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NWU Student Life and School of Nursing celebrate nurses
May 18, 2021 - International Nurses and Midwives Day is celebrated annually on 12 May, and this year the North-West University (NWU) paid tribute to all nurses for the key role they play in society, and especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Student Life shows appreciation The Student Life department on the Mahikeng Campus celebrated the day by reaching…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-unveils-pride-wall-celebration-and-recognition-lgbtiqa-community
NWU unveils Pride Wall in celebration and recognition of LGBTIQA+ community
May 20, 2021 - In the spirit of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia that was observed on 17 May, the North-West University (NWU) is making a concerted effort to foster a culture of inclusivity and acceptance. Student Life and the Student Campus Council on the Mahikeng Campus recently joined forces in unveiling a unique NWU Pride…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-klits-spiesgooi-room
NWU klits spiesgooi-room
Jul 13, 2021 - Dit is ʼn bekende gesig daar waar die Mooirivier om die Fanie du Toit-sportterrein kronkel. Net onder die Hoëprestasieinstituut is daar sowat 100 m wat as ʼn gevaarvliegsone vir ons geveerde vriende moet dien. Spiese vlieg hier. ʼn Ander konstante hier is die NWU se spiesgooi-ghoeroe, Terseus Liebenberg, en hoewel die atlete langs hom op…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-whips-javelin-cream
NWU whips javelin cream
Jul 13, 2021 - The scene where the Mooi River winds around the Fanie du Toit sports fields is a well known one. Just below the High Performance Institute there is a stretch of about 100 m that serves as a hazardous no-fly zone to our feathered friends. Javelins fly here. Another constant here is the NWU’s javelin guru, Terseus Liebenberg, and although the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/geweld-moet-vinnig-bedwang-gebring-word
Geweld moet vinnig in bedwang gebring word
Jul 13, 2021 - Wat op die spel is vir die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie indien wet en orde nie gou herstel word nie, is onomwonde deur president Cyril Ramaphosa in sy toespraak op 12 Julie beklemtoon. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom by die Besigheidskool van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), sê dat die siklus van geweld wat tans voorkom ’n risiko vir die huidige…http://news.nwu.ac.za/violence-must-be-contained-quickly
Violence must be contained quickly
Jul 13, 2021 - What is at stake for the South African economy if law and order is not restored soon, was starkly confirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his address on 12 July. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the Business School of the North-West University (NWU), says the current cycle of violence has posed a risk to the present economic recovery…http://news.nwu.ac.za/using-plant-growth-promoting-microorganisms-address-food-sustainability
Using plant growth-promoting microorganisms to address food sustainability
Jul 26, 2021 - Maize production and mining are essential for the economy of the North West Province, and researchers at the North-West University (NWU) are now looking at how microorganisms can protect maize from climate challenges and mining by-products. Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola and two PhD graduates, Saheed Adekunle Akinola and Dr Ayansina Segun…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-miss-sa-top-30
NWU alumna in Miss SA Top 30
Jul 15, 2021 - North-West University (NWU) alumna Ané Oosthuysen is not only a beauty but also a true role model for young women. Ané boasts three qualifications from the NWU and has made it into the 2021 Miss South Africa Top 30. “It is an absolute honour to be part of the Top 30. Since I can remember, I have always dreamt of being Miss South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/jo-ane-gaan-spele-toe
Jo-Ané gaan Spele toe
Jul 15, 2021 - Sy is die kanonarm van 1 NWU-Bataljon wat oor slegs ʼn paar weke saam met haar landgenote hulle veldtog in die Stille Oseaan-teater van stapel gaan stuur. Ja, Jo-Ané van Dyk gaan Olimpiese Spele toe. Dié 23-jarige spiesgooier van die Noordwes-Universiteit het onlangs met ʼn persoonlike beste gooi van 61,19 m, ’n lys skittervertonings, asook ʼn…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voormalige-rugbykaptein-sterf-tragies
Voormalige rugbykaptein sterf tragies
May 10, 2021 - Dit is met groot hartseer waarmee die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) vir Tiaan Bezuidenhout moet groet wat tragies in ʼn motorongeluk op Saterdag, 8 Mei gesterf het. Tiaan (26) was die kaptein van die NWU se Varsitybekerspan wat die eindstryd van die 2018-toernooi behaal het. Hy was na sy ma onderweg toe tragedie op die N4 naby Kroondal ontvou het…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-rugby-captain-passes-away
Former rugby captain passes away
May 10, 2021 - It is with the deepest regret that the North-West University (NWU) has to say farewell to Tiaan Bezuidenhout who tragically passed away in a car accident on Saturday, 8 May. Tiaan (26) was the captain of the NWU’s Varsity Cup side who reached the final of the 2018 tournament. He was travelling to his mother when tragedy struck on the N4 near…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-deputy-vice-chancellor-appointed-north-west-university
New deputy vice-chancellor appointed at the North-West University
May 11, 2021 - The North-West University (NWU) is delighted to announce that Professor Maphahlaganye Jeffrey Mphahlele will join the NWU family in the position of deputy vice-chancellor for research and innovation. His appointment was confirmed by the NWU Council recently. Prof Mphahlele holds a doctoral degree in Medical Virology (1999), a master’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-look-stochastic-programming-best-marketing-results
NWU researchers look to stochastic programming for best marketing results
May 11, 2021 - In an economy where every sale counts, North-West University (NWU) researchers have been looking at ways to help retailers improve the decision-making process in their marketing campaigns. Chanel Bisset and her supervisor Prof Fanie Terblanche from the Faculty of Engineering in the research field of engineering analytics, recently…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-supports-local-football-team
NWU supports local football team
May 11, 2021 - The Ten Stars Football Team recently received their second batch of soccer kits and equipment from Prof Pieter Kruger, director of the Centre of Health and Human Performance (CHHP) at the North-West University (NWU). The CHHP manages this community project of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the NWU that aims to support and contribute to the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/benoem-die-beste-van-die-bestes-van-die-nwu-alumni
Benoem die beste van die bestes van die NWU-alumni
May 12, 2021 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) sal weer eens die merkwaardige prestasies van sy uitmuntende alumni vier tydens die sewende tweejaarlikse Alumni Uitnemendheidstoekenning-seremonie wat vir Oktober hierdie jaar beplan word. Dit is die ideale geleentheid vir NWU-alumni, -personeel en -belanghebbers om verdienstelike alumni uit alle lewensterreine…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nominate-cream-crop-nwu-alumni
Nominate the cream of the crop of NWU alumni
May 12, 2021 - The North-West University (NWU) will again celebrate the remarkable achievements of its outstanding alumni during the seventh biennial Alumni Excellence Awards ceremony, which is set to take place in October this year. It is the ideal opportunity for NWU alumni, staff and all stakeholders to nominate deserving alumni from all walks of life for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-hart-hou-bloeddruk-toom
NWU se HART hou bloeddruk in toom
May 12, 2021 - Die Hipertensie in Afrika Navorsingspan (HART) in die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) doen sy deel om bloeddrukbewustheid en ‑meting gedurende die hele Meimetingsmaand (MMM) en op Wêreldhipertensiedag op 17 Mei te bevorder. HART ondersteun die Meimetingsmaand van 2021 deur verskeie projekte wat spesifiek…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nuwe-vennootskap-sal-vir-chemiese-ingenieurs-groot-voordele-inhou
Nuwe vennootskap sal vir chemiese ingenieurs groot voordele inhou
Jul 05, 2021 - Die Skool vir Chemiese en Mineraalingenieurswese by die Noordwes-Universiteit het ’n vennootskap met ’n sagtewaremaatskappy gesluit wat hulle aan die voorpunt van ontwikkeling sal plaas. Die vennootskap met METSIM, die voorste modelleringsagtewaremaatskappy, sal die ontwerp van nuwe prosesse moontlik maak en bestaande vloeikaarte tot hulle…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-partnership-will-give-chemical-engineers-huge-advantage
New partnership will give chemical engineers a huge advantage
Jul 09, 2021 - The School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering at the North-West University is partnering with a software company that will put them on the cutting edge of development. The partnership with METSIM, the premier modelling software company, will allow the design of new processes and push existing flowsheets to maximum efficiency. Prof Quentin…http://news.nwu.ac.za/freedom-fear-nwu-celebrates-pride-month