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NWU FM collaborates with community radio stations to reach out to listeners
2020-04-21 NWU FM, the radio station on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, is collaborating with community radio stations across the North West Province to keep listeners informed and entertained during the national lockdown. NWU FM station…https://news.nwu.ac.za/another-chance-learn-cope-during-lockdown
Another chance to learn to cope during lockdown
2020-04-09 If you missed the first online mental health workshop that was recently hosted for staff members at the North-West University (NWU), worry not. The NWU will be hosting a second webinar session on 14 April at 10am. The 75 minute long webinar will be…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-partners-standard-bank-help-students-their-studies
NWU partners with Standard Bank to help students with their studies
2022-11-01 Oldrin Masowa The lack of finances remains a stumbling block in accessing tertiary education, particularly in South Africa. This is why the North-West University (NWU) partnered with Standard Bank in launching a Standard Bank student loan to assist…https://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-linda-du-plessis-shares-insights-global-education-summit
Prof Linda du Plessis shares insights at Global Education Summit
2023-10-18 Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-chancellor for planning and Vanderbijlpark Campus operations at the North-West University (NWU), recently graced the stage at the Global Education Summit 2023 (GES-2023) at Chandigarh University in Gharuan, India. The two-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-again-named-top-higher-education-institution-sedibeng-district
Vanderbijlpark Campus again named top higher education institution in Sedibeng district
2024-02-14 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus has once again been recognised as the highest-rated institution for higher education at the prestigious 2023 PMR.africa Business Excellence Awards. PMR.Africa is a leading South African consultancy…https://news.nwu.ac.za/bed-alumni-reunion-strengthens-nwu-community
BEd alumni reunion strengthens the NWU community
2024-10-23 The importance of alumni involvement in shaping the future of the North-West University (NWU) and ensuring its transformation was stressed during a recent reunion for BEd alumni. On 26 September, the Alumni Office, in collaboration with the Faculty of…Alida Glaudina Herbst
2020-11-23 Professor Alida Herbst is a registered social worker and currently Director of the School of Psychosocial Health. She practised for 13 years as medical social worker in 1 Military and the MediClinic Heart and Kloof hospitals where she gained expertise in the…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/public-lecture-prof-heather-brookes
Public Lecture by Prof Heather Brookes
2024-06-03 The research focus area Understanding and Processing Languages in Complex Settings invites all interested individuals to attend an online public lecture by Prof. Heather Brookes (Stellenbosch University). Professor Heather Brookes heads the Child Language…https://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-conference-programme
ICIL 2022 - Conference Programme
2023-12-12 ICIL Programme 2022 PDF of conference programme Book of abstracts Book of abstracts Guidelines for presenters and session chairs ICIL 2022 Feedback vorm , Presentation types, Keynotes: a 45-minute presentation with 15 minutes for discussion/questions Papers/Doctoral forum: 20-minute presentation with 10 minutes for discussion/questions PechaKucha: 6-minutes, 40 seconds presentation with 10 minutes for remarks/questions [The last 5…, Programme, , Monday 10 October 2022, 15:00 - 17:00 Registration can already be done in the foyer of the Ferdinand Postma Library [Building E7] 15:00 - 16:00 Inaugural meeting of ICIL Standing Committee [Ferdinand Postma Library (Building E7), Committee Room (Room 111) or via MS Teams] 16:00 - 17…, Tuesday 11 October 2022, 8:00 Registration Coffee/tea [Building E8, Foyer] 9:00 Chairperson: Dr Matt Moyo , Chief Director: Library and Information Service (North-West University) [Building E8, Room G42] Welcoming address: Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele , Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research…, Lunch , [Building E8, Foyer] Chairperson: Prof. Bosire Onyancha 13:30 International keynote: Prof. Judith Mavodza Title: Impact of Digital Transformation on 4.0 Age Academic Library Services (Paper) Abstract: This presentation addresses the transformation or…, Wednesday 12 October 2022, 8:00 Registration Coffee/tea [Building E8, Foyer] Chairperson: Prof. Judith Mavodza, Zayed University 9:00 National keynote: Prof. Bosire Onyancha Title: Conceptualizing computer literacy, digital literacy, media literacy and information literacy: an…, Thursday 13 October 2022, 8:00 Registration Coffee/tea [Building E8, Foyer] Chairperson: Dr Brenda van Wyk, University of Pretoria 9:00 International keynote speaker: Prof. Mary Sengati-Zimba Title: Building a Sustainable Information Literacy Program across the university in the era…, Closing ceremony, 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch [Building E8, Foyer] 14:30 Conference ends!, Friday 14 October 2022, Optional excursionshttps://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-studies-ethno-mathematics-ndebele-art-and-beadwork
NWU student studies ethno-mathematics in Ndebele art and beadwork
2018-06-26 Monicca Thulisile Bhuda, a master’s student in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), at the North-West University (NWU), is using ethno-mathematics as part of her research to trace symmetrical geometry in Ndebele mural art and beadwork. “Ethno-mathematics…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sowask-celebrates-international-social-work-day
SOWASK celebrates International Social Work Day
2019-04-08 “We are embracing human relationships and promoting Ubuntu and diversity in and around the campus.” This is how Tracy Mkwanazi, junior lecturer in social work and guardian of the Social Work Student Association (SOWASK) on the North-West University’s (NWU…https://news.nwu.ac.za/administrator-scores-behind-scenes
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/panel-debate-sa%25E2%2580%2599s-current-state-affairs
Panel to debate SA’s current state of affairs
2019-02-28 With both the national Budget Speech and the State of the Nation Address (SONA) having been delivered, it is now time for Everyday Man to come to terms with the socio-economic and political impact of these important national indicators. On Friday, 8 March…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-juta-mock-trials-it-time-scales-justice-tip
NWU-Juta mock trials: It is time for the scales of justice to tip
2019-08-12 The exciting final of the annual North-West University (NWU) mock trials, hosted by the Faculty of Law with the support of Juta, will take place on 20 August at the Sanlam Auditorium on the campus in Potchefstroom. It will be preceded by the equally…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-aims-empower-learners-his-book-academic-excellence
NWU student aims to empower learners with his book on academic excellence
2021-10-06 North-West University (NWU) final-year LLB student Thapelo John Segoabe has put pen to paper to share his thoughts on academic excellence. The 22-year old Thapelo hails from Madikwe township and his academic prowess speaks for itself. Before he…https://news.nwu.ac.za/unveiling-world-class-laboratory-boost-south-africas-pharmaceutical-manufacturing-capability
Unveiling of world-class laboratory to boost South Africa's pharmaceutical manufacturing capability
2021-11-25 South Africa is set to save billions of rands it currently spends on importing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with the launch of the API Technology Innovation Cluster. APIs are the biologically active components used to make finished pharmaceutical…https://news.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-games-music-and-dance-promote-health-and-wellbeing
Indigenous games, music and dance promote health and wellbeing
2022-10-28 By Ontiretse Motingwa Melita Setswano Mogamisi, a North-West University (NWU) master’s graduate from Khunwana village, found that indigenous games, dance and music can promote the health and wellbeing of the elderly. “I am a researcher who enjoys applying…https://news.nwu.ac.za/southern-african-premiere-your-hundred-year-life-film-about-rethinking-ageing-21st-century
Southern African premiere of Your Hundred Year Life: A Film about Rethinking Ageing in the 21st Century
2023-03-27 The North-West University's (NWU's) Optentia research unit and Corporate Relations and Marketing present the Southern African premiere of “Your Hundred Year Life: A Film about Rethinking Ageing in the 21st Century” at Killarney Cinema on 4 April 2023. This…https://news.nwu.ac.za/report-court-nwu-juta-mock-trials
Report to “court” for the NWU-Juta Mock Trials
2023-07-18 It is again time for students to don their judicial robes for the popular annual NWU-Juta Mock Trials competition. This year’s competition promises to be especially exciting, with the semi-finals and final taking place on 6 and 7 August respectively in the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/structural-solutions-lie-beyond-monetary-policy