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NWU Council reacts to letter containing allegations from a group of anonymous individuals
2018-11-23 The NWU Council held its ordinary meeting on Thursday, 22 November 2018. During this meeting a letter from a law firm acting on behalf of a group of clients was tabled and discussed. The letter, addressed to the NWU Council, certain Council structures as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-must-have-impact-communities
Research must have an impact in communities
2018-11-23 It is important for the North-West University (NWU) to focus on critical community challenges in research – this makes research more relevant and useful to the community. The emphasis has shifted increasingly from research of academic interest to research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-adaptation-post-apartheid-sa
Social adaptation in post-apartheid SA
2018-11-08 Life in post-apartheid South Africa remains to be learned. This provocation as well as the strategic intent of the North-West University (NWU) to champion social justice, challenges society towards the need for a deeper understanding of the ‘social’ from a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-social-work-projects-day-2018-%25E2%2580%2593-community-engagement-action
NWU Social Work Projects Day 2018 – community engagement in action
2018-11-08 In a world filled with injustices and complexity, social workers step to the fore to make a difference in the lives of people who need it most. Through their commitment to bring about positive social change, helping individuals of all ages thrive in their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/klaus-d-beiter
Klaus D. Beiter
2025-04-10 Namibian-born Klaus D. Beiter holds B.Iur. LL.B. degrees (both obtained with distinction) from the University of South Africa, Pretoria, and a doctorate in international human rights law (obtained summa cum laude) from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/disaster-risk-reduction-young-voices-matter
Disaster risk reduction: young voices matter
2018-11-08 On average, 240 million people world-wide were affected by natural disasters between 2000 and 2005. South Africa’s risk for disasters is also increasing. The country is exposed to a wide range of weather hazards, including droughts, cyclones and severe…http://news.nwu.ac.za/awards-galore-%25E2%2580%2593-gift-keeps-receiving
Awards galore – the GIFT that keeps on receiving
2018-11-08 A mere two months after being named Distinguished Young Woman Scientist in Social Sciences by the Department of Science and Technology, Prof Nicolene Barkhuizen received three more accolades from the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP). Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/story-hope
A story of hope
2018-11-12 More and more South Africans realise the importance of coming together and changing their own circumstances for the better. The community of Coligny, a small town in the North West province, recently experienced this true spirit of Ubuntu. Students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/three-keys-unlock-loerie-success-students
Three keys unlock Loerie success for students
2018-11-12 The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential; these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence and this was proved to be true when the Graphic Design students from the North West University yet again…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dangers-misusing-antibiotics
The dangers of misusing antibiotics
2018-11-12 Are you one of the thousands of people around the world who treat a mere headache, the flu or a stomach bug by taking antibiotics? You need to stop. The persistent overuse and misuse of antibiotics drastically contributes to the global increase in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rugby-institute-kicks-vanderbijlpark
NWU Rugby Institute kicks off in Vanderbijlpark
2018-11-13 As from 2019 the North-West University (NWU) will expand the geographical footprint of its thriving Rugby Institute, situated at the campus in Potchefstroom, to include the Gauteng province. More so, the university’s campus in Vanderbijlpark. The vesting…http://news.nwu.ac.za/what-manjafika-journey
What a manjafika journey!
2018-11-14 They call him Moses, Father Christmas, Manjafika, but actually this impressive man with the snow-white hair is a rock, which as a matter of fact is also what his name means in Sesotho. Prof Fika Janse van Rensburg shares some of his highlights, anecdotes,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/let-every-minute-count-says-prof-daryl
Let every minute count, says Prof Daryl
2018-11-14 He is a man who likes his filtered coffee, is not one for too many formalities and believes in making the most of his time. This is Prof Daryl Balia, the newly appointed deputy vice-chancellor for the campus in Potchefstroom. We asked him to tell us more…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-has-firm-foundation
Faculty of Law has a firm foundation
2018-11-14 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law on the campus in Mahikeng can be rightfully proud of its alumni who are carrying out the university’s goal to build and enhance communities. The campus has produced its fair share of community and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-work-projects-day-combining-education-and-real-life-experience
Social Work Projects Day: combining education and real-life experience
2018-11-14 The importance of practical experience is paramount in the field of social work, as is the synergistic result of combining education and real-life experience. This is according to Dr Elmien Truter, a professional social worker and lecturer in the North-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-keeps-its-teaching-environment-relevant
NWU keeps its teaching environment relevant
2018-11-15 The only thing that is constant is change. To keep up with change, the NWU often updates the content of its academic programmes. As a strategic initiative to ensure relevant and up-to-date study modules and programmes for students, the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-impress-engineering-excellencees
NWU researcher impress with engineering excellencees
2018-11-15 Prof Jan de Kock is an engineer that excels and who makes a difference. His excellence and involvement in the engineering industry was rewarded during the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers’ (SAIEE) recent 107th Annual Banquet. According to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-wins-big-2018-pendoring-awards
NWU wins big at 2018 Pendoring Awards
2018-11-16 Graphic Design students from the North-West University (NWU) showcased their brilliance yet again when they walked away with 10 awards and the top accolade of Overall Winner in the student category during the recent Pendoring Awards on 1 November 2018.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-impress-symposium-natural-sciences
NWU Students impress at the Symposium of Natural Sciences
2018-11-16 For Students from the North West University’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences recently participated in the Student symposium for Natural Sciences 2018 Competition. They managed to win some great prizes. Students who are enrolled for the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-win-%25E2%2580%2598peaceful%25E2%2580%2599-atoms