Nelson Mandela University

Are you a student entrepreneur at Nelson Mandela University or have a brilliant business idea?

Then don't waste any time and enter the 4th annual intervarsity competition. Get a chance to showcase your business and business ideas with the EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity 2022.

The competition is divided into four categories:
1. Innovative business idea
2. Tech-based business
3. Social impact business
4. General business.

The competition does not only benefit you in terms of exposure to the business world but there are amazing cash prizes to be won ranging from R20 000 - R100 000.

Register now using this link www.edhe.co.za. Entries close on the 3rd of April.

Reminder: Female GBV Support Group| Thursday 16:30-17:30

- The Palestine Solidarity Organisation at Mandela University

Register through this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRXvVNaLN-Ac1MXNv6F288SuTgFo49sgMiZrWOuBDqyv5vKg/viewform

- COVID compliance behind bumper Graduation season for Mandela Uni

Mandela Uni will be hosting 26 Autumn Grad ceremonies in Gqeberha & George to enable its students to graduate safely in-person, while maintaining COVID-19 compliance protocols as per the President’s announcements last night (22 March).

This is only the second mask-to-mask Graduation season to be hosted on campus since the global coronavirus pandemic began more than 2 years ago. A smaller number of doctoral & masters’ students graduated in December last year.

All told, some 6200 students are expected to graduate, with 3 ceremonies in George from 7 to 8 April, & 23 ceremonies in Gqeberha from 20 April to 5 May

Strict adherence to COVID protocols
The increased number of ceremonies is to ensure that the 50% of capacity or maximum limit of 1000 people indoors is not exceeded. These adaptations also mean that the length of ceremonies is likely to be reduced to under 2 hours.

Adherence to the COVID protocols means each graduate is limited to 2 guests. A strict ticketing system will be in place to manage access to the ceremonies. All graduates & their guests should use the University’s self-screening tool https://webapps.mandela.ac.za/screening ahead of their ceremony to ensure wellness.

The wearing of masks indoors & social distancing, albeit at a slightly reduced distance, also remains compulsory.

Graduating students will be advised of all these COVID-19 protocol expectations & related matters via individual Graduation invitation letters. These will be distributed shortly.

Dates of various ceremonies
In the interim, the full list of ceremonies (https://graduation.mandela.ac.za/Graduation-Dates,-Times-Programmes) is provided to enable graduates and their guests to start making plans.

We trust that there will be no further changes to these dates and the hosting of our first full in-person Graduation season, in light of the ever-changing fluidity of the pandemic.

3 distinguished individuals – Ms Noxolo Grootboom, Mr Sindiso Mfenyana & the late Professor Lungile Pepeta – will also be conferred honorary doctorate degrees (a separate Memo will follow).

Communication & Marketing

- HIV+ Mental Health: An interview with a student living with HIV

Please join us today at 13:00 - 14:00 as we will be engaging in a conversation with a student living with HIV and the how the issue of Mental Health plays a role in this.

Please see poster attached for more information and kindly use the link below to join the conversation.

https://bit.ly/emthonjeni-HIV-and-mental-health

We look forward to you joining us.

Emthonjeni Student Wellness

- Celebrate International Day of Mathematics with the Faculty of Education

Join Zoom meeting
https://mandela.zoom.us/j/91763465830

Title of the Seminar series: Israeli Apartheid as a human rights violation.

Dates: Seminar 1 (23rd of March 2022)
Seminar 2 (30th of March 2022)

Time: 13:00 - 14:15
Platform: Microsoft Teams Link: https://bit.ly/3qs27Q7

The controlled burning exercise on the Summerstrand South Campus has been completed, and the fire been declared safe and extinguished.

Please remain vigilant and report any smoke/fires to Protection Services Control room 041 504 2482.

Thank you for your cooperation.

TRANSFORMATION|GBV as a violation of human rights: Right to life

Join us tomorrow (23 March) @ 12-1 pm with Glancina Mokone, click here https://bit.ly/3Jv2qBq to join the session

For any inquiries contact : [email protected]

Being a successful student is more than just about preparing yourself academically. It is also about cultivating the qualities, attributes, values, and skills to become a well-rounded graduate. What beyond-the-classroom activities add value to your life?

Autumn graduation sessions 2022

Nelson Mandela University’s Autumn Graduation season for George Campus students will be hosted on 7 and 8 April and the ceremonies for its Gqeberha students will run from 20 April to 5 May.

The ceremonies will be held in-person and mask-to-mask, in compliance with COVID-19 protocols as well as live-streamed on the Internet.

With up to 6000 graduates anticipated and a 50% venue capacity ruling (to a maximum of 1000 people), careful planning is required to ensure a safe and successful Graduation season. This means that in-person guest numbers will be limited.

Graduating students will receive direct communication from the University regarding their attendance and all related matters.

FACULTY SESSION ALLOCATION

Please follow this link: https://news.mandela.ac.za/News/Autumn-graduation-sessions-2022

Controlled burning.

The Horticulture Department on Summerstrand South Campus will be conducting a controlled burning excersize today, 22 March 2022 at the South Campus Horticulture Compost Heap area.

Relevant Municipal and Fire and Emergency permits are in place and the Metro Fire Services notified as per protocol.

PLEASE AVOID THE BURN SITE TO ENABLE US TO DO OUR WORK!

All enquiries can be directed to Elana Storm ([email protected]).

Please note that any other fires not located in this area must be reported to Protection Services 041 – 5042482.

A follow up memo will be distributed once the fire has been declared safe.

Your cooperation will be appreciated.

The Horticulture Department

Timeline photos

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT 📣: This is the personnel that will do duty for FNB Madibaz in their FNB Varsity Cup match against FNB UJ RUGBY in Gqeberha today. Kick-off is at 7pm. Send them some positive vibes!

Are you a student entrepreneur at Nelson Mandela University or have a brilliant business idea?

Then don't waste any time and enter the 4th annual intervarsity competition. Get a chance to showcase your business and business ideas with the EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity 2022.

The competition is divided into four categories:
1. Innovative business idea
2. Tech-based business
3. Social impact business
4. General business.

The competition does not only benefit you in terms of exposure to the business world but there are amazing cash prizes to be won ranging from R20 000 - R100 000.

Register now using this link www.edhe.co.za. Entries close on the 3rd of April.

#[email protected]

2022

Human Rights Day is one that affords us, as South Africans and Nelson Mandela University, an opportunity to reflect.

This day, which is celebrated on 21 March yearly, is a commemoration of a painful day in South African history and a stark reminder to its citizens about the sacrifices made for the attainment of democracy in the country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zTCzjB86Iw

In welcoming the arrival of students and the return of staff to campus, safety and security is recognised as central to creating a vibrant campus environment.

As University Management, we are thus deeply perturbed about reports of criminal acts perpetrated on and around our campuses. As an immediate response, access control is being tightened, supported by heightened on-site supervisory support.

The following measures are also being prioritised:

Boom-gate management
Increased frequency and visibility of campus patrols
Infra-structure renewal, notably camera upgrading and replacement
Ensuring safe campuses requires continuous, multi-stakeholder involvement. Safety Forums are being established under the leadership of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: People and Operations, Mr Lebogang Hashatse, as the critical mechanism for working tirelessly with both internal and external stakeholders to protect our staff and students.

I appeal to all of us for vigilance and to play our part in looking out for our own safety and that of those around us.

You are also urged to follow the safety tips that are distributed regularly via Memo and online, and to report suspicious activity to uniformed Campus Protection staff in your vicinity or contact the relevant emergency numbers listed below.

Working together we are stronger!

I take this opportunity to, again, wish all of us a safe return to campus, and a successful 2022 academic year.

Professor Sibongile Muthwa
Vice-Chancellor

Emergency Numbers:
General emergency no. 041 504 2009
North Campus - 041 504 3483/ 3636/ 2342
South Campus – 041 504 2482
Second Avenue – 041 504 3710
Bird Street – 041 504 4785
Missionvale – 041 504 1231
George – 044 801 5183