MyPE

Community Business Directory, Event Listings, News and Views from Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay

Sciences

Mandela University hosts colloquium highlighting role of the Arts in ocean sciences

By

Mandela University hosts colloquium highlighting role of the Arts in ocean sciences: Through the ages, the sea has not only fascinated marine biologists but also poets, painters, filmmakers, thinkers and composers. Nelson Mandela University’s Faculty of Arts is hosting a colloquium, titled The Nautical Metaphors in the Arts, which is the first step taken by the faculty to bring together speakers from different disciplines to discuss a common theme related to the ocean sciences. Source: … [Read more...] about Mandela University hosts colloquium highlighting role of the Arts in ocean sciences

Nelson Mandela University launches dedicated ocean sciences centre of excellence

By

Nelson Mandela University launches dedicated ocean sciences centre of excellence: With five of its seven campuses located a few hundred metres from the sea and within 25km of two major ports, Nelson Mandela University’s involvement in the blue economy is inescapable. In 2014, the South African government launched the bold Operation Phakisa growth strategy, under the guidance of the National Development Plan, to harness the largely untapped potential of the blue or oceans economy. … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University launches dedicated ocean sciences centre of excellence

Ocean Sciences event signals Nelson Mandela University’s ‘waves of change'

By

Ocean Sciences event signals Nelson Mandela University’s ‘waves of change': A MULTI-MEDIA event showcasing Ocean Sciences at Nelson Mandela University takes place this week as one of a number of events leading up to the launch of its new campus on 22 September. The ‘Waves of Change’ event featuring staff and students from Arts through to Zoology as part of Ocean Sciences  new transdisciplinary approach of working together, precedes a series of marine and maritime related … [Read more...] about Ocean Sciences event signals Nelson Mandela University’s ‘waves of change'

International opportunity for NMMU Computing Sciences students

By

International opportunity for NMMU Computing Sciences students: A collaborative and research education hub that seeks to bring together the practical and research orientated aspects of ICT for supporting the country’s sustainability efforts, kicks off at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) today. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about International opportunity for NMMU Computing Sciences students

DHL Regional Conference highlights sector growth opportunities in Africa’s Life Sciences & Healthcare sector

By

DHL Regional Conference highlights sector growth opportunities in Africa’s Life Sciences & Healthcare sector: ‘Delivering Healthcare to Africa’ DHL’s Annual Regional Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference focused on life sciences & healthcare supply chains to support African growth in the sector Africa highlighted as market with a positive growth trend in healthcare Over 125 healthcare professionals and logistics experts came together last week to discuss … [Read more...] about DHL Regional Conference highlights sector growth opportunities in Africa’s Life Sciences & Healthcare sector