Mandela University PhD student wins first prize in Global Challenges University Alliance Awards
PhD student in Mathematics Fundile Nyaweni is the first prize laureate in the Global Challenges University Alliance (GCUA) award for PhD students.
Students had to submit their research and communicate their work to a broad global audience, showcasing their research and its impact on addressing global challenges.
Fundile’s submission was entitled “Mathematical modelling of tumour treatment with chemotherapy” and it was lauded as “high-quality research focusing on the importance of creating mathematical modelling for optimising tumour treatment with chemotherapy”.
She succeeded “to effectively communicate the research in a clear way and explained very well how her research contributes to global sustainable development with a focus on SDG 3 –“Good health and well-being” and SDG 9 – “Industry, innovation and infrastructure”.
Fundile received a prize of 3500 Euro and the opportunity to present her research in a GCUA 2030 webinar.
Amanda Black brings healing sounds home
Singer song-writer Amanda Black is bringing her healing Afro-soul to Gqeberha on Saturday 1 March as part of this year’s Mandela Bay Arts Festival.
Comedian Nkosinathi Maki will support Black in The Festival Sessions: Stories, Songs and Smiles at the Athenaeum Little Theatre in Central.
Known for her soulful lyrics and a compassionate tone, many view Black’s music as a healing force.
“I have truly been called for this music. Over and above healing those that consume my music, I myself find healing in the messages in my music, I find healing even when I perform,” she says.
“I believe everyone has a voice and should always find courage to use it even when it’s not popular to do so. Every voice matters. Everyone has got a story to tell.”
Black studied Music Education at Nelson Mandela University, graduating in 2013, and she also won an Alumni Rising Star Award from the University.
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