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Stay informed with the latest news, announcements, and press releases highlighting our projects, partnerships, and achievements. This page showcases milestones from groundbreaking collaborations, innovative research initiatives, and academic developments that are shaping the future of education, science, and sustainable growth.
Press release SAMOS launches academic year with inaugural week at Nelson Mandela University From 2-6 February 2026, the South African Master in Ocean Sciences (SAMOS) marked a major milestone with the successful completion of its inaugural week at the Ocean Sciences Campus of Nelson Mandela University. The programme [...]
Press release SAMOS at SAMSS 2025: a week of collaboration, engagement and outreach From 8-12 September 2025, the South African Marine Science Symposium (SAMSS), organised by Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and the South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research (SANCOR), was held at the [...]
Missed the live session? You can now watch the full recording of the SAMOS webinar that took place on 9 July 2025. This webinar introduces the programme, its structure, and what you can expect as a future SAMOS student.Watch the video below to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aS-K4heYms
Press release Bridging Oceans: SAMOS launches ambitious Erasmus+ partnership in Ocean Sciences education between South Africa & Europe The opening of the South African Master of Ocean Sciences (SAMOS) project was welcomed by the choir of Nelson Mandela University, which delivered a heartfelt introduction, extending a warm [...]






