by Kegorapetse | Sep 30, 2020 | Accolades and Achievements
At its meetings held on 23 October 2020, Council approved a number of policies for the University as depicted below.
- Policy on development of SMU policies
- Policy on recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Academic Exclusion Policy and Procedures
- Policy on Short Learning Programmes
- Administration Policy
- Certification Policy
- Teaching and Learning Policy
- Records Management Policy
- Curriculum Review and Development Policy
- Selection and Admission Policy
- Policy on Legal Services
- Student Residence Policy
- Remuneration Policy
by Kegorapetse | Sep 22, 2020 | Accolades and Achievements
Media Statement
22 September 2020
For Immediate Release
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is pleased to announce that the World Health Organization has designated the SMU Virology Department as a WHO Collaborating centre for Diarrhoeal Diseases Research and Surveillance.
Amongst the tasks to be undertaken at the centre include:
- Conducting molecular characterization of randomly selected samples collected through the expanded rotavirus/enteropathogens surveillance network from Eastern and Southern African (ESA) countries using Taqman Array Cards (TAC) and qPCR.
- Conduct genotyping of specimens from 15 participating countries and provide data to these countries diarrhea causing vaccine preventable pathogens.
- Conduct on site assessment of laboratories to ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) including External Quality Assurance (EQA) and Quality Control (QC).
- Organize capacity building and training workshops on serological and molecular testing of priority enteropathogens.
“We welcome this global recognition of SMU by the World Health Organization. This will go a long way in bolstering our research efforts as an institution and we commit to uphold the WHO standards as expected”, said SMU DVC for Research, Postgraduate studies and innovation Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf.
The centre will be headed by Professor Mapaseka Seheri.
As a newly established health sciences university, SMU continues to make significant strides in the fields of Research and innovation. The university also boasts top National Research Foundation (NRF) researchers and academics.
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For more details, please contact Dr Eric Pule, email address eric.pule@smu.ac.za
Phone 012 521 4563 Cell: 0635035587
Website: www.smu.ac.za
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by Kegorapetse | Jul 24, 2020 | Accolades and Achievements, SMU Media
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) made history when it broke into the uniRank’s top 200 popular and recognized higher‐education institutions in Africa. Since its inception in 2014, SMU is ranked for the first time at position number 184 out of about 1300 higher education institutions in Africa, 23rd in South Africa and 6907 of 13,000 Universities and Colleges in the world.
UniRank selection criteria involves the commissioning, certification and/or accreditation by the appropriate higher education‐related organization in each country, offering at least four‐year undergraduate bachelor or postgraduate degrees (masters or doctoral), delivering courses mainly in a traditional face‐to‐face platforms. The independent web intelligence sources provide uniRank with valid, and unbiased web metrics, rather than using data submitted by the respective Universities themselves.
While we value our entry into the world of university rankings in just five years of our existence, our focus remains on pursuing academic excellence and making significant impact in the lives of ordinary people in South Africa and in the region.
by Kegorapetse | Jun 20, 2020 | Accolades and Achievements, SMU Media
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is elated to pronounce that its Executive Director for Human Resources Ms Odette Ramsingh will serve as a moderator during the Public Service Day to be hosted by the United Nations (UN) on 23 June 2020.
This virtual event will bring together various public servants as well as leaders across the world to honour those men and women who continue to serve even during this difficult period of Covid-19, risking their own lives in the process.
The discussions will also zoom into the numerous and diverse approaches taken by different countries during this period of Covid-19. Looking into these approaches will help Nations to come up with better ways to deal with similar challenges in future.
Participants and speakers during this event will include eminent persons such as the Secretary General of the UN Mr. Antonio Guterres, the Director General of the World Health Organization Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and the President of Ethiopia among others.
Ms Ramsingh herself is an illustrious public servant, well respected with immaculate academic and professional achievements under her name. She previously served as the Director General for the Public Service Commission.
SMU wishes her well as she prepares to execute this enormous responsibility.
To watch the proceedings, join the UN Web TV on webtv.un.org
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by Kegorapetse | May 31, 2020 | Accolades and Achievements, SMU Media
SMU DVC for Research, Postgraduate Studies AND Innovation Prof Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf has been appointed by Gauteng Premier David Makhura to serve on the Corona virus disease 2019 (Covid-19) Advisory Committee.
This high level advisory council will provide expertise on matters pertaining to measures implemented by the Gauteng provincial government to deal with Covid-19.
Amongst other things, the committee will be responsible for providing advice and developing a Covid-19 Risk-Adjusted strategy for Gauteng province.
The University congratulates Prof Ayo-Yusuf and wish him well for this assignment.
by Kegorapetse | May 31, 2020 | Accolades and Achievements
SMU DVC for Research, Postgraduate Studies AND Innovation Prof Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf has been appointed by Gauteng Premier David Makhura to serve on the Corona virus disease 2019 (Covid-19) Advisory Committee.
This high level advisory council will provide expertise on matters pertaining to measures implemented by the Gauteng provincial government to deal with Covid-19.
Amongst other things, the committee will be responsible for providing advice and developing a Covid-19 Risk-Adjusted strategy for Gauteng province.
The University congratulates Prof Ayo-Yusuf and wish him well for this assignment.
