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Honour for Simon Harmer

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Mecer Madibaz Cricket Club will honour Simon Harmer, NMMU's first test cricketer to be selected for the Proteas since the university's merger in 2005, at a special function when he returns to Port Elizabeth next week. Harmer made his debut for the national team in the third Sunfoil Series test against the West Indies at Newlands in Cape Town on January 2. The off-spinner played a significant role in leading South Africa to victory, returning match figures of 7/153 in 50 overs – the second … [Read more...] about Honour for Simon Harmer

The different types of injuries that plague competitive athletes

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The three-day clinic, which is presented by NMMU Madibaz Athletics Club, will take place from January 14 to 16 and offer guidance from the province's top coaches and sporting experts. Among these will be local general practitioner Dr Riaan Barnard, who holds a master's degree in sports and exercise medicine from the University of the Free State. Barnard will present a wide-ranging lecture on the different types of injuries that plague competitive athletes and share simple strategies for … [Read more...] about The different types of injuries that plague competitive athletes

Madibaz extend athletics coaching clinic deadline

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Young athletes looking to start their season on the right foot will have another chance to sign up for a three-day summer coaching clinic presented by NMMU Madibaz Athletics Club. The clinic, which takes place at Kirkwood High School from January 14 to 16, is set to offer expert coaching from some of the Eastern Cape's top track and field trainers. Madibaz athletics manager Nellis Bothma said the invitation had been extended to all schools in the province as well as individual athletes and … [Read more...] about Madibaz extend athletics coaching clinic deadline

New NMMU Deputy Vice Chancellors announced

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Professors Andrew Leitch, former Executive Dean of Science, and Denise Zinn, former Executive Dean of Education, have been appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellors at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University as from 1 December 2014. Both are delighted to have the opportunity to further serve the university in their capacities of DVC: Research and Engagement and DVC: Teaching and Learning respectively. The appointments were made following the departures of Professors Piet Naude and Thoko … [Read more...] about New NMMU Deputy Vice Chancellors announced

NMMU selected to host Carnegie African Diaspora Scholar

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is one of eight South African universities selected by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program to host an African Diaspora scholar from the United States to work on a collaborative project. The Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD) at NMMU will lead the project, together with Professor Mumbi Mwangi from St Cloud State University in America.  The project will work towards an institutionalised interdisciplinary … [Read more...] about NMMU selected to host Carnegie African Diaspora Scholar

Shoes for souls and a …. Washing Machine

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Eight cars and bakkies, loaded up with gifts of school shoes, casual shoes, books, calculators, toys, food and a washing machine, brought much excitement to Lukhanyiso Children’s Home in KwaNobuhle. The goods were gathered through the “Shoes for Souls” project, spearheaded by students in Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship (VCS) Leadership Development Programme. The students, with programme coordinator Elize Naude (bottom, left in image above) have been … [Read more...] about Shoes for souls and a …. Washing Machine

Top local athletes offer coaching in Kirkwood

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Some of the Eastern Cape’s top coaches and athletes will share their expertise with aspiring track and field stars at a three-day coaching clinic that starts at Kirkwood High School on January 14. The clinic, which is presented by the NMMU Madibaz Athletics Club, is open to all schools as well as individual athletes and coaches across the province. Madibaz athletics manager Nellis Bothma said the event’s purpose would be to enhance the performance of both athletes and coaches in the … [Read more...] about Top local athletes offer coaching in Kirkwood

Aiming for number 6

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The NMMU Madibaz karatekas will be looking to lay their hands on the full-contact title for a sixth year in a row when they host the University Sport South Africa Karate Championships in Port Elizabeth from November 30. The two-day national champs will see more than 200 participants from 20 universities descend on the North and South Campuses of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University to compete in the full and semi-contact categories. The institution, which last hosted the event in … [Read more...] about Aiming for number 6

NMMU student brings knowledge closer to learners globally

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The system automates the process of answering questions; hence assisting an educational mobile content site with its backlog of about 10 500 questions. The cost of accessing information is a major stumbling block especially for individuals who cannot afford the costs of full mobile Internet access using modern smart phones. MXit, as a social media platform, provides a cost-effective alternative to the market leaders and content providers among growing communities of young learners … [Read more...] about NMMU student brings knowledge closer to learners globally

Visiting German researchers explore classroom diversity, climate change

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A strong belief in inter-disciplinary collaboration across continents - where "different perspectives provide better solutions" - has brought University of Oldenburg researchers Prof Bernd Siebenhüner and Malve von Möllendorff to Port Elizabeth for five months. The married couple, who arrived in Port Elizabeth with their three young children last month (October), will be working closely with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and other African universities on various research … [Read more...] about Visiting German researchers explore classroom diversity, climate change

NMMU ‘leads the pack’

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When it comes to publications, social media, video production, branding and integrated campaigns, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is the best in the country. The University won the inaugural Severus Cerff Award in recognition for outstanding performance among practitioners in higher and further education after winning the most awards in the annual Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education (MACE) Excellence Awards in Sun City last week. NMMU won 18 awards – the top … [Read more...] about NMMU ‘leads the pack’

Beach Road to close for Half Marathon

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It is all systems go for the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay City Half Marathon, which will be held tomorrow, November 15, 2014. Hundreds of national and international athletes, road running enthusiasts and their families are expected to participate and support this 21,1 km race which, with a prize fund of R350 000, is the richest Half Marathon in South Africa. The route of the Half Marathon starts and finishes close to the Summerstrand Life Saving Club at Pollock Beach. A total road closure … [Read more...] about Beach Road to close for Half Marathon