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NWU, family and friends celebrate Brandon Moolman
May 12, 2021 - The North-West University (NWU) Vaal Hockey Club recently hosted a small gathering for Brandon Moolman and his family and friends to celebrate his graduation. Brandon made news headlines last year after breaking his neck in a freak accident that left him paralysed. However, this did not put a stop to his perseverance, and he graduated with a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dont-miss-nwu-webinar-featuring-celebrated-economist-dawie-roodt
Don’t miss NWU webinar featuring celebrated economist, Dawie Roodt
May 17, 2021 - The extremely slow pace of economic recovery since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic is clearly evident. However, even as the world is facing dramatic changes due to the pandemic, economic activities have not stopped. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) research focus area TRADE and the Faculty of Economic and Management…https://news.nwu.ac.za/south-african-experts-weigh-copyright-amendment-bill
South African experts weigh in on Copyright Amendment Bill
May 13, 2021 - The Copyright Amendment Bill has been stalled since December 2020 due to a number of constitutional reservations that were raised by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The President singled out some of the Bill’s provisions, such as guaranteeing remuneration to artists, and expanding exceptions for educational, research, disability and other public…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/skoolhoofde-die-noord-kaap-gaan-unieke-diploma-baat
Skoolhoofde in die Noord-Kaap gaan by unieke diploma baat
May 14, 2021 - Die Fakulteit Opvoedkunde van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is gekies as die voorkeurverskaffer vir die aanbieding van ’n unieke Gevorderde Diploma in Opvoedkunde vir skoolleiers in die Noord-Kaap. Die Skool vir Professionele Studies in Onderwys in die fakulteit het in 2020 met die SOIC-gemeenskapsontwikkelingtrust in Sishen onderhandel om ’n…https://news.nwu.ac.za/principals-northern-cape-benefit-unique-diploma
Principals in Northern Cape to benefit from unique diploma
May 14, 2021 - The Faculty of Education of the North-West University (NWU) was selected as the preferred provider for presenting a unique Advanced Diploma in Education to school leaders in the Northern Cape. The School of Professional Studies in Education in the faculty negotiated with the SOIC Community Development Trust in Sishen in 2020 to become a partner…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-life-and-school-nursing-celebrate-nurses
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 out…https://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…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-race-awareness-week
NWU celebrates Race Awareness Week
May 18, 2021 - Race Awareness Week (RAW) is a week-long annual event at the North-West University (NWU), dedicated to raising awareness on the current discussions around race in South African society. The goal is to open discussions on history, current events and how we can progress in the future. This is done to create awareness on current debates around race…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-transformation-society-embark-gender-based-violence-and-lgbtiqa-awareness-march
NWU Transformation Society to embark on gender-based violence and LGBTIQA+ awareness march
May 19, 2021 - The Transformation Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbiljpark Campus will take to the streets, marching to raise awareness and educate the public on issues of gender-based violence, gender identity and sexual diversity in support of the LGBTIQA+ community. Students and staff are invited to join in the march – themed “…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-dsi-continue-raise-awareness-indigenous-knowledge
NWU and DSI continue to raise awareness on indigenous knowledge
May 25, 2021 - In 2020 the North-West University (NWU) joined forces with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) to start raising awareness about and to position, develop and promote indigenous knowledge systems – and in particular the Indigenous Knowledge Act (IK Act) and the Bio-cultural Community Protocol (BCP*) – in South Africa. The awareness…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-webinar-will-probe-2021-south-african-local-government-elections
NWU webinar will probe 2021 South African local government elections
May 19, 2021 - The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) will be hosting a webinar titled “The 2021 South African local government elections at a crossroad: synchronisation” on 20 May 2021 from 12:00 to 14:00. The panel members for this webinar are Prof Jaap de Visser, Prof Mcebisi Ndletyana and Dr Legesse Mengie. For more information and to RSVP,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-vennootkonsortium-stel-n-ventilatorontwerpkompetisie-vir-studente-bekend
NWU se vennootkonsortium stel ’n ventilatorontwerpkompetisie vir studente bekend
May 20, 2021 - Vir talle Covid-19-pasiënte wat asemhalingsprobleme ervaar, is die verskil tussen lewe en dood toegang tot ventilators wat werk. Tydens die Covid-19-pandemie het nuusberigte dikwels die tekort aan hierdie lewensnoodsaaklike toerusting en hulle verwante dienste beklemtoon – nie net in Suid-Afrika nie, maar wêreldwyd. Dit is steeds ’n kwessie wat…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-partner-consortium-launches-ventilator-design-competition-students
NWU’s partner consortium launches ventilator design competition for students
May 25, 2021 - For many Covid-19 patients who experience breathing problems, the difference between life and death is access to working ventilators. During the Covid-19 pandemic, news reports have often highlighted the shortage of this lifesaving equipment and its related services – not only in South Africa, but also globally. This continues to be an issue of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/suid-afrika-se-besteding-moet-nou-baie-verstandig-geskied
Suid-Afrika se besteding moet nou baie verstandig geskied
May 21, 2021 - Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Besigheidskool van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), sê dat die besluit deur die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) om weer eens die rentekoers onveranderd te laat op die vlak wat dit sedert Junie 2020 is, wyd te wagte was. “Dit is in ooreenstemming met markverwagtings. Dit lyk nie of die MBK haastig is om…https://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-needs-spend-wisely-now
South Africa needs to spend wisely now
May 21, 2021 - Prof Raymond Parsons, an economist from the Business School of the North-West University (NWU), says the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to again leave interest rates unchanged at the level it has been since July 2020 was widely expected. “It is in line with market expectations. The MPC appears to be in no rush to raise rates,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/chhp-help-om-ontwikkeling-van-geletterdheidsvaardighede-te-bevorder
CHHP help om ontwikkeling van geletterdheidsvaardighede te bevorder
May 21, 2021 - Die Sentrum vir Gesondheid en Menslike Prestasie: Care2Kids by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs by ’n geletterdheidsbevorderingsprogram vir jong leerders betrokke geraak. Die doel is om bewustheid te skep van die belangrikheid van geletterdheidsaktiwiteite vir gesinne sodat vaardighede in leer, selfregulering en uitvoerende funksies by…https://news.nwu.ac.za/chhp-helps-promote-literacy-skills-development
CHHP helps promote literacy skills development
May 21, 2021 - The Centre for Health and Human Performance: Care2Kids at the North-West University (NWU) recently got involved in a literacy enhancement programme for young learners. The aim is to create awareness of the importance of family literacy activities for the development of learning, self-regulation, and executive function skills in children.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/former-nwu-enterprising-women-programme-participant-and-awardee-shares-her-success-story
Former NWU Enterprising Women Programme participant and awardee shares her success story
May 21, 2021 - According to Lungiswa Mzimba, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Enterprising Women Programme awardee for 2018, this programme was the best catalyst to kickstart her business. Initiated in 2013, this six-month flagship programme of the NWU’s bhive Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) provides business support services to women who wish to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-enactus-team-scoops-first-place
NWU Enactus team scoops first place
May 25, 2021 - The North-West University (NWU) Enactus team is celebrating two wins after scooping first place in the 2020 Summer Action Challenge and the 2021 Nedbank Ideation Challenge respectively. In addition to bragging rights, the NWU Potchefstroom Campus team – Anlu Keeve, Claudia Mosupa, Hugo Pretorius, Didintle Mookisi and Mpho…https://news.nwu.ac.za/work-art