Mandela University History & Political Studies

History and Political Studies @MandelaUni. For the discerning scholar. Driving development of meaningful debate on current issues. RTs not endorsement.

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

Join us for our open Departmental Seminar next week: The second Trump administration: The Redesign of the World Order and the Implications for Public International Law.
Date : 11 March 2026
Time : 14:30pm – 16:30pm
-More details & RSVP on the flyer
Regrettably, no online stream.

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

REMINDER:

Dr Kumalo’s seminar on “Orlando Stadium – The struggle over Soweto’s first arena and cultural hub” will take place on Monday next week.

Date : 29 September 2025
Time : 11:00am – 12:30pm
Venue: Council Chambers, South Campus

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

Save the date 21 August @ 11:00, for the launch of our very own Prof Ntshongwana’s new book.
Event details and RSVP email address in the attached poster. 😎

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

REMINDER tomorrow: 29 April - Hybrid webinar titled: Trump’s America First Agenda and its Impact on South Africa - with Prof. Gary Prevost.
Physical attendance RSVP: [email protected]
Or Join on ZOOM: https://t.co/GYjgJdvFpp

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

Join us on 29 April for a hybrid webinar titled: Trump’s America First Agenda and its Impact on South Africa - with Prof. Gary Prevost.
Physical attendance RSVP: [email protected]
Or Join on ZOOM:
https://t.co/GYjgJdvFpp

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

The Centre for Security, Peace, and Conflict Resolution together with the Independent Electoral Commission NMB region will host a Dialogue on Strengthening Democracy through Youth Participation on 18 March.
RSVP: [email protected]

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

To kick off our Departmental Seminar Series for 2025, we have collaborated with the Faculty of Education to bring the esteemed scholar, Prof. Simphiwe Sesanti, to Nelson Mandela University on the 27th of February for two events. RSVP details and info on the digital flyers >>

[The Herald NMB @HeraldNMB]

Join us as we host a post-elections breakfast dialogue covering: The Power of the vote  - the South African landscape 2024. Limited seating available. RSVP by Mon, 2 Sept to secure your seat or join us live on HeraldLIVE’s Facebook page. RSVP by email to: [email protected]

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

Please take note that our Centre for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution will be co-hosting a gender and conflict management focussed seminar this Wednesday at 11am.
Details and RSVP info on the poster 📷

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

Day 2 at the 2024 @MandelaUni Open Day! We're still here until 1pm, stop by. Let's goooo!

[Centre for Women and Gender Studies - MandelaUni @CWGS_MandelaUni]

The Centre for Women and Gender Studies (CWGS) and the DSI-NRF SARChi Chair in African Feminist Imagination present a special seminar, 2024 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: 𝘼 𝙁𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 on Monday May 20th, 2024, at 5pm via ZOOM.

[Giovanni Poggi @Giopoliticus]

@HistPol_Mandela is out here at @MandelaUni Open Day 2024! Stop in and let's discuss the major issues locally and globally 💪✊

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

@AneleMngadi If you came to our department looking for a soulmate, you were studying in the wrong faculty. We raise strong independent thinkers 😜

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

REMINDER: Tomorrow we're co-hosting with @MandelaCanrad a Discussion on the inner workings of the African Union.
In-person RSVP: https://t.co/JDYWLc4a48
Stream Link: https://t.co/VCBaTdrwHz

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

Departmental Seminar Series
14 March 2024
12:30 - 14:30
Senate Hall - North Campus
RSVP: [email protected]

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

Happening next Monday!

Theme: The Security and Political Outlook of the World: How to de-escalate and manage the current and international conflicts?
Date: 04 March 2024
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Venue: Council Chambers, South Campus
(see more details in the poster attached).

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

Please be reminded of our co-hosted Masterclass at 11am today with the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD).
Details in the poster below:

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

@imkhanyi @MandelaUni @CWGS_MandelaUni @cri_shet @MandelaCanrad Sorry, this one is in-person only.

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

Please be reminded of our 20 September Departmental History Seminar with Dr. Kumalo & visiting Prof. Lawrence.
The 2nd Avenue campus seminar room is at the main building, 1st floor – attendees can use the stairs near Van Schaik.
More information and RSVP details in the poster >>

[Mandela University History & Political Studies @HistPol_Mandela]

Our recently launched Centre for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution will be hosting a Masterclass for students and staff on Thursday 21 September @ 11am with field expert Dr. Buntu Siwisa. More info and RSVP details on the poster >>

[Mandela University @MandelaUni]

Thread:

Nelson Mandela University was thrilled to have hosted its second annual Research Week, following the remarkable success of the inaugural event in 2022.

#ResearchWeek2023

[1]