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17 November 2017 Official weekly newsletter of NUST Namibia University of Science and Technology NUST_Namibia @NUST_Namibia NUST BRIEF website: www.nust.na An award-winning university • Rated Best Higher Education Institution in Namibia (PMR, 2016) • Rated Most Innovative Institution in Namibia (PMR, 2016) Institutional Research Week, 21 - 24 November 2017. CENTRE FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (CED) Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator Training (Part 1 and 2) Included in Training: Adobe Certified Trainer, Adobe Official Courseware, Certificate. Time: 08:00 - 17:00 Dates: 20 - 24 November 2017 Registration Deadline: 15 November 2017 Cost: N$6 000 Enquiries: Francina Kashaka, T: +264 61 207 2236, F: +264 61 207 9236, E: [email protected] Dr Tjama Tjivikua, NUST Vice-Chancellor. He said that being part of UNESCO carries a lot of benefits, noting that the UN agency produces a wide variety of reports by world-renowned experts who are contracted to do in-depth studies. He added that UNESCO is the largest global platform for international engagements, therefore a country has to be part of the organisation to make an effective impact. During the Conference, the Commission considered the adoption of the Draft Natural Sciences Programme and Budget for 2018-2021 and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. The establishment of category 2 centres under the auspices of UNESCO: International Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2018-2030), and the UNESCO Strategy for Action on Climate Change, were also considered. Namibia was further elected to the Intergovernmental Bioethics Committee (IGBC), Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), and the Working Group on Voting Rights. Currently, NUST hosts the prestigious UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Water Research from Climate Adaptation in Arid Environments for the next four years. The Chair will function as a regional initiative for UNESCO through its International Hydrological Programme (IHP) and will play a key role in providing research on how government, institutions and communities can sustainably manage and ensure easier access to clean water and sanitation. Tjivikua elected on UNESCO Commission Dr Tjama Tjivikua, the NUST Vice-Chancellor, was elected Vice-Chairperson of the Natural Sciences Programme Commission during the 39th session of the UNESCO General Conference, where he will represent Group V(a) (Africa States). Tjivikua is also the Chairperson of the Natural Sciences Programme Committee of the Namibia National Commission for UNESCO. At the event, the students were required to compete by giving presentations on projects related to the mining industry. Two NUST students, Charne Eimann and Martha Amwele, won prizes in two categories. Eimann, emerged as the best student in Mining Engineering category with her presentation titled: ‘’An investigation into the application of x-ray fluorescence technology to upgrade low-grade Zinc ore.’’ Amwele obtained the second prize in the Metallurgy division, and her presentation was titled: ‘’Improving the leaching conditions of gold at Navachab Gold Mine.’’ Each category consisted of about twelve contestants and despite the tough competition from the traditionally recognised universities, NUST students managed to outperform their fellow competitors. This places NUST at the pinnacle of the prestigious contest. The SAIMM president, Professor Selo Ndlovu, expressed satisfaction at the participation and enthusiasm from regional institutions. Ndlovu described the colloquium as a unique opportunity for students to showcase themselves to potential employers who attend the colloquium to scout for outstanding talent. The Head of DMPE, and Associate Professor, Harmony Musiyarira said: “This milestone achievement is a culmination of years of dedication and commitment and input from all our stakeholders (staff, students, the Government of Namibia, the Namibian mining industry). I have always told our students that excellence is not a moment of brilliance but a way of life and hence we are not going to sit on our laurels and say we have arrived but we will continue pushing the boundaries of excellence.” A number of institutions of higher learning offering mining, metallurgical and chemical engineering programmes participated in the competition. These include the University of the Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg, North-West University, University of Free State, University of Zambia, and University of Zimbabwe. Mining students shine in South Africa Four students from the Department of Mining and Process Engineering (DMPE) recently took part in a student colloquium, hosted by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM). The event is organised by the Young Professionals Council (YPC). The group was accompanied by Thomas Hollenberg, a professor in the Department. The Speaker of the National Assembly and Chancellor of NUST, Hon Dr Peter Katjavivi, officially opened the event that sought to create awareness of the current situation, implications and the roles of different stakeholders regarding Cyber Security in the country. Participants were welcomed by Hon Faustina Caley, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT and Innovation. The sessions commenced with a keynote address delivered via video, by Dr Amelia Phillips from Highline College in the USA who gave a global perspective on Cyber Security. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT, Mbeuta Ua-Ndjarakana, gave an overview of Namibia’s ICT sector. Additionally, Dr Anicia Peters, the Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Informatics, delivered a statement on behalf of Dr Tjama Tjivikua, the NUST Vice-Chancellor. Tjivikua challenged the participants to question themselves why so many loopholes exist in Namibia’s Cyber Security systems. Several local institutions such as KPMG, First National Bank, Office of the First Lady, Cornerstone, and Ministry of Basic Education, Arts and Culture took part in the event. A panel discussed the topic of “How to create Cyber Security laws at the same speed as technological advances.” The Minister of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Hon Dr Zephania Kameeta, closed the event. NUST and Parliament host Cyber Security Conference The Faculty of Computing and Informatics and the Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT and Innovation jointly organised a Cyber Security Conference for Parliamentarians recently. Professor Harmony Musiyarira, Head: Mining and Process Engineering (third from left); Charne Eimann, winner (front row in white trousers); Martha Amwele, winner (front row in long dress), pictured with other students and staff. Photo credit: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Front row, from left: Dr Anicia Peters, Dean: NUST Faculty of Computing and Informatics; Hon Priscilla Boois, Deputy Minister: Land Reform; Hon Dr Peter Katjavivi, Speaker: National Assembly and NUST Chancellor; Hon Dr Zephania Kameeta, Minister of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare; Hon Faustina Caley, Chairperson: Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT and Innovation, pictured with other delegates.
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17 November 2017Official weekly newsletter of NUST
Namibia University of Science and TechnologyNUST_Namibia
@NUST_Namibia
NUST BRIEF website: www.nust.na
An award-winning university• Rated Best Higher Education Institution in Namibia (PMR, 2016)• Rated Most Innovative Institution in Namibia (PMR, 2016)
Institutional Research Week, 21 - 24 November 2017.
CENTRE FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (CED)
Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator Training (Part 1 and 2)
Included in Training: Adobe Certified Trainer, Adobe Official Courseware, Certificate.
Time: 08:00 - 17:00
Dates: 20 - 24 November 2017
Registration Deadline: 15 November 2017
Cost: N$6 000
Enquiries: Francina Kashaka, T: +264 61 207 2236, F: +264 61 207 9236, E: [email protected]
Dr Tjama Tjivikua, NUST Vice-Chancellor.
He said that being part of UNESCO carries a lot of benefits, noting that the UN agency produces a wide variety of reports by world-renowned experts who are contracted to do in-depth studies. He added that UNESCO is the largest global platform for international engagements, therefore a country has to be part of the organisation to make an effective impact.During the Conference, the Commission considered the adoption of the Draft Natural Sciences Programme and Budget for 2018-2021 and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. The establishment of category 2 centres under the auspices of UNESCO: International Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2018-2030), and the UNESCO Strategy for Action
on Climate Change, were also considered. Namibia was further elected to the Intergovernmental Bioethics Committee (IGBC), Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), and the Working Group on Voting Rights. Currently, NUST hosts the prestigious UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Water Research from Climate Adaptation in Arid Environments for the next four years. The Chair will function as a regional initiative for UNESCO through its International Hydrological Programme (IHP) and will play a key role in providing research on how government, institutions and communities can sustainably manage and ensure easier access to clean water and sanitation.
Tjivikua elected on UNESCO CommissionDr Tjama Tjivikua, the NUST Vice-Chancellor, was elected Vice-Chairperson of the Natural Sciences Programme Commission during the 39th session of the UNESCO General Conference, where he will represent Group V(a) (Africa States). Tjivikua is also the Chairperson of the Natural Sciences Programme Committee of the Namibia National Commission for UNESCO.
At the event, the students were required to compete by giving presentations on projects related to the mining industry. Two NUST students, Charne Eimann and Martha Amwele, won prizes in two categories. Eimann, emerged as the best student in Mining Engineering category with her presentation titled: ‘’An investigation into the application of x-ray fluorescence technology to upgrade low-grade Zinc ore.’’ Amwele obtained the second prize in the Metallurgy division, and her presentation was titled: ‘’Improving the leaching conditions of gold at Navachab Gold Mine.’’Each category consisted of about twelve contestants and despite the tough competition from the traditionally recognised universities, NUST students managed to outperform their fellow competitors. This places NUST at the pinnacle of the prestigious contest.The SAIMM president, Professor Selo Ndlovu, expressed satisfaction at the participation and enthusiasm from regional institutions. Ndlovu
described the colloquium as a unique opportunity for students to showcase themselves to potential employers who attend the colloquium to scout for outstanding talent. The Head of DMPE, and Associate Professor, Harmony Musiyarira said: “This milestone achievement is a culmination of years of dedication and commitment and input from all our stakeholders (staff, students, the Government of Namibia, the Namibian mining industry). I have always told our students that excellence is not a moment of brilliance but a way of life and hence we are not going to sit on our laurels and say we have arrived but we will continue pushing the boundaries of excellence.”A number of institutions of higher learning offering mining, metallurgical and chemical engineering programmes participated in the competition. These include the University of the Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg, North-West University, University of Free State, University of Zambia, and University of Zimbabwe.
Mining students shine in South Africa
Four students from the Department of Mining and Process Engineering (DMPE) recently took part in a student colloquium, hosted by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM). The event is organised by the Young Professionals Council (YPC). The group was accompanied by Thomas Hollenberg, a professor in the Department.
The Speaker of the National Assembly and Chancellor of NUST, Hon Dr Peter Katjavivi, officially opened the event that sought to create awareness of the current situation, implications and the roles of different stakeholders regarding Cyber Security in the country. Participants were welcomed by Hon Faustina Caley, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT and Innovation. The sessions commenced with a keynote address delivered via video, by Dr Amelia Phillips from Highline College in the USA who gave a global perspective on Cyber Security. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT, Mbeuta Ua-Ndjarakana, gave an overview of Namibia’s ICT sector.
Additionally, Dr Anicia Peters, the Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Informatics, delivered a statement on behalf of Dr Tjama Tjivikua, the NUST Vice-Chancellor. Tjivikua challenged the participants to question themselves why so many loopholes exist in Namibia’s Cyber Security systems.Several local institutions such as KPMG, First National Bank, Office of the First Lady, Cornerstone, and Ministry of Basic Education, Arts and Culture took part in the event. A panel discussed the topic of “How to create Cyber Security laws at the same speed as technological advances.” The Minister of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Hon Dr Zephania Kameeta, closed the event.
NUST and Parliament host Cyber Security ConferenceThe Faculty of Computing and Informatics and the Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT and Innovation jointly organised a Cyber Security Conference for Parliamentarians recently.
Professor Harmony Musiyarira, Head: Mining and Process Engineering (third from left); Charne Eimann, winner (front row in white trousers); Martha Amwele, winner (front row in long dress), pictured with other students and staff.
Photo credit: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Front row, from left: Dr Anicia Peters, Dean: NUST Faculty of Computing and Informatics; Hon Priscilla Boois, Deputy Minister: Land Reform; Hon Dr Peter Katjavivi, Speaker: National Assembly and NUST Chancellor; Hon Dr Zephania Kameeta, Minister of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare; Hon Faustina Caley, Chairperson: Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT and Innovation, pictured with other delegates.
