A free tool in the palm of teachers’ hands has been developed to assist teachers in excelling at teaching Coding and Robotics at all primary schools across South Africa. As part of the Tangible Africa Teacher Support Programme, a WhatsApp Chatbot was launched in December. This innovative tool will play a pivotal role in providing weekly lessons to teachers from Grade R to 7, preparing them for the future implementation of the new Coding and Robotics curricula. Tangible Africa, an … [Read more...] about Teacher Support Chatbot is ready to make Coding and Robotics child’s play
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Ben Schoeman in Concert
On Sunday, 6 October, at the NMU South Campus Auditorium from 15h00, experience the delight of hearing South African born piano virtuoso, Ben Schoeman, in concert. Ben Schoeman is a Steinway Artist, and was awarded the first prize in the 11th UNISA Vodacom International Piano Competition in Pretoria, the gold medal in the Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition in London, the contemporary music prize at the Cleveland International Piano Competition, USA, the Standard Bank Young Artist Award, … [Read more...] about Ben Schoeman in Concert
Flaunting Flautists in Concert
On Sunday 29 September, four flautists will display their talents at the NMU South Campus Auditorium from 15h00. Amore Musicae is a dynamic flute quartet comprising local musicians from Gqeberha and Jeffrey's Bay. The talented members include, Dr Leonard Heydenrych, Dr Erna Cloete, Liza Klopper, and Kirsti Limbert, with accompanists, Dr Erika Bothma-Troskie (piano) and Dr Mariechen Meyer (double bass), each bringing their unique expertise and passion for music to the ensemble. Dr Leonard … [Read more...] about Flaunting Flautists in Concert
NMU to Host ‘Empowerment of Women in Digital Public Relations’ Event
The Nelson Mandela University’s Media and Communication Department is excited to announce an impactful event on "Women Empowerment in Digital Public Relations." This event, taking place on 29 August 2024 from 14:00 to 17:00 at the Ocean Sciences Campus B-Conference Hall, aims to explore the dynamic shift from traditional to digital public relations and its significant impact on women's roles in the industry. Digital Public Relations in Brief Digital Public Relations (PR) is a strategic … [Read more...] about NMU to Host ‘Empowerment of Women in Digital Public Relations’ Event
32 000 Youth Coded for Mandela
From a handful of learners in 2018 in Gqeberha to a massive 32 000 young people from across Africa and Southeast Asia in 2024; this is the incredible growth that the #Coding4Mandela movement has shown in the last few years. The annual event hosted by Tangible Africa on Mandela Day reached 6 000 youth in 2022, and in 2023 a total of 16 000 young people coded simultaneously on Mandela Day (July 18). With the 2024 figures tallied up this week from participating sites in countries including … [Read more...] about 32 000 Youth Coded for Mandela
Maths and Science Intervention Programme at NMU to promote STEM careers
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela University have hosted another successful STEM Career Day in Gqeberha for 60 learners drawn from schools around the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality. The STEM in ACTION is a Physical Science and Mathematics intervention programme which takes place on the Missionvale Campus of the Nelson Mandela University, to promote STEM careers. This is done through the promotion and development of … [Read more...] about Maths and Science Intervention Programme at NMU to promote STEM careers
Holistic support for Computing Sciences bursary recipients
GQEBERHA – With most of the students enrolled at Nelson Mandela University coming from outside of Gqeberha, and close to 20 000 students living in on-campus and off-campus residences, settling into university life can be a major adjustment. However, Nelson Mandela University’s Computing Sciences Department has taken on a holistic approach as part of their departmental bursary philosophy, which has reaped much success over the past eight years, according to Computing Sciences Head of the … [Read more...] about Holistic support for Computing Sciences bursary recipients
Top ICT Awards for Nelson Mandela University and its tangible coding partner
GQEBERHA – Nelson Mandela University and its tangible coding partner took top honours at a prestigious national ICT Awards today. The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) – the professional body for ICT Practitioners in South Africa - hosted their Annual President’s Awards ceremony today. The awards highlight the talent and commitment of individuals within the ICT industry in South Africa and nominees are received from various spheres of the … [Read more...] about Top ICT Awards for Nelson Mandela University and its tangible coding partner
AI Passes MBA
Nelson Mandela University academics have proven that ChatGPT can pass an MBA. GQEBERHA – Two Nelson Mandela University academics received top accolades at an international business conference with their innovative research paper, which showed that ChatGPT could pass an MBA in South Africa. Their paper titled “ChatGPT: The New MBA Student in your Class”, received the Best Paper Award at this year’s 16th International Business Conference (IBC 2023) hosted in Swakopmund, Namibia, last week … [Read more...] about AI Passes MBA
Mandela University and Foundation partner to advance Madiba’s legacy
The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Nelson Mandela University have joined hands in an effort to advance the legacy of the world icon they are named after. On Monday, the institutions formalised the partnership with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in the areas of social justice advocacy, scholarship and research, and human rights activities - as defined by the parties. The collaboration between the University and Foundation stems from a unique colloquium hosted at the … [Read more...] about Mandela University and Foundation partner to advance Madiba’s legacy
One of a kind international research lab established
Nelson Mandela University has entered into a research partnership with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University of Lyon 1, which will see the institution being home to a first of its kind collaborative research and training hub. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sibongile Mutwa, and CNRS chief executive officer, Dr Antoine Petit, launched the International Research Laboratory (IRL) in Port Elizabeth ON 5 December 2019 – bringing the number of such labs in Africa to … [Read more...] about One of a kind international research lab established
Singing to the world for 25 years
This year marks the 25th anniversary of South Africa’s first multi-racial university choir, formed at the very start of this country’s democracy, and celebrates a journey of excellence that has taken Nelson Mandela University’s talented singers across the world. At the request of the University’s arts and culture department, conductor Junita Lamprecht-van Dijk started the choir in 1994 – and continues to lead them today. “In those early days, we experienced amazing social and musical … [Read more...] about Singing to the world for 25 years
Missionvale Medical Campus enters final accreditation stage
A delegation from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Council on Higher Education (CHE) is visiting Nelson Mandela University this week for the final stages of the stringent accreditation process towards the establishment of the country’s tenth medical school. As preparations for the medical school gain traction, the professional bodies will assess the University’s readiness in terms of curriculum, infrastructure, equipment, staff and the necessary student support … [Read more...] about Missionvale Medical Campus enters final accreditation stage
Mandela University student leaders lauded at Achievers Awards
Nelson Mandela University Law students Thina Ntsaluba and Lawrence Lwanga scooped top honours at this year’s Achievers Awards, which recognise students’ leadership excellence. The student Achiever awards recognize Mandela University’s exceptional student leaders who have excelled in the areas of Arts, Culture and Heritage; the Student Representative Council (SRC); Student Societies and Residence Life and Leadership, while maintaining a good academic performance. Ntsaluba and Lwanga, who … [Read more...] about Mandela University student leaders lauded at Achievers Awards
Nobubele Phuza and Thembeka Sdinane Make History
Sociology and Psychology masters students Nobubele Phuza and Thembeka Sdinane, respectively, were awarded the DST-Albertina Sisulu Fellowship in the masters category of the recently held SA Women in Science Awards – making history as the first Nelson Mandela University students to be recognised in the Humanities and Social Sciences categories of the distinguished awards. Two Nelson Mandela University postgraduate students were among a host of women recognised as the best in the country in … [Read more...] about Nobubele Phuza and Thembeka Sdinane Make History
