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Pulling green and gold over head a dream for SA sprinter #R2bP

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: When Gqeberha sprinter Buhle Mgqibela sticks her number onto her green-and-gold vest at the Cucsa Games in Botswana on Sunday it will be the culmination of a childhood dream.

Ussa rugby tournament the perfect chance to ‘slay some dragons’

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

David Manuel believes the Madibaz can “slay some dragons” at the Ussa rugby tournament at Mandela University in Gqeberha next week.

Mandela University celebrates the launch of its new official brand store

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University recently launched its new University Shop, the institution's official brand store, at its Ocean Sciences Campus.

Nelson Mandela University honours alumni shaping South Africa and the world

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University recently celebrated its alumni’s remarkable achievements at the 2026 Alumni Awards ceremony, recognising graduates whose leadership, innovation, service and excellence continue to make a meaningful impact across South Africa, the African continent and the world.

Medical student aims for more karate gold with surgical precision

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Karateka Nezaan Swartz will operate with surgical precision when she attempts to add to her tally of six gold medals at the University Sports South Africa (Ussa) tournament in June.

Bridging science, communities and activism for ocean sustainability

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Protecting oceans and coastal communities as the planetary polycrisis takes hold requires more than scientific expertise alone. It demands collaboration across disciplines, sectors and knowledge systems, according to participants at a recent Transdisciplinary Ocean Sciences and Ocean Sustainability Activism Symposium hosted by Nelson Mandela University and the University of South Africa’s (UNISA) Centre for Black Planetary Studies.

When science and music meet

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University’s commitment to transdisciplinary engagement was on display at a recent seminar that brought together seemingly divergent worlds of quantum science and experimental music.

Yolanda Guma Memorial Lecture reflects on her legacy of student activism and ethical leadership

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The life, activism and enduring political legacy of the late Yolanda Guma took centre stage during the Yolanda Guma Memorial Lecture held at Nelson Mandela University’s 2nd Avenue Campus recently.

Two Mandela University academics reach “Science Oscars” finals

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Two Nelson Mandela University academics are finalists in the prestigious National Science and Technology Forum South32 (NSTF-South32) Awards.

Quantum technology and experimental music seminar

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The faculties of Humanities and Science are hosting an interdisciplinary seminar on behalf of Professor Azwinndini Muronga, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Internationalisation on Quantum Technology and Experimental Music.