The NMMU Department of Music presents an Organ Studio Concert on Wednesday, 3 September 2014 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Summerstrand at 13:00. Popular organ works from the composition of Bach, Mendelsohnn, Lang, Peeters, Stewart, McKechnie, Buxtehude, Whitlock, Boëllmann and Rutter will be performed by Nolene Smit, who takes organ as her second instrument. Also performing is Arnu Oelofse, Leigh Ray and Tarryn Mintoor who takes organ as their first instrument. These students are all from … [Read more...] about Organ Studio Concert
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DASO NMMU to march against failed NSFAS pilot project
Today, 28 August 2014, the DA Youth National Secretary Kabelo Mogatosi and DASO NMMU SRC presidential candidate Hlomela Bucwa will be leading a march on the NMMU campus against the failed implementation of the NSFAS pilot project at NMMU. The march will start at 11:50 am, leave from the North Campus Financial Aid Office and proceed to the South campus. DASO is calling on NMMU to withdraw from the failing NSFAS pilot project as soon as possible saying that NMMU is one of seven universities … [Read more...] about DASO NMMU to march against failed NSFAS pilot project
Unchanged line-up for Madibaz final home game
NMMU Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison has announced an unchanged line-up for their final home game of the Varsity Football tournament against the University of Limpopo in Port Elizabeth on Monday night - 25 August. Harrison said he had decided to stick with a winning formula following an emphatic 4-0 victory over Kovsies at Shimla Park in Bloemfontein this week. "Preparations have been going well. The team spirit and morale is at an all-time high." But, he said, he had cautioned his … [Read more...] about Unchanged line-up for Madibaz final home game
NMMU leading national research on batteries for electric cars
Pressure to reduce CO2 emissions in cars has led to the development of a "stop-start" system, which automatically switches off a car's engine when it comes to a standstill in traffic jams or at traffic lights, and restarts it as soon as the driver presses the clutch pedal or releases the brake. A number of new cars on South Africa's roads boast this new system - but they are dependent on advanced lead-acid batteries, which are currently only produced overseas and imported by the automotive … [Read more...] about NMMU leading national research on batteries for electric cars
Madibaz open Varsity Football account
The NMMU Madibaz proved their Varsity Football campaign was far from over when they overcame the University of Cape Town to a take a 2-1 maiden win on Monday night. Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison said he was delighted with his players’ performance in front of an almost 2 000-strong home crowd. "The boys fought hard, they stuck to the task at hand and stood up to the challenge. I'm very proud of them. "We knew it would just be a matter of time before it happened," said … [Read more...] about Madibaz open Varsity Football account
SA’s first MathSci competition on Mxit
In just a few weeks on 13 August, Grade 9 and 11 learners across the Eastern Cape will be putting their maths and science knowledge to the test in the province's first "MathSci" competition - and it's run completely on Mxit. Last year saw the province's first Maths competition on Mxit - called MathMxit - and the high-tech mode of testing has this year been extended to include science. In the Eastern Cape, the competition will run over three rounds taking place on August 13, September 10 … [Read more...] about SA’s first MathSci competition on Mxit
Short courses in renewable energy
In line with international trends to embrace the benefits of renewable energy, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is offering four short courses on alternative energy. NMMU, in conjunction with the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies at Stellenbosch University, has compiled a suite of short courses to educate individuals in the field of renewable energy. Each of the four courses will be offered intensively over a five-day period and is accredited by the … [Read more...] about Short courses in renewable energy
David White debuts for SA A
South Africa A will field not one but two NMMU stars when they face Australia A in the first of two four-day cricket tests Down Under next week. Mecer Madibaz and Chevrolet Warriors opening batsman David White will make his debut for the national squad alongside teammate Simon Harmer, who has become a regular fixture in the line-up. "Representing your country in any form is a massive honour and to play Australia in Australia is about as good as it gets," said White, who was also formerly … [Read more...] about David White debuts for SA A
NMMU Interior Design wins gold award
NMMU Interior Design students won a golden award for design and excellence for their stand at the recent Algoa FM Homemaker's Expo. The design of third-year Kirsten Lawrence, who was assisted by her fellow students, competed against 219 other stands for top recognition. "Design and implementation forms part of the third-year design students' curriculum and the students were asked to design a stand. Kristen's was chosen and then implemented by the students," said a proud interior design … [Read more...] about NMMU Interior Design wins gold award
Madibaz fail to convert chances against UJ
The NMMU Madibaz are determined to bounce back after losing out to Varsity Football minnows the University of Johannesburg in their first away game of the tournament on Monday night. According to Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison, his team put up a valiant defence before going down 3-0 in front of a large and vocal UJ crowd. "In the first half we were quite competitive," said Harrison. "UJ actually had the major share of the possession but we held out." After going into half-time … [Read more...] about Madibaz fail to convert chances against UJ
The dangers of izinyoka
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will create a space next week for residents of informal settlements to explore and discuss the dangers of illegal electricity connections. This mass event titled "Behind the Wires" from Tuesday, 29 July to Thursday, 31 July 2014 is organised by the Community Education Programme (CEP) of the university's Centre for Integrated Post-school Education & Training (CIPSET) as part of Higher Education South Africa (HESA) Common Campaign Project. The … [Read more...] about The dangers of izinyoka
Santie Botha – Inspiring tomorrow’s business leaders
"The most vital ingredient for the next generation of leaders to succeed in the world today is agility ... They must adapt, move quickly and set the pace in this crazy, fast-moving world." That was the key message shared by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Chancellor Santie Botha - one of South Africa's most successful businesswomen and, at 49, the youngest chancellor at any South African university - in a talk on leadership to NMMU's brightest students this week. "The current … [Read more...] about Santie Botha – Inspiring tomorrow’s business leaders
Uitenhage’s Lyle Resouw excels at winter school
Muir College matric pupil Lyle Ressouw has come first in his grade for the past eight years - and continued his winning streak at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's winter school for maths and accounting, coming first overall for maths and second for accounting. No mean feat when you consider that Ressouw - who won a Samsung Galaxy tablet for his maths achievement and a R1000 Greenacres gift voucher for accounting - was up against 500 fellow accounting pupils and 350 maths pupils in the … [Read more...] about Uitenhage’s Lyle Resouw excels at winter school
Madibaz to field full-strength attack against UJ
The NMMU Madibaz will field a full-strength attack when they face newcomers the University of Johannesburg in their first away game of the Varsity Football tournament on Monday night. Head coach Graeme Harrison has made just one change to the line-up that secured a 2-2 draw against last year's semi-finalists NWU in Port Elizabeth earlier this week. Replacement striker Simamkele Thobi will take an enforced rest following a thigh injury, while his spot on the bench will be occupied by fellow … [Read more...] about Madibaz to field full-strength attack against UJ
Madibaz coach happy with hard-fought Varsity Football draw
The NMMU Madibaz held NWU to a hard-fought 2-2 draw in their opening game of the Varsity Football campaign in Port Elizabeth on Monday night. Madibaz coach Graeme Harrison said his team gave a good account of themselves in front of an enthusiastic home crowd at the Madibaz Stadium. "Naturally we would have wanted a win but I was satisfied with the team's performance and happy to come away with one point for the draw," said Harrison. The visitors' Sandile Mbatha drew first blood in the … [Read more...] about Madibaz coach happy with hard-fought Varsity Football draw
