Propella features in the Weekend Post

Propella, an initiative aimed at supporting and developing businesses in Nelson Mandela Bay, was recently launched at its new premises in Walmer Boulevard, South End and featured in the Weekend Post on June 27.

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Director’s Innovation Conversation on Propella features in The Herald

Jaci featured in The Herald's Innovation Conversation on June 25 and discussed how Propella will drive and support new businesses in the Nelson Mandela Bay.

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Local business supported and developed by incubator

Propella, an initiative aimed at supporting and developing businesses in Nelson Mandela Bay, was officially launched at its new premises in Walmer Boulevard, South End last night. Innovolve, the wholly owned commercialisation company of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and...

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Director receives inaugural award

Ms Jacqueline Barnett, Director of the Innovation Office, received the inaugural award for “Distinguished Contribution to the Innovation Management Profession” at the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) conference Gala Dinner held last week in Fourways, Johannesburg. Presented...

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NMMU incubator graduate wins Vogue Scouting for Africa!

MaXhosa by Laduma continues to make the NMMU proud in the most fashionable manner! South African luxury knitwear label MaXhosa by Laduma Ngxokolo has been announced as the winner of the Vogue Talents "Scouting for Africa" competition launched by Vogue...

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NMMU at inaugural Innovation Bridge

The inaugural Innovation Bridge event took place on 2 and 3 February 2015 at the CSIR International Conference Centre in Pretoria. Hosted and organised by the Department of Science and Technology, the event featured a Technology Matchmaking Showcase to...

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Innovation Office Newsletter – Summer 2014/15

View the Innovation Office Newsletter here: Innovation Office Newsletter

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A Giant Flag in the Karoo

A South African flag harnessing environmental, social and economical activity in the Karoo.  Mary-Ann and Prof Ernest van Dyk of the Department of Physics attended the launch of the Giant Flag project in October. This multidimensional project harnesses several streams...

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Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Unit takes 2014 Innovation Award

The winner of the annual Innovation Award is the Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Unit led by Prof Werner Olivier. Their innovation focuses on the improvement of maths and science education.  At the annual Research, Teaching and Engagement Awards evening held in...

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Director features in The Herald

Jaci features in The Herald's business column to discuss innovation.

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