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NWU research book discusses racism, xenophobia and inequality
Feb 06, 2018 - Researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology recently published a research book, Togetherness in South Africa, discussing religious perspectives on racism, xenophobia and economic inequality. The synopsis on the back page describes the book as a comprehensive critique on racism and its widespread, devastating…
Back to business at the NWU School of Business and Governance
Feb 07, 2018 - It’s back to the books for students of one of the most sought-after degrees a university has to offer. On Monday 29 January, the North-West University’s School of Business and Governance held its official opening for the MBA academic year, and it was an event unlikely to be forgotten soon. MBA students were treated to an inspiring address by…
NWU students to take part in 26th United Nations of Ju-Jitsu World Championship
Feb 07, 2018 - Five students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng will form part of the Ju-Jitsu national team that will represent South Africa at the 26th annual United Nations of Ju-Jitsu (UNJJ) world congress and championships. This will take place from 28 September to 1 October 2018 in Gibraltar. The excellent performance of…
NWU beloon vir uitnemendheid in Sedibeng-distrik
Feb 14, 2018 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark het die nuwe jaar op ’n hoë noot begin deur vir die sewende agtereenvolgende jaar die Professional Management Review (PMR) se Diamond Arrow-toekenning te ontvang. Die toekenning is by die PMR-sakeontbyt in Vanderbijlpark oorhandig en belangrike besluitnemers, sakelui, lede van die…
NWU awarded for excellence in the Sedibeng District
Feb 07, 2018 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark started the new year on a high note by being awarded the Professional Management Review’s (PMR) Diamond Arrow Award for a seventh consecutive year. The award was handed over at a PMR business breakfast in Vanderbijlpark and the event saw top decision makers, businessmen, members of…
NWU Vanderbijlpark: Welkom Eerstejaars!
Feb 26, 2018 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark het onlangs meer as 1 500 nuwe eerstejaars in hulle midde verwelkom. Op Saterdag 3 Februarie is die nuwe groep eerstejaarstudente en hulle ouers tydens die 2018 Verwelkomingsdag amptelik by die NWU-familie ingelyf. Die Verwelkomingsdag – soos dit deur die Departement vir Studentelewe…
NWU Vanderbijlpark: Welcome first years!
Feb 07, 2018 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently welcomed more than 1 500 new first-year students in its midst. On Saturday, 3 February, the new cohort of first-year students and their parents were officially beckoned into the NWU family during the 2018 Welcome Day. The Welcome Day, coordinated by the Department of Student…
NWU betreur die heengaan van voornemende onderwyser
Feb 26, 2018 - Die gemeenskap van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark betreur die heengaan van Bathabile Mohopela, ’n student in die Fakulteit Opvoedkunde. Bathabile, ’n finalejaar-Grondslagfase-student, het haar stryd teen kanker op Maandag 5 Februarie 2018 verloor. Sy het nog net vyf modules nodig gehad om haar graad te voltooi.…
NWU mourns the passing of aspiring educator
Feb 07, 2018 - The campus community of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark is mourning the passing of Bathabile Mohopela, a student in the Faculty of Education. Bathabile – a final-year Foundation Phase student – lost her battle against cancer on Monday, 5 February 2018. She was five modules away from graduating. After being…
NWU-personeel word bedank vir 410 jaar diens
Feb 26, 2018 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark het onlangs sy amptelike opening van die akademiese jaar gehou. Tydens die geleentheid – wat die begin van die akademiese aktiwiteite vir die jaar inlui – het verskeie personeellede langdienstoekennings vir ononderbroke en lojale diens aan die universiteit ontvang. Die saamgevoegde…
NWU staff thanked for 410 service years
Feb 07, 2018 - The North-West University’s (NWU’S) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently held its Official Opening of the Academic Year. During this event that signals the start of the academic activities for the year, several staff members received long service awards for uninterrupted and loyal service to the university. The accumulated years of service…
NWU academic impresses at international conference
Feb 09, 2018 - Prof Ushotenefe Useh from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently took part in the 11th West African and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA) international conference and workshops held at the Abidjan’s Félix Houphouët-Boigny University. WARIMA was established in November 2006 as a professional body for research…
Werkswinkel om jou netwerkingsvaardighede te slyp
Feb 26, 2018 - Daar word gesê dat geen mens ’n eiland is nie, en dit is veral waar ten opsigte van netwerking in besigheid. Daarmee in gedagte is dit vir nuwe sowel as gesoute entrepreneurs belangrik dat hulle netwerkingsvaardighede op peil is om by die voordele van aktiewe besigheidsnetwerke te baat. Op Woensdag 28 Februarie 2018 bied die bhive EDC (…
Workshop to sharpen your networking skills
Feb 09, 2018 - The saying goes that no man is an island, and this sentiment especially rings true when it comes to business networking. And with this in mind, it is important for both new and seasoned entrepreneurs to ensure that their networking skills are on par to benefit from the advantages of active business networks. On Wednesday, 28 February 2018, the…
Alumnus dra statige visekanselierskleed
Feb 09, 2018 - Wanneer rugby-oefening met aandklasse bots, is fyn voetwerk nodig. Prof Henk de Jager – alumnus en nuwe visekanselier en prinsipaal van die Sentrale Universiteit van Tegnologie (SUT) – moes vroeër fyntrap tussen sy sport en die akademie terwyl hy by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark studeer het. Nadat hy sy…
Alumnus dons regal robes as vice-chancellor
Feb 09, 2018 - When rugby practice clashes with evening classes, some juggling is called for. Prof Henk de Jager – alumnus and vice-chancellor and principal of the Central University of Technology (CUT) – once walked a fine line between his sport and academics while studying at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. After obtaining his…
Prof Linda du Plessis vier ’n dekade by die NWU
Feb 26, 2018 - Prof Linda du Plessis skrik nie sommer vir uitdagings nie, soos dit reeds sedert die begin van haar loopbaan by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) in September 2007 duidelik was. Sy het destyds geskiedenis gemaak deur die heel eerste vroulike viserektor op die universiteit se kampus in Vanderbijlpark te wees. Tydens die amptelike opening van die…
Prof Linda du Plessis celebrates a decade at NWU
Feb 09, 2018 - Prof Linda du Plessis does not shy away from a challenge, as was evident even from the beginning of her career at the North-West University (NWU) in September 2007. Back then she made history by becoming the first-ever female vice-rector on the university’s campus in Vanderbijlpark. During the official opening of the academic year on 6…
Technology to aid in mental health and wellbeing
Feb 09, 2018 - During the last decade, eMental Health has taken off with web-based and mobile interventions, becoming all the rage. Prof Saskia Kelders will explore this on 1 March 2018 during her prestige lecture as extraordinary professor at the Optentia Research Focus Area on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. eMental Health (…