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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 Nation News features Mandela University’s Professor Magda Minguzzi
Architecture Professor Magda Minguzzi was recently featured in the latest edition of First Nation News-FNN as a result of her work and research, grounded in practices of cultural reappropriation.
Universities Must Lead South Africa's Climate Action – Not Just Talk About It
Climate change is no longer a distant threat in South Africa. Communities are facing devastating floods, farmers are enduring prolonged droughts, and municipalities struggle to provide reliable water and basic services.
The Reserve Bank Has Picked a Side. And it’s the Poor.
For years, South Africa's inflation debate has revolved around a familiar question: should the Reserve Bank care more about inflation or economic growth and unemployment? This is the wrong question.
Algene Koeberg-Van Boomen selected for the Global Research Opportunities programme in Germany
Lecturer in Mandela University's Department of Applied Accounting Algene Koeberg-Van Boomen has been awarded a highly competitive DAAD Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists scholarship.
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Mandela University team heads to Brazil after national entrepreneurship victory #R2bP
Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Nelson Mandela University's student entrepreneurs will represent South Africa on the global stage later this year after being crowned national champions at the country's premier student entrepreneurship competition.
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Nelson Mandela University hosts HEITSA NATE 2026, showcasing ICT leadership in Higher Education
Nelson Mandela University recently hosted the Higher Education Information Technology South Africa (HEITSA) National Annual Technology Exhibition (NATE) 2026, welcoming ICT leaders, practitioners, and industry partners from South Africa's 26 public universities for four days of knowledge sharing, collaboration and innovation.
Mandela University’s 5th Dimension team claims second place at National MICT SETA Hackathon #R2bP
Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Continuing to shine on the national innovation stage, Nelson Mandela University’s student team 5th Dimension secured an impressive second place overall at the MICT SETA National Skills Challenge Hackathon 2026.
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Transforming SA Patient Care with the Digital Health Wallet
Every person in the South African healthcare system, public or private, needs to carry a Digital Health Wallet with them at all times, which contains their full medical and health record on their mobile phone app or a QR-coded card for patients without smartphones.
INTERNATIONALISATION NEWS
Call for Applications: Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility at Istanbul Kültür University, Türkiye!
🌍 **Call for Applications: Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility at Istanbul Kültür University, Türkiye!**
Are you a member of Nelson Mandela University’s teaching staff? Here’s your chance to grow professionally and culturally! Apply now for the **Erasmus+ KA171 Teaching Mobility** at Istanbul Kültür University.
📅 **Mobility Period:** Before May 2025
💰 **Funding Includes:**
- Daily Grant: €140/day (5 working days + 2 travel days = €980 total)
- Travel Support: €820
Summer School 2023 in Technische Universität Braunschweig
Three Nelson Mandela University students have been selected to participate in the Technische Universitat Braunschweig (TU Braunschweig) International Summer School for German Language and Culture.
Africa Week: Open Science, Open Africa
Nelson Mandela University participated in an Africa Week event organised and hosted by Future Africa at the University of Pretoria.
Rare honour for computing sciences professor
A Nelson Mandela University professor has been selected as one of two African mentors for an elite global mentorship programme.