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COVID-19 Information

Visit the Nelson Mandela University coronavirus information pages.

COVID-19 Readiness | What is our university doing?

Returning to campus

Information regarding the return to campus for staff and students

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#MaskUpMandela

Nelson Mandela University’s #MaskUpMandela movement is part of a collective drive to save lives by wearing a mask and help prevent further spread of the coronavirus.

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Convergence Fund

The purpose of the Mandela University Convergence Fund is to mobilise resources to assist in addressing serious societal issues like hunger and deprivation in communities.

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Academic & Research Activities during COVID-19

Our approach is to allow all students to achieve their learning outcomes through multiple, blended pathways.

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COVID-19 Readiness | What is our university doing?

COVID-19 information pages

The University has established a multi-stakeholder task team to lead the efforts to fight against the COVID-19 virus.

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Together We Can

In serving our community, we are facilitating a volunteer process in seeking the expertise of professionals in our fight against COVID-19.

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Information posters

Multilingual posters for downloading

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Research and Innovation response to COVID-19

The CEO of Universities South Africa (USAf) has requested universities to respond to a call to rapidly provide assistance to the public against the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NEWS | The latest information to keep you informed and up to date

Nelson Mandela University Convergence Fund update

The Nelson Mandela University Convergence Fund has been gaining traction, attracting donations from various members of the University community around the world.

Alumnus and Council Member Cumngce Gawe passes away

It is with great sadness that we inform our University community of the passing of Mr Cumngce Gawe. Mr Gawe has served the University and its predecessor, the PE Technikon, in various capacities since 1986, including being part of the University interim council during the merger. He was Vice-Chair of Council and served on the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Trust as well as the Alumni Association Executive Committee.

Behavioural change remains key in fight against COVID-19

When is the peak? A question that many scientists, mathematicians, statisticians, social scientists and data analysts have tried to predict as close to accurate an answer to, using various data models.

Covid-19: Tsunami looms as Eastern Cape battles shortage of doctors and nurses, warns professor

A shortage of nurses and doctors, coupled with the health sector's failure to have a coordinated response in the Eastern Cape, has ensured a tsunami wave is on its way, the dean of the Department of Health Sciences at the Nelson Mandela University, Professor Lungile Pepeta, has told News24.

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Study@Mandela | Follow this 4-step process to your future at our university

Step 1: Discovery

See what options are available to you, look at the prospectus and quick guides, make your career choice, find out which courses (qualifications) can get you there and see if you meet the requirements.

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Step 2: Application

Decided what you want to study and meet the requirements?
Right, now you can apply online for admission, for accommodation and for funding.

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Step 3: Admission

Submitted your application? Now you can view your admission status, change your study choice or confirm any admission offer you may have received so that we can reserve a place for you.

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Step 4: Registration

Been admitted to study at Nelson Mandela University? Take part in the orientation programmes, go through the registration process to enrol in your chosen subjects and find out when lectures start.

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EVENTS | Upcoming events on our campuses

Expressive Dimensions virtual exhibition

The Department of Visual Art and the Bird Street Gallery invite you to view the virtual exhibition, Expressive Dimensions by Michael Roderick Wedderburn.

OPEN DAY 2020 - Faculty of Law webinar

A virtual event to link prospective applicants with academic and support service departments via an interactive webinar session.

Business Rebound Webinar Series Episode 2: The surprising strengths on the back of the rebound

The surprising strengths on the back of the rebound, by Mr Russell Raath

OPEN DAY 2020 - Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology webinar

An interactive webinar session to link prospective applicants with academic and support service departments.

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LEARNING AND TEACHING | Insight into our university philosophy

Decolonising our curricula

Realising our vision as a dynamic and comprehensive African institution, which responds to local, national and global needs.

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Humanising our teaching

Nelson Mandela University has adopted a humanising pedagogy as the philosophical underpinning for curriculum transformation.

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Technology-enhanced learning

Both staff and students engage in practices that harness the full potential of technology and modern methodologies.

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Listening to our students

Nelson Mandela University prioritises student voices and supports student involvement in core projects and in curriculum renewal.

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OUR CAMPUSES | All the information you need about our campuses and libraries

Multimedia gallery

Drone flybys, events, student life and more, see all the pictures and videos of life at Nelson Mandela University.

Virtual tours

For a 360° view of our campuses and various buildings, take a virtual tour through our interactive maps.

Campuses

Find out more about our six campuses located in the Nelson Mandela Metropole and one in the city of George.

Libraries

Printed or digital, online or offline, find all the library resources you need to support assignments and projects.

RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT | Focusing on academic engagement with our communities

Research

A fundamental aspect of Nelson Mandela University, is producing high quality research that makes an impact.

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Innovation

Innovation is a fundamental part of the education landscape, allowing us to engage in creating new knowledge.

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International Office

Enriching diversity by drawing postgraduate students from SADC, other African countries, and the global community.

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Engagement

To promote, develop and maintain partnerships between Nelson Mandela University and the external community.

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COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Readiness | What is our university doing?

Returning to campus

#MaskUpMandela

Convergence Fund

Academic & Research Activities during COVID-19

COVID-19 Readiness | What is our university doing?

COVID-19 information pages

Together We Can

Information posters

Research and Innovation response to COVID-19

NEWS | The latest information to keep you informed and up to date

Nelson Mandela University Convergence Fund update

Alumnus and Council Member Cumngce Gawe passes away

Behavioural change remains key in fight against COVID-19

Covid-19: Tsunami looms as Eastern Cape battles shortage of doctors and nurses, warns professor

Study@Mandela | Follow this 4-step process to your future at our university

Step 1: Discovery

Step 2: Application

Step 3: Admission

Step 4: Registration

EVENTS | Upcoming events on our campuses

Expressive Dimensions virtual exhibition

OPEN DAY 2020 - Faculty of Law webinar

Business Rebound Webinar Series Episode 2: The surprising strengths on the back of the rebound

OPEN DAY 2020 - Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology webinar

LEARNING AND TEACHING | Insight into our university philosophy

Decolonising our curricula

Humanising our teaching

Technology-enhanced learning

Listening to our students

OUR CAMPUSES | All the information you need about our campuses and libraries

Multimedia gallery

Virtual tours

Campuses

Libraries

RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT | Focusing on academic engagement with our communities

Research

Innovation

International Office

Engagement

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BE ENGAGED

WORK@MANDELA

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