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Academic awarded international President’s award
Oct 29, 2024 - Prof Hans de Ridder, director of the School of Human Movement Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), was recently acknowledged with the President’s award at the biannual International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) conference on 7 August in London, England. This award is in recognition of his unwavering commitment to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-honoured-international-fellowship
Academic honoured with international fellowship
Oct 29, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola has been awarded an honourary fellowship by the International Science Council in Paris, France. This fellowship is the highest accolade the ISC can bestow on an individual, and acknowledges their exceptional efforts in advancing science as a global public good. The ISC is a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/student-attends-international-training-programme-african-entrepreneurs
Student attends international training programme for African entrepreneurs
Oct 29, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) student Oscar Mosenogi is participating in the 8th International i-Boot Camp hosted by the Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) from 21 to 25 February. This i-Boot Camp is an intensive training programme that seeks to empower young African entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources needed…https://news.nwu.ac.za/new-international-editorial-role-nuclear-field-prof-bismark-tyobeka
New international editorial role in the nuclear field for Prof Bismark Tyobeka
Oct 29, 2024 - Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), has been invited by the international journal, Progress in Nuclear Energy, to be part of the journal’s editorial board. Established in 1977, Progress in Nuclear Energy is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering all aspects of nuclear science and…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/humanities/skooldirekteurs-en-adjunkdirekteurs
Skooldirekteurs en Adjunkdirekteurs
Oct 23, 2024 - Skool vir Kommunikasie Prof Lida Holtzhausen Lida.Holtzhausen@nwu.ac.za Mooki Lobelo Mooki.Lobelo@nwu.ac.za Naomi du Plessis Naomi.DuPlessis@nwu.ac.za Skool vir Owerheidstudies Kedibone Phago Kedibone.Phago@nwu.ac.za Victor Ojakaotu Victor…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-launches-advanced-leadership-women-short-learning-programme-partnership-lgseta
NWU Business School launches Advanced Leadership for Women short learning programme in partnership with the LGSETA
Oct 24, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) Business School is proud to announce the launch of a new cohort for its Short Learning Programme on Advanced Leadership for Women, aimed at empowering women in leadership roles across municipalities in South Africa. This initiative is supported and funded by the Local Government Sector Education and Training…https://news.nwu.ac.za/students-celebrate-african-unity-5th-annual-cultural-day
Students celebrate African unity at 5th annual Cultural Day
Oct 24, 2024 - By:Ntokozo Maseko and Lethabo Matjiu In a celebration of traditional African food, dance, music and poetry, students at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) came together for the fifth annual Cultural Day of the Student Life Department. Held on 4 October at Sedibeng Park in Mahikeng, the event was a celebration of African unity…https://news.nwu.ac.za/paving-way-ethical-leadership-potchefstroom-geneva
Paving the way for ethical leadership from Potchefstroom to Geneva
Nov 20, 2024 - The North-West University's (NWU’s) Unit for Distance Learning (UDL) emerged as a pivotal voice at the recent International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) Leadership Summit that took place from 5 to 7 June 2024. This summit was a collaborative effort between the ICDE, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-and-alumnus-represent-south-africa-2024-venezuela-book-fair
Academic and alumnus to represent South Africa at 2024 Venezuela Book Fair
Nov 20, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe and alumnus Dr Monicca Thulisile Bhuda have been selected as part of South Africa's team for the 20th International Book Fair of Venezuela (FILVEN) in Caracas, from 11 to 21 July 2024. South Africa will be the guest of honour at this event. The Ministry of Popular Power for Culture,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/transformative-workshop-examines-energy-resilience-and-sustainability-within-brics-nations
Transformative workshop examines energy resilience and sustainability within BRICS+ nations
Nov 20, 2024 - Prof Kedibone Phago, director of the School of Government Studies at the North-West University (NWU), recently had the opportunity to attend a landmark workshop with the BRICS Research Community of Practice. Hosted by the Pandit Deendayal Energy University in Gujarat, India, the event drew scholars from BRICS and BRICS+ nations, including South…https://news.nwu.ac.za/california-state-university-dean-shares-insights-how-establish-entrepreneurship-ecosystem
California State University dean shares insights on how to establish an entrepreneurship ecosystem
Nov 20, 2024 - Dr Gangaram Singh, an accomplished academic and dean of the College of Business and Economics at California State University, recently visited the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (FEMS) at the North-West University (NWU) to share valuable insights on entrepreneurship ecosystem engagement. The significance of Dr Singh's visit lies in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-digitally-empowered-staff-across-campuses
NWU celebrates digitally empowered staff across campuses
Nov 08, 2024 - In a series of ceremonies held across all three North-West University (NWU) campuses, the People and Culture Department recently celebrated colleagues who completed the 12-month End-User Computing learnership. Marking an important milestone in professional growth, these events showcased NWU's commitment to digital empowerment and continuous…https://news.nwu.ac.za/special-celebration-during-milestone-year-nwu-prof-mzubanzi-bismark-tyobekas-50th-birthday
A special celebration during a milestone year at the NWU: Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka’s 50th birthday
Nov 11, 2024 - On 4 November 2024, the North-West University (NWU) celebrated a momentous occasion – the 50th birthday of its principal and vice-chancellor, Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka. This milestone coincided with the university’s 20th anniversary, creating a unique and symbolic double celebration. For Prof. Tyobeka, it was a day that not only marked his…https://news.nwu.ac.za/graphic-design-lecturer-showcase-talent-group-art-exhibition
Graphic design lecturer to showcase talent at group art exhibition
Nov 12, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) Graphic Design lecturer and artist Danelle Heenop will take part in a sensational group art exhibition at the Alliance Française de Pretoria, located at the hub of diplomatic embassies and the Loftus stadium. The groundbreaking exhibition, Infinite Perspectives, will be on display from 7 November to 6 December, and it…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nadia-van-jaarsveldt-wins-big-international-symposium
Nadia van Jaarsveldt wins big at international symposium
Nov 13, 2024 - Nadia van Jaarsveldt, an Industrial Engineering student pursuing her master’s degree with a topic in agriculture, was recognised for her outstanding presentation at the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers (SAIAE) and Pan African Society for Agricultural Engineering (PASAE) International Symposium 2024. Held at the Houw Hoek Hotel in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/newly-launched-book-set-revolutionise-aquatic-world
Newly launched book set to revolutionise the aquatic world
Nov 13, 2024 - The Water Research Group in the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management (UESM) at the North-West University (NWU) launched Prof Paul Skelton’s new edition of the book titled Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa – A Complete Guide on Monday, 4 November. The book launch marked the anniversary of the NWU’s longstanding partnership with the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vaal-young-alumni-chapter-fundraising-day-empowering-future-0
NWU Vaal Young Alumni Chapter fundraising day empowering the future
Nov 14, 2024 - The NWU Vaal Young Alumni Chapter hosted a vibrant fundraising event on 02 November 2024, at the scenic Big Lapa of Vanderbijlpark Campus, with a powerful mission; to support final-year students burdened by debts under R5,000, enabling them to graduate and unlock new opportunities. The event buzzed with enthusiasm as alumni, staff, and special…https://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-explores-relationship-between-media-power-and-society