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Double accolades for Chemistry senior lecturer Dr Shawn Gouws #R2bP

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Mandela University’s Dr Shawn Gouws has been honoured with the South African Chemical Institute's (SACI) Chemical Education Award in recognition of his contributions to tertiary chemistry education.

Recent “Kaaps Woriboek” launch marks milestone in formalising and reclaiming the language

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A historic Kaaps Woriboek, described as an important step towards the formalisation, rehabilitation and intellectualisation of the Kaaps language, was launched at Nelson Mandela University recently, bringing together academics, students, school pupils, writers, poets and members of the broader community.

Nearly 50 years on, Biko’s ideas challenge South Africa

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A decade after #FeesMustFall put decolonisation firmly on South Africa’s agenda, how much has actually been achieved in Africanising the country’s knowledge systems? According to academic Dr Lwazi Lushaba: “None.”

Young track-and-field star earns bronze at powerlifting worlds #R2bP

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud -#R2bP: Chanté Mulder added another string to her international sports bow by placing third overall at the World Powerlifting Championships in South Africa recently.

Mandela University unites against GBV

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University students and staff recently joined forces to raise awareness of gender-based violence (GBV), promote open dialogue and strengthen efforts to create safer campus and residence communities.

Second award for master’s research on construction-sector extortion #R2bP

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud #R2bP: Mandela University Quantity Surveying associate lecturer and master’s student Shemondalay Jonas has received the international Chair’s Award – Professor Mohammad Dastbaz.

Research Week puts intelligent futures in the spotlight

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

“Forging Intelligent Futures: Research and Innovation Shaping AI” was the central theme of Nelson Mandela University’s recent Research and Innovation Week.

Nelson Mandela University approves RMC research agenda for 2026–2030

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University's Raymond Mhlaba Centre for Governance and Leadership (RMC), based in the Faculty of Humanities, has approved its Research Agenda 2026–2030.

MPA and Mandela University announce landmark collaboration to advance research on piracy in Africa

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) and Nelson Mandela University recently announced a landmark collaboration to advance independent research and deepen understanding of the impact of digital piracy across Africa.

Mandela University set to source 80% of its electricity from renewable energy

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University is on track to source about 80% of the electricity it uses across its seven campuses from renewable sources by May 2027, marking a major shift towards more sustainable, secure and cost-effective energy.