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Administrator scores behind the scenes
2018-11-05 The stars of sport are more often than not found on the sports field, but not. He makes his moves behind the scenes. After being among the first graduates with a Diploma in Sports Science from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Soccer Institute back in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/onalenna%25E2%2580%2599s-radiant-radio-personality-shines-through
Onalenna’s radiant radio personality shines through
2018-11-06 NWU FM radio presenter Onalenna Leburu has been nominated in the category for Radio Personality of the Year 2018 in the annual Mzansi Kwaito & House Music Awards. He has been nominated alongside other radio personalities. They include Nkiyase &…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/alles-gereed-vir-die-jaarlikse-ekogesondheid-en-welstand-navorsingskonferensie
Alles is gereed vir die jaarlikse Ekogesondheid en Welstand-navorsingskonferensie
2018-11-20 Om navorsing oor ekogesondheid en welstandsonderwerpe in multidissiplinêre omgewings te komplementeer, bied die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) die 9de jaarlikse Ekogesondheid en Welstand-navorsingskonferensie op 15 en 16 November 2018 aan. Die konferensie…https://news.nwu.ac.za/all-systems-go-annual-eco-health-and-wellbeing-research-conference
All systems go for annual Eco Health and Wellbeing Research Conference
2018-11-06 To complement research in multidisciplinary environments on eco-health and wellbeing topics, the North-West University (NWU) is hosting the 9th annual Eco Health and Wellbeing Research Conference on 15 and 16 November 2018. The conference provides an…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-connects-rural-students-brighter-future
NWU connects rural students with a brighter future
2018-11-07 For rural young people, no internet connection means no future. Unless the North-West University (NWU) brings the infrastructure to them. Most South African universities and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) rely on online application…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/uarm-verwelkom-nuwe-buitengewone-professor
UARM verwelkom nuwe buitengewone professor
2018-11-20 Die Sentrum vir Toegepaste Risikobestuur (UARM) gaan die Nederlandse navorsingspionier prof Gert Jan Hofstede as ’n buitengewone professor in sy midde verwelkom. Prof Hofstede sal op 19 November 2018 sy prestigelesing by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se…https://news.nwu.ac.za/uarm-welcomes-new-extraordinary-professor
UARM welcomes new extraordinary professor
2018-11-07 The Centre for Applied Risk Management (UARM) is welcoming Dutch research pioneer, Prof Gert Jan Hofstede, in its midst as an extraordinary professor. Prof Hofstede will deliver his prestige lecture on 19 November 2018 at the North-West University’s (NWU’…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-kundiges-besoek-sentraal-europa-om-internasionale-samewerking-%25E2%2580%2599n-hupstoot-te-gee
NWU-kundiges besoek Sentraal-Europa om internasionale samewerking ’n hupstoot te gee
2018-11-20 Internasionalisering is ’n top strategiese prioriteit vir die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU). Hierdie praktyk verbeter nie net die gehalte van onderwys nie, maar bevorder ook kennistransformasie en ‑verkryging, die mobilisering van talent ter ondersteuning van…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-experts-visit-central-europe-boost-international-collaboration
NWU experts visit Central Europe to boost international collaboration
2018-11-07 Internationalisation is a top strategic priority for the North-West University (NWU). This practice not only improves quality of education, but also enhances knowledge transformation and acquisition, the mobilisation of talent in support of global research…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nuwe-baadjie-vir-nwu-intervensieprogram
Nuwe baadjie vir NWU-intervensieprogram
2018-11-20 Wat as ’n intervensieprogram begin het om graad 12-leerders te help wat met rekeningkunde sukkel, het tot een van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se grootste gemeenskapsbetrokkenheidsprojekte gegroei. Wanneer 2019 aanbreek, sal hierdie geslaagde…https://news.nwu.ac.za/new-jacket-nwu-intervention-programme
New jacket for NWU intervention programme
2018-11-08 What started out as an intervention programme to provide academic aid to Grade 12 learners struggling with accounting has grown into one of the North-West University’s (NWU’S) flagship community engagement projects. And come 2019, this successful…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/maatskaplike-aanpassing-post-apartheid-sa
Maatskaplike aanpassing in post-apartheid-SA
2018-11-20 Die lewe in post-apartheid-Suid-Afrika moet nog verstaan word. Hierdie uitdaging, asook die strategiese voorneme van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) om maatskaplike geregtigheid te bevorder, daag die samelewing uit om die “sosiale” begrip vanuit ’n…https://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…https://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…https://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…https://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…https://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…https://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…https://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…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rugby-institute-kicks-vanderbijlpark