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From zero to hero – students taste the sweet fruit from hard work
2022-08-23 Over the past few years, there were not nearly enough school-leaving applicants who met the minimum requirements for tertiary fields of study such as Engineering, Natural Sciences, Economic Sciences and Health Sciences. This is according to Elza Hattingh from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/skielik-kan-hulle-studente-ervaar-sukses-na-harde-werk-0
Skielik kán hulle – studente ervaar sukses ná harde werk
2022-08-23 Daar was die afgelope paar jaar nie naastenby genoeg skoolverlaters wat aan die minimum vereistes vir toelating tot tersiêre studiegebiede soos Ingenieurswese, Natuurwetenskappe, Ekonomiese Wetenskappe en Gesondheidswetenskappe voldoen het nie. Só sê Elza…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-chrisna-gouws-inquisitive-researcher-destined-greatness-scientific-metier
Prof Chrisna Gouws, an inquisitive researcher destined for greatness in the scientific métier
2022-08-23 According to Prof Chrisna Gouws, associate professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, inquisitiveness and a vigorous personality have led her to where she is today. This dynamic researcher has a PhD…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-reappointed-ambassador-global-magna-charta-observatory
NWU academic reappointed as ambassador to global Magna Charta Observatory
2022-08-25 After having been selected for the first time in 2015, North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Klaus Beiter has been reappointed for a second term as one of 16 ambassadors to the global Magna Charta Observatory (MCO) in Bologna. He is one of only three…http://news.nwu.ac.za/good-fitness-and-periodisation-plan-key-nwu-football-fitness-coach
A good fitness and periodisation plan is the key: NWU football fitness coach
2022-08-23 The North-West University (NWU) Eagles football players have had a hectic programme preparing for the 2022 Varsity Football tournament. To keep the players physically fit and mentally ready to maximally compete in this year’s tournament, the NWU counts on its…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launch-gbv-awareness-campaign
NWU to launch a GBV awareness campaign
2022-08-23 The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU)will launch a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Awareness campaign on 1September. The campaign is a collaborative effort between the NWU’s Student Judicial Services, Employee Wellness and Alumni…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-theology-student-chapter-celebrates-womens-month-through-prayer
NWU Theology Student Chapter celebrates women’s month through prayer
2022-08-23 Ontiretse Motingwa On 17 August 2022, the Theology Student Chapter (TSC) of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus celebrated and honoured women by hosting a candle-lighting prayer session. Paballo Motshwaedi, chairperson of the TSC,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lerato-2022-enactus-national-faculty-advisor-year
Lerato is the 2022 Enactus National Faculty Advisor of the year
2022-08-25 It is said that one of the greatest compliments an academic can receive is to be recognised and acknowledged. Lerato Mohalajeng, a lecturer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty and Economic and Management Sciences and Enactus faculty co-advisor,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-and-social-justice-activist-says-no-gender-based-violence
NWU student and social-justice activist says no to gender-based violence
2022-08-25 By Oldrin Masowa He still vividly recalls all the tragic moments like it was yesterday. The discomfort every day, the roars and sleepless nights that left him feeling powerless. But even though the torture and suffering were unbearable, even though it…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-bismark-tyobeka-nominated-serve-global-nuclear-forum
Dr Bismark Tyobeka nominated to serve in global nuclear forum
2022-09-01 Dr Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), has been nominated to replace Dr Trevor Dudley as South-Africa’s representative on the Senior Industry Advisory Panel (SIAP) of the Generation IV International Forum (GIF).…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launches-history-seminar-series
NWU launches history seminar series
2022-08-24 The North-West University (NWU)'s subject group History recently held its inaugural seminar in a newly established hybrid history seminar series. This series aims to create a discussion platform for scholarly works in progress and intellectual exchange…http://news.nwu.ac.za/preclinical-research-bridge-new-medicines
Preclinical research: the bridge to new medicines
2022-08-24 “Preclinical research serves as a bridge to new medicines,’’ says North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Rose Hayeshi, associate professor and director of the DSI/NWU Preclinical Drug Development Platform (PCDDP). Preclinical drug development is one of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-alumni-reach-out-their-communities
NWU and alumni reach out to their communities
2022-08-01 In the spirit of International Nelson Mandela Day, the North-West University (NWU) Alumni and Stakeholder Relations office joined forces with the office of Prof Sonia Swanepoel, the deputy vice-chancellor for community engagement and Mahikeng Campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/newsroom-phd-law
From the newsroom to a PhD in law
2022-08-02 The story of Dr Elfas Torerai is a classic case of focus, determination, persistence and success personified. He started off as a rookie journalist, plying his trade in community newspapers. Before long, he joined the mainstream media where he rose to become…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-joins-world-raising-awareness-world-hepatitis-day
NWU joins the world in raising awareness on World Hepatitis Day
2022-08-03 Ontiretse Motingwa The subject group Microbiology at the North-West University (NWU) recently facilitated an online webinar focusing on World Hepatitis Day. Dr Hazel Tumelo Mufhandu, senior lecturer and deputy leader of the subject group was the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-first-female-municipal-manager
NWU alumnus is first female municipal manager
2022-08-03 North-West University (NWU) alumnus Advocate Dineo Mongwaketse has recently been appointed as the first-ever female manager for the Mahikeng local municipality, and assumed office on 1 August. Advocate Mongwaketse recently graduated with an LLM degree from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-anja-graduated-and-stood-out-rest
Dr Anja graduated and stood out from the rest
2022-08-03 The famous French fashion designer Coco Chanel said to be irreplaceable, one must always be different and that was definitely the case when Dr Anja Erasmus received her PhD in Environmental Science on 29 July 2022. She stood out by wearing a dress with her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/minister-appoints-nwu-academic-professional-board-social-work
Minister appoints NWU academic on professional board for social work
2022-08-04 Minister of Social Development Ms Lindiwe Zulu recently appointed North-West University (NWU) academic Dr Elizabeth Smit as member of the Professional Board for Social Work at the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). Dr Smit…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sediba-talk-imbizo-focuses-strength-women
Sediba Talk “Imbizo” focuses on the strength of women
2022-08-04 Ontiretse Motingwa Lebogang Mosidi, vice-primaria of the Sedibeng residence on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, recently hosted a talk at the Sedibeng recreational hall in preparation of women’s month. “A strong woman knows she has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-aarto-youth-engagement-and-know-your-traffic-fine-status-campaign