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NWU hosts Agri Teen Symposium
Sep 18, 2019 - The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted an Agri Teen Symposium on its campus in Mahikeng. This symposium, organised by Land Bank and Shekinah Media, was an intergenerational gathering of stakeholders in the agricultural sector, aimed at transferring passion, skills and knowledge from industry experts to young people from disadvantaged…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/89-minute-van-glorie-goud
89 minute van glorie is goud
Sep 18, 2019 - Elke gemeenskap het so ‘n sportverslaggewer; iemand wat één word met die hartseer en jolyt van sportlui. Hulle word as’t ware wen en verloor se stem. Ons luister na hulle, want hulle was daar. Elke naweek, of daar nou sonskyn, reën of hael is, is hulle gewapen met notaboek en sonroom. Hierdie baadjie pas die Potchefstroom Herald se Wouter…https://news.nwu.ac.za/98-minutes-glory-golden
98 minutes of glory is golden
Sep 19, 2019 - Every community has a sports reporter like this; someone who can be one with the sorrows and joys of sports people. They become the voice of winning or losing. We listen to them, because they were there. Every weekend, come sunshine, rain or hail, they are armed with notebook and sunscreen. This description fits the Potchefstroom Herald’s…https://news.nwu.ac.za/pharmacen-makes-strides-third-dimension-research-better-life-all
Pharmacen makes strides in third dimension research for a better life for all
Sep 19, 2019 - For many years the world has attempted to address urgent issues in pharmaceutical research with the help of cultured cells, and the North West University’s (NWU’s) Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™) is using a new approach to get these answers. They are working on advanced cell culture initiatives to grow human…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-master%25E2%2580%2599s-students-%25E2%2580%2593-best-best
NWU Master’s students – the best of the best!
Sep 19, 2019 - Students from the North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences recently showed what they are made of when they defeated their peers from other universities. This happened during the South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) held in Ballito, KwaZulu-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-gala-dinner-honour-lgbtqi-community
NWU hosts gala dinner in honour of LGBTQI+ community
Sep 19, 2019 - “You Have to be Gay to Know God lends a welcome complexity and authenticity to the narratives of black, queer men in Africa.” This is according to book reviewer Megan Robertson. Taking its cue from published reviews such as this one, the North-West University (NWU), in conjunction with the Pride Q’NNEXION student movement, hosted a gala…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-signs-mou-north-west-provincial-government
NWU signs MoU with the North West Provincial Government
Sep 19, 2019 - The North-West University (NWU) is not only dedicated to academic excellence and innovative research, but also to sharing its wealth of knowledge and expertise with various stakeholders. The university recently renewed its existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the North West Provincial Government (NWP). NWU vice-chancellor Prof…https://news.nwu.ac.za/helping-most-vulnerable
Helping the most vulnerable
Sep 19, 2019 - Academics at the North-West University (NWU) are not only passionate about teaching and learning, but also about engaging with communities about important issues. Dr Lynn Preston and Dr Wanda van der Merwe from the Faculty of Education are going the extra mile to try and protect South Africa’s most precious citizens, children. They came up…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-get-hands-experience-running-game-farm
NWU students get hands-on experience on the running of a game farm
Sep 19, 2019 - On 11 September 2019, 16 students from the North-West University (NWU) found themselves sitting on a deck, watching the sunrise over a hill covered in lush vegetation. As the crisp fresh air filled their lungs, Piet Botma, manager of Hillcrest Game Estates, briefed them on their lessons for the day. Situated in the North West Province,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/unchanged-interest-rates-are-lost-opportunity-send-more-positive-message
Unchanged interest rates are a lost opportunity to send a more positive message
Sep 20, 2019 - “With unchanged interest rates at this stage, the MPC has lost an opportunity to send a more positive signal to business and consumers, given the very low levels of confidence.” This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, a well-known economist and academic from the North-West University (NWU) Business School. “There is indeed room for a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-boasts-tau-fellowship-certification
NWU academic boasts TAU fellowship certification
Sep 25, 2019 - A great lecturer has the potential to influence and inspire not only his students, but also his colleagues to become the best in their fields. Each year South African public universities nominate two to four candidates to take part in the Teaching Advancement at University (TAU) fellowship. This year the North-West University (NWU) nominated…https://news.nwu.ac.za/saioh-honors-prof-eloff
SAIOH honors Prof Eloff
Sep 25, 2019 - Prof Fritz Eloff, a renowned lecturer at the North-West University (NWU), was recently awarded the title of Fellow by the South African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH). This award is the highest and most prestigious award made by the SAIOH in recognition of a lifetime of exceptional professional conduct and significant…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-one-gradstar-top-ten-achievers
NWU student is one of GradStar top ten achievers
Sep 26, 2019 - North-West University (NWU) student Lesego Sole has been recognised as one of the Ten Of The Finest GradStar 2019 top 10 achievers during the Grad Star 2019 awards on 19 September 2019. The GradStar programme recognises the top 100 students across the country based on their leadership qualities and readiness for the workplace. All university…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-analyst-unpacks-one-party-dominance-sadc-countries
NWU’s analyst unpacks one-party dominance in SADC countries
Sep 26, 2019 - Since the ascent to power of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1994, and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in 1966, the concept of one-party dominance has dominated the South African and Botswana political landscape. This is according to the research of Naledi Modise, political analyst and junior lecturer in the subject group Political…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-pays-tribute-outgoing-chancellor
NWU pays tribute to outgoing chancellor
Sep 26, 2019 - It was a prestigious occasion when the North-West University (NWU) paid tribute to its outgoing chancellor, His Majesty Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi on Wednesday, 25 September 2019. The university hosted a celebration and thank you dinner at the Emerald Hotel in Vanderbijlpark to acknowledge the involvement, guidance and support that Kgosi Molotlegi…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rise-championship-victory
NWU rise to championship victory
Sep 26, 2019 - There is something enigmatic about the markings of a coach with the pedigree to deliver championship victories. History is laden with examples to that effect, with Sir Alex Ferguson, Pitso “the chosen one” Mosimane, and the newest entry to the illustrious hall of fame is Karabo “sensei” Masehela. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Noble Boys…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-faculties-come-together-improve-postdoctoral-fellowship
NWU faculties come together to improve postdoctoral fellowship
Sep 27, 2019 - The eight faculties of the North-West University (NWU) and their postdoctoral fellows, who hail from all over the world, came together on 20 September at Crista Galli in Potchefstroom to discuss different ideas on how to improve the postdoctoral fellowship programme at the NWU. After Prof Dan Kgwadi, NWU vice-chancellor, had welcomed the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-vaal-en-kfc-minikrieketfees-klein-spelertjies-groot-drome
NWU Vaal en KFC Minikrieketfees: klein spelertjies, groot drome!
Sep 27, 2019 - As dit kom by kriekettalent staan die Vanderbijlpark nie ‘n enkele tree terug nie, en is die kans goed dat die volgende AB de Villiers, JP Duminy en Kagiso Rabada uit eie geledere opgelewer sal word. Dié gewaarwording is tydens die onlangse KFC Minikrieketfees gemaak, wat op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark aangebied…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vaal-and-kfc-mini-cricket-festival-little-cricketers-big-aspirations
NWU Vaal and KFC Mini Cricket Festival: little cricketers, big aspirations!
Sep 27, 2019 - When it comes to young cricket talent, the Vanderbijlpark region is well on its way to produce the next AB de Villiers, JP Duminy and Kagiso Rabada. This was evident during the recent KFC Mini Cricket Festival that was hosted at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. The event saw 590 youngsters (representative of 20…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-lindani-nkabinde-varsity-football-player-tournament