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Health educators to focus on patient dignity and Ubuntu in technological innovation

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Artificial intelligence (AI) can transform how healthcare professionals learn and work, but its value lies in how it serves the people and communities they care for.

Strengthening a long-standing partnership with Nyangayezizwe Traditional Healers

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Engagement Office recently met with members of Nyangayezizwe Traditional Healers at their request to reflect on and clarify their long-standing relationship with Nelson Mandela University.

New microscopes boost South Africa’s advanced research capacity #R2bP

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has unveiled new infrastructure at Nelson Mandela University yesterday, marking the renewal and expansion of microscopy research in South Africa.

Varsity Netball double not just a destination for Proteas star

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Obtaining the magic double of being named both Varsity Netball and the players’ player of the tournament shows the esteem in which Juanita van Tonder is held by her peers.

New book uncovers the life and legacy of enigmatic writer “Dugmore Boetie”

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Dugmore Boetie was a South African writer whose work travelled beyond the country's borders, yet his name remains unfamiliar to many at home.

Mandela University’s Carl Leshilo completes China-Aid International Standardisation Training

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Carl Leshilo of Nelson Mandela University’s Engagement Office, Student Hubs of Convergence (SHoC), recently completed a China-Aid training programme in Chengdu, China.

Hockey duo off to Junior World Cup in 2027 - #R2bP

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Two hockey players instrumental in Mandela University’s fourth consecutive Eastern Province premier league title run have been included in the squad for the FIH Junior World Cup in 2027.

Nelson Mandela University congratulates honorary doctorate recipient, Dr Navi Pillay on her Nobel Peace Prize

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University congratulates it’s 2010 honorary doctorate recipient, Dr Navanethem (Navi) Pillay, on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

Merit award for Charné Mungur in the 2026 Sasol New Signatures Competition #R2bP

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Bachelor of Visual Arts Honours student Charné Mungur from Nelson Mandela University has won a Merit Award in the 2026 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition.

Prof Pumla Gqola’s SARChI Chair in African Feminist Imagination renewed and upgraded - #R2bP

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Professor Pumla Dineo Gqola’s South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI) Chair in African Feminist Imagination at Nelson Mandela University has been renewed and upgraded from Tier 2, to Tier 1, which substantially extends the Chair’s duration and future.