Sinovac, China and Partner Numolux, South Africa Launching Paediatric Covid-19 Vaccine Trial (The Pedcoronavac Study) at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

SMU/DGMAH Vaccination Site

SMU/DGMAH Vaccination Site

The much anticipated construction of the 2000 beds at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University has taken off in earnest

The much anticipated construction of the 2000 beds at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University has taken off in earnest

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 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

https://www.smu.ac.za/smu-establishes-the-centre-for-entrepreneurship-rapid-incubator/

School of Oral Health Sciences receives funding from the Gauteng Department of Health

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. 

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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.

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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 will hold a panel discussion to enrich the current debates on Vaccines and Covid-19

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
• Joint Media Statement by SMU and M5 MediGroup on matters relating to herbal mixture for COVID-19

• Prof Honey Mabuza elected President of the College of Family Physicians of SA

• Paediatric Oncology Unit Receives HPCSA Accreditation

At its meetings held on 23 October 2020, Council approved a number of policies for the University as depicted below.

1. Policy on development of SMU policies
2. Policy on recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
3. Academic Exclusion Policy and Procedures
4. Policy on Short Learning Programmes
5. Examination Administration Policy
6. Certification Policy
7. Teaching and Learning Policy
8. Records Management Policy
9. Curriculum Review and Development Policy
10. Selection and Admission Policy
11. Policy on Legal Services
12. Student Residence Policy
13. 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 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

• https://www.smu.ac.za/smu-grads-virtual/
• https://www.smu.ac.za/2020-smu-virtual-graduation/

• SMU Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Eunice Seekoe earns a C rating from the National Research Foundation

• https://www.smu.ac.za/wob-smu-feb2020/
• https://www.smu.ac.za/smu-conducts-at-dr-george-mukhari-academic-hospital-dgmah/

• SMU Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof O Ayo-Yusuf Appointed to serve on the PSET Covid-19 Task Team

• SMU SOPA Announcement 2020
• https://www.smu.ac.za/sefako-makgatho-health-sciences-university-to-host-the-gauteng-state-of-the-province-address-sopa/

In 2019, the university appointed the DVC: Teaching, Learning and Community Engagement,

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University appoints a new DVC: Teaching, Learning and Community Engagements – Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (smu.ac.za)

Professor Zach Koto received the Clinical Excellence Award through the South African Excellence awards 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

The SMU Retirement Fund was established 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.

A memorandum of Agreement was signed with the Gauteng department of health in 2017 for development of academic health compliance and training professionals

• Dr Edna Molewa inaugurated as SMU Chancellor – Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

The SMU/ UL incorporation agreement was successfully concluded in 2016

The function of institutional research, planning, reporting and quality assurance was established in 2016and suitably qualified personnel appointed.

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.

The SMU institutional statute was Gazetted 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.

The successful establishment of the Centre for University Teaching and Learning (CUTL) in 2016

The organizational structure of the university was approved including workforce planning and HR policies in 2016

Council decisions on insourcing of cleaning and security services were successfully implemented in 2016

The awarding of R320, 000 by PPS to upgrade a lecture hall in the School of Oral Health Sciences

The establishment of the University Feeding Scheme Fund, the hands of compassion which continued to feed students