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Hier kom die volgende geslag ekostryders
2018-11-22 Die toekoms van ons planeet is dalk nie so donker as wat talle mense voorspel nie. ’n Navorser van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) doen haar deel om ’n nuwe geslag ekostryders toe te rus met kennis en toewyding om waterskaarste en ander uitdagings wat met…http://news.nwu.ac.za/here-comes-next-generation-eco-warriors
Here comes the next generation of eco-warriors
2018-11-22 The future of the planet may not be as gloomy as many predict. A North-West University (NWU) researcher is doing her part to groom a new generation of eco-warriors armed with the knowledge and commitment to combat water scarcity and other challenges linked…http://news.nwu.ac.za/green-water-treatment-will-benefit-communities
Green water treatment will benefit communities
2018-11-22 Water is vital for living organisms but the quality of water is changing due to population growth and environmental changes. Could a miracle plant be the answer? Ground and surface water serve as the main sources of drinking water in rural and urban areas…http://news.nwu.ac.za/and-now-contrast-miners%25E2%2580%2599-living-conditions
Before and now: the contrast in miners’ living conditions
2018-11-22 Crammed into tiny rooms in same-sex hostels, away from their partners or families and without proper access to water, electricity or sanitation, South African miners used to live in appalling conditions. Today, the situation of miners at Impala Platinum in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-makes-clean-sweep-annual-clean-air-conference
NWU makes a clean sweep at annual clean air conference
2018-11-23 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management recently demonstrated why it is the leading national institution in the field of air quality. They did this during the annual National Association for Clean Air (NACA)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-council-reacts-letter-containing-allegations-group-anonymous-individuals
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/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-celebrates-year-research-excellence