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Campus choir hits the right notes during SATICA Music Festival
2017-07-17 The choir of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark – known as the ‘Voices of the River’ – performed exceptionally well at the recent 34th annual SATICA Eisteddfod in Durban. The choir held the NWU’s name high by finishing second…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-business-competition-tests-entrepreneurial-savvy
Student Business Competition tests entrepreneurial savvy
2017-07-18 “More and more students are realising that they can’t simply pass their degree and find a job immediately upon graduation as was traditionally the case. Due to economic constraints and increasing competition within the formal employment sector, the so-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/statement-vice-chancellor-nwu-student-disciplinary-matters
Statement by the vice-chancellor of the NWU on student disciplinary matters
2017-07-18 Over the past few years, the management of the North-West University (NWU) has focused on a strategy to transform and position the NWU as a unitary institution of superior academic excellence with a commitment to social justice. This culminated in major…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-phd-student-present-paper-young-scientist-conference
NWU PhD student to present a paper at Young Scientist Conference
2017-07-19 Lorato Modise, a PhD student in the Department of Biological Sciences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, is set to present a paper at the seventh Annual South African Young Scientists’ Conference. The conference will take place on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/competitive-sport-both-art-and-science
Competitive sport both an art and a science
2017-07-19 “Scientific knowledge underpins our work with sportsmen and women but the critical difference comes in the application of this knowledge.”This is Lerato Maqena’s take on the importance of the science behind sport. For Lerato, a qualified sport scientist and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/zanele-joins-alumni-relations-team
Zanele joins alumni relations team
2017-07-19 Zanele Ngobese might be the new kid on the block, but she is no stranger to the ins and outs of stakeholder relations.As the newly appointed alumni coordinator on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, Zanele is excited about…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nate-tasting-sweet-taste-success
Nate tasting the sweet taste of success
2017-07-19 Legendary American rapper, record producer, actor and poet Tupac Shakur once said that no matter how hard life gets, you should stick your chest out, keep your head up and handle it.Up-and-coming South African hip hop artist and NWU alumnus Unathi Abraham…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-takes-aim-%25E2%2580%259Cfuture-nuclear%25E2%2580%259D-0
NWU takes aim at “future nuclear”
2017-07-19 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering hosted the South African Network for Nuclear Education, Science and Technology (SAN – NEST) workshop on “Future Nuclear” research and knowledge creation, also known as “Green…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-phd-student-receives-prize-best-research-journal-0
NWU PhD student receives prize for best research journal
2017-07-19 Sidwell Sihlangu, a PhD student from the North-West University`s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, received prize money to the value of R20 000 for the Best Researched Journal in Scientific Innovation at the recent Provincial Youth in Agriculture Awards (YAA) on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-present-paper-international-law-conference-0
NWU academic to present a paper at international law conference
2017-07-19 Prof Melvin Mbao, academic and dean of the Faculty of Law on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng will be attending the 6th International Conference on Law, Regulations and Public Policy in Singapore from 5 to 6 June 2017. He will also…http://news.nwu.ac.za/radiyah%25E2%2580%2599s-brave-road-success-0
Radiyah’s brave road to success
2017-07-19 Radiyah Saloojee is living proof that an attitude of gratitude and thanksgiving not only serves as a road marker on the journey to success, but also a stepping stone to accomplishment. For this 24-year old alumna of the North-West University’s (NWU’s)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-running-science-oscars
NWU researchers in running for Science Oscars
2017-07-19 Four scientists of the North-West University (NWU) are finalists in the National Science and Technology’s (NSTF) prestigious science awards, also known as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa. Prof Louis du Preez (zoology), Prof Alta Schutte (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-international-teachers%25E2%2580%2599-day-culture-day-0
NWU celebrates international teachers’ day with a culture day
2017-07-19 International teachers’ day was recently celebrated in a festive manner at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU). Learners from high schools in Potchefstroom entertained students, school learners and staff with singing, recitations…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-its-second-autism-symposium-0
NWU hosts its second Autism symposium
2017-07-19 Autism affects one in 68 children, and the earlier it is diagnosed, the more effectively it can be managed. The Institute for Psychology and Wellbeing at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom is helping to raise awareness by hosting…http://news.nwu.ac.za/schutte-and-saayman-new-%25E2%2580%2598oscar%25E2%2580%2599-winners-0
Schutte and Saayman new ‘Oscar’ winners
2017-06-30 The North-West University (NWU) is immensely proud of its two new Science Oscar winners, Profs Alta Schutte and Melville Saayman.These two esteemed researchers were recognised by the National Science and Technology’s (NSTF) for their contributions to their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/campbell-coal-man-year
Campbell is Coal Man of the Year
2017-07-03 This tribute is for the individual who has donated valuable time and effort to the betterment of the industry. Prof Quentin Campbell of the North-West University (NWU) received this accolade when the Southern African Coal Processing Society (SACPS)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-sunfarming-scoop-international-award
NWU and SUNfarming scoop international award
2017-07-05 "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships." These words of famous basketball star, Michael Jordan, rang true when the North-West University (NWU), together with SUNfarming, a solar energy company, came out tops at the recent…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/regter-bess-nkabinde-praat-oor-die-veranderende-gesig-van-leierskap
Regter Bess Nkabinde praat oor die veranderende gesig van leierskap
2017-07-10 Daar is ’n verskil tussen die lei van verandering en die blote bestuur daarvan. Vra enige leier en hulle sal vir jou sê dat feitlik alle besighede – ongeag die sektor of die bedryf – fundamentele verandering in die gesig staar. Voeg hierby die huidige stand…http://news.nwu.ac.za/justice-bess-nkabinde-speak-changing-face-leadership
Justice Bess Nkabinde to speak on the changing face of leadership
2017-07-05 There is a difference between leading change and merely managing it. Ask any leader and they will tell you that almost all businesses – regardless of the sector or industry – are facing fundamental change. Add to this the current status of the economy and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/radiyah%25E2%2580%2599s-brave-road-success