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Journey to NWU Medical School continues
May 09, 2024 - Each step is more exciting than the previous one as the destination comes more clearly into view. On Wednesday, 8 May, a delegation from North-West University (NWU) met with general practitioners and specialists in the private sector in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District to provide an overview of the university’s journey to implement the NWU Medical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-accounting-sciences-are-soaring
At the North-West University accounting sciences are soaring
May 09, 2024 - Accounting matters. A lot. Say ‘accounting’ and most of us immediately think of bean counters and book balancers. But, especially in a developing country like South Africa, accounting sciences play a crucial role in fostering economic growth and stability, and accountants play a critical role in ensuring transparent financial management that helps…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/joernaliste-maak-nwu-media-lewendig
Joernaliste maak NWU-media lewendig
May 10, 2024 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) was nog altyd bekend as ’n bron van uitmuntende joernaliste, en dit was weer eens duidelik tydens die onlangse Nasionale Persklub/Noordwes-Universiteit se Nuusmaker en Joernalis van die Jaar-toekennings. Joernalistiek speel ’n belangrike rol in Suid-Afrika, en dit dien as steunpilaar vir demokrasie deur die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/journalists-make-nwu-media-magic
Journalists make NWU media magic
May 10, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) has always been known as a source of outstanding journalists, and this was again evident during the recently held National Press Club/North-West University Newsmaker and Journalist of the Year awards. Journalism plays a crucial role in South Africa, as it serves as a pillar of democracy by informing the public,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/university-community-mourns-passing-justice-yvonne-mokgoro
University community mourns the passing of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro
May 10, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) has noted with sadness the passing of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, former Constitutional Judge of South Africa, on Thursday, 9 May 2024. Among her various qualifications, Justice Yvonne Mokgoro obtained her B Juris degree (1982) and Bachelor of Laws (1984) from the University of North West (now the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-takes-digital-lead
Faculty of Humanities takes the digital lead
May 10, 2024 - At a recent North-West University (NWU) Council meeting, the Faculty of Humanities secured approval to establish a Digital Humanities (DH) Centre in 2025. Prof Mirna Nel, the deputy dean for research and innovation in the faculty, who leads the development team, expressed excitement about this approval. Notably, the only other DH Centre in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prof-christa-tree-uit-redakteur-van-perpelj
Prof Christa tree uit as redakteur van PER/PELJ
May 10, 2024 - Sy is bekend vir haar skerpsinnigheid in die regte en toewyding aan haar beroep. Sy het ’n ellelange lys toekennings en prestasies, maar ná 22 jaar van toegewyde diens, tree prof Christa Rautenbach uit haar huidige rol as hoofredakteur van die Potchefstroomse Elektroniese Regsblad (PER). In Engels staan dit as die Potchefstroom Electronic Law…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-christa-steps-down-editor-perpelj
Prof Christa steps down as editor of PER/PELJ
May 10, 2024 - She is renowned for her legal acumen and dedication to her profession. She has a list of accolades and accomplishments as long as the horizon, but after 22 years of dedicated service, Prof Christa Rautenbach is stepping down from her current role as editor-in-chief of the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PELJ). It is known as the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-champions-commercialisation-castor-oil-sa
Alumnus champions commercialisation of Castor Oil in SA
May 13, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) alumnus Lesedi Moseki delivered an insightful presentation on the potential commercialisation of castor oil bean plants in South Africa during a webinar held on 9 May 2024. Hailing from Pampierstad, Lesedi, a social agripreneur and founder of the Igrovest Group, provided valuable insights into his journey towards…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pushing-boundaries-redefine-learning
Pushing boundaries to redefine learning
May 13, 2024 - Prof Herman Van der Merwe, deputy dean for teaching and learning in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, is excited to invite NWU delegates to participate in this year’s Online Educa Berlin (OEB) Global, Cross-Sector Conference and Exhibition on Digital Learning. This annual leading international…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-gaan-die-heel-eerste-lente-sportwetenskapberaad-aanbied
NWU gaan die heel eerste Lente-sportwetenskapberaad aanbied
May 13, 2024 - As jy in die sportwêreld aan die voorpunt wil wees, moet jy sorg dat jy voor bly. Die heel eerste Lente-sportwetenskapberaad gaan vanaf 16 tot 19 September deur die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe op die Potchefstroomkampus van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) aangebied word. Die primêre doelwit van hierdie beraad is om in akademiese…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-inaugural-spring-sport-science-summit
NWU to host inaugural Spring Sport Science Summit
Jun 05, 2024 - In the world of sport, to keep the edge, you need to know the cutting edge. The first ever Spring Sport Science Summit will be hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) from 16 to 19 September. The primary objective of this summit is to invest in academic excellence and promote…http://news.nwu.ac.za/west-indies-delegation-visit-strengthens-collaboration-opportunities
West Indies delegation visit strengthens collaboration opportunities
May 15, 2024 - A delegation from the University of the West Indies (UWI) recently visited the Vanderbijilpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), marking a significant step forward in the relationship between the two institutions. The delegation included Sandrea Maynard, pro-vice-chancellor for global affairs, Prof Aldrie Henry-Lee, pro-vice-chancellor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seven-eagles-soar-2024-olympic-games-france
Seven Eagles to soar at the 2024 Olympic Games in France
Jun 05, 2024 - In a little more than two months, the 2024 Olympic Games will be hosted in Paris, France, and a number of North-West University (NWU) Eagles will make the journey to the Île-de-France region to represent South Africa ... and New Zealand. Although the squads – including the management teams – have not been finalised, it can be confirmed that 400…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-sweeps-north-west-cricket-awards
NWU sweeps North West Cricket awards
Jun 05, 2024 - There are few sounds in life as sweet as that of a wicket being uprooted, or that of a bat bludgeoning a ball to the boundary. Cricket is a sport that thrills and enthrals in equal measures, and one the North-West University (NWU) excels at. On Saturday, 11 May, North West Cricket held its annual awards ceremony and the NWU Eagles occupied the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/goallout-student-chapter-breaks-guinness-world-record
GoAllOut student chapter breaks Guinness World Record
Jun 05, 2024 - The North-West University’s GoAllOut Organisation student chapter has achieved a historic accolade in breaking the Guinness World Record with their Pad the Way project for the longest line of sanitary pads. After meticulous verification, Guinness World Records officially recognised the student chapter's accomplishment, with a staggering count…http://news.nwu.ac.za/work-readiness-workshop-prepares-students-professional-life
Work Readiness Workshop prepares students for professional life
May 14, 2024 - By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management recently held a Work Readiness Workshop to empower students in the school with the necessary know-how to successfully join the workforce after graduating. Dr Thapelo Chaacha, deputy director of the school, organised the event…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campuss-community-engagement-garden-project-bears-fruit
Vanderbijlpark Campus’s Community Engagement Garden project bears fruit
May 15, 2024 - By Loveness Hulwane The HaReJeng (Let Us Eat) Community Engagement Garden project, which was launched in 2023 at the North-West University's Vanderbijlpark Campus, has yielded its first harvest. The project aims to promote community engagement, service learning and sustainable food production while alleviating poverty in the surrounding…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cadavers-virtual-dissection-reshaping-medical-learning
From cadavers to virtual dissection: reshaping medical learning
May 15, 2024 - The School of Nursing at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) is keeping up with the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Anatomy and physiology education have been completely revolutionised by the recently introduced anatomage table, which visualises anatomy as it would appear on a fresh cadaver. This initiative is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nurse-survey-reveals-concerning-trends-south-african-healthcare