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NWU students make huge donation during Covid-19 crisis
2020-04-23 Covid-19 is tightening its grip and those with the least financial means are feeling its stranglehold the most. Their plight is being heard. Students from the North-West University (NWU) again showed that – even in the face of a global pandemic – their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-media-now-field-serious-research
Social media now a field for serious research
2020-04-23 While some people might think the social media field is purely for popular consumption, it has become a separate field of study for research in its own right. Prof Wian Erlank of the Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) says much has been…http://news.nwu.ac.za/relationship-between-gender-based-violence-and-hivaids
The relationship between gender-based violence and HIV/Aids
2020-04-23 The link between gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV/Aids is usually rooted in the power imbalance between men and women. This was one of the findings of research conducted by Goitseone Leburu, whose master’s and doctoral studies, both from the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-help-your-anxious-children-during-lockdown
How to help your anxious children during lockdown
2020-04-23 The Covid-19 lockdown brings with it a number of emotional challenges, not only for adults but also for children. With schools being closed, and children not being able to spend time with their friends and extended family members, it can increase their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/kom-bymekaar-om-%25E2%2580%2599n-groeirevolusie-afrika-te-laat-ontvlam
Kom bymekaar om ’n groeirevolusie in Afrika te laat ontvlam
2020-04-24 “Waarom wil ’n mens die wiel van vooraf uitvind wanneer ander soortgelyke uitdagings ervaar, en almal saam daarin kan slaag om ’n groeirevolusie te laat ontvlam?” Dit is wat die span navorsers van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Optentia-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/connecting-ignite-growth-revolution-africa
Connecting to ignite a growth revolution in Africa
2020-04-24 Why try to reinvent the wheel when others are facing similar challenges and together you could succeed in “connecting to ignite a growth revolution”? This was the thinking of the team of researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-nwu-voice-popular-radio-programme
New NWU voice for popular radio programme
2020-04-25 The North-West University has for years been an informative and entertaining presence on the very popular weekly environmental radio programme, Omgewingspraatjies. This tradition continues with a new expert following in the footsteps of his NWU colleagues…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-first-ever-virtual-graduation-ceremony
NWU hosts first-ever virtual graduation ceremony
2020-05-29 The North-West University (NWU) hosted its first-ever virtual conferral of degrees and awarding of diplomas due to the challenges posed by social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual graduation ceremony* was hosted online on 29 May. It…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-virtual-africa-day-lecture
NWU hosts virtual Africa Day lecture
2020-06-02 On 29 May 2020 the North-West University (NWU) hosted the first of its kind virtual Africa Day commemoration lecture. This virtual event aimed to celebrate the African Union’s (AU) successes in its fight against colonialism and apartheid while reflecting…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-endorsement-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-nuclear-technology-management
International endorsement for NWU’s nuclear technology management
2020-06-04 The NWU’s researchers and academics in nuclear engineering have shown that the university’s expertise and academic offerings in the field are in line with the best international standards. This is the case with the NWU’s newly internationally endorsed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/face-masks-great-cause
Face masks for a great cause
2020-06-05 North-West University (NWU) alumnus Ofentse Rabaji has truly proven how one man’s waste can be another man’s treasure. The 27-year-old who holds a master’s degree in environmental management, has been making face masks for the less fortunate, by using…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-reaches-out-local-community-their-time-need
NWU student reaches out to local community in their time of need
2020-06-05 Through the help of local business owners in the small village of Logagane in the North West Province, North-West University (NWU) student Julius Mabebe is putting food on the table of struggling households in the village during the lockdown. Julius says…http://news.nwu.ac.za/make-your-cv-stand-out
Make your CV stand out
2020-06-08 Since the lockdown commenced, a number of businesses have had to close indefinitely, leaving thousands of South Africans unemployed. With so many people in the job market, jobseekers have to find new ways to stand out from the crowd. Dr Peet Roos, Ms…http://news.nwu.ac.za/house-proudfoot-built
The House that Proudfoot Built
2020-06-08 The Yankee Stadium was known as the House that Ruth Built, after legendary slugger Babe Ruth, and the United Center in Chicago is synonymous with Michael Jordan’s exploits during the 1980s and 1990s. Can it be said that the North-West University’s Rugby…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-again-ranked-among-cream-crop
NWU again ranked among the cream of the crop
2020-06-08 The consistent good achievements of the North-West University (NWU) in world rankings is further celebrated with the announcement that it has been ranked in the top 4,7% of 20 000 universities globally. This newest ranking was done by the Centre for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-students-can-now-apply-2021-rhodes-scholarship
Postgraduate students can now apply for the 2021 Rhodes Scholarship
2020-06-10 Are you a postgraduate student? Would you like to further your studies at Oxford University? If so, now is your chance! Online applications for the 2021 Rhodes Scholarships for Southern Africa opened on 1 June 2020. The Rhodes Scholarships are targeted…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-soccer-institute-alumnus-extends-contract-supersport-fc
NWU Soccer Institute alumnus extends contract with SuperSport FC
2020-06-11 Former North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute goalkeeper Boalefa Pule has signed a contract extension with SuperSport United FC until 2023. The NWU Diploma of Sports Science graduate has been with the club since 2011. Boalefa is better remembered…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-leopard%25E2%2580%2599s-lair-kompetisie-%25E2%2580%2593-topstudentepreneur-deel-advies
NWU se Leopard’s Lair-kompetisie – topstudentepreneur deel advies
2020-11-16 Die sperdatum vir inskrywings vir die 2020-weergawe van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se gewilde Leopard’s Lair-besigheidskompetisie kom nader, en alle studentepreneurs word uitgenooi om deel te neem. As jy meen dat jy ’n innoveerder met ’n unieke…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-leopard-lair-competition-%25E2%2580%2593-top-studentpreneur-shares-advice
NWU’s Leopard Lair Competition – top studentpreneur shares advice
2020-06-11 The deadline for entries for the 2020 version of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) popular Leopard’s Lair Business Competition is approaching, and all studentpreneurs are invited to take part. If you consider yourself to be an innovator with an out-of-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-optentia-spog-met-%25E2%2580%2599n-nuwe-phd-verhoudingsdinamiek-en-ontwikkeling