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Public Protector to deliver lecture at the Mahikeng Campus
Jul 10, 2024 - On Thursday, 11 July, Public Protector Adv Kholeka Gcaleka will deliver a public lecture – titled “Community engagement and the role of the public protector in supporting and strengthening constitutional democracy” – at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus. Adv Gcaleka holds an LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-geesteswetenskappe-bevorder-betrokkenheid-en-maatskaplike-verandering
Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe: bevorder betrokkenheid en maatskaplike verandering
Jul 10, 2024 - Die Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe (FHUM) aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het ’n bemoedigende benadering tot die onderwys wat verder as handboeke en lesings strek. Studente en personeel is hier op ’n reis wat nie net denke slyp nie, maar ook harte aanraak, en ’n gevoel vir verantwoordelikheid skep om die wêreld ’n beter plek te maak. Die FHUM…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-fostering-engagement-and-social-change
The Faculty of Humanities: fostering engagement and social change
Jul 10, 2024 - The Faculty of Humanities (FHUM) at the North-West University (NWU) has an approach to education that goes beyond textbooks and lectures. Here, students and staff embark on a journey that not only sharpens their minds but also nurtures their hearts, fostering a sense of responsibility towards creating a better world. Through engaged research,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/wish-list-dr-pieter-groenewald-new-minister-correctional-services
A wish list for Dr Pieter Groenewald, the new Minister of Correctional Services
Jul 31, 2024 - Dr Casper Lötter, a conflict criminologist affiliated with the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Philosophy, gives his wish list for what the new Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, can do to improve the country’s correctional services system. “It is indeed a wonderful time to be in criminology when the possibility…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/n-enkele-boek-kan-n-wereld-van-moontlikhede-vir-jong-denkers-oopmaak
’n Enkele boek kan ’n wêreld van moontlikhede vir jong denkers oopmaak
Jul 10, 2024 - “Wanneer jy leer om te lees, sal jy vir altyd vry wees.” Dit is ’n aanhaling wat dr Mathew Moyo, hoofdirekteur vir Biblioteek en Inligtingsdienste (LIS) aan die Noordwes-Universiteit, onderskryf. Hierdie woorde, wat vir die eerste keer deur die maatskaplike hervormer Frederick Douglass geuiter is, som op hoe belangrik boekdonasies…http://news.nwu.ac.za/single-book-can-open-world-possibilities-young-minds
A single book can open up a world of possibilities for young minds
Sep 05, 2024 - “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” This is a quote that Dr Mathew Moyo, chief director for Library and Information Services (LIS) at the North-West University, lives by. First uttered by American social reformer Frederick Douglass, the words capture the importance of book donations in enriching library collections, particularly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/verf-besprekings-en-aanbidding-skep-n-geleentheid-om-te-onthou
Verf, besprekings en aanbidding skep ’n geleentheid om te onthou
Jul 10, 2024 - Sip-and-paint-geleenthede is meer as net ’n byderwetse aktiwiteit – dit is ’n heerlike kombinasie van kreatiwiteit, ontspanning en sosiale interaksie, wat ’n ruimte bied waar mense aan hulle kunstigheid uiting kan gee, ander mense kan ontmoet en kan ontspan. Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Fakulteit Teologie en die King of Glory…http://news.nwu.ac.za/paint-debate-and-worship-create-memorable-event
Paint, debate and worship create a memorable event
Jul 10, 2024 - Sip-and-paint events are more than just a trendy activity – they are a delightful combination of creativity, relaxation and social interaction, offering a space where people can express themselves artistically, connect with others and unwind. The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology and the King of Glory Youth Ministries (KGMY)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-academic-announced-mg-200-young-south-african
Another academic announced as a M&G 200 Young South African
Jul 11, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) boasts another winner of the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans for 2024. Dr Pieter Odendaal, a senior lecturer in the subject group Creative Writing, was announced a winner in the Arts and Entertainment category. He joins Dr Monray Williams, a senior lecturer in the subject group Biochemistry,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/live-well-and-wise-expo-empowers-students-take-charge-their-health
Live Well and Wise Expo empowers students to take charge of their health
Jun 11, 2024 - The recent Live Well and Wise health and wellness expo, an initiative hosted by the Health and the Student Counselling and Development centres on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mafikeng Campus, aimed to remind students that their health is their responsibility. To support them in this endeavour, the centres brought together various…http://news.nwu.ac.za/library-advocacy-action-expert-knowledge-empowering-communities
Library advocacy in action: Expert knowledge in empowering communities
Sep 05, 2024 - By Belinda Bantham and Ms Dina Mashiyane In a sincere effort to engage with the community and champion the preservation of libraries, dedicated staff from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus library recently visited the Mahikeng Radio station. This visit was perfectly timed with the celebration of South African Library Week.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-librarys-book-drive-humanitarian-effort-bridge-educational-gaps
NWU Library's Book Drive: A Humanitarian Effort to Bridge Educational Gaps
Sep 05, 2024 - By Belinda Bantham and Ms Dina Mashiyane In a world where access to education can shape a person's future, the NWU's Library and Information Service (LIS) is making a profound humanitarian impact. Their university-wide book donation drive is not just about collecting books; it's about addressing educational disparities in underserved…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/qs-plaas-die-nwu-onder-die-topsewe-universiteite-suid-afrika
QS plaas die NWU onder die topsewe universiteite in Suid-Afrika
Jun 12, 2024 - Die jongste Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings plaas die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) onder die topsewe universiteite in Suid-Afrika. QS het die ranglys vir topuniversiteite in die wêreld vir 2025 op 4 Junie gepubliseer. Die NWU het konsekwent onder plaaslike universiteite op hierdie ranglyste presteer – QS het die NWU verlede…http://news.nwu.ac.za/qs-ranks-nwu-among-top-seven-universities-south-africa
QS ranks NWU among the top seven universities in South Africa
Jun 27, 2024 - The latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings place the North-West University (NWU) among the top seven universities in South Africa. QS published its rankings for top global universities for 2025 on 4 June. The NWU has performed consistently among local universities in these rankings ─ QS ranked the NWU seventh in the country…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tech-showcase-and-hackathon-ignite-innovation-faculty-humanities
Tech Showcase and Hackathon ignite innovation in the Faculty of Humanities
Jun 13, 2024 - Advancements in technology have revolutionised teaching by creating more dynamic, interactive and personalized learning experiences. This has made lessons more engaging and accessible, allowing for real-time feedback and collaboration. Furthermore, technology has facilitated the development of online learning platforms and virtual classrooms,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aerobics-club-flies-flag-high-regional-competitions
Aerobics club flies the flag high at regional competitions
Jun 14, 2024 - By Keaoleboga Motshabi and Phenyo Mokgothu The Aerobics club on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has had a remarkable competitive season, showcasing their talent and hard work at two major recent events. Their impressive performances have earned them top positions and a chance to compete on a national stage. On 13 April…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-delves-multilingual-early-child-language-development
Public lecture delves into multilingual early child language development
Jun 14, 2024 - On 04 June 2024, the North-West University (NWU) hosted a public lecture by Prof Heather Brookes titled "Instrument adaptation for measuring early child language development across multilingual and sociocultural diverse settings". Prof Brookes leads the Child Language Development Node of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilars-strategic-vision-presented-clarin-management
SADiLaR’s strategic vision presented to CLARIN Management
Jun 14, 2024 - Stakeholder engagement is a crucial part of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR)'s strategic mission. With the adoption of a new five-year strategy plan, the infrastructure is dedicated to promoting its mandate and establishing a local and global presence to attract potential partners in the domains of natural language…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-social-sciences-sows-seeds-long-term-collaboration
School of Social Sciences sows the seeds for long-term collaboration
Jun 18, 2024 - The School of Social Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a delegation from the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz. The visit proved to be an enriching experience, with insightful presentations and meaningful discussions. During their visit, Dr Regina Schäfer, Prof Dr Jörg Rogge and Dr Verena von Wiczlinski shared…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-host-ussa-national-karate-and-bodybuilding-competitions