Engagement entities are intended to develop and strengthen existing engagement and scholarly activities through the development of mutually beneficial partnerships with external communities that are consistent with the University’s strategic direction and priorities.

The engagement activities of entities should enrich the educational environment of staff and students, the curriculum and the scholarly activities of the University. 

The establishment of engagement entities are therefore intended to enable, develop and support the engagement activities of Nelson Mandela University.

An Engagement Entity is normally an entity where 80% of its activities/projects are engagement related. These activities mainly fall within the following four categories of the Nelson Mandela University Engagement Conceptual Framework.