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SAMRC Vice-President appointed as Mandela University Medical School's first Honorary Professor

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University is honoured to announce the appointment of Professor Liesl Zühlke as the Honorary Professor linked to the medical school. Prof Zühlke, a paediatric cardiologist, is the Vice-President: Extramural Research and Internal Portfolio at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC).

Dr Palesa Mothapo to lead Sub-Saharan Africa in global interdisciplinary research network #R2bP

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Dr Palesa Natasha Mothapo, Director of Research Support and Management at Nelson Mandela University, has been appointed the inaugural Regional Chair for Sub-Saharan Africa of the Global Higher Education Interdisciplinary Network (GHEIN).

Mandela University team heads to Brazil after national entrepreneurship victory #R2bP

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Nelson Mandela University's student entrepreneurs will represent South Africa on the global stage later this year after being crowned national champions at the country's premier student entrepreneurship competition.

Frans bests record field to win prestigious 21.1km again

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A record field, successful title defence, upset victory and sublime weather made the fourth Bestmed Madibaz Half-Marathon the most memorable.

University Psychology Clinic supports community wellness and inspires learners

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

As part of Mandela Week, the Missionvale Campus University Psychology Clinic (UCLIN) participated in the recent University's Community Wellness and Empowerment Day in Zwide, hosted by the Hubs of Convergence and Engagement Office.