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Prof Bismark lauds Springboks as Newsmaker of the Year
Jun 05, 2024 - The World Cup winning Springboks were named the 2023 Newsmaker of the Year by the National Press Club on Wednesday 17 April. The event is sponsored by the North-West University (NWU) and was held at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens. Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the NWU, lauded the Springboks for their immense…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing-kyk-na-natuurlike-oplossings-vir-blootstelling-aan-gifstowwe-wat-gesondheid-benadeel
Navorsing kyk na natuurlike oplossings vir blootstelling aan gifstowwe wat gesondheid benadeel
Apr 19, 2024 - Prof Sithandiwe Mazibuko-Mbeje van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs teruggekeer van sabbatsverlof in Ancona, Italië, waar sy baanbrekernavorsing in toksikologie gedoen het. Prof Mazibuko-Mbeje het oor die verloop van sewe maande gedelf in ’n noodsaaklike studiegebied wat dikwels oor die hoof gesien word: die impak van gifstowwe op…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-looks-natural-solutions-exposure-health-harming-toxins
Research looks at natural solutions for exposure to health-harming toxins
Apr 19, 2024 - Prof Sithandiwe Mazibuko-Mbeje from the North-West University (NWU) recently returned from a sabbatical in Ancona, Italy, where she conducted groundbreaking research in toxicology. Over seven months, Prof Mazibuko-Mbeje delved into a crucial yet often overlooked area of study: the impact of toxins on human health, particularly in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-ons-navorsers-2
Ontmoet ons navorsers
Apr 19, 2024 - Navorsers van regoor die fakulteite by die NWU gaan voort om opwindende werk op hulle kundigheidsgebiede te doen. Prof Andries Moneyke is die direkteur van die navorsingsfokusarea Fisieke Aktiwiteit, Sport en Rekreasie (FASReK). Dr Nicholin Scheepers is die programleier by die Kwaliteit in Verpleging en Vroedvrousorg (NuMIQ)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-2
Meet our researchers
Apr 19, 2024 - Researchers across the faculties at the North-West University (NWU) continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. Prof Andries Monyeki is the director of the research focus area Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec). Dr Nicholin Scheepers is the programme leader at the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/neheng-en-jo-ane-laat-ussa-rekords-tuimel
Neheng en Jo-Ané laat USSA-rekords tuimel
Apr 20, 2024 - Hulle het die verskriklike weer getrotseer, die mededingers afgeweer en ’n noemenswaardige medalje-oes huis toe geneem. Die atletiekspanne van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het ’n uitstekende vertoning tydens USSA Atletiek se onlangse baan- en veldkampioenskap in Stellenbosch gelewer. Die NWU se A-span het tweede geëindig op die gekombineerde…http://news.nwu.ac.za/record-breaker-neheng-khatala
Record breaker! Neheng Khatala.
Apr 20, 2024 - They braved the horrid weather, staved off competition and took home a medal haul of note. The athletics teams of the North-West University (NWU) produced an excellent display during the recently held USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships in Stellenbosch. The NWU’s A team finished second on the combined male and female points log, with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-ontvang-agt-benoemings-vir-wetenskap-oscars
NWU ontvang agt benoemings vir ‘Wetenskap-Oscars’
Apr 22, 2024 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het agt benoemings ontvang vir vanjaar se gesogte NSTF-South32-toekennings. Dit is nóg ʼn pluimpie vir die Universiteit se strewe na uitnemendheid sonder grense. Die NSTF-Suid 32-toekennings, ook bekend as die 'Wetenskap-Oscars', is die grootste, mees omvattende en een van die mees gesogte nasionale toekennings.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mahikeng-campus-celebrates-world-intellectual-property-day-making-maths-fun-and-fighting-hunger
Mahikeng Campus celebrates World Intellectual Property Day: making maths fun and fighting hunger
May 09, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) marked World Intellectual Property Day 2024 with vibrant celebrations across our Mahikeng and Potchefstroom campuses on 25 and 26 April. This year's theme, focusing on leveraging intellectual property for the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), drew an enthusiastic crowd comprising students,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/naledi-ringrollers-and-business-school-empower-young-entrepreneurs
Naledi Ringrollers and Business School empower young entrepreneurs
May 09, 2024 - A groundbreaking collaboration between the North-West University (NWU) Business School and Naledi Ringrollers (Pty) Ltd is now in its third year. This initiative aims to fund young, upcoming entrepreneurs who can help address socio-economic issues such as unemployment, inequality and poverty by imparting entrepreneurial skills and education.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/journey-nwu-medical-school-continues
Journey to NWU Medical School continues
May 09, 2024 - Each step is more exciting than the previous one as the destination comes more clearly into view. On Wednesday, 8 May, a delegation from North-West University (NWU) met with general practitioners and specialists in the private sector in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District to provide an overview of the university’s journey to implement the NWU Medical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-accounting-sciences-are-soaring
At the North-West University accounting sciences are soaring
May 09, 2024 - Accounting matters. A lot. Say ‘accounting’ and most of us immediately think of bean counters and book balancers. But, especially in a developing country like South Africa, accounting sciences play a crucial role in fostering economic growth and stability, and accountants play a critical role in ensuring transparent financial management that helps…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/joernaliste-maak-nwu-media-lewendig
Joernaliste maak NWU-media lewendig
May 10, 2024 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) was nog altyd bekend as ’n bron van uitmuntende joernaliste, en dit was weer eens duidelik tydens die onlangse Nasionale Persklub/Noordwes-Universiteit se Nuusmaker en Joernalis van die Jaar-toekennings. Joernalistiek speel ’n belangrike rol in Suid-Afrika, en dit dien as steunpilaar vir demokrasie deur die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/journalists-make-nwu-media-magic
Journalists make NWU media magic
May 10, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) has always been known as a source of outstanding journalists, and this was again evident during the recently held National Press Club/North-West University Newsmaker and Journalist of the Year awards. Journalism plays a crucial role in South Africa, as it serves as a pillar of democracy by informing the public,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/university-community-mourns-passing-justice-yvonne-mokgoro
University community mourns the passing of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro
May 10, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) has noted with sadness the passing of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, former Constitutional Judge of South Africa, on Thursday, 9 May 2024. Among her various qualifications, Justice Yvonne Mokgoro obtained her B Juris degree (1982) and Bachelor of Laws (1984) from the University of North West (now the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-takes-digital-lead
Faculty of Humanities takes the digital lead
May 10, 2024 - At a recent North-West University (NWU) Council meeting, the Faculty of Humanities secured approval to establish a Digital Humanities (DH) Centre in 2025. Prof Mirna Nel, the deputy dean for research and innovation in the faculty, who leads the development team, expressed excitement about this approval. Notably, the only other DH Centre in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prof-christa-tree-uit-redakteur-van-perpelj
Prof Christa tree uit as redakteur van PER/PELJ
May 10, 2024 - Sy is bekend vir haar skerpsinnigheid in die regte en toewyding aan haar beroep. Sy het ’n ellelange lys toekennings en prestasies, maar ná 22 jaar van toegewyde diens, tree prof Christa Rautenbach uit haar huidige rol as hoofredakteur van die Potchefstroomse Elektroniese Regsblad (PER). In Engels staan dit as die Potchefstroom Electronic Law…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-christa-steps-down-editor-perpelj
Prof Christa steps down as editor of PER/PELJ
May 10, 2024 - She is renowned for her legal acumen and dedication to her profession. She has a list of accolades and accomplishments as long as the horizon, but after 22 years of dedicated service, Prof Christa Rautenbach is stepping down from her current role as editor-in-chief of the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PELJ). It is known as the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-champions-commercialisation-castor-oil-sa
Alumnus champions commercialisation of Castor Oil in SA
May 13, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) alumnus Lesedi Moseki delivered an insightful presentation on the potential commercialisation of castor oil bean plants in South Africa during a webinar held on 9 May 2024. Hailing from Pampierstad, Lesedi, a social agripreneur and founder of the Igrovest Group, provided valuable insights into his journey towards…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pushing-boundaries-redefine-learning