Students from the NMMU George Campus graduated in three of the university’s faculties – Business and Economic Sciences; Education; and Science, ensuring a new cohort of well-rounded entrants into the economic sphere.
Master of Technology degrees awarded in the Faculty of Science focused on research in the areas of agriculture, forestry and nature conservation, while Master of Science degrees were awarded for research in the areas of botany and zoology.
NMMU has also delivered proficient graduates for the education sector in the region and beyond, with no less than thirty-five students crossing the stage to receive the degree - Bachelor of Education: Further Education and Training.
The business sector also stands to gain from the increasing cohort of graduates in the sphere of business and economic sciences, with Bachelor of Commerce degrees (accounting for chartered accountants, business management, economics and general accounting) and diplomas awarded in the areas of marketing, management and tourism management.
In the Faculty of Science, NMMU George Campus’ also contributed competent graduates for various niche sectors such as agricultural management, game ranch management, nature conservation, wood technology and forestry. The prestigious industry accolade for excellence in forestry – the Schlich Medal, Gold - was again awarded to a graduate from the NMMU George Campus who had completed her National Diploma in Forestry Cum Laude, with an average of more than 80% annually for the duration of the three year qualification. A record number of students also graduated with a BTech-degree in the various Science-related programmes offered at the NMMU George Campus this year.
GOLDEN MOMENT... Mrs Weziwe Mthembu joined her daughter, Noxolo Ndlovu, recipient of the prestigious Schlich Medal, Gold, and top National Diploma: Forestry (Cum Laude) graduate at the NMMU George Campus graduation ceremony held at the George Civic Centre on 10 April.
EDUCATION BOOST... A proud NMMU George Campus Principal, Prof Quinton Johnson (centre) and staff of NMMU’s Faculty of Education, with some of the students who had successfully graduated with the degree Bachelor of Education (Further Education and Training) from the NMMU George Campus this year.
MASTERS OF THEIR SUBJECT... Master’s students (from left) Willem Matthee, Aneri Vlok, Tatenda Mapeto, Taniia Strauss, Kate Southey, Albert Ackhurst , Hannes van Zyl and Barry Muller celebrate their success after graduating with MSc and MTech research degrees from NMMU George Campus.
BOOST FOR BUSINESS... NMMU BCom graduates celebrate with their lecturers, Ms Jane Fountain (far right) and Ms Catherine Fourie (left) after graduating from the NMMU George on 10 April.