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NMMU morning lectures cancelled following bush fires

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NMMU morning lectures cancelled following bush fires: Lectures on Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s North, South and Ocean Sciences campuses (old CSIR campuses) have been cancelled this morning following last night’s veld fire. The massive fire saw the evacuation of dozens of students staying at Sanlam Student Village late last night, and large tracts of bushveld destroyed on the University’s South and North campuses. Source: NMMU News Latest News. NMMU update … [Read more...] about NMMU morning lectures cancelled following bush fires

PE in the news: Students evacuated as veld fires shut classes at NMMU

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Students evacuated as veld fires shut classes at NMMU: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) cancelled classes at three of its campuses on Wednesday after raging veld fires in Summerstrand‚ Port Elizabeth‚ overnight affected large parts of the campuses. MMU cancelled classes at three of its ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Weather Update: Western Cape suffers under extreme fire conditions, drought: Along the rest of the coastal regions of SA, Cape Town in the Western Cape … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Students evacuated as veld fires shut classes at NMMU

International opportunity for NMMU Computing Sciences students

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International opportunity for NMMU Computing Sciences students: A collaborative and research education hub that seeks to bring together the practical and research orientated aspects of ICT for supporting the country’s sustainability efforts, kicks off at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) today. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about International opportunity for NMMU Computing Sciences students

NMMU AND TAXI ASSOCIATIONS AGREE ON NO MORE DISRUPTIONS

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NMMU AND TAXI ASSOCIATIONS AGREE ON NO MORE DISRUPTIONS: The University today met with the executive leadership of a number of taxi associations operating in the Nelson Mandela Bay in a bid to iron out issues that had earlier this week seen disruptions at the Missionvale Campus. Source: NMMU News Latest News. Call for Fee Adjustment Grant applications: Students whose household income does not exceed R600 000 are urged to apply for the Department of Higher Education and Training’s … [Read more...] about NMMU AND TAXI ASSOCIATIONS AGREE ON NO MORE DISRUPTIONS

Taxi stand-off at NMMU Missionvale Campus

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Taxi stand-off at NMMU Missionvale Campus: A Port Elizabeth taxi association operating in the Missionvale area yesterday disrupted the University’s student shuttle service and blockaded the entrance to NMMU’s Missionvale Campus, making it impossible for vehicles to access the campus. Source: NMMU News Latest News. NMMU searches for new Vice-Chancellor and Principal: The NMMU Council wishes to announce that Vice-Chancellor Professor Derrick Swartz has indicated that he will not … [Read more...] about Taxi stand-off at NMMU Missionvale Campus

Three Way Collaboration on ICT Education Hub

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A collaborative and research education hub that seeks to bring together the practical and research orientated aspects of ICT for supporting the country's sustainability efforts, will kick off at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) next week. The Hub for Education on ICT for Sustainability (HEdIS) is a collaborative project of NMMU, the University of Cape Town and German institution Carl von Ossietzky University, in Oldenburg, that will be run through the South African … [Read more...] about Three Way Collaboration on ICT Education Hub

PE in the news: NMMU secretary under fire for email condemning mosques

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NMMU secretary under fire for email condemning mosques: Port Elizabeth – A Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) employee is in hot water for allegedly sending an email expressing her disdain for Islamic prayer sites in South Africa. Hazel Kendrick, a secretary at NMMU's Chemistry department ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Health Reboot: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden … [Read more...] about PE in the news: NMMU secretary under fire for email condemning mosques

NMMU mass line dance – 2013 – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: NMMU mass line dance - 2013: https://www.youtube.com/embed/702mrIEEyIU?feature=player_embeddedI came across this video of a mass line dance that was done at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University on 21 February 2013.  Don't know how I haven't seen it before, but I just have to share it with you for today's Video Friday post. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. A Mandela quote for today: The time for healing of the wounds has … [Read more...] about NMMU mass line dance – 2013 – Featured Blog

NMMU offers reward for information on arson attacks

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NMMU offers reward for information on arson attacks: The latest arson attack on Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University property this weekend is viewed in the most serious light by University authorities. It follows in the wake of two arson attacks in November 2016 which are still under police investigation. Source: NMMU News Latest News. Minister Nzimande Calls on South Africans to Work Together to Bring Arsonists to Book: The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade … [Read more...] about NMMU offers reward for information on arson attacks

New study examines triple bottom line sustainability through conscious corporate governance

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The research findings of a new study undertaken by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Business School which examined conscious corporate governance has delivered fascinating results on the future sustainability of companies. The sample size included 371 senior executives from 167 JSE-listed and 54 unlisted companies in South Africa who participated in a study focussed on the role of conscious leadership in the achievement of sustainable business practices. "Conscious leadership … [Read more...] about New study examines triple bottom line sustainability through conscious corporate governance

R50 000 Reward will make someone’s #FeesMustFall

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The latest arson attack on Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University property this past weekend is viewed in the most serious light by University authorities. It follows in the wake of two arson attacks in November 2016 which are still under police investigation. Whilst the University has always maintained an open door policy to engage with student bodies around legitimate issues, even during the most trying times in late 2016, it is patently clear that there is a small group of violent … [Read more...] about R50 000 Reward will make someone’s #FeesMustFall

NMMU INTERIM SRC STRUCTURE OFFICIALLY CONSTITUTED

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NMMU INTERIM SRC STRUCTURE OFFICIALLY CONSTITUTED: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s (NMMU) 2017 interim Student Representative Council has been officially constituted and is set to champion student issues until elections are held later this year. Source: NMMU News Latest News. NMMU VC's statement to staff: As you know, last year had indeed been a challenging and troubling one for Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in particular, and the higher education … [Read more...] about NMMU INTERIM SRC STRUCTURE OFFICIALLY CONSTITUTED

Food Eaten by the Ancients

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First course of 'Food Eaten by the Ancients' at the opening of the NMMU Paleoscience exhibition. We ate a 'Hearty fish chowder flavored with aniseed buchu served inside stone ground flour bread on tree stump plates' . See more here: http://mype.co.za/new/southern-cape-coast-of-africa-the-origin-of-humankinds-cognitive-ancestors/83523/2017/02 - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Food Eaten by the Ancients