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Mandela University staff member earns PhD against the odds

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A staff member at Nelson Mandela University has overcome debilitating chronic pain to graduate with a PhD in Public Administration.

Student defies odds to graduate and inspire future learners

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

When Daniel Freeman, 25, crossed the graduation stage to receive his BEd Foundation Phase qualification, he did so, celebrating the gift of life and the lives he has yet to impact.

Working towards Out of Wonderland, a celebration of indigenous knowledge

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mandela University’s Engagement Office recently convened a collaborative planning session to initiate a partnership with Ma Cynthia Mpati, an elder knowledge holder from rural eHlanzeni, near Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal.

Brigadier General Christopher Mbaakanyi awarded PhD in Conflict Studies

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

An insatiable quest for intellectual growth and a deep commitment to driving meaningful change in conflict, peace, security and violence studies saw a decorated soldier cross the Nelson Mandela University graduation stage not in military gear, but academic regalia after obtaining a doctoral degree in Conflict Transformation and Management.

Record number of visual and performance arts master’s graduates

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mandela University’s School of Visual and Performance Arts has produced 14 honours graduates in visual art and 12 masters’ graduates, eight in visual arts and four in music, during the University’s Autumn Graduation.