Mandela University Faculty of Science

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Congratulations to Prof Sharp from the Department of Statistics on delivering his Inauguration Lecture.

The Faculty of Science is proud to celebrate this significant achievement and his continued contribution to academic excellence, research and innovation.
#mandelauni

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🎨 SA students! Design the official National Science Month logo 🇿🇦

🏆 Win R20 000
📅 Deadline: 31 May 2026
Enter here:
https://t.co/PZmAYaDGXf

#NationalScienceMonth #StudentOpportunity

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We recently hosted Curro Westbrook learners at @MandelaUni Faculty of Science for an interactive visit across Physics, Chemistry, InnoVenton & Ocean Sciences.

From labs to live demos and innovation spaces, it was a day of discovery & STEM inspiration ✨

#mandelauni #STEM

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We were proud to represent @MandelaUni at the Career Expo 2026 in Mthatha!

We engaged with Grade 9–12 learners, sharing study opportunities and encouraging them to pursue exciting careers in STEM. The future is bright!

#mandelauni #CareerExpo #STEM #FutureScientists

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Faculty of Science representing @MandelaUni at the Careers Expo hosted by @AndrewRabieHS

Sharing study and career opportunities in STEM.

#NMU #CareersExpo #STEM

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Installation of two new scanning electron microscopes has begun at the @MandelaUni DSTI–NRF Centre for HRTEM with the arrival of the JEOL JSM–IT210. The JSM–IT810 is expected in May, boosting microscopy and research capacity.

#MandelaUniversity #ScienceAtMandela

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🌍☀️ Big milestone!

@MandelaUni joins the Photovoltaic Collaborative to Advance Multi-climate Performance and Energy Research (PV CAMPER),a global solar research network led by @SandiaLabs
Advancing solar reliability, innovation and cross-climate research.

#RenewableEnergy

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Yesterday we celebrated our PhD graduates 🎓 Congratulations to our new Doctors — your dedication and research inspire us. Wishing you continued success ahead! ✨
#PhDGraduation #AcademicExcellence #ProudMoment #Graduation2026

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🌍 A day that rocked!

Grade 9 learners explored Geosciences with Gideon & Zaina from @MandelaUniScience 🎓
From subjects to global opportunities, learners got inspired by what a career in Geosciences can offer!

#MandelaUni #STEM #Geosciences #FutureScientists

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🚨 Emerging researcher spotlight!

MSc student Aphiwe Sandi discusses ocean acidification & the hidden effects of climate change on marine life with SAfm. 🌊🐟

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/CvylXnHhx1

#MandelaUni #ClimateAction #MarineResearch #OceanScience

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Young minds. Big ideas. 💡
The Tangible Africa Girls Tournament empowered learners to explore coding, creativity, and problem-solving.
#GirlsInTech #STEM #ThinkBig #TangibleAfrica #NelsonMandelaBay

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Bridging theory & practice 🐄

The Department of Agricultural Management at @MandelaUniGC hosted a Livestock Day with Molatek & BKB, giving students real-world insight into the livestock sector, industry challenges & career opportunities.

#NMU #Agriculture #StudentSuccess

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Exploring the Upper Atmosphere to Close Climate Knowledge Gaps

26 March 2026
10:00–11:00

Discover innovative approaches to understanding the upper atmosphere and how they can help reduce uncertainties in climate projections.

🔗 Register: https://t.co/tEphQGPSad

#Webinar

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The Department of Geosciences at Nelson Mandela University invites you to the 2026 Alex du Toit Memorial Lecture with Assoc. Prof. Robyn Pickering (UCT).

📅 22 Apr 2026 | ⏰ 15:30
📍 @MandelaUni , Science Centre
RSVP: https://t.co/Lwc07R00oH
#Geoscience #HumanEvolution #STEM

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Advancing research capacity 🔬

Prof EJ Olivier & Dr A Janse van Vuuren visited JEOL Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan to view instrumentation for a new Scanning Electron Microscope arriving at the Faculty of Science in 2026.

#NMUScience #Research #ElectronMicroscopy

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30 Grade 12 learners from three local schools attended the 2026 Isuzu–GMMDC launch at KwaZakhele High, receiving tablets loaded with Maths and Physics content #STEM #MathsEducation #YouthDevelopment

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The GMMDC recently hosted the Flip Potgieter Mathematics Project Student Awards!
We celebrated the top 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year @MandelaUni Math students for their incredible academic performance. A proud day for the GMMDC as we continue to honor Flip Potgieter’s legacy.
#GMMDC

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📬 Our 2025 Second Semester Newsletter is live!

Explore highlights, achievements, and key moments from the semester.
🔗https://t.co/SF38ccWRS3
#SemesterUpdate #CampusNews #2025

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📘 InnoVenton Times 2025 is live!

Celebrating 20 years of innovation, green hydrogen research, SME support & chemical technology development.

Read more: https://t.co/vI6NRAl2zi

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Science Orientation wrapped up successfully at @MandelaUni
Thank you to all students who participated.
🎥 Recordings:
Dean’s Welcome 👉 https://t.co/slqVcRmuj3
Agri & Game Mgmt 👉 https://t.co/Fge8BeOvGn

Saturday Dean’s session to follow.
#MandelaUni #FacultyOfScience