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Honours for Bay Heroes

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Three formidable Nelson Mandela Bay residents were honoured at the annual Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Council Prestige Awards for their immense contribution to the greater university community. Late unionist and workers' rights activist Phumzile John Gomomo, former NMMU Council member Cumngce Gawe and internationally renowned motivational speaker Alison Botha are this year's recipients of the coveted awards. The awards, conferred on individuals who have shown immense … [Read more...] about Honours for Bay Heroes

Accommodation support for NMMU students

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) will be assisting nearly 500 students with temporary accommodation so that they can complete their December examinations. These are students living in off-campus accommodation whose leases expire today (30 November) but who still need to write exams in December as a result of the University’s extended academic year. “It is not the students’ fault that the academic year had to be extended. That’s why we’re here to support them,” says NMMU Director … [Read more...] about Accommodation support for NMMU students

NMMU doctoral student selected for overseas Agriculture fellowship

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NMMU doctoral student selected for overseas Agriculture fellowship: It was not love at first sight, but Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s (NMMU) Animal Production Lecturer and doctoral student Potego Phakwago’s love for Agriculture grew, and he has recently been selected for a Fellowship as one of 50 Young Scientists in Developing Countries to work in India for six months. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about NMMU doctoral student selected for overseas Agriculture fellowship

PHD Student, Potego Phakwago – Top 50 Young Scientist

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It was not love at first sight, but Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's (NMMU) Animal Production Lecturer and doctoral student Potego Phakwago's love for Agriculture grew, and he has recently been selected for a Fellowship as one of 50 Young Scientists in Developing Countries to work in India for six months. Potego, 26, will be jetting off to India on Thursday, 1 December 2016, to spend six months at ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, Haryana, India, working … [Read more...] about PHD Student, Potego Phakwago – Top 50 Young Scientist

NMMU final exams kick off today

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NMMU final exams kick off today: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is all set for the 2016 final exams, with the first session having kicked off this morning. The three-week long examination period is the culmination of the University’s student-centred Academic Completion Plan that has enabled students to complete the academic year. Source: NMMU News Latest News. FIRST DAY OF NMMU FINAL EXAMS GETS OFF TO SMOOTH START: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s … [Read more...] about NMMU final exams kick off today

2 200 NMMU Students write exams

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s (NMMU) 2016 final exams got off to smooth start, with the stadium venue accommodating a record number of students today. Despite a minor systems glitch this morning, which was speedily ironed out, the day’s university-administered exams commenced on time and proceeded without fail at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. A total of 2 200 students – which was the largest number of students accommodated at the stadium to date – wrote their examinations over … [Read more...] about 2 200 NMMU Students write exams

NMMU all set for end-of-year examinations

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is all set for the 2016 final exams, with the first session kicking off today. The three-week long examination period is the culmination of the University's student-centred Academic Completion Plan that has enabled students to complete the academic year. Despite this being a particularly difficult year for both staff and students, the University has remained committed to ensuring the successful completion of the academic year. This follows … [Read more...] about NMMU all set for end-of-year examinations

NMMU granted extended interdict

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NMMU granted extended interdict: In light of the alterations to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s normal academic delivery methods – which have resulted in the use of alternate venues for classes and examinations – the University has been granted an order that essentially effects an extension to the existing court interdict.  Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about NMMU granted extended interdict

FORMER NMMU SRC PRESIDENT SWORN IN AS YOUNGEST SA PARLIAMENTARIAN

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FORMER NMMU SRC PRESIDENT SWORN IN AS YOUNGEST SA PARLIAMENTARIAN: Former Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Student Representative Council (SRC) president Hlomela Bucwa has once again broken ground, this time being recently sworn in as South Africa’s youngest member of parliament. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about FORMER NMMU SRC PRESIDENT SWORN IN AS YOUNGEST SA PARLIAMENTARIAN

Testing continues for prospective NMMU students

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ACCESS testing of prospective students to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) for 2017 is continuing despite the challenges associated with the national #FeesMustFall movement. The University has provided alternative venues from its usual South Campus testing site to ensure that it is able to continue to offer this service to prospective students. Annually about 10 000 students who do not meet direct access requirements to the programme of their choice but whose Admission Point … [Read more...] about Testing continues for prospective NMMU students

Professor Lungile Pepeta officially announced as Executive Dean of Health Sciences

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Acting Vice-Chancellor of NMMU, Dr Sibongile Muthwa said today: On behalf of the University Council, it gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of paediatric cardiologist Professor Lungile Pepeta as the new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences from 1 January 2017. Prof Pepeta's appointment comes as the University's vision for establishing a Medical School that offers an alternative educational model towards meeting the country's growing need for health … [Read more...] about Professor Lungile Pepeta officially announced as Executive Dean of Health Sciences

NMMU admissions staff hard at work processing applications

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NMMU admissions staff hard at work processing applications: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s (NMMU) admissions staff are utilising all available resources and working around the clock to process the tens of thousands of applications that have come through this year for 2017 studies. Source: NMMU News Latest News. NMMU announces appointment of new Executive Dean of Health Sciences: On behalf of the University Council, it gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment … [Read more...] about NMMU admissions staff hard at work processing applications

NMMU’s answering affidavit to #FeesMustFall application

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA EASTERN CAPE DIVISION, GRAHAMSTOWN CASE NO. 5347/2016 In the matter between:  FEES MUST FALL (NMMU) FIRST APPLICANT FEES MUST FALL STEERING COMMITTEE SECOND APPLICANT GRETCHEN SUDENIE THIRD APPLICANT ZOLISA MARAWU FOURTH APPLICANT DOMINIQUE RALARALA FIFTH APPLICANT LIZO JIM SIXTH APPLICANT THEMBELIHLE LINKS SEVENTH APPLICANT AZOLA DAYILE EIGHTH APPLICANT LUKHANYO KEPE NINTH APPLICANT LISOLAMADZANA MAGADLA TENTH APPLICANT KHANYA MAGODLA … [Read more...] about NMMU’s answering affidavit to #FeesMustFall application