Dietetics - Nelson Mandela University

Dietetics - Nelson Mandela University Dietetics is the study of nutrition as it relates to health.

With nutrition acknowledged as a key to the future of modern medicine, dietetics is one of the world’s fastest-growing professions. It’s also a career by which you can make a difference by providing communities with knowledge and advice on nutrition to improve quality of life. Today with so much misinformation about foodstuffs in the market place, the importance of the role of dietitians is even more critical.

Congratulations to Muse Restaurant on being named Best Restaurant: Eastern Cape at the South African Restaurant Awards.A...
02/06/2026

Congratulations to Muse Restaurant on being named Best Restaurant: Eastern Cape at the South African Restaurant Awards.

A special congratulations to Simone Bezuidenhout, Dietetics alumna, on this wonderful achievement.

We are proud of you and celebrate this success with you and the Muse Restaurant team.

Congratulations, Simone and team Muse!

Thinking of doing your Master’s or Doctoral studies in Dietetics?The 2027 NRF Postgraduate Funding Call is now open, and...
26/05/2026

Thinking of doing your Master’s or Doctoral studies in Dietetics?

The 2027 NRF Postgraduate Funding Call is now open, and Mandela University students are invited to attend an NRF information session.

This session is especially useful for students considering Master’s or Doctoral studies in Dietetics and wanting to understand the NRF PG funding application process.

Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Time: 10:00–12:00
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Research Office staff will also be available from 12:00–13:00 to assist with NRF PG application queries.

Microsoft Teams meeting details:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/318677916726853?p=L8KZ5qXwm6d4lAkwUW
Meeting ID: 318 677 916 726 853
Passcode: 8yB9MG7e

Congratulations to Prof Annelie Gresse, Mr Thapelo Makgoba and Dr Vera Nketiah from the Department of Human Nutrition an...
22/05/2026

Congratulations to Prof Annelie Gresse, Mr Thapelo Makgoba and Dr Vera Nketiah from the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Nelson Mandela University on presenting their research at the International Conference on Food Science, Nutrition and Health, held in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 11 to 12 May 2026.

Pictured: Dr Vera Nketiah, who received the Best Presentation Award for her presentation titled "Perceptions of the Nutrition Transition Among isiXhosa-Speaking Communities in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa."

Congratulations, colleagues!

The Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA) recently hosted one of its road shows in Gqeberha. Event involved s...
21/05/2026

The Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA) recently hosted one of its road shows in Gqeberha. Event involved sessions from expert speakers on the following topics:

1. Fuelling the Female Athlete: Nutritional Strategies for Optimal Performance, by Thandeka Mhlanga
2. Women’s Health Through the Dietitian’s Lens: Translating Evidence into Practice, by Catherine Day
3. Ethical Practice in a Digital and Evolving Nutrition Landscape, presented by the ADSA Executive Committee.

Topics and case studies were valuable to student dietitians and RDs.🙏🏽

🌟 Student Spotlight: Mqondisi Mthembu 🌟Foodservice management is where nutrition, leadership and systems come together t...
12/05/2026

🌟 Student Spotlight: Mqondisi Mthembu 🌟

Foodservice management is where nutrition, leadership and systems come together to support patient care at scale.

Mqondisi reflects:

"The Manager's chair, the menu, and the breakfast line. 🪑📋🍽️

How my foodservice management block ended.

This week marked the end of my foodservice management rotation at Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital. This block gave me something I didn't expect real, hands-on management experience."

"Because it's one thing to watch a manager work. It's another to sit in the chair and do it yourself."

"Today I did not just observe I made decisions. I balanced staff needs with operational demands. I saw how small choices (who works which shift, what's on the menu, how breakfast is issued) affect real people: the kitchen team, the patients, the budget."

Through this block, Mqondisi gained insight into how staffing, menu planning, budgets and kitchen flow all contribute to effective patient care.

We are proud to see our students growing through real responsibility and work-integrated learning. 👏

📸 & reflection by Mqondisi Mthembu
🔗 Read the original post here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mqondisi-mthembu-5507652a3/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BgHsuG%2FDCTpi8Kma82qCToA%3D%3D

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Phumeza Mkontwana as Head of Department of Human Nutrition and Diete...
23/04/2026

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Phumeza Mkontwana as Head of Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.

Mrs Mkontwana’s dedication to student development, professional excellence and academic growth has made a meaningful impact within the department. We look forward to her leadership as we continue to strengthen teaching, research and engagement in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Congratulations to Mrs Mkontwana on this well-deserved appointment.

Congratulations to our Master of Science (Research) graduates, Lungelo Mokgethi and Aaron Millard, on the successful com...
16/04/2026

Congratulations to our Master of Science (Research) graduates, Lungelo Mokgethi and Aaron Millard, on the successful completion of their postgraduate studies.

Your dedication, perseverance and commitment to research have led to this important achievement. We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments and the meaningful contributions your work makes to the field of nutrition and dietetics.

We wish you every success in your future endeavours.

Congratulations to Dr Madeleine Nienaber on the successful completion of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Food Nutr...
15/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr Madeleine Nienaber on the successful completion of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Food Nutrition and Wellness.

Her doctoral thesis, Development of a Household Food Security Index for Low-Income Areas of Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape, makes an important contribution to nutrition and public health research.

We are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement.

Congratulations to our Dietetics graduates on your Autumn Graduation 2026 milestone.It was wonderful to celebrate this s...
15/04/2026

Congratulations to our Dietetics graduates on your Autumn Graduation 2026 milestone.

It was wonderful to celebrate this special occasion together at our pre-graduation tea and to share in the excitement of your achievements.

We are proud of each of you and wish you every success in the next chapter of your journey.

🌟 Student Spotlight: Lucwangco Gagela and Anathi Gqutyana 🌟From the classroom to clinical practice, our students continu...
09/04/2026

🌟 Student Spotlight: Lucwangco Gagela and Anathi Gqutyana 🌟

From the classroom to clinical practice, our students continue to apply foundational knowledge in ways that make a real difference.

Lucwangco Gagela and Anathi Gqutyana reflect:

"From first-year lessons to real-life impact.
As dietitians, we safely pasteurise donated breast milk—turning knowledge into life-saving nutrition for vulnerable babies.”

Through experiences like these, students see how early theoretical learning connects directly to patient care and public health. Handling donated breast milk requires precision, safety awareness, and a deep understanding of nutrition principles that protect some of the most vulnerable patients.

We are proud to see our students translating knowledge into meaningful action that supports infant health and community care. 👏

📸 & reflection by Lucwangco Gagela and Anathi Gqutyana

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Department Of Dietetics, High Performance Complex, South Campus, Nelson Mandela University, University Way
Summerstrand
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