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Official Name Change to Nelson Mandela University for NMMU

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On 18 July 2017, the world will mark what would have been former President Nelson Mandela's 99th birthday. On 20 July 2017, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will relaunch itself as Nelson Mandela University (NMU) – the only higher education institution in the world to bear the name of one of the world's most revered leaders. The launch of Nelson Mandela University is yet another important milestone in the journey the University set itself when it adopted the institutional Vision … [Read more...] about Official Name Change to Nelson Mandela University for NMMU

Coega Maths and Science programme bursaries bearing fruit

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is proud to announce that all beneficiaries of the Maths and Science Programme (MSP) and the recipients of the Coega bursary are progressing well in their journey of obtaining higher educational qualifications to get better opportunities in critical fields like engineering, science and technology. CDC has established a Maths and Science Programme, one of the CDC's CSI programmes largely contributing to the community in terms of education, skills … [Read more...] about Coega Maths and Science programme bursaries bearing fruit

Losing calories while raising funds

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THE fundraising idea behind the Sweat100k for Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is novel, but it is the organiser's commitment to the cause that is really inspiring. NMMU Society Officer Yanga Lusasa conceived the concept as part of the University's Student Governance and Development division that will see staff and students raise funds for academically deserving poor students while burning calories, but it is his example that will hopefully mobilize others to be part of an … [Read more...] about Losing calories while raising funds

Great Excitement as NMU announces new Medical School

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Yesterday, NMMU Vice-Chancellor Prof Derrick Swartz announced that the Government has given formal approval for the establishment of South Africa’s 10th Medical School at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in Port Elizabeth. The momentous decision comes after years of campaigning by the University for the creation of a second medical school in the Eastern Cape Province, in addition to the existing one based at Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in Mthatha. Says Prof Swartz, “For the … [Read more...] about Great Excitement as NMU announces new Medical School

Help stop 15 tons of plastic polluting the sea every MINUTE!

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About 270kg of plastic enters the sea every second. That's 15 tons every minute. If something isn't urgently done to manage plastic pollution, the amount of rubbish filling our oceans will outstrip the total weight of fish in the sea by 2050. It is sobering statistics such as these that are galvanizing Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) to become a key player in the blue economy and, in this instance, support the efforts of the African Marine Waste Network. The latter will be … [Read more...] about Help stop 15 tons of plastic polluting the sea every MINUTE!

Happy Mandela Day

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Pinnacle Leadership students holding letters are: H-Jessica Harvey A-Donovan De Bruin P-Roxanne Weis P-Melissa Van Loggerenberg Y-Chad Higgins M-Karla Barnard A-Jessica Marx N-Ronnie Strydom D-Duane Rensburg E-Robert Abraham L-Kirsten Illenberger A-Alex Riddle D-Chelsey Tompkins A-Michala Vermaak Y-Krysten Schroeder … [Read more...] about Happy Mandela Day

Top NMMU academic students recognised

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ACADEMIC excellence took centre stage when Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's top brains were honoured at the Academic Awards Dinner on Wednesday night. 26 undergraduate and postgraduate students from across the new generation university's seven faculties were recognised for their achievements, but also encouraged to look to the needs of the world. "What contribution will you make to broader society, shaping ideas towards a better life for all?" NMMU Acting Vice-Chancellor Dr … [Read more...] about Top NMMU academic students recognised

Using monopoly to teach Accounting Concepts

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University of Kansas Professor of Accounting and Information Systems, Tim Shaftel, had a novel approach to inspire more students to take his classes: He made them fun. Working with his wife Dr Julia Shaftel, who at the time was a school psychologist and university researcher, he came up with a few simple concepts to keep his students interested and engaged with the teaching content: In just one year, Accounting student numbers grew from 250 to 800. His unique teaching practice model is now … [Read more...] about Using monopoly to teach Accounting Concepts

Assistance for Northern Areas learners

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) in ACTION programme, which runs in more than 40 schools throughout Nelson Mandela Bay, has extended its existing programme, with special holiday schools in Physical Science for Northern Areas learners. STEM in ACTION provided extra practical science sessions for Grade 10 to 12 learners from Northern Areas schools at the beginning of the year to help learners make up for lost time: These schools were … [Read more...] about Assistance for Northern Areas learners

NMU travelling exhibition moves to Bloemfontein

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After a successful first run at the Cape Institute of Architecture in Cape Town in April, a travelling exhibition showcasing the impressive work of first-year architectural students from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, is now in Bloemfontein. The unique 432-piece exhibition - which includes 288 drawings and 144 models by first-year NMMU students, in architectural composition in 2013, 2014 and 2015 – is now being hosted by the Department of Architecture at the University of the Free … [Read more...] about NMU travelling exhibition moves to Bloemfontein

Prestigious national architecture award for Judy Cizek

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Nelson Mandela University Architecture master's student Judy Cizek was one of three joint winners in a prestigious national architecture competition, open to top candidates from architecture schools across the country. Each equally-ranked winner received R50 000 from the Carl and Emily Fuchs Foundation. It was the ninth year the Foundation has awarded its prestigious Prize in Architecture. Competing for the prize was not easy. In total, eight students were selected from different … [Read more...] about Prestigious national architecture award for Judy Cizek

YaleGale hail new generation university

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A GROUP of 30 Yale University alumni in Nelson Mandela Bay on part of a national tour of institutions of higher learning have rated Nelson Mandela University (NMU) as being "among the best". The alumni volunteers visited NMMU to present the Yale Global Leadership Exchange (YaleGale) programme and in doing so, also initiated a number of viable partnerships with the new generation university going forward. "We know that this relationship will develop on various levels as different sectors of … [Read more...] about YaleGale hail new generation university

Jaws boost for visually-impaired students at NMU

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Nelson Mandela University's School of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) has identified a serious need among its visually-impaired students, for assistance with computer skills. Visually-impaired students already use specialised devices to participate in all their lectures, which include recording devices, laptops and headphones, but they require additional assistance for computer-based work. To boost their computer skills, which are essential for their studies and future … [Read more...] about Jaws boost for visually-impaired students at NMU

International students say #helloNMMU

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This week, with the orientation of Nelson Mandela University's new international Study Abroad students, the university will be holding a week-long "instameet" competition. NMMU accepts Study Abroad students from partner universities that are not covered by an exchange agreement. These students are full-time, non-degree-seeking students, who register for a variety of modules from one or more faculties for a period of six months to a year. Each of the international student groups will be … [Read more...] about International students say #helloNMMU