Indigenous Knowledge Systems of the Built Environment Unit Latest News

Mandela University’s IKSBEU Unit participates in Oeswana Language Week

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Staff from Mandela University’s Indigenous Knowledge Systems of the Built Environment Unit (IKSBEU) recently presented their research at Oeswana Language Week in Cathcart.

Welcoming Dr David Eduardo Morocho Jaramillo

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Indigenous Knowledge Systems of the Built Environments Unit members warmly welcomed Dr David Eduardo Morocho Jaramillo, our Post Doc research fellow, just arrived at the School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology - Nelson Mandela University.

Second-year graphic design students working with First Nation Tribes

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University’s second-year Bachelor of Visual Arts Graphic Design students under the auspices of the Indigenous Knowledge Systems of the Built Environment Unit, (IKSBEU), recently completed a symbol design project with the KhoiSan communities.

Building a Matjieshut in celebration of Heritage Month and SA’s First Peoples’ traditions

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT

One of the earliest forms of shelter used by San and Khoikhoi people, the Matjieshut, was recently constructed on Mandela University’s South Campus, adjacent to the School of Architecture to celebrate Heritage Month.

International experts emphasise the importance of Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMT

“This first seminar has been a significant contribution to the debate surrounding the importance of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) practices and their role in safeguarding the environment.”