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Empowering social workers through practical training
Aug 12, 2024 - Dr Marelize Vergottini, a senior lecturer in social work and researcher in the Community Psychosocial Research (COMPRES) niche area at the North-West University (NWU), is a key figure in the Social Work Association for Wellness and Training’s (SWAWT’s) organising and management team. The SWAWT is dedicated to the development and wellness of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-inducted-fellow-nigerian-academy-letters
Academic inducted as fellow of Nigerian Academy of Letters
Aug 12, 2024 - Prof Abiodun Salawu, an academic at the North-West University (NWU) and the director of the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area, has been inducted as a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) during the academy’s annual convocation ceremony on 8 August 2024. The Nigerian Academy of Letters, founded in 1974,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/jo-ane-and-bradley-both-bag-olympic-silver
Jo-Ané and Bradley both bag Olympic silver
Aug 12, 2024 - Two stars from North-West University (NWU) have added their own sparkle to the Parisian skyline, joining the ranks of other greats in the city known for its lights. Jo-Ané van Dyk (javelin) and Bradley Nkoana (4x100 m) captured silver medals at the Paris Olympic Games and showed that greatness knows no geographical boundaries, but is defined by…
Jeanetta du Plessis, is die direkteur van die Sentrum van Uitnemendheid vir Farmaseutiese Wetenskappe en professor in Farmaseutika aan die NWU. Sy is ‘n apteker wat spesialiseer in geneesmiddelaflewering. Haar navorsingsfokus is gesetel in topikale en transdermale geneesmiddelaflewering. Sy het studieleiding aan menig nagraadse…
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Jeanetta du Plessis
Aug 13, 2024 - Jeanetta du Plessis, is die direkteur van die Sentrum van Uitnemendheid vir Farmaseutiese Wetenskappe en professor in Farmaseutika aan die NWU. Sy is ‘n apteker wat spesialiseer in geneesmiddelaflewering. Haar navorsingsfokus is gesetel in topikale en transdermale geneesmiddelaflewering. Sy het studieleiding aan menig nagraadse…https://news.nwu.ac.za/law-clinic-satellite-centre-continues-bring-hope-mpumalanga-communities
Law Clinic satellite centre continues to bring hope to Mpumalanga communities
Aug 13, 2024 - University-based law clinics offer law students a unique opportunity to gain practical legal training through service learning and work-integrated learning. These clinics also provide free legal services to needy and marginalised members of the community who cannot afford the services of a private legal practitioner. These law clinics engage with…https://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-eskom-expo-celebrates-young-scientists
North West ESKOM Expo celebrates young scientists
Aug 14, 2024 - Young scientists from several primary and secondary schools in the North West province presented their scientific projects at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Regional Science Fair held on Friday, 2 August 2024 at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus. The learners were also treated with a campus tour, including a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/engineering-week-2024-inspires-next-generation-innovators
Engineering Week 2024 inspires the next generation of innovators
Aug 14, 2024 - It all starts at the North-West University (NWU), and the Faculty of Engineering on the Potchefstroom Campus has risen to the occasion to fulfil that mission. For many years, the goal of the biennial Engineering Week has been to introduce high school learners from Grade 8 to 12 to engineering as a fascinating career. This year the project ran…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ingenieursweek-2024-inspireer-die-volgende-geslag-innoveerders
Ingenieursweek 2024 inspireer die volgende geslag innoveerders
Jul 12, 2024 - Dit begin alles by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), en die Fakulteit Ingenieurswese op die Potchefstroomkampus het sy kant gebring om aan daardie missie te voldoen. Die doelwit van die tweejaarlikse Ingenieursweek is al ’n hele paar jaar lank om hoërskoolleerders van graad 8 tot 12 aan ingenieurswese as ’n opwindende loopbaan bekend te stel…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/teleurstellende-werkloosheidsyfers-bevestig-die-dringendheid-vir-groter-en-arbeidsryke-groei
Teleurstellende werkloosheidsyfers bevestig die dringendheid vir groter en arbeidsryke groei
Aug 14, 2024 - Dit was nie onverwags dat die jongste werkloosheidsyfers vir die tweede kwartaal van 2024 tot 33,5% gestyg het teen die agtergrond van die vorige swak ekonomiese data wat werkskepping negatief beïnvloed het nie. In sy kommentaar op die vrystelling van die kwartaallikse arbeidsmagopname vir die tweede kwartaal van 2024 deur Statistieke Suid…https://news.nwu.ac.za/disappointing-unemployment-figures-reinforce-urgency-higher-job-rich-growth
Disappointing unemployment figures reinforce urgency for higher, job-rich growth
Aug 14, 2024 - Not unexpectedly, the latest unemployment figures for the second quarter of 2024 rose to 33,5% against the background of previous weak economic data that negatively influenced job creation. In commenting on the release of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the second quarter of 2024 by Statistics SA, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-universitys-technology-transfer-office-fuels-cfam-technologies-success
North-West University’s Technology Transfer Office Fuels CFAM Technologies' Success
Aug 15, 2024 - CFAM Technologies, a leading name in extrusion technology, has evolved remarkably from a university research project to a thriving industry player. Originating from North-West University's (NWU) School of Mechanical Engineering, CFAM Technologies’ journey from concept to commercialisation underscores the key role of NWU’s Technology Transfer and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/south-african-nursing-council-conducts-re-accreditation-visit
South African Nursing Council conducts re-accreditation visit
Aug 15, 2024 - The South African Nursing Council (SANC) recently visited the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus to conduct a re-accreditation review of the university's nursing programme, which was initiated in 2020. Dr Rorisang Machailo, deputy director of the School of Nursing, explained that the visit was part of the SANC's ongoing monitoring…https://news.nwu.ac.za/young-entrepreneurs-shine-youth-innovation-challenge
Young entrepreneurs shine in youth innovation challenge
Aug 15, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) hosted the Young African Entrepreneurs Institute (YAEI) and Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Northwest Tour (YET), from 6 to 7 August, welcoming young impactful entrepreneurs to the Potchefstroom Campus. The YET aims to extend entrepreneurship development support across South Africa. The tour visits each province,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/ttis-champions-intellectual-property-awareness-across-nwu-campuses
TTIS champions intellectual property awareness across NWU campuses
Aug 15, 2024 - Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) at the North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to fostering innovation and protecting intellectual property (IP) in the academic community. To ensure that researchers and innovators are well-informed about the services and opportunities available to them, TTIS conducts IP awareness sessions across…https://news.nwu.ac.za/masters-student-best-teacher-district
Master’s student is the best teacher in the district
Aug 15, 2024 - In the words of American inspirational author William Arthur Ward, "Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts; it is acquiring understanding." This quote deeply resonates with Tumelo Malebelela, deputy principal at Molelwane Secondary School in Mahikeng, who was born and bred in a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sandile-mbizeni-champion-debate
Sandile Mbizeni: Champion of debate
Aug 16, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) student Sandile Mbizeni is a debater extraordinaire. His involvement with debate began when he assumed the role of chief adjudicator of the Debate Union on the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus. During this time he had to coach debaters and public speakers, adjudicate internal tournaments, and represent the union in external…https://news.nwu.ac.za/goddess-night-celebrates-sisterhood
Goddess night celebrates sisterhood
Aug 16, 2024 - By Loveness Hulwane The Goddess Night event hosted by the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus Arts Unit was truly a night to remember. The ladies went all out, and their stunning attire perfectly embodied the event's theme, "A Bridgerton Affair". The event aimed to foster a spirit of sisterhood among the attendees, drawing…https://news.nwu.ac.za/captain-believes-strong-leadership-needed-make-varsity-football-playoffs
Captain believes strong leadership is needed to make Varsity Football playoffs
Aug 16, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) Eagles captain Olebogeng Moeti believes that strong leadership will be essential in advancing the team beyond the round-robin stages of the Varsity Football tournament. Speaking ahead of the upcoming round four match against Tshwane University of Technology, Olebogeng stresses the importance of unity, focus and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/groundbreaking-research-leads-comprehensive-and-effective-approach-forensic-interviewing