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Research, Innovation & Internationalisation
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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Sustainability
We are committed to working toward making the combined global and continental vision of sustainability a reality.
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Research Chairs
Research Chairs strengthen and improve research and innovation capacity of public universities for producing high quality postgraduate students and research and innovation outputs.
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Research entities
Entities strengthen existing scholarly activities as well as open up new fields of research and scholarship that are consistent with the University’s strategic direction and priorities.
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Research Management
Research Management focuses on the needs of established researchers and manages issues such as grants, publication funding, research entities, internal research incentives and research information management systems.
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Research Development
RD focuses its activities around the development of new and emerging researchers and providing access to funding opportunities for postgraduate students.
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First of its kind in Africa to support science breakthroughs
South African universities need to be globally competitive to attract partnerships, investment and top academic staff and students.
Building our own marine research assets
The Marine Robotics Unit has designed a prototype surface autonomous vessel that is currently being tested for operational conditions.
How catchment management could have prevented the dawn of Day Zero
Most of the Eastern Cape’s Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Metro and the adjacent Kouga Municipality will soon run out of water.
Societal impact ranking accolade for Mandela University
Nelson Mandela University’s growing reputation as a leading Ocean Sciences hub was recently recognised with a top place nationally in the Life Below Water category in the international 2022 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
Innovative cancer app to be launched
Being diagnosed with cancer or the Big C, as it is referred to, often feels as if the rug is pulled from under you. But taking the prevalence of cancer into account, NTT Data’s mobile application, C-Vive, can help to increase the awareness of cancer, even before a diagnosis.
First of its kind in Africa to support science breakthroughs
South African universities need to be globally competitive to attract partnerships, investment and top academic staff and students.
Students develop blood loss detection device for surgeries
Nelson Mandela University advanced engineering design group students have developed an early-detection device to help with the prevention of unnecessary blood loss during surgeries and other medical procedures.
Digitalisation brings science and maths to rural areas
The state-of-the-art Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu Science Centre was launched in Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape on October 6, and from its conceptualisation the faculty of science at Nelson Mandela University was deeply involved.
INTERNATIONALISATION NEWS
Mandela University acknowledges legacy of the ‘Arch’
Like the world over, Nelson Mandela University is saddened by the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and wishes to recognise the seminal role he played in advancing South Africa’s transformation.
International Graduates 2021
The Mandela International Office wishes to extend a hearty congratulations to all our international graduates who have completed their study journey at Nelson Mandela University!
Study and Research in Germany
Join our info sessions and find out all you need to know about study and research in Germany. In our Master and PhD sessions we elaborate on available DAAD scholarships for postgraduate studies.
Mapping Sustainability at Mandela University
To support an African and Global vision of sustainability, Nelson Mandela University has implemented an extensive mapping exercise and a deliberate tracking process to assess and monitor the extent to which its research strategies and initiatives support this vision.