Nelson Mandela University: Human Origins inspired student architecture
AchieversNelson Mandela University November 12, 2018
An exhibition of Mandela University‘s second-year Architecture students on “Architectural Engagements with our Human Origins” is currently on display at Werk Workshop in Alabaster Street, Baakens Valley. This collaborative project consists of design proposals for an Interpretation Centre at the Point Discovery Centre (in collaboration with the Point Discovery... Read more
New research initiative to reduce SA’s coastline vulnerability to global change
Latest newsNelson Mandela UniversityResearch October 24, 2018
South Africa’s oceans play a vital role in Southern Africa’s climate and weather patterns, and also influence the climate globally. However, ongoing pollution, climate change and other factors are threatening these oceans. In a bid to lessen the risk and vulnerability of the coastal zone to climate and global... Read more
Nelson Mandela University: Research helping rural community
Nelson Mandela UniversityResearchStudent outreach October 19, 2018
A guesthouse in the remote Riemvasmaak conservancy area in the Northern Cape now has cost-effective access to water. This is thanks to a solar pump station developed by Nelson Mandela University’s Advanced Mechatronic Technology Centre, in collaboration with the merSETA (Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training).... Read more
Nelson Mandela University: Vision drives Sandile
AchieversMust-ReadNelson Mandela University October 17, 2018
True success is determined by the number of lives you change.” These are words that postgraduate economics student and entrepreneur Sandile Mjamba lives by – and his will to succeed is largely driven through his endeavours to create the space for youth entrepreneurship development. The soon to be 25-year-old Nelson... Read more
Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching launched
Latest newsNelson Mandela University October 5, 2018
Nelson Mandela University is the first university in South Africa to offer the Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching (Adv Dip TVT). It is a diploma programme which, studied over two years, part-time, will provide lecturers in the TVET sector with a professional lecturer’s qualification. The qualification is... Read more
Nelson Mandela University wins coveted SACO contract
Latest newsNelson Mandela University October 2, 2018
Nelson Mandela University together with a consortium of three university partners have been awarded a multi-year contract to advance the operations of the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) and support the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC). The contract represents a significant investment by the DAC into research focused... Read more
Mandela University’s new TVET diploma response to national challenge
Latest newsMust-ReadNelson Mandela University September 26, 2018
The technical and vocational sector is globally punted as the main driver of post-school education because of its potential to drive economic development. In South Africa, government has identified Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a national priority, with a goal of having a headcount of 2.5-million... Read more
George Campus Accounting stars
AchieversArchivesNelson Mandela University September 3, 2018
Close to twenty awards were presented to excelling Nelson Mandela University (George Campus) Accounting students during the prestigious 2018 School of Accounting BCom George Excellence Awards sponsored by SAICA Southern Cape District Association. This highly contested annual awards event, which acknowledges BCom Accounting students who had excelled academically in... Read more
Student Entrepreneurship Symposium seeks to place student entrepreneurship at centre stage
ArchivesLatest newsNelson Mandela University August 31, 2018
High Rates of unemployment continue to affect thousands of graduates on an annual basis. Every year, universities produce graduates from different academic disciplines and send them into the labour market with an idea that upon graduation, they will be liberated with unlimited job opportunities. According to Stats SA (2018),... Read more
New journal to document student voice on transformation issues
Latest newsNelson Mandela University June 7, 2018
The South African higher education sector is in a state of transition, with conversations around the deepening of transformation in the sector having gained renewed vigour. Students have been key participants and contributors to these conversations, as witnessed during the campaign for access, transformation and decolonisation in recent years.... Read more
