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Automotive Chair support extended

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The VWSA-DAAD International Chair in Automotive Engineering at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will continue enhancing automotive engineering following the extension of the joint agreement for a further two years. Established in 2007 through a collaborative partnership between Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA), Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the International Chair in Automotive Engineering has facilitated valuable … [Read more...] about Automotive Chair support extended

New NMMU broadband communication centre opened

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The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, welcomed the launch of the new Centre for Broadband Communication at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in Port Elizabeth today.  The centre will conduct pioneering research around optical fibre data transport for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope. The centre is the result of a partnership involving the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Cisco, NMMU, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research … [Read more...] about New NMMU broadband communication centre opened

Young Artist Award Winner for Jazz – Nduduzo Makhathini – to play in PE

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On Wednesday 18 March 2015 at 19h30 in the South Campus Auditorium, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Music Department will present a concert featuring jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini, the Standard Bank Young Artist Award Winner for Jazz in 2015. Originally from Kwazulu-Natal, Nduduzo studied jazz piano at the Durban Institute of Technology. Since graduating in 2005, his career has included performances at local and international venues and festivals with numerous South African jazz … [Read more...] about Young Artist Award Winner for Jazz – Nduduzo Makhathini – to play in PE

BWA Bursary for Business-Focused Banele

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Though she chose maths and science as her high school subjects, Transkei-born but Bloemfontein-raised Banele Ndarala soon knew that was not the field for her, and she was destined instead to become "something big in business one day". Ndarala, 22, completed her diploma in Human Resource Management at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) last year, and was mentally preparing herself to join the job market, when a long-term dream came true. She received a R15 000 Businesswomen's … [Read more...] about BWA Bursary for Business-Focused Banele

NMMU mourns death of ‘daughter of Africa’

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) mourns the passing of Dr Tembeka Nkamba van Wyk, a woman who will be remembered for many things, not least her drive to restore both the dignity of people and the African culture. Dr Nkamba van Wyk received an honorary doctorate in Philosophy from the university in 2011 for her contribution towards literary and cultural development and her dedication to community development. "She had that special ability to marry her passion for people with … [Read more...] about NMMU mourns death of ‘daughter of Africa’

Jarryd Buys back to captain Madibaz

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Fullback Jarryd Buys will return to captain the FNB NMMU-Madibaz squad for the third round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International in Cape Town on Monday night. The experienced Buys will bolster the Port Elizabeth team as they face their toughest test of the tournament so far when they take on defending champions FNB Ikeys at the UCT rugby fields. The Madibaz will be hoping to come away with another win after defeating minnows FNB CUT 34-13 in their first home game … [Read more...] about Jarryd Buys back to captain Madibaz

NMMU addresses accommodation need

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In a bid to meet an ever-growing demand for student residences, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) now also offers extensive accredited off-campus accommodation options. NMMU has drastically increased its off-campus offerings while pursuing plans in meeting its own on-campus accommodation target of having 30% of its student body living on campus. Presently just over 12% of NMMU's near-27 000 students live in residences on its North and South campuses. Close to 3 800 beds are now … [Read more...] about NMMU addresses accommodation need

40 years, 40 nurses

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This year, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Department of Nursing Science turns 40 – and is celebrating the occasion with an exhibition which tells the life stories of 40 devoted nursing graduates, many of whom maintain strong links with the university. NMMU itself turns 10 this year, but its history goes back much further, as it was formed in 2005 from a merging of the former University of Port Elizabeth (UPE), Port Elizabeth Technikon and Vista University's Port Elizabeth campus. … [Read more...] about 40 years, 40 nurses

PE Music Society concert – Ji-Yia Susanne Hou (violinst) and Bryan Wallick (piano)

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The PE Music Society will start off this year's concerts with a superb violinist from China, Ji-Yia Susanne Hou, partnered on the piano by Bryan Wallick. The concert takes place on Tuesday, 17 February 2015 in the NMMU South campus auditorium. The concert starts at 19h30. International Violinist, Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, is the first ever violinist to capture 3 Gold Medals with unanimous Juries at 3 International Violin Competitions. As a solo violinist, Hou has traveled the world, touring … [Read more...] about PE Music Society concert – Ji-Yia Susanne Hou (violinst) and Bryan Wallick (piano)

Amos Nyongo shines at EP track and field meet

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Madibaz middle-distance specialist Amos Nyongo delivered the standout performance at the Eastern Province Athletics track and field meeting that took place in Port Elizabeth on Saturday morning. 28-year-old Nyongo outpaced a field loaded with up-and-coming talent in stifling conditions to win the senior men's 1 500m in an admirable time of 3:44.71. In the 100m, former Olympic sprinter Sergio Mullins broke the tape in 10.86 seconds to lead a podium whitewash for the university. Jade … [Read more...] about Amos Nyongo shines at EP track and field meet

New-look Varsity Cup squad for Monday’s game

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The FNB NMMU Madibaz have announced the 23-man squad that will take on the FNB Pukke in their first match of the 2015 FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International at the Fanie du Toit Stadium in Potchefstroom on Monday evening. Enigmatic fullback Jarryd Buys, who held the vice-captaincy for the past two years, will captain the Port Elizabeth-based squad during this year's campaign. Madibaz head coach David Maidza said Buys's calm, levelheaded personality made him the perfect … [Read more...] about New-look Varsity Cup squad for Monday’s game

Top ICT leader, Prof Andile Ngcaba, for NMMU

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One of South Africa's most influential ICT leaders, Prof Andile Ngcaba, has been announced as a new Adjunct Professor at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). Prof Ngcaba who serves as executive chairman of Dimension Data Middle East and Africa and Convergence Partners Investments has a long history of involvement in the South African ICT sector. He was responsible for the fundamental transformation of the country's ICT sector post the first democratic elections in 1994 during his … [Read more...] about Top ICT leader, Prof Andile Ngcaba, for NMMU

The Connections Quartet

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The NMMU Department of Music will present the Connections Quartet on 24 February at 19h30 in the NMMU South Campus Auditorium. The CONNECTIONS quartet is a saxophone quartet which has brought together two completely different countries, languages, styles and people. It is a saxophone quartet born out of a friendship between South Africa and France but more importantly between individuals who have experienced the two cultures and have come together to form a brand of saxophone which … [Read more...] about The Connections Quartet

Swiss federal councillor visits NMMU

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It is all systems go at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) for the visit by a high-profile Swiss delegation today - Tuesday, 3 February, that may lead to international collaborative projects. The delegation includes Swiss federal councillor Doris Leuthard who heads up the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications and several representatives of Swiss business organisations. NMMU is the only higher education institution that the delegation will … [Read more...] about Swiss federal councillor visits NMMU