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Mandela University graduates urged to ‘change the world’

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Mandela University graduates urged to ‘change the world’: It was a cocktail of emotions at the last day of Nelson Mandela University’s Summer graduation on Friday, where outgoing vice-chancellor Prof Derrick Swartz capped graduates in the remaining five faculties. Capping graduates for the last time as vice-chancellor of the institution he has led for the past 10 years, Prof Swartz thanked students, their friends and family for adding value to his experience. Source: News Latest … [Read more...] about Mandela University graduates urged to ‘change the world’

Mandela University honorary doctorate reinforces Justice Moseneke’s connection to Madiba

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Mandela University honorary doctorate reinforces Justice Moseneke’s connection to Madiba: Being the first honorary doctorate recipient of the recently renamed and rebranded Nelson Mandela University reinforces the close relationship that former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke had with the institution’s namesake. Source: News Latest News. Local LEGO learners of to Texas: Winners of the First Lego League’s local leg, DF Malherbe High School, have won the national … [Read more...] about Mandela University honorary doctorate reinforces Justice Moseneke’s connection to Madiba

Mthatha news: Jomo Cosmos and University of Pretoria dumped out of the Nedbank Cup

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Jomo Cosmos and University of Pretoria dumped out of the Nedbank Cup: Elsewhere, a Stanley Muishond brace secured Richards Bay a first win since September and a spot in the Last 32 after their 2-1 win over Witbank Spurs, while Mthatha Bucks needed extra-time in their come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Uthongathi, Linda Bhengu ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. SA: Presidency on progress made in moving South Africa forward in 2017: Earlier in this year the first phase of the revitalised … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Jomo Cosmos and University of Pretoria dumped out of the Nedbank Cup

Mandela University honours legal giant Justice Moseneke at Summer graduation

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Mandela University honours legal giant Justice Moseneke at Summer graduation: Recognised as a legal giant who has made an immense contribution to the South African legal landscape, former Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke will be honoured at Nelson Mandela University’s upcoming Summer graduation this week.  Source: News Latest News. Overview of Ocean Sciences for 2017: The establishment of a campus dedicated to the future growth of Ocean Sciences, broad agreements around related … [Read more...] about Mandela University honours legal giant Justice Moseneke at Summer graduation

Nelson Mandela University lauds outstanding alumni

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Nelson Mandela University lauds outstanding alumni: An innovative and internationally recognised animation artist, a sports administrator with a penchant for community development and the owner of a techno hub assisting start-up entrepreneurs to flourish are among a number of former students honoured at the annual Nelson Mandela University Alumni Awards last night. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University lauds outstanding alumni

Mandela University and ECDC partnership to boost EC economy through Operation Phakisa

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Mandela University and ECDC partnership to boost EC economy through Operation Phakisa: Nelson Mandela University and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) have entered into a three-year partnership agreement aimed at revitalising and stimulating the provincial economy in line with Operation Phakisa objectives. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Mandela University and ECDC partnership to boost EC economy through Operation Phakisa

Mthatha news: Walter Sisulu University stripped of its LLB status!

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Walter Sisulu University stripped of its LLB status!: Walter Sisulu’s law degree is taught on Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. First-year LLB student Zoliswa Gongqa, who is also a member of the OR Tambo region convocation, said the university’s management had failed to uphold the necessary standard. Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Walter Sisulu University loses right to offer law degrees: The results were published on Wednesday‚ and they show that the Mthatha-based faculty would have to … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Walter Sisulu University stripped of its LLB status!

Mandela University receives praise in Parliament for innovative project.

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Mandela University receives praise in Parliament for innovative project.: Nelson Mandela University’s pioneering microalgae-to-energy project received high praise in the national parliament recently for its versatile eco-solution. The University’s chemical technology institute, InnoVenton, has been developing a suite of microalgae technologies over the past several years, largely funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Technology Innovation Agency (TIA). … [Read more...] about Mandela University receives praise in Parliament for innovative project.

Nelson Mandela University academics selected for TAU fellowship 2018

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Nelson Mandela University academics selected for TAU fellowship 2018: Drs Lynn Biggs and Jacqui Luck have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Teaching Advancement at University (TAU) Fellowship for 2018. The aim of this fellowship is to contribute the enhancement of teaching and learning in higher education in South Africa by supporting the development of a cadre of academics across institutions and disciplines as scholars, leaders and mentors in their fields. Source: News … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University academics selected for TAU fellowship 2018

Nelson Mandela University students selected into the Gradstar Top 100

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Nelson Mandela University students selected into the Gradstar Top 100: Eight Nelson Mandela University students have been chosen as part of a select group of 100 top students at the Gradstar Awards held in Johannesburg recently. Vhonani Maboga, Phumelela Matonana, Lana Ruth Nazer, Nkosinathi Radebe, Nkanyiso Brighton Mbete, Nobulele Phuza, Nhlakanipho Meke and  Si?n Blackburn received their awards in recognition of  being part of the top university students across South Africa with … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University students selected into the Gradstar Top 100

Nelson Mandela University appoints new VC and Principal

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Nelson Mandela University appoints new VC and Principal: 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 … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University appoints new VC and Principal

PE in the news: Nelson Mandela university rape suspect arrested

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Nelson Mandela university rape suspect arrested: The expertise and relentless efforts of the Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Port Elizabeth assisted by SAPS Humewood and PE Flying Squad paid dividends when they arrested a 29 year old rape suspect on 4 October 2017. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Traditional leaders invited to screening of The Wound after backlash: A screening in Port Elizabeth‚ which representatives of the Xhosa Royal Family have been … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Nelson Mandela university rape suspect arrested

Mandela University operations and academic set to resume

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Mandela University operations and academic set to resume: Lengthy discussions between Nelson Mandela University management and students leading the protest resulted in an agreement to successfully resume operations and academic activity at the institution tomorrow, 5 October. Source: News Latest News. Mandela University beefs up security to ensure campus safety: Nelson Mandela University will be beefing up security across all its campuses to try to ensure the safety of staff and … [Read more...] about Mandela University operations and academic set to resume