Professor Invited To International Economic Education Conference

Mafikeng – Professor Thomas Assan of the Faculty of Education at the North-West University, Mafikeng Campus has been invited to attend and participate in the Economic Education Council’s annual conference.  The conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois, from 12-15 October 2011.

Professor Assan will be representing South Africa at the conference and will have an opportunity to report on economic education activities in the country.  He will also meet  with leaders in education from the United States and other countries. The programme is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.

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NWU prof receives international award for exercise studies

An expert in the field of physical activity for special populations and people with chronic diseases at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus recently showed sensational research results, which afforded her international recognition.
  Prof Hanlie Moss received a Millennium Gold International award as “Eminent Scientist of the Year 2011, Africa” from the International Research Promotion Council (IRPC).

MAFIKENG CAMPUS LAUNCHES POST-GRADUATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

North-West University launched its first - ever Agricultural Post-graduate society at the Animal Health Centre, Mafikeng Campus on the 16^th September 2011. The launch attracted Honours, Masters, Doctorate and Postgraduate students in the Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology.

The aim of the post-graduate society is to improve and develop the students’ research capacity and presentation skills.  The initiative will also encourage students to identify relevant topics and journals that will be effective, developmental and address problems facing the community.

The Committee of Postgraduate students’ society consists of representatives from all departments in the School of Agriculture that is Animal Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Economics and Animal Health.

COMMUNICATION STUDENT WRITES EXAM IN BRAILLE

A BA Communications second year student was the first to write her entire examination in Braille.  Kedibone Toyoyo managed to pass all her last semester modules using Braille and urges other visually impaired students to learn it.

She has started to learn Braille from the early age of seven when she was in grade one. Braille is a system of printing for blind or visually impaired people in which the letters of the alphabet and numbers are printed as raised dots that can be read by touching them.  In effect it means that the person is actually reading with his/her fingertips.

RADIO WILL NEVER BE
THE SAME AGAIN

After the tireless efforts undertaken by the campus, finally radio will never be the same again for North-West University students and the community of Ngaka Modiri Molema District. This is because at 09H00 on Tuesday, 12 September, North West University FM went on air.

This 24-hour, noncommercial, campus radio station broadcasts at the radius of 50 kilometers around the campus as far as Zeerust, Setlagole and other parts of the Ngaka Modiri Molema District.  “As soon as we have the ball rolling, we intend to go for 100 kilometers,” said Peter Manzana the station manager.

The NWU is community engaged

Institutional Office – Representatives from nine universities in South Africa attended Talloires Network Global Leaders’ Conference in June held in Madrid, Spain.

The North-West University was represented by Dr Theuns Eloff, the NWU vice-chancellor and Mrs Bibi Bouwman, Director: Community Engagement at the Institutional Office.

The Talloires Network is a global alliance of higher education institutions that are deeply committed to strengthening the civic roles and social responsibilities of universities and colleges around the world.

Mrs Bouwman says in terms of community engagement at the university level there need to be continuation to build and pursue partnership with organisations that can help to realise commitments and objectives.

Students Jog for Justice

Law and social justice students and lecturers at North West University’s Mafikeng campus held a Jog for Justice in Mafikeng when they jogged along 4km track outside campus, to raise awareness of the need for social justice.

The jog on Monday was organised by Students of Law and Social Justice, a national student organisation aimed at furthering social justice.

The organisation demands that people have equal rights and opportunities despite their social backgrounds, ensuring dignity and non-sexism under the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law.

The first three men and women each won a bottle of wine.

At the end of the event, participants made a collage of handprints to show support for the nationwide pursuit of social justice.

By Elfas Torerai

Sunette Viljoen throws new Africa record

It is amongst the six best women javelin distances of all times, the best SA, Africa and Commonwealth javelin throws ever, and this by the first South African woman to make it through to the finals at the IAAF World Championships.