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Jenique’s generosity brings joy to her feline friends
Jul 14, 2023 - Jenique Botha, a compassionate and dedicated 20-year-old student from the North-West University (NWU), recently made a heart-warming gesture by donating cat food at the Cat Shack and Edenvale Ferals. Known for its exceptional boarding services for cats when their owners are away, the Cat Shack goes above and beyond by actively participating in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-female-leaders-strive-excellence
Empowering female leaders to strive for excellence
Jul 17, 2023 - In anticipation of Women's Month, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited, recently hosted a breakfast event themed "Women of Steel". Hosted by Prof Linda du Plessis, vice-principal and deputy vice-chancellor for planning and Vanderbijlpark Campus operations, the event…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-psychologist-accompany-sa-team-world-games
NWU psychologist to accompany SA team to World Games
Jul 17, 2023 - By Menziwa Msibi Prof Ankebé Kruger from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences has been appointed as psychologist for the South African student team taking part in the World Student Games in Chengdu, China from 28 July to 8 August 2023. The event marks the 32nd edition of the Summer World University Games, with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nrf-boosts-funding-coal-research-nwu
NRF boosts funding for coal research at NWU
Jun 14, 2023 - The quest for more sustainable and greener coal energy is receiving a boost through the National Research Foundation’s (NRF) renewal of the Chair for Coal Research at the North-West University (NWU). The chair has secured funding of R4,15 million per year for the next five years as part of the NRF’s South African Research Chairs initiative (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/humble-beginnings-grand-stage
From humble beginnings to the grand stage
Jun 15, 2023 - Sisikelelwe Mngenela, a second-year student pursuing a BA degree in music and society at the North-West University (NWU), has recently been granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the prestigious BelCantoBootCamp (BCBC). The BCBC is a programme designed to bring together singers and teach them the fundamentals of the bel canto vocal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/kgomotso-aims-promote-human-resources-field
Kgomotso aims to promote the human resources field
Jun 15, 2023 - Kgomotso Mache, a second-year human resource management student was recently elected as chairperson of the North-West University (NWU) South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) student chapter at a prestigious ceremony at the NWU Potchefstroom Campus. Besides electing the new SABPP student chapter committee, students who successfully…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-opvoeding-hoe-ons-ons-jeug-kan-laat-floreer
NWU: Opvoeding is hoe ons ons jeug kan laat floreer
Jun 15, 2023 - Oor tyd heen verwater woorde, en frases verloor hulle betekenis. Wysheid verdwyn in die niet namate herhaling clichés skep. Dit is waar ons ons tans bevind. Luister ons nog wanneer ons “die jeug” en “toekoms” hoor? Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) glo dat hierdie twee woorde – saam – nie net voorop in almal se woordeskat moet wees nie, maar wanneer…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-education-how-we-let-our-youth-thrive-and-flourish
NWU: Education is how we let our youth thrive and flourish
Jun 15, 2023 - As time passes, words are watered down and phrases lose their meaning. Wisdom passes into obscurity as repetition creates clichés. This is where we are now. Do we still listen when we hear “youth” and “future”? The North-West University (NWU) believes that these two words – together – should not only feature prominently in every vocabulary, but…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-wins-international-award
Academic wins international award
Jun 20, 2023 - Dr Henriette Hammill, a senior lecturer in biokinetics at the North-West University (NWU) was recently awarded second prize for her outstanding work at the International Federation of Physical and Sports Education (FIEPS) New Leader Congress held in Galati, Romania. She and a fellow colleague from the subject group Biokinetics successfully…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/besoek-lei-tot-samewerking-oor-voeding-lesotho
Besoek lei tot samewerking oor voeding in Lesotho
Jun 23, 2023 - Die Afrika-voedingsleierskapprogram (African Nutrition Leadership Programme, ANLP) van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) gaan voort om doelgerigte leierskapskapasiteit op die Afrika-vasteland te bou. Verteenwoordigers van die ANLP het op 15 en 16 Junie met die Lesotho Nutrition-Sensitive Platform (LSNP) in Maseru geskakel. Dit volg op ’n besoek…http://news.nwu.ac.za/visit-leads-nutrition-collaboration-lesotho
Visit leads to nutrition collaboration in Lesotho
Jun 27, 2023 - The African Nutrition Leadership Programme (ANLP) of the North-West University (NWU) is continuing its aim to build tailored leadership capacity on the African continent. Representatives of the ANLP engaged with the Lesotho Nutrition-Sensitive Platform (LSNP) in Maseru on 15 and 16 June. This follows a leadership capacity building visit to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/wesensinflasie-toon-steeds-n-afname
Wesensinflasie toon steeds ’n afname
Jun 21, 2023 - Dit is welkome – maar nie onverwagte nie – nuus dat die wesensinflasie (VPI) vir Mei steeds ’n afname toon.” In sy kommentaar op die VPI sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, dat hoewel voedselkoste hoog bly, die algehele afwaartse tendens in wesensinflasie op pad is na vroeër…http://news.nwu.ac.za/headline-inflation-continues-show-decline
Headline inflation continues to show decline
Jun 21, 2023 - “It is welcome but not unexpected good news that headline inflation (CPI) for May has continued to show a declining trend.” In commenting on the CPI, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says that although food costs remain high, the overall downward trend in headline inflation is converging on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/education-how-we-tackle-youth-unemployment
Education is how we tackle youth unemployment
Sep 18, 2023 - In June, South Africans celebrate Youth Month, but the harsh reality is there is often very little to celebrate, especially concerning current and future employment opportunities. This is in stark contrast with the 2023 theme for Youth Month, which is ‘Accelerating youth economic emancipation for a sustainable future’. According to Prof Waldo…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hang-hug-spirit-nelson-mandela
"Hang a Hug" in the spirit of Nelson Mandela
Jun 22, 2023 - In anticipation of Mandela Day, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently launched a "Hang a Hug" drive. The idea is to encourage staff and students to donate jackets and blankets and hanging them on designated trees around the campus for those in need to use during the cold winter months. Launched by the Student…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-north-west-mec-obtains-phd
Former North West MEC obtains PhD
Jun 22, 2023 - Manketsi Emily Tlhape, former member of the executive committee (MEC) of North West and current member of the South African national parliament, received her PhD in economic management science with business administration from the North-West University (NWU) on 21 June 2023. Manketsi's thesis, titled “Development of a strategic management…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-collaborates-department-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs-support-municipalities
NWU collaborates with Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to support municipalities
Sep 18, 2023 - The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), pledged 100 graduates to assist the local government with a turn-around strategy on 22 June 2023. This partnership aims to deploy 100 postgraduate students from various fields to assist different municipalities within…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hug-mug-show-you-care
A hug in a mug to show you care
Jun 23, 2023 - The Student Campus Council (SCC) on the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in conjunction with the Community Stakeholder Engagement (CSE) Council, launched a Soup Drive to help students to cope during the exams and to remain nourished and healthy amidst loadshedding and economic pressures. The SCC launched the initiative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mourns-passing-indigenous-knowledge-expert
NWU mourns the passing of indigenous knowledge expert
Jun 23, 2023 - By Mafumane Tlhapi and Phenyo Mokgothu The North-West University (NWU) mourns the passing of Mme Grace Masuku, an expert in indigenous knowledge systems. She was honoured with the NWU Chancellor Award in 2013. Nkoko Grace Masuku was laid to rest on 18 June 2023, in her village of Lekutung near Moruleng in Rustenburg, North West. The 91-year-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nurturing-minds-and-unleashing-potential-our-youth