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Beroepshigiëne-studente beïndruk die industrie
Feb 18, 2019 - Ses studente wat beroepshigiëne op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Potchefstroom studeer, het elkeen ‘n studiebeurs van Select PPE ontvang. Select PPE is ‘n leier in die verkryging en verspreiding van gehalte en toepassingspesifieke produkte wat mense se gesondheid en veiligheid beskerm. Die onderneming het slegs 22 beurse…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-makes-it-count-international-conference
NWU academic makes it count at international conference
Feb 18, 2019 - Prof Masood Khalique from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently participated in the Sixth International Conference on Advances in Applied Mathematics (ICAAM) in Sousse, Tunisia. ICAAM is an international conference in the field of mathematics that is held every year under the auspices of the Tunisian Association of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/poultry-studies-ensures-nwu-alumnus-has-something-crow-about
Poultry studies ensures NWU alumnus has something to crow about
Feb 18, 2019 - Siyabonga Mhlabane has gone from student to employer and food producer thanks to hard work and the motivation gained from a module in poultry science. Now 26 and with a diploma in animal science from the North-West University (NWU) to his name, Siyabonga has starting a poultry company and has great plans for the future. The former NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/using-indigenous-knowledge-socio-economic-growth
Using indigenous knowledge for socio-economic growth
Oct 09, 2018 - It would be a pity if we do not reap the fruit of the indigenous knowledge cultivated in our communities. Fortunately the Department of Science and Technology (DST) committed itself to engaging government departments to ensure that Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) are incorporated in their policies and programmes. By doing this they want to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-groot-marico-biosphere-reserve
Celebrating the Groot Marico Biosphere Reserve
Oct 09, 2018 - Over the years the North West University (NWU) has shown that it is not only dedicated to achieving academic excellence, but also to helping and developing the community and the environment. The NWU, together with a number of other industry partners recently worked together to have the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tito-mboweni-step-right-direction-sa%25E2%2580%2599s-economy
Tito Mboweni is a step in the right direction for SA’s economy
Oct 10, 2018 - The appointment of Tito Mboweni as new Finance Minister is a confidence-building and reassuring step for the economy. This is according to renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Business School. “The replacement of outgoing Finance Minister Nene by former South African Reserve Bank Governor and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/united-nations-welcomes-prof-klaus-kellner
United Nations welcomes Prof Klaus Kellner
Oct 11, 2018 - His list of accolades continues to grow. Prof Klaus Kellner has been appointed as a member to serve on the National Coordination Body for the United Nations’ Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in South Africa. Prof Kellner hails from the School of Environmental Sciences and Development at the North-West University (NWU). He will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-toekoms-l%25C3%25AA-oop-vir-die-gegradueerdes-van-2018
Die toekoms lê oop vir die gegradueerdes van 2018
Oct 19, 2018 - Die opwindende wêreld van die werksomgewing wag op diegene wat in 2018 gegradueer het. Dis ’n wêreld wat deur ongeëwenaarde verandering, vinnige tegnologiese vorderings en ’n groot behoefte aan responsiewe en strategiese leierskap gekenmerk word. In haar toespraak by die onlangse Oktober-gradeplegtigheid van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/future-awaits-graduating-class-2018
Future awaits graduating class of 2018
Oct 11, 2018 - For the graduating class of 2018 the exciting world of work awaits. A world which is characterised by unmatched change, rapid technological advancements and a dire need for responsive and strategic leadership. In her address at the recent October graduation ceremony of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/church-must-bring-communities-together
Church must bring communities together
Oct 12, 2018 - “The church is profoundly irresponsible as it disconnects itself from the realities on the ground.” The Methodist Church’s Bishop Paul Verryn was blunt when he said the above during a recent North-West University (NWU) Pastors’ Conference. Pastor Verryn was a guest speaker at the conference hosted by the Faculty of Theology on the North-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-impress-judging-skills-during-undergraduate-awards
NWU academic impress with judging skills during Undergraduate Awards
Oct 12, 2018 - Prof Ravinder Rena’s expertise in education and undergraduate research is taking him places – to Dublin in Ireland to be exact. In recognition of his diligent work and his expertise in education and undergraduate research, this North-West University (NWU) academic will be attending the Global Undergraduate Summit in Ireland as chair judge.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/qumbu-shape-rugby-princesses-queens
Qumbu to shape rugby princesses into queens
Oct 12, 2018 - With the help of Timothy Qumbu, the “princesses” of the Springbok women’s rugby team may soon become the “queens” of the game. Yes, it is true that our women’s team cannot yet compete with the likes of New Zealand or England, and this can be attributed to the amateur nature of the code in South Africa. It is also a fact that women’s rugby…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-facilitates-led-dialogue
NWU facilitates LED dialogue
Oct 12, 2018 - If you are interested in Local Economic Development (LED), then diarise 16 and 17 October 2018. On these days, the North-West University (NWU) will host two special lectures on the topic. The lectures are hosted by the School of Economic Sciences on the campus in Vanderbijlpark, and staff, students and members of the community are invited to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/playing-games-classroom-better-maths
Playing games in the classroom for better maths
Oct 12, 2018 - What does an 800-year-old pastime game have to do with teaching mathematics in South African high schools? According to North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Marthie van der Walt, playing indigenous games such as Morabaraba will help learners to better grasp mathematics. Prof Van der Walt shared this significant research finding at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-says-no-gender-based-violence
NWU says NO to gender-based violence
Oct 15, 2018 - South Africa has seen 291 more women murdered, 117 more boys and 29 more girls. This is according to the crime statistics for 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018, released by the South African Police Service in September. Clearly the murders of women and children have seen a notable increase. Incidents of gender-based violence (GBV) occurs in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/boytjie-braamfontein-makes-his-mark
Boytjie from Braamfontein makes his mark
Oct 15, 2018 - With his glass of white wine and ice in his hand, his eyes sparkling with life, he sometimes interrupts himself to share one of his hundreds of stories (with all the facts, dates and names) at the North-West University (NWU). He is my mentor, my teacher, my example of joie de vivre and inexhaustible energy. Yes, I am talking about one of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-konvokasie-ontbyt-op-die-tafel
NWU-konvokasie: ontbyt is op die tafel!
Oct 25, 2018 - Die terme “alumna” of “alumnus” verteenwoordig baie meer as blote titels. Dit is nie slegs ’n deel van jou akademiese verlede nie, maar ook van jou professionele toekoms. Kortom: dit verteenwoordig ’n lewenslange verhouding met jou alma mater – en in jou geval, die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU). Wat ook al by die NWU gebeur, kan ’n invloed op…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-convocation-breakfast-served
NWU Convocation: breakfast is served!
Oct 15, 2018 - The terms ‘alumna’ or ‘alumnus’ represent much more than mere titles. Not only is it part of your academic past, but also your professional future. In short: it signifies a lifetime relationship with your alma mater – and in your case, the North-West University (NWU). Whatever happens at the NWU may have an influence on your qualification and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-delivers-saipa-top-achiever
NWU delivers SAIPA Top Achiever
Oct 15, 2018 - After four long years of blood, sweat and tears, Dr Corrie Cloete not only walked away with a PhD from the North-West University (NWU), but also a South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) Top Achievers Award. Dr Cloete received first prize in the doctoral degree category of the 2018 SAIPA Accounting Thesis Competition…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-maak-nuwe-moontlikhede-vir-fempreneurs-oop