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Fakulteit Opvoedkunde bedien “warm drukkies” in ʼn koppie
Jun 25, 2019 - Die winter is hier en soos wat die kwik val, wend ons onsself telkens na die warmte van ʼn gebreide serp, jas of snoesige kombers. En wanneer dit by die ideale winterkos kom, sal ʼn koppie warm sop of ʼn geurige kerrie deur enigiemand verwelkom en waardeer word. Dit is met hierdie gedagte dat die Fakulteit Onderwys op die Noordwes-Universiteit (…
Faculty of Education serves up a warm food hug
Jun 25, 2019 - Winter is here, and as the mercury drops we find ourselves seeking out the comfort of knitted scarves, jackets and snug blankets. And when it comes to the ideal winter foods, a cup of hot soup or a hearty curry are welcomed and appreciated by all. With this in mind, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education in Vanderbijlpark…
NWU students joins United Nations Academic Council panel
Jun 26, 2019 - Four master’s students from the North-West University (NWU) recently formed part of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) panel during its annual meeting at Stellenbosch University. Prince Gontse Motaung, Tshegofatso Hazel Tomodi, Mpho Santho and Resego Letlhogile from the subject group Politics and International Relations…
His passion is rewarded with a professorship
Jun 26, 2019 - It is no secret that the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) is one of the faculties that is held in the highest repute in the country. This faculty lately inaugurated another expert from their stable as professor to expand their profile of expertise even further. Prof Willie Venter, a computer engineer, recently…
NWU and provincial government forge better working relations
Jun 27, 2019 - As North West premier Prof Job Mokgoro steps to the podium to deliver his State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Mahikeng on Friday, 28 June, he will do so armed with valuable suggestions from the province’s academics and other professionals. The premier held a consultative meeting with students and a number of stakeholders at the North-…
Mahikeng Astronomical Observatory hosts NASSP Winter School
Jun 28, 2019 - Mahikeng Astronomical Observatory (MAO) of the North-West University (NWU) is hosting the annual Winter school of the National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme (NASSP) from 28 June to 6 July 2019. The event brings together young South African final-year physics students from previously disadvantaged universities to experience and enjoy…
Wellness of North West communities a priority
Jul 02, 2019 - It is a disturbing fact that approximately 61% of the North West population is classified as impoverished. This shocking figure is the biggest contributing factor to the inadequate wellness of communities in this province, and according to the government it is an important social, economic and political developmental challenge. The government…
NWU academic walks away with a Science Oscar
Jul 02, 2019 - Prof Elvis Fosso-Kankeu from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering walked away with the Engineering Research Capacity Development Award at the recent NSTF-South32 Awards. The national NSTF-South32 Awards are the largest science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation awards in South Africa. They…
NWU appoints renowned business leader as its third chancellor
Jul 04, 2019 - The North-West University (NWU) Council appointed Dr Anna Mokgokong, renowned business leader and entrepreneur, as its third chancellor during its meeting on 20 June. As chancellor she will serve as titular head of the NWU. All qualifications awarded by the university are formally conferred by the chancellor. She follows in the illustrious…
Matric learners praise NWU Winter School
Jul 05, 2019 - Grade 12 learners who have been attending the Winter School on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campuses in Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark are impressed with the experience and the tuition they have received. Attending the winter school from 23 June to 4 July 2019 these learners are now prepared and motivated to give their best in their final…
From Potchefstroom to Africa
Jul 05, 2019 - Maggie Jasson from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education has proven that beauty pageants are not just about being beautiful. The 45-year-old has made it into the finals for the Mrs Africa pageant which aims to create a platform where the unique qualities of African women can be showcased to the world. There are five…
NWU boasts two M&G Young South Africans
Jul 08, 2019 - Dr Aurelia Williams, a senior lecturer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Biochemistry, and Dr Musawenkosi Saurombe, an NWU alumna, were announced as two of the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans at a gala event on 28 June 2019. Every year since 2006, the Mail & Guardian profiles 200 young South Africans,…
Impressive line-up for 3rd annual NWU Human Capital Summit
Jul 09, 2019 - Following the overwhelming success of the 2018 rendition of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Human Capital Summit, it is all systems go for the third annual summit to be hosted at the NWU’s campus in Mahikeng. This year’s summit – an initiative of the NWU’s School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management – will see industrial…
NWU Leadership Summit reaches 5th year pinnacle
Jul 09, 2019 - In just more than a month, the North-West University (NWU) will host the 5th annual Leadership Summit. The event – which takes places in collaboration with the MIKS Foundation – will take place on 13 August 2019. The theme for this year’s summit is leadership in times of crisis and the guest speakers will focus on how to position the South…
KANSA Relay for Life 2019: ons staan saam!
Jul 09, 2019 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark gaan op 28 en 29 September weer eens die gasheer vir die streek se KANSA Relay for Life-gebeurtenis in die Vanderbijlpark wees. Die kampus en die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) gaan hierdie jaar vir die sewende agtereenvolgende jaar hande vat om diegene wat kanker oorleef…
CANSA Relay for Life 2019: we are all in this together!
Jul 09, 2019 - On 28 and 29 September 2019 the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark will once again play host to the regional CANSA Relay for Life event in the Vanderbijlpark. This year will see the campus and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) taking hands for the seventh year running to celebrate cancer survivors, remember…
NWU Residence Chapter makes going green their business
Jul 10, 2019 - How can universities encourage students and staff to think green, act green, and become green leaders? The Residence Chapter of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng showed their (green) mettle when they received an honorary award for the Best Creative Programme during the 8th Annual Green Campuses Conference held from 30…
Lifetime achievement award for NWU stalwart
Jul 11, 2019 - With more than 42 years of experience in the academic sphere it is no surprise that Prof Susan Visser, former director of the School of Accounting Sciences, dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and acting vice-rector for research at the North-West University (NWU), has left a lasting impression with internal and external…
Die waarheid oor uraanblootstelling in Suid-Afrika sal jou hare laat rys
Jul 11, 2019 - ’n Nuwe internasionale navorsingsprojek wat fokus op die blootstelling van mense aan uraan in Suid-Afrikaanse goudmyngebiede, het bevind dat inwoners wat in en naby goudmyngebiede woon, aan verhoogde omgewingsvlakke van uraan blootgestel word. Die uraan vind uiteindelik sy pad na die menslike liggaam en het skadelike gesondheidstoestande tot…