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Research @ Mandela
The Innovation Office falls within the portfolio of the DVC: Research and Engagement of the Nelson Mandela University.
The Innovation Office focusses on nurturing innovation, fostering creativity, embracing technology, and developing people to meet the challenges of the world of tomorrow by working with researchers, staff, students and external stakeholders to take projects from inception to commercialization.
Business Incubator
Formulation science students creating natural products and boosting entrepreneurship
Statement on the passing of Professor Keo Motaung
Engineering Project Day 2025 showcases innovation, research, and industry collaboration
Mandela University staff receive Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence 2025 awards
Digital Ubuntu Roundtable maps an inclusive tech future
Nelson Mandela University students shine in national innovation finals #R2bP
Tourism honours students participate in national G20 Hackathon
Nelson Mandela University launches Digital Ubuntu Cybersecurity/AI Seminars for students
Juandré van Eck wins 2025 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition #R2bP
HPPRN launches the Humanising Pedagogy Portal
Leading by example, building entrepreneurship
Mandela University’s Community Technologies Centre receives NSTF Science Diplomacy Award for Africa #R2bP
Enactus Mandela fourth in 2025 National Expo with bold ideas #R2bP
C-Vive App helps screen cervical cancer
Mandela University Enactus Society takes innovation to the national stage
InnoVenton celebrates 20th year with bold new projects and community impact