SMU Accolades and Achievements
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Achievements
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University has a proud history of achievement and we celebrate our successes as specialist and as an institution in Health sciences. For over 5 years, our outstanding academics have achieved a list of accolades and researchers in various fields are/were recognised for their contribution in the field. SMU students also continue to impress with stories of success academic, community engagement and research.
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The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is a Health Sciences institution focused on improving the quality of life in the communities of South Africa and the globe. Our Teaching, learning, community engagement and research focuses on pursuing innovative solutions to the world’s great challenges about health. SMU is the only health sciences university is the Southern Africa.
Our performance as a University in Africa and on the world stage continues to improve as we move closer to realising our goals of being global leaders in health sciences, in each of our spheres of teaching, learning and research.
Building capacity for Innovation at SMU through strategic partnership with Makerere University
Pursuant to the university’s objective to form external linkages in order to enrich the learning experience, the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research Postgraduate Studies and Innovation, has partnered with Makerere University to collaborate in areas of common interests.
Building capacity for Innovation at SMU through strategic partnership with Makerere University
Prof Stephen Hendricks appointed Chairperson of the Committee of Dental Deans
Prof Stephen Hendricks appointed to chair the committee of dental deans and also looked at how Covid-19 affects the oral health space
Prof Stephen Hendricks appointed Chairperson of the Committee of Dental Deans
SMU establishes the Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator
https://www.smu.ac.za/smu-establishes-the-centre-for-entrepreneurship-rapid-incubator/
School of Oral Health Sciences received funding from the Gauteng Department of Health
School of Oral Health Sciences receives funding from the Gauteng Department of Health
Prof Ayo-Yusuf appointed by Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) and Academy of Sciences of South Africa (ASSAF)
SMU is pleased to announce that Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf has recently been appointed by the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) to serve as a member of its Scientific and Research Technical Task Team. The task team focuses on ensuring that healthcare services are compliant with relevant regulations and standards so that patients in both the public and private sectors are protected.
Prof Ayo-Yusuf has also been elected the Deputy Chair of the Health standing committee of the prestigious Academy of Sciences of South Africa (ASSAF).
Prof Ayo-Yusuf is the DVC responsible for Research, Postgraduate Studies and Innovation at SMU.
SMU receives R600 000 funding from CHIETA
SMU recently received funds to the tune of R600 000 from The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) to fund 10 needy students in the school of Pharmacy.
Prof Demana appointed Vice President of SAAPI
Professor Patrick Demana appointed as the Vice President of the South African Association for Pharmacists in Industry in 2021.
SAAPI is an association of pharmacists and other professionals who practice in the pharmaceutical industry.
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University congratulates Professor Joshua Olowoyo for attaining a C2 NRF rating
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Health Experts holding a panel discussion to enrich the current debates on Vaccines and Covid-19
SMU Accolades and Achievements
Professor Hannelie Meyer takes the leadership reins of SAVIC at SMU effective from 01 March 2021
SMU collaboration with the M5 Group to test a herbal product
Prof Honey Mabuza elected President of the College of Family Physicians of SA
Paediatric Oncology Unit Receives HPCSA Accreditation
Approval of a number of policies for the University in October 2020
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
- Examination 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
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University congratulates Professor Sphiwe Madiba on attaining NRF C3 rating
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University now a World Health Organization collaboration Centre
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University hosted a successful 50th International Association of Dental Research Conference
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University hosted the 50th International Association of Dental Research Conference (IADR) from 12 -13 November 2020 at the Fire and Ice Protea Hotel, near Menlyn, in Pretoria.
IADR is a professional body of oral health practitioners with over 10 000 members worldwide. The IADR’s mission is to drive dental, oral, and craniofacial research to advance health and well-being worldwide. Its vision is to provide access to oral health services for the world through discovery and dissemination.
A number of prominent speakers attended and addressed the conference including Deputy Minister of Higher Education Science and Innovation Mr Buti Manamela, Vice Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, Professor Ayo-Yusuf and others.
Link for more details: https://www.smu.ac.za/smu-newsletter-10th-edition-2020/
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University now a World Health Organization collaboration Centre
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Department of General Surgery first in the country to use a HAST Technique on a patient
SMU represented at the United Nations Public Service Day
SMU breaks into top 200 universities in Africa
Appointment of Professor Peter Mbati to the position of Vice-Chancellor at SMU
Appointment of Prof Ayo-Yusuf appointed to Gauteng Covid-19 Advisory Committee
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University launches the ‘SMU COVID-19 Monitor’ Web APP for students and staff
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University awarded qualifications to graduands and diplomates virtually over a period of three days.
SMU Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Eunice Seekoe earns a C rating from the National Research Foundation
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University tackled issues associated with Obesity
SMU Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof O Ayo-Yusuf Appointed to serve on the PSET Covid-19 Task Team
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University hosted the Gauteng State of the Province Address (SOPA).
Appointment of the DVC: Teaching, Learning and Community Engagement in 2019
In 2019, the university appointed the DVC: Teaching, Learning and Community Engagement,
Professor Zach Koto received the Clinical Excellence Award in 2019
Professor Zach Koto received the Clinical Excellence Award through the South African Excellence awards in 2019
New qualifications received SAQA Ids in 2019
New qualifications received SAQA Ids, namely: D Pharm, MMed Clinical pharmacology, Accreditation of Master of Pharmacy in Public Health Pharmacy and Management, Master of Pharmacy in Radiopharmacy, Higher certificate in Vaccinology, Higher certificate in Emergency Medical Care, and Diploma in Emergency Medical Care in 2019
SMU Retirement Fund establishment in 2017
The SMU Retirement Fund was established in 2017
Service Level Agreement with North West province in 2017
In 2017, a Service Level Agreement was concluded with North West province involving the Swartruggens Regional Training Centre. The partnership with the North West department of health sought to establish a Rural Clinical School and the training of health care professionals in the Bojanala District.
Signing of Memorandum of Agreement with the Gauteng Department of Health in 2017
A memorandum of Agreement was signed with the Gauteng department of health in 2017 for development of academic health compliance and training professionals
The successful installation of the first Chancellor of SMU Dr Edna Molewa in March 2017,
SMU/ UL incorporation agreement in 2016
The SMU/ UL incorporation agreement was successfully concluded in 2016
Establishment of institutional research, planning, reporting and quality assurance function in 2016
The function of institutional research, planning, reporting and quality assurance was established in 2016and suitably qualified personnel appointed.
SMU/ DGMAH partnership with the Haukeland University hospital in Norway in 2016
SMU/ DGMAH partnered in 2016 with the Haukeland University hospital in Norway on 2 programmes namely:
- The training of super numeracy Registrars in paediatrics and nurses in midwifery in a tripartite partnership between Norway, South Africa and Zanzibar
- The other one focused on capacity and competence in traumatology and emergency medicine in a tripartite partnership with Norway, South Africa and Malawi.
SMU institutional statute Gazetted in 2016
The SMU institutional statute was Gazetted in 2016
SMU strengthened partnerships and collaborations in 2016
SMU strengthened partnerships and collaborations with other institutions regionally and internationally in 2016. Some of these partnerships are in the areas of co-supervision of postgraduate students.
CUTL establishment in 2016
The successful establishment of the Centre for University Teaching and Learning (CUTL) in 2016
Approval of the organizational structure of the university in 2016
The organizational structure of the university was approved including workforce planning and HR policies in 2016
Insourcing of cleaning and security services in 2016
Council decisions on insourcing of cleaning and security services were successfully implemented in 2016
The awarding of R320, 000 by PPS
The awarding of R320, 000 by PPS to upgrade a lecture hall in the School of Oral Health Sciences
University Feeding Scheme Fund
The establishment of the University Feeding Scheme Fund, the hands of compassion which continued to feed students