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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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Maizena, Sunlight Soap and Pepsi revolutionise print-making in SA
Artist and fine art lecturer in printmaking at Nelson Mandela University, Jessica Staple, currently has a solo exhibition Drawing from Life at Art on Target in Gqeberha (4 – 25 April 2025).
Mandela University PhD study explores Fela Kuti as a vernacular intellectual
Nigerian-born Clifford Osabuohien Uwuoruya will cap a lifelong admiration for Fela Kuti when he crosses the graduation stage at Nelson Mandela University on 22 April 2025, with a doctoral degree in Sociology.
From apples to algorithms: Prof spells out complex topics in engaging address
From the mystery of falling apples to the weird behaviour of sub-atomic particles, quantum theory and pure mathematics were brought to life at Nelson Mandela University last week.
Single mother of five obtains MBA despite setbacks
Fueled by her desire for growth and the need to provide for her sons, Nadia Kassim took up the challenge and started her academic journey, which ultimately lead to the completion of her MBA.
Mandela University academics revolutionise radio astronomy in support of space science
Nelson Mandela University’s Centre for Broadband Communication (CBC) is making waves in global astronomy with its cutting-edge optical fibre technology, deployed in the Hydrogen Epoch of Reionisation Array (HERA) Radio Telescope Project at the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) site in Klerefontein.
Universities collaborating in Entrepreneurship MOA
It is well established that Universities are pivotal in advancing entrepreneurship and business incubation as a core function. This is not just more talk; this is entrepreneurship and incubation in action.
Strengthening a 25-year partnership with workshop on Resilience and Smart Cities
"Resilience and Sustainability for Smart Cities and Education” was the topic of a three-day workshop hosted by Mandela University in collaboration with the University of Oldenburg, Germany.
Academics support high school innovator's award-winning vision for wireless communication
Two young academics at Nelson Mandela University’s Centre for Broadband Communication (CBC) helped a talented Gqeberha high school innovator to scoop a top bursary and award for an innovative project that impacts the rapidly growing field of 5G technology.
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.