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The impact of a second chance
Sep 20, 2018 - A second chance in life is not destined for everyone, and when it comes across your way, you have to grab it with both hands and make the best of it. This is exactly what 33 young people at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering did when they enrolled in the Xcel programme at the beginning of the year. They might not be…http://news.nwu.ac.za/respect-environment-has-deep-roots
Respect for the environment has deep roots
Sep 20, 2018 - When you give something a name, it comes to life. When you give something your own name, it gains even more meaning. This was the case during National Arbor Week when Prof Marilyn Setlalentoa, deputy vice-chancellor for community engagement and operations on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, planted a tree and named it…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/lewendige-debat-tydens-die-vierde-jaarlikse-nwu-leierskapsberaad
Lewendige debat tydens die vierde jaarlikse NWU-leierskapsberaad
Oct 12, 2018 - As aktiewe burgers van Suid-Afrika moet elkeen van ons praat oor die ernstige gebrek aan behoorlike leierskap. Die uitdagings wat die land in die gesig staar – soos werkloosheid, misdaad, gender-gebaseerde ongelykhede, onvoldoende infrastruktuur en kwessies wat op grondhervorming betrekking het – kan slegs hanteer word wanneer leiers voldoende…http://news.nwu.ac.za/female-entrepreneurship-quitting-not-option
Female entrepreneurship: quitting is not an option /
Oct 17, 2018 - At first glance, Olivia Vaughan has it made. She is a successful entrepreneur, an academic scholar and an executive management member of the Golden Triangle Chamber of Commerce. The latter has been awarded the Best Business Chamber in South Africa for three consecutive years. What you don’t know is that she also typifies resilience. She has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/let%25E2%2580%2599s-fight-fraud
Let’s fight fraud
Oct 17, 2018 - South Africa has the highest incidence of economic fraud in the world, with a staggering 77% of businesses having experienced fraudulent activities. This is according to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC’s) 2018 South Africa Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey. In light of these shocking statistics, the North-West University (NWU) hosted…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/btmg-%25E2%2580%2593-%25E2%2580%2599n-berekening-wat-sin-maak
BTMG – ’n berekening wat sin maak!
Oct 25, 2018 - Vyf jaar ná die bekendstelling van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se leerprogram, Oorbrug die Wiskunde-gaping, het die vraag na deelname aan die program met rasse skrede toegeneem. Deur hierdie intervensie – ook die BTMG-program genoem – het talle leerders nie net hulle angs oor wiskunde oorkom nie, maar floreer ook as studente binne die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/btmg-%25E2%2580%2593-equation-makes-sense
BTMG – an equation that makes sense!
Oct 17, 2018 - Five years since the inception of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Bridging The Mathematical Gap learning programme, the demand for participation in the programme has grown by leaps and bounds. Through the intervention, also referred to as the BTMG programme, many learners have not only overcome their anxiety towards mathematics, but are…http://news.nwu.ac.za/his-silver-tongue-advocates-change
His silver tongue advocates for change
Oct 17, 2018 - “Homosexuality is regarded illegal in 75 countries – and in 10 of them it is punishable by death or imprisonment.” These words were part of Sibongiseni Nhlapo’s speech during the 2018 Ubuntu Ambassador public speaking competition. Teaching people about diversity in the pursuit for equality, his silver tongue recently earned him first place…http://news.nwu.ac.za/career-counselling-take-child-work
Career counselling- take a child to work
Oct 18, 2018 - An 18-year old student enters the university gate with nothing but a brown envelope and hope. Would she be accepted as a late applicant? She does not know if her dreams of studying graphic design would be thwarted; since applications and selection was already completed the previous year. This scenario illustrates a common problem that a lot…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-win-%25E2%2580%2598peaceful%25E2%2580%2599-atoms
Students win with ‘peaceful’ atoms
Oct 18, 2018 - Veronica Gouws, Koketso Kgorinyane and Naomi Mokhine will soon be jetting off to Russia. These three master’s students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently won a youth video competition. More than 30 students from Sub-Saharan Africa took part in the contest, ran by Rosatom* in cooperation with African Young…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-report-raises-red-flags
International report raises red flags
Oct 18, 2018 - In the light of political and economic developments in South Africa in recent years, the further slippage from 62 to 67 out of 140 countries in the country's overall global competitiveness ranking is not unexpected. This is according to renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Business School. He…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cultivating-humanity-interdisciplinary-research-better-tomorrow
Cultivating humanity: interdisciplinary research for a better tomorrow
Oct 19, 2018 - Poverty, unemployment, poor service delivery, lack of economic growth. There are a lot to be done before we will see the African continent truly thriving. The need for interdisciplinary research has never been greater. The Optentia research focus area on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently hosted a day…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/jacques-petzer
Jacques Petzer
May 25, 2026 - My research focuses on the rational design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel small molecules targeting complex neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. A primary pillar of my work is optimising treatments for central nervous system disorders. For instance, our laboratory has discovered novel agents for the treatment of therapy-resistant…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/johan-l-du-plessis
Johan L du Plessis
Oct 31, 2022 - He holds BSc (Biological Sciences), BSc Hons (Physiology), MSc (Physiology) and PhD (Occupational Hygiene) degrees. He is currently appointed as Director of the Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI) at the NWU. His teaching and learning experience include 23 years of teaching Physiology/Occupational hygiene to undergraduate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/mariette-swanepoel
Mariette Swanepoel
Jan 21, 2021 - "Real wealth is health” – I have specialised in resistance training for health and weight management and am passionate about all aspects involving; wellness coaching, an holistic approach to weight management and chronic diseases of lifestyle as well as mindful movement. Through attending varies workshops and conferences, reading literature…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/marius-brits
Marius Brits
Jan 21, 2021 - Dr Brits specialises in Pharmaceutical Sciences and obtained, BPharm, M.Sc. (Cum Laude) degrees and a PhD Pharmaceutics in 2008, from Potchefstroom University for CHO, South Africa. During the last 15 years I focused on Quality Assurance and Control of Medicines. Working with the International Pharmacopoeia (Ph.Int.) and World Health Organization…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/marlene-julyan
Marlene Julyan
Jan 22, 2021 - Marlene Julyan was born as eldest daughter of Willie and Martie van den Berg. She matriculated in 1998 from Potchefstroom Gimnasium. She completed a BSc degree at the former University of the Free State and started afterwards with a B.Pharm at the former PU for CHE. While studying Pharmacy, she did concurrently a Honours and Masters Degree in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/pieter-van-den-berg
Pieter van den Berg
Jan 22, 2021 - My main research focus is on Sevens rugby, coaching and video analysis. Started my studies in 1994 and have until recently obtained a BA degree in human movement studies, HONNEURS in movement studies, MASTERS in human movement studies, Post graduate diploma in teaching and PhD in Human movement studies. I have taught for 4 Years where I acted as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/retha-bloem
Retha Bloem
Sep 22, 2021 - Retha Bloem is a social worker with a 25 year academic research history. As a graduate from the University of Pretoria, born in 1968, she obtained her B.SW, BA (Hons) industrial Sociology, (cum laude) Magister Atrium,(cum laude) Masters of Social work (play therapy) (cum laude) and Ph.D. (UP) under promotorship of Prof Rina Delport…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/vicki-koen