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World Food Day commemoration: Second Annual Seeds of Change Dialogue

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Engagement Office and Hubs of Convergence, in collaboration with the Zwide Development Forum (ZDF), recently hosted the Second Annual Seeds of Change Dialogue at Mandela University’s Missionvale Campus.

Graphic Design students shine at Gold Pack 2026 design competition #R2bP

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud – #R2bP: Third-year Graphic Design students at Mandela University Hannah Berry and Christina Nel have been named finalists in the international 2026 Gold Pack packaging design competition.

Empowering communities with life-saving emergency preparedness training

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mandela University recently equipped community members from Wards 31 and 28 in Nelson Mandela Bay with essential emergency response skills through a five-day Community Emergency Preparedness and Development Programme.

Mandela University helps shape the future of Digital Humanities in South Africa

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University joined universities, researchers and other stakeholders from across South Africa and the continent to help shape the future of Digital Humanities at a national summit held in Pretoria from 7 to 9 October 2026.

Nelson Mandela University and Ubuntu Pathways Bring LEGO and Robotics Exhibition to Zwide Learners

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

More than 440 primary school learners will explore STEM through a hands-on, three-day exhibition.

Africa must not be reduced to a consumer of AI

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Africa is standing at the edge of the AI technological revolution that could either deepen its dependence on countries like the USA and China, or create an unprecedented opportunity to build the continent’s digital, economic and intellectual future.

Leaving no one behind: Prof Liesl Zühlke calls for equitable heart care across Africa

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University’s first honorary professor in the Department of Public Health, Professor Liesl Zühlke has emphasised the need for more accessible, affordable and comprehensive heart health services, coupled with research collaboration and listening to patients.

Doctoral study warns courtroom rules may silence witnesses with communication disabilities

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Research by Nelson Mandela University Law Lecturer Dr Mahlubandile Ntontela has found that South Africa’s criminal courts risk excluding witnesses with communication disabilities because existing procedures largely rely on spoken language.

Reimagining the relationship between Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and higher education

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela Bay is a city of enormous potential.

The kind of universities South Africa needs

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Universities in South Africa are under such pressure in terms of finance, functioning, student access and sustainability that these issues are often foregrounded ahead of discussions about the intellectual and social direction required.