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ANY of our students cannot afford their own devices or not always easily access computer facilities when off campus. With a growing emphasis on blended learning, we’re constantly seeking solutions in this regard.” This is according to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s (NMMU) Chief Information Officer Dr Sam Bosire on the announcement that NMMU is opening a 24-hour computer laboratory on its Bird Street Campus. This will assist an increasing number of its students living in the metro’s Central area. NMMU also handed over 250 tablets to students this week, in line with the University’s commitment towards widening access in an ever-growing technological era. With 3 300 students living in accredited offcampus accommodation in Central and many others living in private facilities in the area, NMMU has introduced a dedicated lab with 43 computers in the Felsted Building on its Bird Street Campus. The 24-hour facility, which also makes provision for students with disabilities, will be manned by the University’s ICT Services.
The latter has made major strides in providing infrastructure to enable staff and students to keep up with the demands of a 21st century university by providing intercampus connectively, WiFi across all campuses with about 800 wireless access points, and in providing 3 700 PCs in computer labs. Once home to the University’s Business School, the historic Bird Street Campus is now a thriving arts and culture hub for postgraduate students and for music pupils. It is also home to the University’s own art gallery and an innovation hub for art students wishing to take their creations to market. The introduction of the computer lab will further enhance the vibrancy of the campus. According to Dr Bosire, all of NMMU’s campuses have their own laboratories. Given the increasing number of students living in the city’s historic heart, it was imperative to offer them a laboratory too – and save them the inconvenience of travelling to either North or South campuses. Similarly, and in line with the Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) model, NMMU is to distribute 250 tablets to students according previously agreed-upon criteria. On average, over 11 000 devices at NMMU access the WiFi network during peak hours. Continued on page 2
Local artists to hone their skills at Opera House
The Port Elizabeth Opera House and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality have launched a jobs incubator programme which seeks to give space to local artists to sharpen their skills at the Opera House. Read more about it on page 5. Pictured are Opera House General Manager Monde Ngony ama (left) with one of the artists to entertain music lovers during Afro Jazz Sundays, Lubabalo Luzipho of Port Elizabeth. PHOTO: WERNER HILLS
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