Nelson Mandela University’s George Campus has taken an important step in promoting everyday sustainability by launching the first phase of its Waste Management Project.

It's not every day that staff and students take a moment to connect with the people who prepare and serve the meals that fuel their busy days. But behind the kitchen counter at Nelson Mandela University’s George Campus is a warm, familiar face who’s earned a special nickname from the students — the Russian Special Lady.

Wood Technology students from Mandela Uni’s George Campus have, over the years, built several useful timber installations for the campus and the town.

Top achievers in Forestry, Wood Technology and Veldfire Management were recognised for their excellence in the Diploma and Higher Certificate studies at a special awards ceremony recently held on George Campus in conjunction with the George graduation ceremony. 

In a vibrant celebration of Arbour Week, celebrated in the first week of September, Mandela University’s Forestry Association hosted an event to echo environmental preservation and sustainability at the George Campus rugby field.

The event, themed "Plant a tree, save the lungs of the world", brought together students, staff, and community members in a collective effort.

In the spirit of collaboration and campus engagement, the Campus Principal Dr Kaluke Mawila hosted a successful meeting with the 2024 Local Student Representative Council (LSRC). The purpose of this meeting was multifaceted. Through this meeting, the Campus Management extended a heartfelt welcome to the newly inducted 2024 LSRC, establishing and setting a positive tone for a collaborative academic year. This engagement is a continuation of the yearly tradition of acquainting the LSRC with George Campus Management team and their functional portfolios.