Let’s hear your voice

Lifeatnmmu is Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s blog. It’s here, as indicated by the blog’s name, that we unashamedly share insights into life at our new generation university.

From monkeys making a nuisance of themselves to students who personify excellence, the range of subjects under the university spotlight is vast. But generally those views only come from yours truly – an on-the-payroll middle management employee.

And so, in the interest of diversity and a wider range of subject matter, we want to give staff and students an opportunity to share their insights and experiences on this blog.

Yes, we’re opening up this platform in cyberspace to your pen … (and we’ve already had more than 1.1million views).

The opportunity comes with a couple of provisos:

• The blog must have relevance to NMMU, and preferably be directly linked to the institution
• The blog should be upbeat in nature (we’re here to grow one another). Even in negative situations, you can have a positive approach by offering constructive criticism
• The blog must be well-written and not longer than 650 words
• The blog must be accompanied by a head and shoulders photograph of yourself and an image or three that illustrates the topic of your blog

So let’s hear from you.

Let’s hear about your field trips; your eccentric lecturer; your experiences at a sports event; your response to NMMU’s values; your take on student life; your insights on the shuttle service; your feelings about sharing space with nature; your commentary on NMMU’s research, engagement, teaching and learning or anything associated with NMMU; your version of what it means to be a Madibaz; your feedback on negotiating parking space at NMMU …

In short, your opinion!

If you’d like your blog considered, please mail it to derry@nmmu.ac.za

Let’s hear your voices too.