Nelson Mandela University remains resolute in its commitment to creating enabling conditions to ensure student access and success for all students, particularly those from poor and working class backgrounds. The University has welcomed, and supports Government's initiative to provide fee-free education to the poor and working class through the Department of Higher Education and Training's first year bursary, as well as on-going financial support to senior students through the National Student … [Read more...] about University makes emergency funds available to NSFAS students
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NMU Operations Continue as Per Normal
Nelson Mandela University’s executive management members received a formal petition from the SRC at a meeting this afternoon, to which the University has committed to respond to within 48 hours. The ongoing engagements with student leaders, unions, divisional heads, managers and deans is intended to ensure the situation at the University is normalised as quickly as possible. Staff and students are reminded that the interdict remains in force (the interdict can be viewed at … [Read more...] about NMU Operations Continue as Per Normal
Nelson Mandela University statement on student emergency financial support
Nelson Mandela University remains resolute in its commitment to creating enabling conditions to ensure access and success for students across the board and particularly those from poor and working class backgrounds. Following this afternoon’s meeting with the SRC, the University management resolved to: Provide emergency financial support for qualifying and NSFAS funded students – who are still waiting for the funds to flow from NSFAS – to enable them to purchase food and books. The … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University statement on student emergency financial support
The 48-hour shift from hell
SOUTH Africa has a critical shortage of qualified paramedics. It is a scarce skill, with a total of just under 2 300 qualified Advanced Life Support paramedics. To grow the number of professional paramedics in this country, Nelson Mandela University has been offering its Bachelor in Emergency Medical Care (BEMC) programme since 2014 – and on 24 April, celebrates its very first 15 graduates. The university is one of just four tertiary institutions offering the qualification in South … [Read more...] about The 48-hour shift from hell
First human settlement graduates will tackle critical housing needs
Imagine if all South Africans lived in decent homes with all the basic services they needed, closer to their workplaces, and with easy access to safe public transport. That is essentially what sustainable human settlement development looks like – and it’s what South Africa is aiming to achieve by 2030, through its National Development Plan. The country’s vision for better living and working conditions for all, particularly the urban and rural poor, is shared by Nelson Mandela University, … [Read more...] about First human settlement graduates will tackle critical housing needs
Mandela University graduation underway
More than 5000 Nelson Mandela University students are set to cross the graduation stage over the next two weeks at the institution’s Port Elizabeth campuses. One of the most important features on the University calendar, the autumn graduation period kicked off at the George Campus on Friday, 13 April 2018, where 454 students graduated from their studies across the Science, Education, Business and Economic Sciences and Engineering, Built Environment and IT faculties. The Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Mandela University graduation underway
Nelson Mandela University upgrades to digital classrooms with Magnetic Storm
Magnetic Storm was delighted to have been awarded the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) contract to upgrade 17 venues into digital classrooms in order to improve learners' experience. Working across the North, South and Saasveld campuses, the Magnetic Storm technical team upgraded the facilities dated audiovisual (AV) equipment and transformed teaching spaces into digital classrooms. Gary Billson, Magnetic Storm Technical Services Head says: "Our solution included projectors, screens, AV … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University upgrades to digital classrooms with Magnetic Storm
A Beautiful Protest
It is that time of the year when the Nelson Mandela University School of Architecture embarks on a fun, interactive project that allows students from first to fifth-year Architecture, first to fourth-year Architectural Technology and Interior Design students work together for three days on a project. This will not only assist them to get to know each other but also engage on a professional level, while working on an educational task. This year the task is Forest of Lights! A Beautiful … [Read more...] about A Beautiful Protest
NMU LLB – One of Three
Nelson Mandela University’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme is one of only three LLB programmes in the country to have been given confirmed accreditation by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). The CHE (the council responsible for quality assurance in higher education) and the South African Law Deans’ Association undertook a national review of the country’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programmes. This was done to strengthen the quality of legal education provision across South African … [Read more...] about NMU LLB – One of Three
New NMU Council Members
The Nelson Mandela University Council has announced the appointment of Ambassador, Ms Nozipho January-Bardill and Mr Siya Mhlaluka as Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson, respectively, of the institution’s highest decision-making body. The appointment of Ms January-Bardill and Mr Mhlaluka, as well as five other new members, was made at University Council meeting of 13 October, where Dr Sibongile Muthwa was unanimously selected as the incoming Vice-Chancellor. Ms January-Bardill’s … [Read more...] about New NMU Council Members
NEW VC and Principal for NMU Announced
Council is delighted to announce that Dr Sibongile Muthwa has been appointed the new Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Nelson Mandela University. Dr Muthwa, who has served as the University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Support for the past seven years, serves as the institution’s first black African female Vice-Chancellor and brings to the post a wealth of experience from the public sector and academia, both nationally and abroad. Dr Muthwa takes over the reins from outgoing … [Read more...] about NEW VC and Principal for NMU Announced
Professor Bjorhei: ‘North meets South’
On Sunday 15 October Nelson Mandela Bay is in for a ‘feast of sound’. ‘North meets South’: a concert celebrating the adjunct professorship of Arne Bjorhei to Nelson Mandela University will be hosted at Greenwood Primary School. Professor Bjorhei was recently appointed as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Music at Nelson Mandela University. In his role as adjunct professor he is involved in various aspects of teaching and learning, performance and community engagement at Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Professor Bjorhei: ‘North meets South’
DASH to the KaziBantu Project launch
Nelson Mandela University’s Human Movement Science Department will officially launch the Healthy Schools for Healthy Communities – the KaziBantu Project on 11 October. The KaziBantu Project is funded by the Novartis Foundation and is a joint collaboration between Basel University in Switzerland, the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, and Nelson Mandela University. The KaziBantu Project emanates from the DASH Project (Disease, Activity and Schoolchildren’s Health), a joint venture … [Read more...] about DASH to the KaziBantu Project launch
Ford Ranger donated to NMU Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is continuing its commitment to skills development and training in the automotive sector by donating a Ford Ranger to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth. The vehicle will be used by Nelson Mandela University's Ford Engine Research Unit (FERU), which was established in 2012 in partnership with Ford to foster research in engine development and testing amongst its undergraduate students. The … [Read more...] about Ford Ranger donated to NMU Department of Mechanical Engineering
NMU rape suspect to appear in court on Friday
The suspect arrested in connection with the rape of one student and the stabbing of another at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth is due to appear in court this Friday. The 29-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday afternoon at Govan Mbeki Avenue in Central Port Elizabeth in possession of a computer and cell phone. It is alleged that the suspect on Monday entered the NMU 2nd Avenue campus and threatened two students. “On Monday, at about 19:30, a 25-year-old Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about NMU rape suspect to appear in court on Friday
