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Made for TV Netball
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has been selected to host the three-day opening leg of the inaugural Varsity Netball series, which starts in Port Elizabeth on September 21. The action-packed series, which draws its inspiration from the popular Varsity Cup rugby, will see eight tertiary institutions competing in a fast-paced, made-for-television format. NMMU journalism student Dumisane Chauke will captain the SPAR-Madibaz side as they take on the University of Johannesburg, … [Read more...] about Made for TV Netball
Local business benefits from global expert on family enterprises
Global family enterprise expert Prof Pramodita Sharma visited Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University this week as a guest of the NMMU Family Business Unit. Professor Sharma is the Sanders Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Business at the University of Vermont in the USA, and the Global Director of the Successful Transgenerational Entrepreneurship Practices (STEP) project, Babson College, as well as the Editor-in-Chief of Family Business Review. NMMU through the NMMU Family Business … [Read more...] about Local business benefits from global expert on family enterprises
What to expect on Color Run race day
The Color Run™ is a beginner's dream race that is designed for fun, friends and families and is a non-timed event with a designated walking lane. Serious runners are advised to keep to the right and if you are not part of the lead pack, to be aware that you will need to dodge crowds and will probably not be able to run all the time. Participants with strollers are advised to keep to the left and if you are running with small children, to please watch and direct them through the race. The … [Read more...] about What to expect on Color Run race day
Think big when starting small
Small business owners in Nelson Mandela Bay received useful marketing advice from local business owner Jaco Rademeyer at the inaugural meeting of the Eastern Cape Small Business Network today. Invited as a guest speaker, Rademeyer, who started up Jaco Rademeyer Estates out of his VW Golf Chico in 2004, spoke of his trials and tribulations as an entrepreneur, advising business owners on how best to market their small businesses. "You are your biggest commodity," said Rademeyer, who will … [Read more...] about Think big when starting small
International netball heads for PE
Port Elizabethans will have a rare opportunity to see some of the world's top netballers in action when the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University hosts an international quadrangular test series in October. South Africa will take to the court against England, Wales and Trinidad & Tobago in the four-nation tournament, which takes place at the university's Missionvale Campus. SPAR-NMMU netball manager Theresa le Roux said it was a real coup for the institution, which had some of the best … [Read more...] about International netball heads for PE
NMMU call to capture PE in print
As Port Elizabeth celebrates a century as a city, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is calling on all students, staff and alumni to capture the city's landmarks in photographs - but with the university's values in mind. The best of these city photographs will then be shared at an exhibition by the university in November. And in return, there will be monetary rewards for the top ten photographers with the overall winner receiving a cash prize of R5000 and the opportunity to host a … [Read more...] about NMMU call to capture PE in print
Coalition’s call for Mayoral action
After more than two months of trying to meet with the Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor to address urgent issues affecting the city's residents and business fraternity, the Nelson Mandela Bay Civil Society Coalition on Tuesday engaged intensely with deputy executive mayor Chippa Ngcolomba and Mayoral Committee members in a three?hour meeting. The coalition, formed in May and comprising of the following role players; Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, NMB Rate Payers Association, the South … [Read more...] about Coalition’s call for Mayoral action
Just .85 of a second over 5.5 kilometres
On Saturday 17 August the NMMU Men's and Women's 1st Eight Rowing Teams squared up on the Swartkops river in the 2013 tri-varsity championships. A near gale in the city of Port Elizabeth failed to reach the village of Redhouse but the rowers were still presented with challenging conditions. The women's teams rowed over 4 kilometres and the men's over 5.5 kilometres with both races starting on the Uitenhage side of Redhouse and finishing just past the last jetty of the Redhouse … [Read more...] about Just .85 of a second over 5.5 kilometres
Yamkela Ntolo
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Yamkela Ntolo from NMMU: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University law masters student Yamkela Ntolo has been offered an internship at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany. The internship follows news of NMMU's new research chair in Law of the sea and Development in Africa and that the institution has earmarked to offer maritime studies in the future. ITLOS is an independent judicial … [Read more...] about Yamkela Ntolo
Students no longer racing at Hockenheim
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Formula Student vehicle (DibaE) will not be going to Germany to participate in the Hockenheim Formula Student International race. A group of engineers took this decision after the final inspection of the vehicle. The engineers found that some of the safety features of the vehicle were not designed and implemented 100% correctly. These safety regulations are paramount for the safety of the car, which is compulsory for participation in the … [Read more...] about Students no longer racing at Hockenheim
Prof Heather Nel
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Prof Heather Nel from NMMU: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University received a feather in its cap with the appointment of Prof Heather Nel to a ministerial committee by the Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Ndzimande to develop a national articulation policy for the post-school education and training sector. The Minister requested Prof Nel, Senior Director: Institutional Planning at NMMU, to serve on the … [Read more...] about Prof Heather Nel
Renowned Canadian Youth Choir to Perform with NMMU Choir
Kokopelli, one of Canada's most celebrated youth choirs, is coming to town as part of a four-week tour of South Africa and Swaziland. The choir is set to perform with the NMMU Choir at the NMMU South Campus Auditorium on Monday the 5th of August. This is the choir's third visit to Southern Africa, says Kokopelli Artistic Director Scott Leithead. "Africa has been part of Kokopelli's musical DNA since we began 17 years ago. We perform music from many cultures, but African music holds a unique … [Read more...] about Renowned Canadian Youth Choir to Perform with NMMU Choir
Career paths uncovered in the palm of student hands
Today’s school leavers are glued to their cell phones, so what better way for Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) to engage with prospective students using a market-leading mobile app. Creating a unique user-friendly experience, the NMMU app creates the path for young adults to embark on their journey. Pieter Swart, Director: Marketing and Corporate Relations said: “We wanted to engage with prospective students using their preferred mode of information seeking and further support … [Read more...] about Career paths uncovered in the palm of student hands
Happy Birthday Madiba!
The Dept of Computing Sciences from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, wishes Nelson Mandela a happy 95th birthday. http://youtu.be/e__K_TjVgyk Uploaded to Youtube by: csnmmu Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Madiba!
