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Mervyn Taylor is Leopards’ new president
Apr 24, 2019 - Mervyn Taylor – ever-popular, particularly in North West rugby circles – was appointed as the new president of the Leopards Rugby Union on Tuesday evening, 16 April. Mervin, who is also the North-West University’s (NWU’s) rugby manager, takes over the reins from Advocate André May. Mervyn has served as the NWU’s rugby manager since 2001. In…
Patria is FNB Res Rugby champion
Apr 24, 2019 - At last! After four consecutive attempts the North-West University’s (NWU’s) men's residence, Patria, was able to beat Maties’ Vishuis at the Danie Craven stadium in Stellenbosch by 16–8. Although this was not the first time that Patria has captured the crown as Varsity Residence champion, this was perhaps the sweetest victory. Over the…
Prof sit sy Oxford-navorsing voort
Apr 24, 2019 - ’n Medeprofessor in die Fakulteit Teologie aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs van die Oxford Instituut vir Bevolkingsveroudering teruggekeer, waar hy drie maande lank navorsing gedoen het. Prof Vhumani Magezi was ’n akademiese besoeker aan die instelling om sy navorsingsagenda binne een van die instelling se navorsingsprogramme…
Prof continues his Oxford research
Apr 24, 2019 - An associate professor at the Faculty of Theology of the North-West University (NWU) recently returned from the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, where he spent three months doing research. Prof Vhumani Magezi was an academic visitor at the institute to pursue his research agenda within one of the institute’s research programmes. Prof…
PhD-driekuns vir Van Schalkwyk-gesin
Apr 25, 2019 - ʼn Baie trotse dr Schalk van Schalkwyk senior het toegekyk hoe albei sy seuns in sy voetspore volg. Hugo en Schalk junior het albei hul PhD-grade tydens die onlangse herfsgradeplegtigheid op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark ontvang. Dr Van Schalkwyk senior was ʼn dosent op die kampus totdat hy in 2011 afgetree het. Die…
PhD hat trick for Van Schalkwyk family
Apr 25, 2019 - A very proud Dr Schalk van Schalkwyk senior looked on as both of his sons followed in his footsteps. Hugo and Schalk junior both obtained their PhD degrees at the recent autumn graduation ceremony on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. Dr Van Schalkwyk was a lecturer on the campus until he retired in 2011. However, the…
Gradeplegtigheid simboliseer ’n nuwe geslag wat ’n impak gaan maak
Apr 25, 2019 - “’n Gradeplegtigheid is in wese ’n simboliese erkenning van ’n nuwe geslag leiers, meningsvormers, kundiges, kunstenaars, wetenskaplikes en entrepreneurs. Kortom: ’n dag waar die doeners van môre na vore tree om raakgesien te word as trotse rentmeesters van volhoubaarheid, innovasie en vordering.” Só sê prof Linda du Plessis, adjunk-…
Graduation ceremony signals dawn of new generation of impact makers
Apr 25, 2019 - “A graduation ceremony is essentially a symbolic recognition of a new generation of leaders, opinion-makers, experts, artists, scientists and entrepreneurs. In short: a day when the doers of tomorrow step to the fore to be counted as proud stewards of sustainability, innovation and progress.” This is according to Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy…
Facing Race Week celebrates differences
Apr 25, 2019 - It is as divisive an issue as it is a necessary one. It evokes both anger and reconciliation. It can bind as much as it can set free. The subject of race remains an irrevocable part of the fibre that weaves through South Africa and from 8 to 12 April the North-West University (NWU) emphasised why talking about race is vital in strengthening…
Deaf student breaks boundaries
Apr 25, 2019 - Higher education institutions in South Africa have been confronted with various changes in recent years, urging them to keep up with the times, adapt and grow. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) dream to be “an internationally recognised university in Africa, distinguished for engaged scholarship, social responsiveness and an ethic of care”…
BMI celebrates 21 years of collaboration with Absa
Apr 25, 2019 - The Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics® (BMI) at the North-West University (NWU) and Absa recently celebrated their successful collaboration of more than 21 years. This memorable event took place at the Equinox Leadership and Innovation Centre in Sandton. The function was attended by high-level delegates from both the NWU and…
Game of Thrones speel sonder reëls
Apr 25, 2019 - Game of Thrones verbreek al die reëls vir filmvervaardiging. Dit is waarom dit so suksesvol is. “Daar is reëls en wette vir die maak van films wat jy moet nakom, tensy jy ’n bepaalde effek wil skep, sê Phil Pretorius van die Skool vir Kommunikasiestudies op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark. Hy skryf die ongekende…
Game of Thrones does not play by the rules
Apr 25, 2019 - Game of Thrones breaks all the rules of film making. That is why it is such a huge success. “There are rules and laws of film making that you have to abide by, unless you want to create a specific effect,” says Phil Pretorius from the School of Communication Studies on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. He partly…
Slimfoonspeletjie-slimjan verwerf doktorsgraad
May 02, 2019 - So jy dink jou soete Candy Crush-oorwinnings maak van jou ʼn slimfoon-slimjan? Dink weer. Tydens die herfsgradeplegtighede van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark het ʼn 26-jarige pas sy PhD in selfoonspeletjies verwerf! Dylan Price speel vir solank as wat hy kan onthou al videospeletjies – van die dag wat hy sy eerste…
Mobile gamer completes the ultimate quest: a PhD
May 02, 2019 - So you think you are somewhat of a champion when it comes to Candy Crush? Think again! A 26-year old just received his PhD in mobile gaming during the recent autumn graduation ceremonies at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. Dylan Price has been gaming for as long as he can remember – from the day he got his first…
Super Elroy wins Two Oceans
May 02, 2019 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) long-distance champion, Elroy Gelant, walked away with the laurels in the Two Oceans half marathon in Cape Town. Elroy’s time of 01:03:20 shows that the 32-year old assistant at the NWU’s People and Culture department is well on track to reach his goals for 2019. Next in his sight is the Denmark Marathon…
Die NWU se Franco Bosman slaan SAIGR-eksamen vir ʼn ses
May 02, 2019 - Die uitslae van die Suid-Afrikaanse Instituut vir Geoktrooieerde Rekenmeesters (SAIGR) se Aanvanklike Toets van Bevoegdheid (“Initial Test of Competence”, ITC-eksamen) het vir die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Skool vir Rekeningkundige Wetenskappe baie gegee om op trots te wees. Die NWU het nie net ʼn 94%-slaagsyfer behaal vir kandidate wat…
The NWU’s Franco Bosman hits SAICA exam for a six
May 02, 2019 - The results of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants’ (SAICA’s) Initial Test of Competence (ITC exam) has given the School of Accounting Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) a lot to be proud of. Not only did the NWU achieve a 94% pass rate for first-time candidates, but it also boasts two students in the top 10, one…
NWU alumni appointed to Municipality Demarcation Board
May 02, 2019 - President Cyril Ramaphosa recently appointed two North-West University (NWU) alumni to the Municipality Demarcation Board (MDB). Monnapula Motlogelwa and Albert Kekesi will be part of the MDB for a period of five years. Monnapula holds a BJuris and LLB degree from the NWU. He is a practicing advocate and a member of the Johannesburg Society…