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Graderingsagentskappe besing die NWU se lof
Dec 11, 2024 - Drie ranglyste bevestig dat die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) ’n instelling is wat skitter, nie net plaaslik nie, maar ook internasionaal, en dat hulle hulleself onder van die wêreld se beste universiteite kan reken. Studente kan verseker wees dat wanneer hulle op die NWU as hulle voorkeurkeuse vir hoër onderwys besluit, hulle ook ’n universiteit…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ranking-agencies-sing-nwus-praises
Ranking agencies sing NWU’s praises
Dec 11, 2024 - Three rankings confirm that the North-West University (NWU) is an institution that shines not only locally but also internationally, and can stand tall among some of the world’s greatest universities. Students can be assured that when they decide on the NWU as their preferred choice for higher education, they also choose a university that is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/strategic-planning-workshop-empowers-student-leadership-nwu
Strategic planning workshop empowers student leadership at NWU
Dec 12, 2024 - From 08 to 10 November 2024, the Students' Representative Council (SRC) of North-West University (NWU) participated in an annual strategic planning and training workshop. Organised by the office of the executive director: student life, the workshop aimed to equip SRC members with the knowledge, skills, and strategic direction needed for their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/wrc-and-nwu-partner-address-water-and-sanitation-challenges
WRC and NWU partner to address water and sanitation challenges
Dec 13, 2024 - By Gofaone Motsamai The Water Research Commission (WRC) hosted a stakeholder engagement session on 3 December at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus to tackle South Africa’s water and sanitation challenges. The event brought together representatives from municipalities, water boards, academia and other stakeholder groupings…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/veldtog-vir-die-bewustheid-oor-bedrog-bevorder-etiese-gedrag
Veldtog vir die bewustheid oor bedrog bevorder etiese gedrag
Dec 13, 2024 - Om die kollig te laat val op die wydverspreide kwessie van bedrog het die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Interne Oudit-departement ’n lewendige bewustheidsveldtog ter viering van Internasionale Bedrogbewustheidsweek aangebied. Vername sprekers van die Direktoraat vir Prioriteitsmisdaadondersoek (DPCI) – Klerksdorp (die Valke) en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fraud-awareness-campaign-promotes-ethical-behaviour
Fraud awareness campaign promotes ethical behaviour
Dec 13, 2024 - To shine a spotlight on the widespread issues of fraud, the North-West University (NWU) Internal Audit Department hosted a robust awareness campaign in accordance with the celebration of International Fraud Awareness Week. Esteemed speakers from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) – Klerksdorp (the Hawks) and Nexus Forensic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/commission-gender-equality-report-gbv-and-sexual-harassment
Commission for Gender Equality Report: GBV and Sexual Harassment
Dec 13, 2024 - In early 2024, the North-West University (NWU) participated in a research study conducted by the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE). The main aim of the study was to get an understanding of the prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment (SH) at higher education institutions and focused on three universities including…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-symposium-addresses-water-and-climate-challenges
NWU symposium addresses water and climate challenges
Dec 13, 2024 - Nature-based solutions such as rainwater harvesting and infrastructure designed to withstand floods and other climate impacts were among the practical ideas raised at a recent two-day symposium on water management and climate change in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District of the North West Province. Held at the North-West University’s (NWU’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-has-reached-capacity-no-walk-students-allowed-during-registration-first-year-students-2025
NWU has reached capacity – no walk-in students allowed during registration of first-year students for 2025
Jan 16, 2025 - In accordance with its internal processes and procedures, the North-West University (NWU) does not allow for a so-called walk-in application process for first-year students in 2025. This means that persons who did not submit an application for studies during the application period, who did not receive an offer to study at the NWU or who applied…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-work-students-pledge-their-dedication
Social work students pledge their dedication
Jan 15, 2025 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Social Work celebrated its annual Solemn Declaration Ceremony, a significant event for social work students across the university. The ceremony was organised by senior lecturer Tasleem Sayed from the Potchefstroom Campus, Dr Lucé Pretorius, deputy subject group leader and senior lecturer from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pitch-your-business-competition-ignites-entrepreneurial-dreams
“Pitch Your Business Competition” ignites entrepreneurial dreams
Jan 16, 2025 - In a dynamic collaboration aimed at transforming communities through entrepreneurship, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) bhive Enterprise Development Centre (bhive EDC) joined forces with Radio Pulpit, I AM Youth and TBN Africa to host the "Pitch Your Business Competition". This initiative not only fosters innovation but also drives economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/minister-nkabane-gives-full-support-north-west-universitys-medical-school
Minister Nkabane gives full support to North-West University’s medical school
Jan 16, 2025 - Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, Minister of Higher Education and Training has given her full support to the establishment of the North-West University’s (NWU) medical school. In a letter to the principal and vice-chancellor of the NWU, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, Minister Nkabane said that she appreciates the commitment demonstrated by the university in its…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-die-eerste-suid-afrika-om-n-koshuisbestuurstelsel-van-wereldgehalte-te-implementeer
NWU is die eerste in Suid-Afrika om ’n koshuisbestuurstelsel van wêreldgehalte te implementeer
Jan 20, 2025 - Die NWU is besig om ’n nuwe koshuisbestuurstelsel te implementeer wat doeltreffendheid binne die universiteit se koshuise beduidend sal verbeter. Die StarRez-stelsel is spesifiek vir studentebehuising ontwerp en het talle toepassings vir onder andere koshuisbestuur, plasings, studente-interaksie en verslagdoening. “Dit is ’n betroubare…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-first-south-africa-implement-world-leading-residence-management-system
NWU is first in South Africa to implement this world-leading residence management system
Jan 20, 2025 - The NWU is implementing a new residence management system that will significantly improve efficiency within the university’s residences. The StarRez system is specifically designed for student housing and has numerous applications for residence management, placements, student interactions and reporting, among others. “This is a trusted student…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fourth-year-social-work-conference-highlights-student-achievements
Fourth-year social work conference highlights student achievements
Jan 21, 2025 - The North-West University's (NWU’s) subject group Social Work’s annual conference once again highlighted the achievements of fourth-year social work students, according to their block practicum experiences. The event brought together students, academics, South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) members and practice…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-wins-grassroots-innovator-year-award-mushroom-dome-brainwave
Alumnus wins Grassroots Innovator of the Year Award for mushroom dome brainwave
Jan 21, 2025 - An innovative African Hut Mushroom Dome, a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to growing mushrooms, has earned North-West University (NWU) alumnus Dr Sydwell Sihlangu the title of Grassroots Innovator of the Year 2024 at the Grassroots Innovation Awards. An entrepreneur and founder of Eco-Agro Enterprise Pty. Ltd., Dr Sihlangu…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-calls-implementation-fresh-produce-market-report
Academic calls for implementation of Fresh Produce Market report
Apr 22, 2025 - The time for inquiries and investigations is over and action is needed. This is according to Dr Lindikaya Myeki, a senior lecturer in Agricultural Economics and Extension at the North-West University (NWU). This is in response to the recent release of the Competition Commission of South Africa’s (CCSA’s) Fresh Produce Market Inquiry report and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/business-schools-pitso-discussion-analyses-sona-2025
Business School’s Pitso discussion analyses SONA 2025
Feb 10, 2025 - “We won’t be bullied.” These words by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in response to US president Donald Trump’s verbal attacks on South Africa grabbed headlines, but SONA 2025 had much more to unpack than that. On Friday, 7 February, the North-West University (NWU) Business School hosted its Pitso…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/suid-afrika-moet-dringend-reageer-en-die-ekonomie-so-trump-bestand-moontlik-maak
Suid-Afrika moet dringend reageer en die ekonomie so “Trump-bestand” as moontlik maak
Feb 11, 2025 - “Ons moenie die uiteindelike gevolge onderskat wat dalk in die lig van die huidige skielike breuk in die bilaterale politieke en diplomatieke betrekkinge tussen die Verenigde State (VSA) en Suid-Afrika vir die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie en besighede voorlê nie.” In sy kommentaar oor die jongste spanning in die politieke en ekonomiese betrekkinge…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-needs-respond-urgently-and-make-economy-trump-proof-possible