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Academic addresses women's well-being at Mining Indaba
Aug 27, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) deputy subject group leader and social work lecturer Dr Luce Pretorius recently had the honour of being invited to speak at the prestigious Women in Mining Indaba (WIM) event. Hosted by the Mine Health and Safety Council, the event themed “Nothing about us, without us, striving for zero harm”, aimed to unpack and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/research-fellow-presents-paper-customary-law-national-conference
Research fellow presents a paper on customary law at a national conference
Aug 27, 2024 - Dr Tebello Matsela, a research fellow in the subject group Private Law at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, recently presented a paper at the 20 years of Bhe v Khayelitsha Magistrate: Promises, Progress and Pitfalls Conference. The conference, hosted by the University of the Western Cape and the University of Cape Town from 20…https://news.nwu.ac.za/kenyan-scholar-advocates-indigenous-language-revival
Kenyan scholar advocates for indigenous language revival
Aug 27, 2024 - On 15 August 2024, the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus hosted renowned Kenyan author and scholar, Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. Prof Wa Thiong’o, a distinguished professor of English and comparative literature from the University of California, Irvine…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/node/22063
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Aug 28, 2024 - Our faculty is dedicated to shaping future engineers through hands-on learning and cutting-edge research. Explore our stories to see the remarkable achievements of our community. 2022 2021 2020 2019https://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-selected-2024-techwomen-programme
PhD student selected for 2024 TechWomen programme
Aug 28, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) PhD student Happy Nsiza has been named a TechWomen 2024 Emerging Leader, a recognition that places her among 103 women selected from more than 6 000 applicants worldwide. The TechWomen programme, which will take place in the United States in September and October 2024, is designed to empower women from around the globe…https://news.nwu.ac.za/female-bodybuilders-are-breaking-barriers
Female bodybuilders are breaking barriers
Aug 28, 2024 - Two North-West University (NWU) students from the Mahikeng Campus are challenging stereotypes and making a name for themselves in the male-dominated sport of bodybuilding. Kudzi Mudzingwa and Nomthandazo Portia Galate are not only stepping onto the stage in the Ladies Bikini Fitness category, but also reshaping perceptions and inspiring others…https://news.nwu.ac.za/diverse-qualitative-research-perspectives-festival-set-inspire-and-inform
Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival set to inspire and inform
Aug 28, 2024 - The North-West University's (NWU’s) Optentia research unit is gearing up to host the upcoming Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival from 3 to 6 September at The Roots in Potchefstroom. According to Optentia's project manager Anjonet Jordaan, this festival aims to provide a dynamic and inclusive platform that encourages the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/students-gain-valuable-insight-and-exposure-congress
Students gain valuable insight and exposure at congress
Jul 25, 2024 - By Bonolo Monaisa Students and staff from the North-West University (NWU) recently attended the 28th South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SBMB) Congress in Polokwane on 10 July 2024. Hosted by the University of Venda, the congress was themed "Biochemistry Leading the Future" and attracted more than 350 delegates from…https://news.nwu.ac.za/we-are-ready-2024-varsity-football-tournament
We are ready for the 2024 Varsity Football tournament
Jul 25, 2024 - As the 2024 Varsity Football tournament approaches, the North-West University (NWU) is gearing up for a strong performance in both the men's and women's competitions. In their eighth week of preparation, the men's team is showing promising signs of readiness under the guidance of coach Nkululeko Malgas. The women's team, led by head coach Alfa…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-prof-leenta-grobler-rising-star
NWU’s Prof Leenta Grobler – A Rising Star
Jul 24, 2024 - Prof Leenta Grobler, the director for business development and stakeholder engagement in the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU), is a true trailblazer and not even the Covid-19 pandemic can hold her back. She was recently announced as a semi-finalist in the category Public and Private Service of the annual Accenture Rising…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-honoured-outstanding-teaching-skills
Alumni honoured for outstanding teaching skills
Jul 24, 2024 - By Keaoleboga Motshabi Two alumni from the North-West University (NWU), Tumelo Malebelela and Mapule Sechogo, have been recognised for their exceptional teaching abilities. Tumelo was honoured at the Ngaka Modiri Molema district Teaching Awards and will represent the district at the Provincial Awards in August 2024.His dedication to education…Recent Publications: International publications: Maes F et al (reds) Climate Change and Biodiveristy (Edward Elgar 2014); Anel du Plessis and Willemien du Plessis "Southern African Perspectives on the Relationship between Transfrontier Conservation Areas and the Protection of Rights" in Louis J. Kotze and Thilo Marauhn (eds) Transboundary…
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