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Adv Thuli Madonsela awarded NWU honorary doctorate
May 17, 2019 - On 23 May 2019, the North-West University (NWU) rewarded an experienced and well-respected individual in the field of law for the enormous role she has played in promoting democracy in South Africa, with the promotion of good governance and accountability being her first priority. Advocate Thulisile Nomkhosi “Thuli” Madonsela was born in Soweto…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/penn-state-kenner-sluit-optentia-aan
Penn State-kenner sluit by Optentia aan
May 20, 2019 - Prof Sinfree Makoni gaan Maandag, 20 Mei 2019 sy prestigelesing as buitengewone professor by die Optentia-navorsingsfokusarea op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark lewer. Prof Makoni doseer in die afdeling Toegepaste Linguistiek en Program in Afrikastudies aan Penn State Universiteit in Pennsylvania, VSA. Sy…https://news.nwu.ac.za/penn-state-expert-join-optentia
Penn State expert to join Optentia
May 20, 2019 - Prof Sinfree Makoni will be delivering his prestige lecture as extraordinary professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area on the campus in Vanderbijlpark on Monday, 20 May 2019. Prof Makoni teaches in die Department of Applied Linguistics and Program in African Studies at Penn State University in Pennsylvania,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-lewer-phd-graduandi-van-regoor-afrika
NWU lewer PhD-graduandi van regoor Afrika
May 20, 2019 - Nelson Mandela het eenmaal gesê hy droom van ‘n verenigde Afrika, waar leiers kragte saamsnoer om die kontinent se probleme op te los. Tydens die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se onlangse PhD-gradeplegtigheid op die kampus in Vanderbijlpark was dit duidelik dat sy droom waar kan word. Sewe graduandi van ander lande op die kontinent het tydens…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-delivers-phd-graduates-every-corner-africa
NWU delivers PhD graduates from every corner of Africa
May 20, 2019 - Nelson Mandela once said that he dreams of the realisation of a unified Africa, whereby its leaders combine their efforts to solve the problems of the continent. At the North-West University’s (NWU’s) recent PhD graduation on its campus in Vanderbijlpark, it was evident that his dream is growing closer to being fulfilled when no less than…https://news.nwu.ac.za/research-must-have-impact-communities
Research must have an impact in communities
Nov 23, 2018 - It is important for the North-West University (NWU) to focus on critical community challenges in research – this makes research more relevant and useful to the community. The emphasis has shifted increasingly from research of academic interest to research that communities can use. It is not about the number of research outputs – such as…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-year-research-excellence
NWU celebrates a year of research excellence
Nov 23, 2018 - 2018 will be remembered as a year of many research and innovation highlights for the North-West University (NWU). Taking its research to the public, the NWU encouraged debate by hosting 12 public lecturers which were presented by respected academics, specialists and important role-players in the local and international research and innovation…https://news.nwu.ac.za/2018-year-ladies-agricultural-economics-and-extension
2018: A year for the ladies in Agricultural Economics and Extension
Nov 26, 2018 - August may have been the month celebrating women’s contribution to South African society, but the women in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Agricultural Economics and Extension made 2018 a year of achievements. These women from the NWU’s campus in Mahikeng were recognised and awarded by various professional and academic…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-declares-its-position-decolonisation
NWU declares its position on decolonisation
Nov 26, 2018 - Students brandishing posters and occupying buildings; flames licking at the foundations of buildings and, more figuratively, at the foundations of higher education. This imagery tells us that higher education in South Africa will never be the same. The student protests that started in 2015 and the resulting Fallist Movements* made sure of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-fm-onalenna-leburu-announced-best-kwaito-radio-personality
NWU FM Onalenna Leburu announced best Kwaito radio personality
Nov 28, 2018 - North-West University FM (NWU FM) radio presenter and master’s student in Setswana, Onalenna Leburu, was announced the best Kwaito radio personality at the Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards on 24 November 2018 at Carnival City. Onalenna is the host of the show “Dintshang – Church ya Mapantsola” which plays only Kwaito music. The show gives…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-wellness-promotes-healthy-lifestyle
NWU Wellness promotes a healthy lifestyle
Nov 28, 2018 - Engaging co-workers in a healthy physical competition is a great way to encourage wellness. Some of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) staff recently took part in a Pedometer Challenge as part of encouraging a healthy lifestyle. This challenge was facilitated by the NWU’s Wellness office and was sponsored by BESTMED. The aim of the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/christian-scholars-ponder-their-place-higher-education
Christian scholars ponder their place in higher education
Nov 29, 2018 - Christian scholars from across Africa have come together at a conference in Potchefstroom to consider the role of Christian scholarship in higher education. The International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education (IAPCHE) recently held its first-ever All-Africa Conference, giving Christian scholars food for thought and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/earlier-better-africa%25E2%2580%2599s-children
The earlier, the better for Africa’s children
Nov 29, 2018 - Imagine looking at a page and not being able to read or fully understand the words because you never developed the skills to do so. This is the reality for many children in Africa. It is also a big obstacle to the development of the continent’s people as early literacy is essential for children’s reading abilities and future success in their…https://news.nwu.ac.za/when-business-ideas-get-wings
When business ideas get wings
Dec 04, 2018 - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a participant in the popular television show Shark Tank, or the British version named Dragon’s Den where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors? Sixteen students from the North-West University (NWU) and the Vaal University of Technology recently experienced just that…https://news.nwu.ac.za/stats-sa-council-benefit-skills-top-nwu-researcher
Stats SA Council to benefit from skills of top NWU researcher
Dec 05, 2018 - All the facts and figures around public health add up neatly for Prof Andries Monyeki. He has been appointed to the council of the official keepers of statistics in the country, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). Prof Monyeki, an academic and researcher from the North-West University, says he is delighted and honoured by his appointment. “…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-artificial-intelligence-research-fair
NWU hosts artificial intelligence research fair
Dec 06, 2018 - The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the annual fair of the national Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR), a national research network that supports capacity development and advanced research in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Managed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and sponsored by the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-shines-bright-annual-mace-excellence-awards
NWU shines bright at annual MACE Excellence Awards
Dec 06, 2018 - During 2018 the North-West University (NWU) continued on its course of excellence and added numerous accolades to its already impressive trophy cabinet. Most recently, the NWU took to the winners podium at both the MACE Excellence Awards and the South African Publication Forum Awards. MACE Excellence Awards The MACE Excellence Awards…https://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-researchers-and-researchers
For researchers, by researchers and with researchers
Dec 06, 2018 - The Sanlam Auditorium on the campus in Potchefstroom was buzzing with excitement as 500 researchers from the North-West University (NWU) attended the first Biennial Research and Innovation Conference. The conference, which is the brain child of Prof Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya, deputy vice-chancellor for research and innovation, took place from…https://news.nwu.ac.za/graduates-work-together-help-prospective-students
Graduates work together to help prospective students
Dec 07, 2018 - While most people will be at home relaxing this festive season, a number of graduates from the Youth Empowerment Organisation (YEO) will be doing their bit to help the less fortunate. From 1 December until the end of January 2019, graduates in their graduation gowns will stand at various intersections in Potchefstroom, Pretoria and Polokwane…https://news.nwu.ac.za/saioh-recognises-nwu-research-excellence