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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Website: www.smu.ac.za
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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.
by Kegorapetse | May 10, 2020 | Accolades and Achievements
It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of the new VICE-CHANCELLOR onto the staff of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU).
After a rigorous and thorough process, the Council has appointed Professor Peter Mbati to the position of Vice-Chancellor at SMU, and he will commence employment with effect from 1 June 2020.
Professor Mbati holds the following qualifications, amongst others: Bachelor of Education Honours (Botany and Zoology); Master of Science (Parasitology) and Doctor of Philosophy (Parasitology).
He has a wealth of experience in academic leadership, having held various senior positions such as Campus Principal at the University of the Free State, Group Executive at the Agricultural Research Council and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Venda. He is currently the Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Academics and Quality at the Botho University, Botswana.
SMU is fortunate to have attracted the services of the calibre of Professor Mbati, who comes with the requisite strategic leadership and management experience in, and sound knowledge of, the Higher Education Sector, having already previously served two terms as a Vice-Chancellor.
Council looks forward to working closely with Professor Mbati in leading the overall development and growth of SMU, and unlocking value for the University.
I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf for acting in the position of Vice-Chancellor and steering the University through challenging times, including this unprecedented phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. I have no doubt that he and the rest of the Executive Team will support the Vice-Chancellor in fulfilling his role.
Please join me in welcoming Professor Mbati to Team SMU!
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by Kegorapetse | May 10, 2020 | Accolades and Achievements
Media Statement
10 May 2020
For Immediate Release
South Africa and the world are battling COVID-19 which is threatening to fundamentally change our lives and the future of humanity. The national disaster declared by the President of the Republic, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa and lockdown regulations released by government are meant to curb infections and flatten the curve. These interventions were necessary to save our individual and collective health in the face of a pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19).
After considering the attendant implications of COVID-19 on the university business as a whole including the academic activities, the Executive Committee of Senate (acting on behalf of Senate) took a decision that the University should proceed with the conferment and awarding of Degrees and Diplomas to graduands and diplomates who have fulfilled the requirements of their specific qualifications on 11-13 May 2020, at the virtual graduation ceremonies.
SMU Chancellor Designate Dr Zweli Mkhize who is also minister of health will confer the qualifications to all candidates who qualified online.
“We wish to congratulate all those who will be awarded their qualifications. The university will at a later stage hold normal graduations ceremonies once the situation in the country permits to afford our students and their families an opportunity to fully celebrate the achievements”, said Dr Eric Pule SMU spokesperson.
All qualifying candidates will graduate in absentia, and those who need their certificates on an urgent basis, will begin to receive copies of those from Friday, 22 May 2020. The original certificates will only be released or collected when the situation in the country and University has returned to normal.
The virtual graduations ceremonies will be held as follows:
11 May 2020 – School of Science and Technology
12 May 2020 – School of Health Care Sciences; and School of Pharmacy
13 May 2020 – School of Oral Health Sciences; and School of Medicine
Time: 10am
“I am glad that the Executive Committee of Senate has decided to release, liberate and free our graduates through these virtual graduation ceremonies. It was the right decision to make under the circumstances,” said SMU Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof O Ayo-Yusuf.
To be part of the graduations proceedings, please visit our website on www.smu.ac.za and click on the 2020 SMU virtual graduations link to witness this historic events over a period of three days.
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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
Download: Media-Statement-SMU-virtual-graduations-ceremonies-10May2020
