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98 minutes of glory is golden
Sep 19, 2019 - Every community has a sports reporter like this; someone who can be one with the sorrows and joys of sports people. They become the voice of winning or losing. We listen to them, because they were there. Every weekend, come sunshine, rain or hail, they are armed with notebook and sunscreen. This description fits the Potchefstroom Herald’s…
Pharmacen makes strides in third dimension research for a better life for all
Sep 19, 2019 - For many years the world has attempted to address urgent issues in pharmaceutical research with the help of cultured cells, and the North West University’s (NWU’s) Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™) is using a new approach to get these answers. They are working on advanced cell culture initiatives to grow human…
NWU Master’s students – the best of the best!
Sep 19, 2019 - Students from the North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences recently showed what they are made of when they defeated their peers from other universities. This happened during the South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) held in Ballito, KwaZulu-…
NWU hosts gala dinner in honour of LGBTQI+ community
Sep 19, 2019 - “You Have to be Gay to Know God lends a welcome complexity and authenticity to the narratives of black, queer men in Africa.” This is according to book reviewer Megan Robertson. Taking its cue from published reviews such as this one, the North-West University (NWU), in conjunction with the Pride Q’NNEXION student movement, hosted a gala…
NWU signs MoU with the North West Provincial Government
Sep 19, 2019 - The North-West University (NWU) is not only dedicated to academic excellence and innovative research, but also to sharing its wealth of knowledge and expertise with various stakeholders. The university recently renewed its existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the North West Provincial Government (NWP). NWU vice-chancellor Prof…
Helping the most vulnerable
Sep 19, 2019 - Academics at the North-West University (NWU) are not only passionate about teaching and learning, but also about engaging with communities about important issues. Dr Lynn Preston and Dr Wanda van der Merwe from the Faculty of Education are going the extra mile to try and protect South Africa’s most precious citizens, children. They came up…
NWU students get hands-on experience on the running of a game farm
Sep 19, 2019 - On 11 September 2019, 16 students from the North-West University (NWU) found themselves sitting on a deck, watching the sunrise over a hill covered in lush vegetation. As the crisp fresh air filled their lungs, Piet Botma, manager of Hillcrest Game Estates, briefed them on their lessons for the day. Situated in the North West Province,…
Unchanged interest rates are a lost opportunity to send a more positive message
Sep 20, 2019 - “With unchanged interest rates at this stage, the MPC has lost an opportunity to send a more positive signal to business and consumers, given the very low levels of confidence.” This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, a well-known economist and academic from the North-West University (NWU) Business School. “There is indeed room for a…
NWU academic boasts TAU fellowship certification
Sep 25, 2019 - A great lecturer has the potential to influence and inspire not only his students, but also his colleagues to become the best in their fields. Each year South African public universities nominate two to four candidates to take part in the Teaching Advancement at University (TAU) fellowship. This year the North-West University (NWU) nominated…
SAIOH honors Prof Eloff
Sep 25, 2019 - Prof Fritz Eloff, a renowned lecturer at the North-West University (NWU), was recently awarded the title of Fellow by the South African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH). This award is the highest and most prestigious award made by the SAIOH in recognition of a lifetime of exceptional professional conduct and significant…
NWU student is one of GradStar top ten achievers
Sep 26, 2019 - North-West University (NWU) student Lesego Sole has been recognised as one of the Ten Of The Finest GradStar 2019 top 10 achievers during the Grad Star 2019 awards on 19 September 2019. The GradStar programme recognises the top 100 students across the country based on their leadership qualities and readiness for the workplace. All university…https://www.nwu.ac.za/governance-and-management/speeches-principal-and-vice-chancellor
Speeches of the Principal and Vice-chancellor
Jun 04, 2025 - [accordion] 2025 3 June 2025: Keynote Address: NWU Business School Graduation Gala Dinner 22 May 2025: Congratulatory message: NWU Media and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour Recognition Awards 19 May 2025: Welcome Address: Fee Framework Workshop 8 May 2025: Open Day Address 24 April 2025: Welcome address at the G20 Women Empowerment…https://news.nwu.ac.za/how-second-hand-clothing-paved-way-senior-lecturers-career
How second-hand clothing paved the way for senior lecturer’s career
Jun 04, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai The road from Kagiso, where she sold second-hand clothing under the scorching Gauteng sun, to the lecture halls of North-West University (NWU) was long, bumpy and deeply personal for Dr Salphinah Vuloyimuni Ubisi. Now a senior lecturer in the subject group Public Administration and Local Government at the NWU, Dr Ubisi’s…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/neutron-monitor-data
Neutron Monitor Data
Jun 04, 2025 - Graphs & data of long term monthly averages normalized to 100 for March 1987 • SRU Neutron Monitor monthly averages * [31KB] Data normalized to 100 for March 1987. This file contains the latest corrections for long-term stability and it is recommended that this one should be used for long-term studies.…https://library.nwu.ac.za/outreach-projects-and-quality
Outreach, Projects and Quality
Jun 04, 2025 - , About, The Library and Information Services (LIS) Outreach, Projects, and Quality entity strives to engage with the university community and beyond, to develop and implement new projects and initiatives, and to ensure that the library's services and resources meet the highest standards of quality. Outreach activities are focused on both internal and…, Contact, Dina Mashiyane Dina Mashiyane Click and drag to resize Dina Mashiyane Senior Manager: Outreach, Projects, and Quality +27 (0)18 299 2788 Dina.Mashiyane@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom Campus, Building E7A , Services, [accordion collapsed], Outreach, Annual Reports Calendar First-year video Guides Academic staff support guide Postgraduate support guide Undergraduate survival guide News blog Social Media, Quality, Policies and Guidelines Strategic Plan Quality Assurance, Projects, Education Library refurbishment (Completed 2023) Mahikeng Campus Library: Roof Project Ferdinand Postma Library: 24/7 Study Space 28 November 2025: The planned Practical Completion (6-month construction period) 3 December 2025: Planned key handover date to end-user Ferdinand Postma Library: Information Commons Disability Space Theology Library:…
Martin Magnusson currently heads a research group of 7 people, two PhD students, two post docs and three research nurses. He has been main tutor for one completed PhD project ”Metabolic actions of atrial natriuretic peptide”. Martin Magnusson is the head (PI) of three major on-going prospective major research projects 1) Competence Centre Heart…
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