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Two NWU School of Pharmacy professors receive South African Pharmacy Council awards
Dec 05, 2024 - We would like to extend our hearty congratulations to Prof Jan Steenekamp and Prof Jacques Petzer, who recently received awards as “Best Moderator” and “Best Examiner” respectively from the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) at the SAPC Examiners/Moderators Lekgotla. The SAPC is a collective of experienced pharmacy professionals, educators and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/forum-ondersoek-uitdagings-kortleerprogramme
Forum ondersoek uitdagings in kortleerprogramme
Dec 05, 2024 - Kortleerprogramme oorbrug die gaping tussen tradisionele onderrig en die eise van die moderne arbeidsmag, en kweek ’n omgewing van aanpasbaarheid, innovasie en lewenslange leer. Die direkteur van die Eenheid vir Voortgesette Opleiding (EVO) aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), Yolanda Kirsten, het deelgeneem aan ’n konferensie wat beoog het om…http://news.nwu.ac.za/forum-explores-challenges-short-learning-programmes
Forum explores challenges in short-learning programmes
Dec 05, 2024 - Short-learning programmes bridge the gap between traditional education and the demands of the modern workforce, fostering an environment of adaptability, innovation and lifelong learning. The director of the Unit for Continuing Education (CED) at the North-West University (NWU), Yolanda Kirsten, took part in a conference tailored to discuss…http://news.nwu.ac.za/wellness-expert-advocates-against-gender-based-violence-during-16-days-activism
Wellness expert advocates against gender-based violence during 16 Days of Activism
Dec 06, 2024 - By Gofaone Motsamai As the world observes the campaign for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) from 25 November to 10 December, the North-West University (NWU) is taking a proactive stance in addressing this critical issue. Dr Khido Ramadie, a wellness counsellor at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus, emphasises the importance of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lessons-covid-19-can-help-strengthen-maternal-healthcare
Lessons from Covid-19 can help strengthen maternal healthcare
Dec 09, 2024 - By Tiyiselani Miyambu The Covid-19 pandemic significantly disrupted maternal healthcare in rural communities, exposing vulnerabilities and resilience in equal measure. A master’s study by Makgake Ziphorah Mohulatsi, a PhD student in social sciences with sociology from the North-West University (NWU), focuses on women’s experiences in Mmabatho…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-honoured-prestigious-award
Academic honoured with prestigious award
Dec 06, 2024 - Prof Roelof Coetzer, an academic from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) research focus area for Pure and Applied Analytics, has been awarded the prestigious Thought Leader Award by the South African Statistical Association (SASA). This accolade recognises individuals who have profoundly impacted the South African statistical community through…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prof-raubenheimer-bevorder-kwantitatiewe-risiko-ontleding
Prof Raubenheimer bevorder kwantitatiewe risiko-ontleding
Dec 06, 2024 - Prof Helgard Raubenheimer, direkteur van die Sentrum vir Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika (CBMI) in die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), het ’n aanbieding wat sy kundigheid demonstreer vir die gemeenskap van die Nasionale Instituut vir Teoretiese en Berekeningswetenskap (NITheCS) gelewer. Die titel van…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-raubenheimer-advancing-quantitative-risk-analysis
Prof Raubenheimer is advancing quantitative risk analysis
Dec 06, 2024 - Prof Helgard Raubenheimer, director of the Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (CBMI) in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), delivered a presentation demonstrating his expertise to the National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Science (NITheCS) community. The title of his…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-shines-global-host-brics-skills-development-and-innovation-challenge
NWU shines as global host for BRICS skills development and innovation challenge
Dec 06, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) made history by hosting the prestigious BRICS Skills Development and Technology Innovation Competition from 24 to 28 November 2024, at its Vanderbijlpark Campus. This event, coordinated by the BRICS Business Council Skills Development, Applied Technology, and Innovation working groups of China and South Africa,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/bemagtig-leierskap-deur-volhoubaarheid
Bemagtig leierskap deur volhoubaarheid
Dec 09, 2024 - Lebohang Raputsoe, 'n alumnus van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), het onlangs ’n virtuele leierskapsontwikkelingswerkswinkel deur haar nie-winsgewende organisasie, The ABC Community, gehou. Die doel van hierdie inisiatief is om jongmense te inspireer en met mekaar te laat skakel, met ’n spesiale fokus op die bemagtiging van jong vroue sodat hulle…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-leadership-through-sustainability
Empowering leadership through sustainability
Dec 09, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) alumnus Lebohang Raputsoe recently hosted a virtual leadership development workshop through her non-profit organisation, The ABC Community. This initiative aimed to inspire and connect young people, with a particular focus on empowering young women to think and act sustainably. Lebohang says the workshop provided a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/beatrix-bouwman-ontmoet-pous-franciskus-n-geskiedkundige-oomblik-vir-wereldwye-diensleer
Beatrix Bouwman ontmoet Pous Franciskus – ’n geskiedkundige oomblik vir wêreldwye diensleer
Dec 09, 2024 - In ’n groot oomblik vir die NWU en wêreldwye diensleer het Beatrix “Bibi” Bouwman, direkteur vir volhoubaarheid en gemeenskapsimpak (SCI), Sy Heiligheid Pous Franciskus op 9 November 2024 tydens die V Global UNISERVITATE Symposium in die Vatikaanstad ontmoet. Hierdie ontmoeting is ’n betekenisvolle mylpaal in die NWU se vennootskap met…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-continues-longstanding-judge-vodacom-journalist-year-awards
Professor continues as longstanding judge at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards
Jan 27, 2025 - By: Gofaone Motsamai Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe of the North-West University (NWU) serves as a longstanding judge at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards. As an academic at the NWU with extensive experience in the media industry, Prof Motsaathebe has served as a judge at these awards since 2021, contributing his expertise and commitment to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-represents-south-africa-first-kho-kho-world-cup
NWU student represents South Africa in first Kho Kho World Cup
Jan 28, 2025 - North-West University (NWU) nursing student Bonolo Precious Mogari and her teammates reached the semi-finals and secured a bronze medal for South Africa in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 in India. "It was an incredible experience to represent South Africa on such a global stage," says Bonolo. "I have been playing Kho Kho since I was 12 years old,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-reveals-power-setswana-strengthening-brand-connection
Study reveals power of Setswana in strengthening brand connection
Jan 28, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai A study by North-West University (NWU) PhD student Olanrewaju Ogundeyi has provided insightful findings on the use of indigenous languages in radio advertising, highlighting the significant impact of Setswana on brand engagement. The study examines how MTN subscribers in Mahikeng perceive Setswana-language commercials,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-anna-mokgokong-opens-mba-summer-study-school
Dr Anna Mokgokong opens MBA Summer Study School
Jan 28, 2025 - Success awaits those who are bold enough to seek challenges and embrace opportunities. There was no shortage of such people when the North-West University (NWU) launched its 2024 MBA Summer Study School at the Khaya Ibhubesi conference centre in Parys on 27 January. The Summer Study School will conclude on Friday, 31 January and brings together…http://news.nwu.ac.za/construction-commences-mahikeng-teaching-facilities
Construction commences on Mahikeng teaching facilities
Jan 29, 2025 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is increasing its teaching spaces by constructing new laboratories and lecture halls this year to address the growing needs of students and staff. The construction of geography and life sciences laboratory spaces under the Faculty of Education began on 15 January. These facilities are located…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academics-speak-cannabis-workshop-botswana
NWU academics to speak at cannabis workshop in Botswana
Jan 29, 2025 - Three North-West University (NWU) academics from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will highlight the value of indigenous knowledge systems to the cannabis and hemp industries at the Canada-Botswana City Partnerships Conference. Taking place on January 31, 2025, in Gaborone, Botswana under the theme "Enhancing local…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-waldo-krugell-consequences-expropriation-bill-being-exaggerated
Prof Waldo Krugell: Consequences of Expropriation Bill being exaggerated
Apr 22, 2025 - On 23 January, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Expropriation Bill. Simply put, the bill allows the state to expropriate land in the public interest, including without compensation. The signing of the Bill elicited no little backlash from the public, as well as from certain political parties, while others praised it. But was all…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-oorsigbesoek-kampustoer-en-bespreking-van-strategiese-onderwerpe