Nelson Mandela University: Engineering, the Built Environment & Technology

Open Day
Are you ready to change the world? You are invited to take the first step with EBET.

We're behind you...Go Madibaz!

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT 📣: This is the FNB Madibaz squad that will do duty in the final match of their 2022 FNB Varsity Cup campaign. They will face UFS Shimlas at home from 7pm. We're behind you!

Open Day

Are you ready to change the world? You are invited to take the first step with EBET.

WORKSHOP - Assertiveness and Conflict Management

Cape Innovation Challenge 2022

Congratulations to Ms Rangana

Ms Rangana is one of our mentor and to be honest I was inspired by her story of determination,patience and consistency I hope in one of the days she will get time and also share with you guys her journey through academics and how she stood up everytime life throw stones to her 💙 and also how WELA sisterhood helped her develop some skills.

One thing I would say is that as a WELA lady, she tries by all means to bring all the hidden abilities and talents within you, the confidence you have and also how to navigate opportunities where you get to use the skills you obtain through being a WELA lady.

EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity 2022

ABROAD - Open Call-Falling Walls Lab Pretoria
On 2 June 2022, the DAAD IC Johannesburg in cooperation with the Tshwane University of Technology will be hosting a Falling Walls Lab in Pretoria.

Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition, networking forum, and steppingstone that brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary pool of students, researchers, and early-career professionals by providing a stage for breakthrough ideas both globally and locally. Its multifaceted formats support participants in driving their innovations and develop their communication skills, fostering collaboration and creating a space for an impactful and sustainable community to thrive.

Students and researchers in university communities can apply to participate in our Falling Walls Lab and present their innovative idea in just 3 minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society.

The first-place winner of the Falling Walls Lab Pretoria wins a trip to Berlin to compete at the global finale in November and will also get the chance to attend the Falling Walls Science Summit, where they get to interact and network with the world’s movers and shakers of science, business, and policymaking.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have South African citizenship/permanent residency, or have a valid South African student/working permit as long as they are based in South Africa at the time of application and the event.

Applicants must also fulfil at least one of the following formal requirements:

• Currently enrolled in university

• Currently a postdoc

• Awarded a bachelor’s degree no more than 10 years ago

• Awarded a master’s degree no more than 7 years ago*

• Awarded a PhD no more than 5 years ago*

* An MD (medical degree excl. a doctoral dissertation) is considered equivalent to a master’s degree. A Dr. med. (medical degree incl. a doctoral dissertation) is considered equivalent to a PhD.

Applications for our lab can be submitted on this website until 15 April 2022: https://falling-walls.com/lab/apply/pretoria/

GRADSTAR
As students settle down in the first quarter of the year, many are concerned about financial security: how and where to access bursaries, internships and graduate placement programmes.
As a means of addressing these fears, GradStar has created the GradStar app, where recruiters from top companies in SA are able to search for graduates and students to earmark them for current and future programmes.
To this end, we would like YOU to please:
1. Download the GradStar App on your mobile devices and register (this allows recruiters to see what the students are studying and match them to the correct programmes).
2. Enter the DHL GradStar Awards (this process will assist with various workshops and work-readiness assessments and the eventual recognition of the Top 100 students in the country).
Please see the testimonials below from 3 of our current Top 100 students.
We look forward to welcoming each and every student and graduate to the GradStar Community, which serves the best interest of our youth, and which is why it is FREE to all students and graduates.

Webinar Invitation: Quantitative Data Analysis - Zero to Hero

PROGRAMME 2022

Training opportunity!

Join us for the 2 day Introduction to Stainless Steel Course at a subsidised rate , facilitated by Dr Annelize Botes.
Registration has been extended until Thursday, 10 March 2022.

WELA - merSETA Women in Engineering Leadership Association

GOALS:

- Establish Engineering as a desirable career aspiration for girls and Women.
- Develop retention and growth strategies for Women already
studying in the field of Engineering.
- Mentor, assist and advance Women already in the field of Engineering.
- Focus on academic, professional and personal development and be of service to the community.

GradStar Awards Entries 2022

It is free to students and recent graduates (less than 2 years ago), the benefits to them include:

- A rigorous adjudication process by business leaders choosing the Top 100
- Top 100 students are hosted at a Gala Dinner with all expenses paid including travel and accommodation
- At the Gala Dinner they are able to network with top recruiters in SA and many students are head hunted in this manner at the GradStar Awards.

https://www.gradstar.online/

WELA Launch 2022
Do you want to learn more about WELA and how to be part of WELA? Please save the date and plan to attend the WELA launch!

Timeline photos

– students, please book your shuttle as some routes are experiencing greater numbers of passengers than the present number of shuttle providers is able to support. Book your shuttle at http://webapps.mandela.ac.za/pickuplocation

- WATER QUALITY ALERT

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that the latest tests have shown a deterioration in our water quality.

The current drought facing the City, with the resultant low dam levels and fluctuating reservoir levels, is one of the major contributing factors.

Through vigorous routine testing and sampling of water in the distribution system for the past week, the NMBM has learnt that certain microbiological limits were exceeded.

It is through this process that the Municipality has come to detect failures in water compliance with SANS standards.

These results came against earlier results that certified our water as safe to drink.

This then means that, for now, the water coming out of our distribution system could present a risk to human health if ingested.

The Municipality urges all consumers to boil their water before drinking or cooking, until further notice.

The Municipality wishes to assure its residents that it is treating this matter with the utmost urgency and seriousness.

An urgent meeting has been called between the Water Services and Environmental Health departments to develop a turnaround plan.

An update will be issued tomorrow morning, February 23, 2022, outlining plans that have been put in place to make sure that the water coming out of the NMBM distribution system is safe to drink.

The Municipality would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused.

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2022 BURSARY PROGRAMME FOR FULL TIME UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Closing Date 2022/03/11

Location - Country
South Africa

Location - Province
Eastern Cape

Location - Town / City
Kariega

Type of Position:

Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) is committed to addressing the skills shortage within all sectors in our country and supports the skills development of our youth. VWSA will be offering a limited number of comprehensive bursaries to qualifying candidates, studying towards a qualification at a formal tertiary institution in South Africa.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The bursary programme will be aimed at candidates who meet the following criteria:
•South African Citizen or permanent resident in South Africa (permanent residence must be supported by a letter from Department of Home Affairs)
•Students registered as full time (first, second or third year) students may apply in the following fields of study:
•Mechanical Engineering;
•Electrical Engineering;
•Mechatronics;
•Industrial Engineering;
•Production/Operations Management;
•Software Development (I.T.);
•Applied Mathematics / Data Sciences;
•Finance / Accounting;
•Financial Information Systems;
•Purchasing / Logistics / Supply Chain.
•All applications must be completed by online at https://vw.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/Categories/Bursary_Programme/bc2be6c8c5ec488989a5821cd317d9bc

The application must include:
•A comprehensive CV;
•A certified copy of the applicant’s full academic record (First year students can submit certified Grade 12 results);
•A certified copy of the applicant’s ID; and
•A motivation letter detailing why the applicant would like to be part of VWSA’s bursary programme for 2022.
•A completed online application will be required, but this does not automatically mean that the applicant/application has been approved.

Education and Experience

Academic performance:
•Grade 12: Bachelor’s Pass with a minimum average of 70%
•Tertiary level: A minimum average of 65%

•All candidates will need to undergo screening, shortlisting and an interview, as well as psychometric assessments.
•Candidates must meet the VWSA Equity requirements.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements

What will the Bursary include?
•All fees – Registration/Tuition, accommodation, meals, books and stationery;
•Vacation work;
•Mentoring and development during bursary programme;
•Additional study support; and
•Laptop provided for study purposes.

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Opportunities for graduates - Transnet Internships

Please see the opportunities at Transnet for graduate interns across multiple disciplines in your Faculty (EBET and Bus & Economic Science.
Click here https://www.studentroom.co.za/transnet-young-professional-in-training-internships-2022/

Advisory: Staff and Students

Please be advised that Nelson Mandela University is aware that entrances to the North and South Campuses have been blocked and a similar situation is being experienced at our George Campus.

As the University continues to monitor the situation on the ground, staff and students are urged to liaise with their line managers and lecturers, respectively, on how best to proceed with the day's operations and academic activities.

Further updates will be shared via the official University communication platforms as more information is received.

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