
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Short History of the #FeesMustFall protest action
The Fees Must Fall Protests began in Johannesburg on Wednesday 14 October when the Wits student SRC organised a mass protest over a proposed 10.5 percent increase in fees. Students blockaded the entrance to the university campus in Braamfontein and all classes were cancelled. The upfront registration fee – or first tuition payment as it's also referred – at Wits is R9 900, which is far less than what students are expected to pay when they register at UCT or Rhodes University in … [Read more...] about Short History of the #FeesMustFall protest action
How NMMU Joined the Nationwide #FeesMustFall Protest
On 21 October 2015 NMMU students joined hands with other Universities nationwide and brought learning activities to a standstill. The participating universities include Wits (under VC Adam Habib, UCT (Under VC Max Price), Rhodes (under VC Sizwe Mabizela), Tuks (under VC Cheryl Delarey), Stellenbosch (under VC Wim De Villiers) and NMMU (under VC Derrick Schwartz). The NMMU SRC President, Hlomela Bucwa, issued this note to students last night via e-mail: After intense discussions with Top … [Read more...] about How NMMU Joined the Nationwide #FeesMustFall Protest
NMMU Shutdown
Lectures at NMMU have largely been cancelled today. https://twitter.com/tarynisaacs/status/656702519536553984 Just last night I was demonstrating my naivety in telling a visiting lecturer that NMMU, normally viewed as a conservative university, remained largely unaffected by the nation wide MIP Protests. And, that this would give the Vice Chancellor Derrick Schwartz massive bargaining power to fight for more money for NMMU. Boy, was I wrong about the first part and boy will Derrick be … [Read more...] about NMMU Shutdown
Facilities and services offered by new HPC
"Being able to test and assess various elements of health, fitness and performance are fundamental aspects of any teaching and learning institution," says Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Human Movement Science (HMS) lecturer Mark Kramer. At NMMU's new High Performance Complex (HPC), athletes from multiple sport codes ranging from young talented juniors to seasoned professionals are put through their paces. Housed in the HMS centre within the HPC are several testing … [Read more...] about Facilities and services offered by new HPC
Coega and NMMU reconfirm agreement on skills development and project partnerships and collaboration
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) this week to ensure integration of their activities aimed at furthering skills development and research, and to adopt a co-ordinated and co-operative approach between the responsibilities of NMMU and CDC. In pursuit of this co-operative approach, NMMU would provide specific services related to development, training, research, testing, advisory and … [Read more...] about Coega and NMMU reconfirm agreement on skills development and project partnerships and collaboration
Sing
The NMMU Jazz Vocal Studio will present a lunch hour concert called 'Sing!' on 30 September at 13h00 in the NMMU South Campus Auditorium. The concert, led by jazz vocal lecturer Ulagh Williams, will be showcasing the vocal talents of various jazz vocal students across a wide range of genres. Old school jazz standards will be performed alongside contemporary music, African pop and fusion. Joining Williams (piano) will be various student musicians as well as guest performers including … [Read more...] about Sing
How to tap the blue economy
Ways and means of harnessing the untapped potential of Africa's blue economy will come under scrutiny on Monday (21 September) when a high-profile Norwegian delegation comes to cement relationships with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). An open round-table discussion and innovation expo will be hosted by the university that plans to offer research, knowledge, innovation, policy guidance and educational training solutions to the national call for support in developing South … [Read more...] about How to tap the blue economy
DA wins second Eastern Cape SRC election
Port Elizabeth - Despite campaigning by EFF and ANC bigwigs ahead of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University student representative council (SRC) elections, the DA has retained its hold on the council with a 60% victory. The Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (Daso) won 12 of the 20 seats in Wednesday's SRC election, the party said in a statement. The ANC-aligned South African Students Congress (Sasco) won seven of the seats and the Economic Freedom Fighters one. EFF leader … [Read more...] about DA wins second Eastern Cape SRC election
Momentum builds in NMB as DA wins SRC election
Dear MyPE The DA welcomes news of yet another DA win at NMMU, where DASO now occupies 12 out of the 20 seats and holds a 60% majority. This is a resounding endorsement of the DA's record of good governance. Young voters are standing behind the DA because we deliver on our promises and work to create opportunities for all people. The momentum in NMB is undeniable, and as our campaign builds more and more people are expressing their support for a DA win in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. I … [Read more...] about Momentum builds in NMB as DA wins SRC election
DASO wins student elections at NMMU
The Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (DASO) at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has won the 2015 student governance elections for the second consecutive year. DASO won seven of the central portfolio seats, the South African Student Congress (SASCO) five and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) a single seat, according to the results announced early today by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). In addition, DASO won all eight seats in the Oppidani Council, the seat for … [Read more...] about DASO wins student elections at NMMU
NMMU election win endorses good governance and bodes well for 2016 NMB victory
Dear MyPE The DA is humbled and proud to have won 12 out of the 20 seats in the 2016 NMMU Student Representative Council election, held yesterday. This translates into a 60% victory. Once again, the DA Student Organisation will govern the SRC at NMMU. This victory for the DA on the NMMU campus is indicative of growing youth support for the DA in Nelson Mandela Bay. The DA is set on winning Nelson Mandela Bay in next year's election with the continued support of our young voters. Voters … [Read more...] about NMMU election win endorses good governance and bodes well for 2016 NMB victory
PE’s new R34 Million High Performance Complex
Reaction times, speed, efficiency of movement and ground reaction forces will take centrestage when South Africa's top sprinters test the capabilities of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's new High Performance Complex (HPC) later this month. Star speedsters Akani Simbine and Roscoe Engel will be the first to benefit from an analysis provided by the world's first Kistler piezoelectric double force plate research starting block within the country's only indoor research sprint track at the … [Read more...] about PE’s new R34 Million High Performance Complex
Yoliswa Lumka aiming high for Madibaz Sport
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has appointed former Sascoc team preparation and academy systems manager Yoliswa Lumka as the new director of Madibaz Sport. Lumka took office at the beginning of September and has already unveiled ambitious plans for the university's sporting programme. "My goal for Madibaz Sport is that in the next five years we will be among the top three sporting institutions in South Africa." Lumka said NMMU had great, untapped potential as a centre of sports … [Read more...] about Yoliswa Lumka aiming high for Madibaz Sport
NMMU Business School Backs Plastic Bottle Cap Project
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Business School has thrown its weight behind NMB Municipality's "Plastic Bottle Cap" Project. Part of National Recycling Week, which runs from 14-19 September, the aim is to encourage the School's students to collect as many plastic bottle caps as possible. These are then placed into 2-litre soft drink bottles and dropped off at collection points. For every full bottle of tops received, local firm, Timber Solutions, will donate R1 to an organisation … [Read more...] about NMMU Business School Backs Plastic Bottle Cap Project
