Telkom FutureMakers Hub launched at Propella Business Incubator

Propella Business Incubator's innovative entrepreneurs will be able to connect to the rest of the world through a dedicated 100MB fibre link, the fastest business data line in the Eastern Cape, with the launch of the Telkom FutureMakers Hub...

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NMMU’s Innovation Office Newsletter – Summer 2015/16

The NMMU’s Innovation Office Newsletter - Summer 2015/16, a brief summary of the activities of the Innovation Office can be read here. We hope you enjoy reading about some of the innovation projects at NMMU, some of our outreach activities and...

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Centre for Energy Research seeking alternative renewable energy solutions

The research into finding alternative renewable energy solutions conducted by the Centre for Energy Research (CER) at NMMU was featured in Business in the Metro, supplement of The Herald. (more…)

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Twerly: Bringing communities instant light and data

Twerly, a streetlight that combines wind and solar to charge its batteries was featured in Business in the the Metro, a supplement of The Herald on 30 November. (more…)

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Storing energy – The ‘Hot Rock’ way

Hot Rock, a system  that reduces battery energy storage costs, was featured in The Herald supplement Business in the Metro on 30 November. (more…)

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Mary-Ann discusses NMMU’s involvement in The Giant Flag

Senior Innovation Manager at the Innovation Office, Mary-Ann Chetty, discusses the role of Innovation and Research in making a difference to people's lives through The Giant Flag and how NMMU is contributing to a sustainable future. (more…)

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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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