2019-02-07
If you snooze, you lose. This saying is spot-on when it comes to being computer savvy and creating an online presence for your business.
The North-West University (NWU) has recently partnered with the North West Department of Tourism to implement a…
2019-02-08
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s wide-ranging State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered to parliament on 7 February 2019 recognised the importance of promoting higher and inclusive economic growth, together with structural reforms, if South Africa is to…
2019-02-08
Prof LJ Grobler, a research professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering and Director of CFAM Technologies, shares his opinion on the importance of research for business, and business from research.
Nurturing new entrepreneurs…
2019-02-09
The NWU notes the outcome of disciplinary proceedings in respect of house committee members in a male residence on the Potchefstroom campus. The students were alleged to have failed to execute their responsibilities in a manner that adheres to the ethos of…
2019-02-11
Indien Suid-Afrika die Nasionale Ontwikkelingsplan se teiken wil bereik om teen 2030 elf miljoen poste te skep, moet entrepreneurskap – veral onder vroue – aangemoedig word. Ten opsigte hiervan neem die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) leiding om…
2019-02-11
If South Africa is to meet the National Development Plan’s target of creating 11 million jobs by 2030, entrepreneurship – especially amongst women – needs to be encouraged. In this regard, the North-West University (NWU) is stepping to the fore as an…
2019-02-12
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation recently invited to North-West University (NWU) research professor Erhabor Idemudia for a research stay in recognition of his academic achievements and cooperation with German specialists.
The foundation typically…
2019-02-12
“The deep concern expressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa about the economic and business implications of the shock decision by Eskom to escalate load-shedding to level 4 must be widely supported.”
This is according to renowned economist Prof Raymond…
2019-02-12
In 2019 the North-West University (NWU) will experience an essence of consolidation and development in terms of its research, innovation, teaching-learning and community engagement.
This is the message from Prof Robert Balfour, deputy vice-chancellor for…
2019-02-14
One would not usually associate high numbers of parasites with a healthy ecosystem, yet this is exactly what was shown by a study on frog ‘haemoparasites’ in KwaZulu-Natal.
A parasite is an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its…
2019-02-14
Die vakgroep Geskiedenis in die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Skool vir Sosiale Wetenskappe gaan in Mei vir prof Sabelo Ndlovu Gatsheni van Unisa gasheer speel.
Tydens sy besoek aan die NWU se kampus in Vanderbijlpark sal prof Gatsheni as gasdosent vir…
2019-02-14
The subject group History in the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Social Sciences will play host to Prof Sabelo Ndlovu Gatsheni from UNISA during the month of May.
During his visit to the NWU’s campus in Vanderbijlpark, Prof Gatsheni will deliver a…
2019-02-14
Die jaarlikse Alumni Sakeontbyt van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) sal na verwagting op 8 Maart 2019 in Vanderbijlpark plaasvind.
Hierdie funksie bring lede van die NWU-alumnivereniging, akademici, sakelui en gemeenskapslede byeen om skouers te skuur en…
2019-02-14
The much anticipated annual North-West University (NWU) Alumni Business Breakfast will take place on 8 March 2019 in Vanderbijlpark.
This networking event sees members of the NWU’s alumni fraternity, academia, business owners and community members coming…
2019-02-14
Research can be a solitary activity and there’s nothing like contact with like-minded scholars to motivate and energise a researcher. The benefits of interacting with fellow researchers were clearly in evidence at the first North-West University (NWU)…
2019-02-14
When it comes to the quality of medicines, there can be no compromise. This is why the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Research Institute for Industrial Pharmacy®, incorporating CENQAM®, is a trusted partner of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The…
2019-02-14
Wat navorsing betref, is die bevindings net so sterk soos die ontleding van die data. As ’n navorser die statistiese ontleding goed doen, sal die navorsing tot voordeel van die samelewing wees. Indien nie, is ’n geleentheid verlore.
Die Noordwes-…
2019-02-14
When it comes to research, the findings are only as strong as the analysis of the data. If a researcher is proficient in statistical analysis the research will benefit society, if not, it is an opportunity lost.
This April the North-West University’s (NWU’s…
2019-02-15
A researcher in electrochemistry for energy and the environment has just been awarded a four-year project by the National Research Foundation to the value of R4,2 million.
Prof Cobus Kriek is the leader of the electrochemistry for energy and environment…
2019-02-15
Do you think an engineer pursuing a job opportunity within what is typically known as an auditing and financial institution is preposterous? Well, think again…
The largest professional services firm in the world, Deloitte, recently visited the North-…
