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NWU researchers pinpoint growth factors for female entrepreneurs
Aug 27, 2019 - Gone are the days that entrepreneurship was viewed as for men only. Recent years have seen a rise in the number of female entrepreneurs, indicating the realisation that women are a major source of economic growth. Despite the popular allure of entrepreneurs having the freedom to set their own hours, tackle projects that interest them and the…
NWU en Rotary International: ’n vergelyking wat sin maak
Aug 27, 2019 - Onlangse samewerking tussen die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) en die internasionale diensorganisasie, Rotary International, het meer as 140 onderwyskundiges en onderwysers byeengebring om opleiding by twee internasionale wiskundekundiges te ontvang. Hierdie kundiges, Marian Fletcher (Pretoria) en Swati Dave (Boston, VSA), het ’n…
NWU and Rotary International: an equation that makes sense
Aug 27, 2019 - A recent collaboration between the North-West University (NWU) and the international service organisation, Rotary International, saw more than 140 teaching professionals and teachers in training benefit from the teachings of two international maths experts. The experts, Marian Fletcher (Pretoria) and Swati Dave (Boston, USA), presented a three…
Grade moet méér wees as blote lisensies vir hoop
Aug 28, 2019 - Michelle Groenewald is ’n akademikus op ’n missie om ’n impak te maak. As dosent in ekonomie aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) glo sy daarin dat kurrikulumhervorming ’n leierskapsprioriteit vir alle rolspelers in hoër onderwys moet wees. Tydens die onlangse NWU Leierskapsberaad het Michelle by verskeie ander hoëprofielsprekers uit die sake…
Degrees should be more than mere licences to hope
Aug 28, 2019 - Michelle Groenewald is an academic on a mission to make an impact. As an economics lecturer at the North-West University (NWU), she believes that curriculum reform should be a leadership priority for all role-players in higher education. During the recent NWU Leadership Summit, Michelle joined several other high-profile speakers from business…
NWU academic explores the effect of nuclear material on humans
Aug 28, 2019 - Since the beginning of mining operations in the Witwatersrand basin, more than six billion tons of tailings have been produced. The average uranium concentration in these tailings is about 100 mg/kg, translating to over 600 000 tons of uranium oxide being exposed to the open environment. This was highlighted during the inaugural lecture of…
NWU soccer team is set to reward supporters
Aug 28, 2019 - North-West University (NWU) coach Karabo Masehela promised that his Noble Boys will dedicate their next Varsity football game against the Central University of Technology (CUT) to their loyal fans. Karabo says the purple army, as NWU supporters are affectionately known, has shown the team incredible support during all their home games. “Our…
Singer Bonolo Molosiwa serenades NWU women
Aug 28, 2019 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng celebrated Women’s Day with a performance by alumna and singer Bonolo Molosiwa on 23 August 2019. Bonolo was accompanied by her afro jazz band aptly titled B-Sting and The Hive, who originates from Mahikeng. Collectively, the band has been playing for 11 years and has to date recorded…
NWU Health Sciences – changing SA children’s future
Aug 28, 2019 - Any tertiary-education institution worth its salt has an obligation towards its community to uplift and develop by offering relevant training and conducting research that will be to the benefit of the country’s citizens. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences recently engaged in yet another initiative to help ensure…
Are we heading for another recession? NWU expert predicts economic growth for second quarter
Aug 28, 2019 - On 3 September 2019, the eagerly awaited second quarter GDP data by Statistics South Africa will be released. Quarter 1 of 2019 produced a disappointing quarter-to-quarter economic growth rate of (minus) -3,2%, leading to new concerns of another recession. Prof Danie Meyer, director of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Trade and Development…
NWU visionary is one of Top 100 Young Mandelas
Aug 29, 2019 - “Sometimes, it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that generation. Let your greatness blossom.” This is what former South African President Nelson Mandela said, and perfectly describes 32-year old visionary and North West University (NWU) PhD student Fortunate Mafeta Phaka. Fortunate was named one of the Top 100 Young Mandelas,…
NWU offers new master’s degree in higher education
Aug 29, 2019 - The Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) has a brand new master’s degree on offer. The structured master’s degree in higher education studies offers an opportunity to further the profile of individuals in teaching and learning in the higher education environment. Prof Johan Botha, programme manager of MEd structured…
The youth is society’s greatest investment
Aug 29, 2019 - Academic writings and media platforms often portray a negative view of youth in society, due to problems such as alcoholism, use of tobacco and hard drugs, promiscuity and violence. This is what Prof Acheampong Yaw Amoateng said at his recent inaugural lecture held on 21 August 2019 at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng…
Twitter celeb and accounting wiz bags a PhD
Aug 29, 2019 - With close to 15 000 followers on Twitter, Dr Cameron Modisane is not only a social media sensation, but also at the age of 33 the youngest black person in the country with a PhD in accounting sciences. He recently obtained his doctoral degree from the North-West University (NWU). The purpose of his study was to develop a competency framework…
Success of Treasury’s latest growth plan hinges on practical implementation and collaboration
Aug 29, 2019 - “The success of the National Treasury’s latest growth plan will hinge on the practical implementation and collaboration with key stakeholders.” This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, a well-known economist and academic from the North-West University (NWU) Business School. He says the Treasury's 77-page growth plan, now published for…
Bordspeletjie help rekeningkundestudente om die sprong na die werkplek te maak
Aug 29, 2019 - Nuuskierigheid stimuleer die brein, en dit maak bordspeletjies die ideale leerinstrument. Rekeningkundestudente sal dit binnekort agterkom wanneer hulle ’n nuwe bordspeletjie speel wat spesiaal vir hulle ontwerp is. Kreatiewe benaderings tot onderrig en leer word toenemend binne en buite hoër onderwys gebruik. Een van die toonaangewers in…
Board game helps accounting students make the leap to the workplace
Aug 29, 2019 - Curiosity stimulates the brain, making board games the ideal learning tool. Accounting students will soon discover this when playing a new board game designed especially for them. Creative approaches to teaching and learning are increasingly being used throughout higher education and beyond. One of the trend setters in what is known as table-top…
Researcher sees opportunities, not obstacles
Aug 29, 2019 - There is a general way of thinking among most hopeful undergraduate students that should the traditional way of paying for tertiary education not be available to them, they are left without the possibility of perusing an exciting career. An inspiring young academic from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences destroyed…
Prof Lebo Seru has big dreams for nanotechnology
Oct 24, 2022 - There is nothing small about Prof Lebogang Katata-Seru’s ideas. She is currently working at North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng as an associate professor in analytical chemistry and director for the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences. She believes that many of the country’s challenges can be solved through nanotechnology…