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NWU to host annual Student Social Work Conference 2024
Oct 11, 2024 - The subject group Social Work at the North-West University (NWU) is preparing to host the highly anticipated Student Social Work Conference 2024. Scheduled to take place on 25 October 2024, the conference will carry the theme "Strengthening Foundations for Social Work's Critical Challenges". The conference will take place from 08:00 until 16:00…http://news.nwu.ac.za/transport-month-last-mile-delivery-revolution
Transport Month: The last-mile delivery revolution
Oct 11, 2024 - As South Africa marks Transport Month in October, it's an opportune time to reflect on the profound shifts in the logistics sector that have redefined how goods are transported and delivered. The pandemic-induced changes in consumer behaviour have accelerated the rise of last-mile delivery, transforming it into a critical pillar of modern…http://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-showcase-marks-20-years-impactful-projects
Community Engagement Showcase marks 20 years of impactful projects
Oct 02, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) held a Community Engagement Showcase on 30 September 2024 on the Mahikeng Campus to celebrate the impact projects that have been implemented in the NWU’s 20 years of existence. Highlighting the NWU’s commitment to apply academic knowledge to address community needs, the event showcased the various projects…http://news.nwu.ac.za/humanities-spring-school-resounding-success
Humanities Spring School a resounding success
Oct 02, 2024 - The Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a its first International Spring School. The event, held at the Khaya Ibhubesi Conference venue in Parys, saw 165 higher-degree students, promoters, and researchers from various South African institutions in attendance, making it a truly enriching and collaborative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/2024-geekulcha-internal-hackathon-empowers-through-digital-innovation
2024 Geekulcha Internal Hackathon empowers through digital innovation
Oct 03, 2024 - The North-West University's (NWU’s) bhive Enterprise Development Centre, in partnership with Mindworx, recently hosted the 2024 Geekulcha Internal Hackathon on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The six-day event, themed "Empowering the Vaal through digital innovation", highlighted the tremendous potential of digital innovation in addressing local…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/fenomenaal-en-formidabel-dit-die-nwu-se-program-vir-forensiese-rekenmeesterskap
Fenomenaal én formidabel: dit is die NWU se Program vir Forensiese Rekenmeesterskap
Oct 03, 2024 - Die Program vir Forensiese Rekenmeesterskap van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het die grootste groep forensiese kundiges in Suid-Afrika wat voltyds by die program werksaam is. Die Program vir Forensiese Rekenmeesterskap van die NWU is enig in sy soort. Die program is ’n lewensaar in die bekamping van bedrog en korrupsie. Dit is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phenomenal-and-formidable-nwus-programme-forensic-accountancy
Phenomenal and formidable: this is the NWU’s Programme for Forensic Accountancy
Oct 09, 2024 - • The Programme for Forensic Accountancy at the North-West University (NWU) has the biggest group of forensic experts in South Africa who work in the programme full-time. • The Programme for Forensic Accountancy at the NWU is one of a kind. • The programme is vital in curbing fraud and corruption. It is indisputable: Fraud and corruption…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-soccer-institute-produces-first-phd-graduate
NWU Soccer Institute produces first PhD graduate
Oct 03, 2024 - The North-West University's (NWU) Soccer Institute marked an important milestone on 3 October 2024 as it celebrated its first PhD graduate. The recipient, Mr Vuyolwethu Sambo, is both a former player and the current manager of the institute. His achievement highlights the institute’s dedication to developing not only soccer talent but also well-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-awards-honorary-doctorate-peter-chiepe-contributions-agriculture
NWU awards honorary doctorate to Peter Chiepe for contributions to agriculture
Oct 22, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate in agriculture on Peter Monametsi Chiepe during its Spring graduation ceremony on 3 October 2024. An earth scientist, businessman, social entrepreneur and farmer from Botswana, Chiepe was recognised for his contributions to agriculture, particularly in sustainable farming practices…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-partners-dkms-africa-raise-awareness-stem-cell-donation
NWU partners with DKMS Africa to raise awareness on stem-cell donation
Oct 07, 2024 - Every 27 seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with blood cancer or a blood disorder. Yet, four out of 10 people globally in need of a matching, unrelated stem-cell donor are unable to find one. With these staggering statistics in mind, the Centre for Human Metabolomics in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-hosts-community-engagement-stakeholders-forum-meetings
North-West University hosts Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum meetings
Oct 08, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) is pleased to announce its upcoming Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum meetings, scheduled to take place across its three campuses in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark. We acknowledge that social dynamics and the complexity of challenges faced by our communities necessitate universities such as the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/ewie-erasmus
Ewie Erasmus
Oct 08, 2024 - Ewie Erasmus is an associate professor in music education at the North-West University School of Music and is affiliated with the Musical Arts in South Africa: Resources and Applications (MASARA) focus area. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at NWU School of Music and obtained her PhD in Music in 2021. Her research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-next-generation-stem-leaders-south-africa
Empowering the next generation of STEM leaders in South Africa
Oct 31, 2024 - Founded in 2004, Engenius Kids is a student-run programme at the North-West University (NWU), dedicated to inspiring Grade 9 learners, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds in townships, to pursue their education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “Our mission is to cultivate future innovators and leaders…http://news.nwu.ac.za/industry-summit-shapes-next-generation-communicators
Industry summit shapes the next generation of communicators
Oct 08, 2024 - The School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU) hosted an in-person and hybrid Communication Industry Summit on Wednesday, 2 October for students enrolled on all three campuses. During the summit, industry and academia came together to explore the theme “From Clicks to Connection” to drive the future of communication. Students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-tourism-month-why-tourism-matters-economic-growth
Celebrating tourism month: Why tourism matters for economic growth
Sep 26, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) is celebrating Tourism Month, and when it comes to tourism experts in the country, the NWU’s research unit Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) has distinguished itself as a leader in its field. In our ongoing series of articles, we take a closer look at what TREES are doing to promote…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-tourism-month-marine-tourism-and-south-africas-place-global-tourism-stage
Celebrating Tourism Month: Marine tourism and South Africa’s place on the global tourism stage
Apr 22, 2025 - In the final part of our series of articles celebrating Tourism Month, we again look at the phenomenal work the North-West University’s (NWU’s) research unit Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) is doing to infuse the tourism sector with its expertise, to make the sector visible and to protect our tourism heritage. This is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/congratulations-newly-inaugurated-vanderbijlparks-student-campus-council
Congratulations to the newly inaugurated Vanderbijlpark’s Student Campus Council
Sep 23, 2024 - By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently inaugurated its Student Campus Council (SCC) members for the 2024/25 term. During this significant event, the new SCC members were officially welcomed into office in the presence of their constituencies. During the ceremony, members took an oath, pledging…http://news.nwu.ac.za/puseletso-lesofe-honoured-prestigious-mail-guardian-award
Puseletso Lesofe honoured with prestigious Mail & Guardian award
Sep 23, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU’s) Puseletso Lesofe, a medical biological scientist on the Potchefstroom Campus, was announced the winner in the STEMI category of the 2024 Mail & Guardian Power of Women Awards on 29 August. This specific award celebrates the accomplishments of women making significant contributions in the fields of science,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-set-epic-varsity-football-final-showdown-against-uwc
NWU set for epic Varsity Football final showdown against UWC
Sep 23, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) is set to face the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in the Varsity Football final on 26 September at NWU Mahikeng Stadium. After an exciting season, the NWU will host its sixth and final game, marking the climax of their home campaign and setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion. Coach Nkululeko…http://news.nwu.ac.za/uarm-celebrates-10-years-excellence