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Baie kundigheid tussen al die blare van TREES versteek
Sep 13, 2022 - Wanneer ons oor toerisme dink, kom beelde van lang safariroetes deur die Afrikabos, luilekker dae in die son op die wit sand van ons ongerepte strande en die pragtige argitektoniese meesterstukke – vreemd en ook eiesoortig – by ons op. Toerisme is egter ’n komplekse bedryf wat aan die nukke en grille van ’n ongelooflike aantal veranderlikes…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expertise-apple-does-not-fall-far-trees
The expertise apple does not fall far from the TREES
Sep 09, 2022 - When we think about tourism, our mind’s eye is filled with images of long safari drives through the African bush, sunbathing on the white sands of pristine beaches and gazing up at architectural feats both foreign and unique. But tourism is a complex industry that is subject to the whims and fancies of an almost unimaginable number of variables…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tale-three-cities-nwu-webinar-reflects-south-africas-stance-russianukraine-war
A tale of three cities: NWU webinar reflects on South Africa’s stance on Russian/Ukraine war
Sep 15, 2022 - This webinar analysed the country’s stance and the extensive criticism it received on its decision not to vote on three United Nations General Assembly resolutions condemning Russia's intervention within Ukraine - with both the United States of America and the Russian Federation equally vying for support from South Africa. Dr Barend Prinsloo,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cyberbullying-and-harmful-online-content-under-spotlight
Cyberbullying and harmful online content under the spotlight
Sep 13, 2022 - The Film and Production Board (FPB), in conjunction with the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Communication, recently hosted a roadshow as part of an open dialogue with students on online harm, cyber safety and content classification. The objective of the roadshow, that took place on the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus, was to provide the youth…http://news.nwu.ac.za/christian-ethics-around-biotechnology-development
The Christian ethics around biotechnology development
Sep 13, 2022 - Prof Manitza Kotzé’s current research is an extension of what she has been working on for years. She works between the two fields of Christian ethics and systematic theology, which aims to formulate an orderly, rational and coherent account of truths in a Christian-consistent whole. She is profoundly interested in the topic of developing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-cultural-diversity-broadening-horizons-and-strengthening-respect-each-other-through
Celebrating cultural diversity, broadening horizons, and strengthening respect for each other through multilingualism
Sep 14, 2022 - By Angeline Marokoane and Ontiretse Motingwa This annual event takes place across campuses, and aims to showcase the NWU's cultural diversity, to broaden horizons, to strengthen respect for each other, and to enable the renewal of ideas. This year’s theme was “Multilingualism: a powerful resource for inclusion and academic development”.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sports-field-stage
From the sports field to the stage
Oct 12, 2022 - By Ontiretse Motingwa For North-West University (NWU) alumnus, Oreneile Mosupyoe, variety is the spice of life. Oreneile studied sports science but swopped the sports field for the stage when he got into pageantry. He has since won several titles, with the most recent being Mr Tshwane Regions Philanthropist 2022. Born and bred in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-vanderbijlpark-campus-unveils-pride-wall
NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus unveils a Pride Wall
Oct 13, 2022 - Pink hair, bright clothing and face painting – nothing was too flamboyant for the Pride Celebration that recently took place at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus. Themed "Embracing our value of inclusivity", the event started with a colour walk from the RAG Farm to building A13, where a Pride Wall that depicts the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-international-water-climate-summer-school
NWU hosts International Water-Climate Summer School
Oct 13, 2022 - The North-West University (NWU) in collaboration with WATERnet and Baleware (Bridging Africa, Latin America, and Europe on Water and Renewable Energies Applications), is hosting an International Water-Climate Summer School from 4 to 18 October 2022. The summer school is a hybrid, interactive, transdisciplinary event aimed at strengthening…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-study-looks-need-revive-mahikeng-airport
NWU study looks at the need to revive Mahikeng Airport
Oct 13, 2022 - According to Statistics South Africa, the demand for air transport has been increasing for the past decade in South Africa. This is due to an increase in physical activity and major economic development in different cities across the country. North-West University (NWU) transport economics graduate Amantle Gaokgorwe investigated the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/branded-stigmatised-and-deprived-nwu-expert-says-why-some-parolees-reoffend
Branded, stigmatised and deprived: NWU expert says this is why some parolees reoffend
Oct 13, 2022 - I paid the debt I owed them, but they’re still not satisfied; now I am a branded man out in the cold.” These words of singer Merle Haggard ring true for many ex-offenders when they try to reintegrate into society. South Africa’s harsh “stigmatising shaming culture” perpetuates discrimination against ex-offenders when they are released from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-research-looks-commuter-transportation-challenges
NWU alumnus’ research looks at commuter transportation challenges
Oct 13, 2022 - By Ontiretse Motingwa Dineo Nakedi, a North-West University (NWU) transport economics honours graduate, conducted research on the need to establish efficient public transportation in non-metropolitan areas. The title of her study is “Identifying the challenges faced by a commuter train in non-metropolitan areas with specific reference to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-onder-die-top-plaaslike-universiteite-suid-afrika-op-ranglys-geplaas
NWU onder die top- plaaslike universiteite in Suid-Afrika op ranglys geplaas
Oct 13, 2022 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) bly onder die top- plaaslike universiteite soos dit duidelik uit die jongste World University Rankings van Times Higher Education (THE) blyk. Volgens die THE, is die NWU onder die topses universiteite in Suid-Afrika. Die graderingsagentskap het op 12 Oktober die ranglys vir hulle 2023-siklus vrygestel. Dit plaas…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ranked-among-top-local-universities-south-africa
NWU ranked among top local universities in South Africa
Oct 14, 2022 - The North-West University (NWU) remains among the top local universities as is evident in the latest World University Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE). According to the THE, the NWU is among the top six universities in South-Africa. The ranking agency released the rankings for their 2023 cycle on 12 October. It places the NWU in the 601…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-drama-society-going-knock-your-socks
NWU Drama Society is going to knock your socks off
Oct 14, 2022 - The Drama Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus will be hosting a theatrical event on 20 October 2022 in the Great Hall. The aim of this event is to showcase what the NWU Drama Society is all about. The society wants to make a long-term difference in the lives of students by addressing student life issues and bringing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mahikengs-well-known-journalist-now-nwu-graduate
Mahikengs well-known journalist is now an NWU graduate
Oct 14, 2022 - One of Mahikeng’s well-known journalists, Sosty Rammutla, received a BA communication degree during the North-West University (NWU) graduation ceremony on 11 October 2022 at the Mahikeng Campus. Sosty says he is truly grateful and proud of this achievement. “I would like to thank God for His grace, and I dedicate this qualification to my…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/sonkragopleiding-n-prioriteit-die-nwu
Sonkragopleiding ʼn prioriteit by die NWU
Oct 14, 2022 - Hernubare energie vorm ʼn toenemend belangriker deel van ons land se energiepakket terwyl daar van fossielbrandstowwe wegbeweeg word. Dit, tesame met ʼn ingesteldheid om meer omgewingsvriendelik te word, beteken dat hernubare energie, soos son- en windkrag, gewis gaan aanhou om ʼn groter rol in kragopwekking te speel. Daarom het die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/solar-training-priority-nwu
Solar training a priority at the NWU
Oct 14, 2022 - Renewable energy constitutes an increasingly important part of our country’s energy package while we move away from fossil fuels. This, together with an attitude of becoming more environmentally friendly, means that renewable energy like solar and wind power will definitely continue to play a bigger role in power generation. That is why…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/shaun-bownes-trap-nou-nwu-spore
Shaun Bownes trap nou NWU-spore
Oct 14, 2022 - Hy is ’n legende wat die rekordboeke herskryf het. ʼn Kanniedood-spoedvraat wat tot in sy laat 30’s sy talent op die wêreldverhoog uitgestal het. Shaun Bownes, die Afrika-kontinent se voormalige hekkieskampioen, is uit graniet gekerf. Hy kon miskien nie vir die beseringspook of vir vader tyd weghardloop nie, maar die vet weet, hy het probeer.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/shaun-bownes-now-leaving-tracks-nwu