Growing up as the son and grandson of medical doctors, but wanted to become an architect. As a compromise he became a dentist and has in the course of his career, worked in the corporate sector and as an independent health management consultant. He is Prof Vic Exner, the newly-appointed Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Prof Exner brings with him a wealth of experience, having been the first Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences of … [Read more...] about Let’s Give the new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences a Good Old PE Welcome
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Havilah Jewellers Welcomes New Intern
Havilah Designer Jewellers, started in 1996, is a family run business, based in Port Elizabeth. Owner, Charlie Jackson, not only believes in providing the best possible experience to customers, in terms of excellent quality and service, but also believes in investing in the education and development of individuals. Since Havilah’s inception, Charlie, with his 36 years experience as a jeweller, has been responsible for training five jewellers, who are now all successful in the … [Read more...] about Havilah Jewellers Welcomes New Intern
Shannon Daniell Ensures Hat-trick for NMMU
NELSON Mandela Metropolitan University "scored" a hat-trick at the Bradford-based Society of Dyers and Colourists' (SDC) Annual International Design Competition in Hong Kong when 21-year old Shannon Daniell became the third consecutive NMMU student to scoop the top prize. This follows the successes of Moipone Qekisi in 2009 and Laduma Ngxokolo last year: making it three NMMU winners since the competition started in 2009. For her project titled "Beautifully bleeding", the BTech textile design … [Read more...] about Shannon Daniell Ensures Hat-trick for NMMU
Boosting Maths and Science Education
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) have teamed up in a bid to advance educational research and training for maths and science in South Africa. Thus far, the partnership, which from NMMU includes the Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Unit (GMMDU) and its First Rand Foundation Chair in Mathematics Education, has led to two skills upgrade sessions, attended by 280 maths and science teachers from 40 schools across … [Read more...] about Boosting Maths and Science Education
Giving Maths Some Magic
Gone are the days when a text book, a chalk board and the droning voice of a teacher were the only requirements for a school maths lesson. Maths has become high-tech worldwide - with dynamic software developed to make geometry, algebra, calculus and statistics come alive at all education levels, generating excitement for a subject which, in this country, has lost popularity. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Unit (GMMDU) is ensuring the technology … [Read more...] about Giving Maths Some Magic
PE Alumni Achievers
Every year, NMMU recognises alumni who have gone the distance and beyond in their specialist fields, benefitting society at local, provincial, national or international levels. This year is no different. A number of outstanding nominations were received by the Alumni Awards Committee, and the seven worthy candidates and one special award winner was selected by the Alumni Association Executive Committee. The following recipients were recognized at this year's event: Former CEO of … [Read more...] about PE Alumni Achievers
Maths NOT Your Strongpoint? Then Stay Away from NMMU Next Week
Leading mathematicians from around the globe are jetting in to Port Elizabeth for the prestigious joint congress of the South African Mathematical Society (SAMS) and American Mathematical Society (AMS), to be held at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University from November 29 to December 3. About 350 delegates from countries all over the world - a third of them masters and doctoral students - will attend this second SAMS-AMS congress, which will include a visit by South Africa's deputy minister … [Read more...] about Maths NOT Your Strongpoint? Then Stay Away from NMMU Next Week
Information Bill threatens academic freedom and the ability of universities to performing their functions in a free society
The NMMU Council has noted with grave concern the passing of the Protection of State Information Bill on 21 November 2011 by the National Assembly of Parliament in Cape Town by a majority of 229 to 107 votes. We note that parliamentary process requires the Bill to be forwarded to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for its consideration, and hope an opportunity would be afforded to the wider public for further input to ensure the Bill is in line with the basic tenets and requirements of … [Read more...] about Information Bill threatens academic freedom and the ability of universities to performing their functions in a free society
Entrepreneurship at NMMU gets boost through an agreement with a German university
Student exchange programmes, an entrepreneurship workshop, the implementation of various community projects and a lecturer exchange are but a few of the collaborative projects ahead in an official agreement between Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and Munster University of Applied Sciences in Germany. The partnership between the two was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the university this week. "The Memorandum of Understanding endeavours to continue the … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurship at NMMU gets boost through an agreement with a German university
Bursaries to students with energy efficiency vision for SA
TWO second-year Bachelor of Architecture students at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) are among three deserving recipients of bursaries from the Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency (SAEE), a chapter of the US-based Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). NMMU students Brian Saunders and Sheree Anne Marinus and a second-year student from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) are the three recipients. All three candidates delivered excellent academic results in … [Read more...] about Bursaries to students with energy efficiency vision for SA
First Mechatronics student awarded S2A3 medal
Timothy Light, who obtained both his BEng Mechatronics and MEng Mechatronics degrees cum laude, was recently awarded a prestigious S2A3 medal. The former Victoria Park High School learner is the first Mechatronics graduate to receive this medal at NMMU. The Southern Africa Association for the Advancement of Science (S2A3) Medal is awarded annually by each South African university to the most outstanding master's degree student in a scientific discipline. The award is made in recognition of … [Read more...] about First Mechatronics student awarded S2A3 medal
A Degree in Hospitality Management?
The local Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will cater to the rapidly growing needs of the hospitality and tourism needs with the introduction of the BCom degree programme in Hospitality Management in 2013. Coupled with this, is the development of a fully-fledged hotel school on the university's Second Avenue Campus in Summerstrand. According to Business and Economic Sciences senior lecturer Prof Hendrik Lloyd, the infrastructure of hotel school will include both academic and … [Read more...] about A Degree in Hospitality Management?
South Africa and the Law of the Sea
NMMU Law professor, Patrick Vrancken recently published a monograph entitled South Africa and the Law of the Sea which has been lauded as a significant contribution to this branch of international law in a South African context. Maritime law was always dominated by the developed world as if all the real things were happening there and that what happens in the rest of the world was insignificant. The world view is, however, no longer in a position to responsibly argue that they know all the … [Read more...] about South Africa and the Law of the Sea
Professor Theo van Niekerk Appointed as Specialist Editor
The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) has appointed NMMU's Prof Theo van Niekerk as Specialist Editor for the African Research Journal. He will review papers with regards to the Control and Automation track. "It is so important for engineering to be active in processes like this, to further our knowledge base within our research field and ultimately for improved teaching purposes," said Prof van Niekerk. Prof van Niekerk was nominated because of his involvement as … [Read more...] about Professor Theo van Niekerk Appointed as Specialist Editor
Varonique Philander and Lutho Jolobe Scoop Excellence in Leadership awards
LLB-student Varonique Philander won the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Excellence in Leadership award for women. She received the award at NMMU's Achievers' Dinner to recognise excellence in student activities. She was the president of the student society, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). SIFE was established early this year and won four awards in the 2011 national SIFE competition. Although SIFE NMMU has only been in existence for 6 months at the time of the competition, this team … [Read more...] about Varonique Philander and Lutho Jolobe Scoop Excellence in Leadership awards
