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NMMU’s Interim SRC Members Announced

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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. The establishment of an interim SRC was made necessary by the inability to hold the annual student governance elections last year, which highlighted some inadequacies with the existing SRC Constitution. The SRC Constitution is currently under review, with the Interim SRC to spearhead the … [Read more...] about NMMU’s Interim SRC Members Announced

#FeesMustFall Graffiti and Arson Attack on NMMU Procurment Building Condemned

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) learnt with shock and outrage the news that the Procurement Building on South Campus was petrol bombed on Saturday night, and graffiti about 'free higher education' and 'fees must fall' painted on the walls of the building. The matter is under police investigation and follows two arson attacks on buildings on the South Campus last year. The University condemns in the strongest terms the latest arson attack on its property. The University … [Read more...] about #FeesMustFall Graffiti and Arson Attack on NMMU Procurment Building Condemned

Accreditation and top ranking for NMMU Business School

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Accreditation and top ranking for NMMU Business School: The NMMU Business School today announced that its flagship MBA programme received prestigious international accreditation by AMBA; and also that the school secured a top position  through the Eduniversal international business school rankings for South Africa. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Accreditation and top ranking for NMMU Business School

NMMU Business School in ‘super league of top 2% of business schools worldwide’

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The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Business School today announced that its flagship MBA programme received prestigious international accreditation by AMBA; and also that the school secured a top position  through the Eduniversal international business school rankings for South Africa. "After a rigorous assessment process following much dedication and hard work by our faculty on a project that has been in the making for the whole of last year, we are pleased to announce … [Read more...] about NMMU Business School in ‘super league of top 2% of business schools worldwide’

NMMU Update on NSFAS Funding

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Student Representative Council (SRC) presidents from across the country met with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) last week on student funding matters. A number of resolutions were made in a bid to enable a greater number of students to register in time for the start of lectures countrywide. The resolutions effectively enable hundreds more students at the various universities, including Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), to go ahead with registration, … [Read more...] about NMMU Update on NSFAS Funding

NMMU update: NSFAS funding

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NMMU update: NSFAS funding: Student Representative Council (SRC) presidents from across the country met with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) this week on student funding matters. A number of resolutions were made in a bid to enable a greater number of students to register in time for the start of lectures. Source: NMMU News Latest News. NMMU readiness for lectures: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is geared up for the influx of students to its campuses … [Read more...] about NMMU update: NSFAS funding

Financial state of NMMU

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Financial state of NMMU: The bulk of South African universities are starting the 2017 academic year off on a sour financial footing, with more than R2-billion in outstanding fees owed to them. For Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, the accumulated debt stands at R122.5-million, with R99.3-million of that accrued in 2016 alone. A further breakdown is included hereunder. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Financial state of NMMU

NMMU not part of ‘missing middle’ pilot funding scheme

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More than 1 000 students from the "missing middle" stand to benefit from a new student funding scheme to be piloted at the University of Venda, Wits University, University of Pretoria, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Tshwane University of Technology, University of Cape Town and one TVET college - Orbit TVET College. The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) will be piloted this year at six universities and one Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College. The scheme … [Read more...] about NMMU not part of ‘missing middle’ pilot funding scheme

NMMU to review SRC Constitution

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The Fees Must Fall protests in the last term of the 2016 academic year meant the annual Student Representative Council (SRC) elections at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University could not be held. This essentially laid bare some inadequacies within the SRC Constitution in that it does not anticipate a situation where elections cannot be held for any reason. It does not have the necessary guidelines to deal with an extension of an existing SRC term, nor make provision for interim arrangements … [Read more...] about NMMU to review SRC Constitution

NMMU 2017 registration well under way

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NMMU 2017 registration well under way: The registration process at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is well under way, with more than 5000 first year and returning students having registered since online registration began last week. Source: NMMU News Latest News. NMMU sets up interim student leadership structure: The Fees Must Fall protests in the last term of the 2016 academic year meant the annual Student Representative Council (SRC) elections at Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about NMMU 2017 registration well under way

Laying down the law: University will not tolerate violent protests

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's (NMMU) first year students received a sobering welcome to the institution this weekend as vice-chancellor Prof Derrick Swartz highlighted the opportunities, challenges, rights and responsibilities in store over the next few years. Welcoming thousands of first year students and their parents in an address live streamed to various packed venues across all NMMU campuses, including George, Prof Swartz expressed his excitement at having the new recruits … [Read more...] about Laying down the law: University will not tolerate violent protests

NMMU accumulated 2016 fees debt stands at R142.6-million

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The financial stability of South African universities - Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) included - is under severe threat following the national call for free higher education and the implementation of a 0% fee increase in 2016. In 2016, NMMU assisted academically deserving, financially needy students who qualified for debt resolution, giving them the opportunity to return to the University to continue their studies while converting outstanding debt from 2015 into NMMU-funded … [Read more...] about NMMU accumulated 2016 fees debt stands at R142.6-million

NMMU Admissions Update-19 January 2017

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NMMU Admissions Update-19 January 2017: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s (NMMU) academic and residence admissions processes are well on track, with the bulk of first year applicants in possession of their firm acceptance offers. Source: NMMU News Latest News. STUDENT FINANCE INFORMATION FOR 2017: The financial stability of South African universities – Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) included – is under severe threat following the national call for … [Read more...] about NMMU Admissions Update-19 January 2017