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NWU’s HART keeps tabs on blood pressure
2021-05-12 The Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is doing its part to promote blood pressure awareness and measurement during the whole of May Measurement Month (MMM) and on World…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-family-and-friends-celebrate-brandon-moolman
NWU, family and friends celebrate Brandon Moolman
2021-05-12 The North-West University (NWU) Vaal Hockey Club recently hosted a small gathering for Brandon Moolman and his family and friends to celebrate his graduation. Brandon made news headlines last year after breaking his neck in a freak accident that left him…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dont-miss-nwu-webinar-featuring-celebrated-economist-dawie-roodt
Don’t miss NWU webinar featuring celebrated economist, Dawie Roodt
2021-05-17 The extremely slow pace of economic recovery since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic is clearly evident. However, even as the world is facing dramatic changes due to the pandemic, economic activities have not stopped. The North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-african-experts-weigh-copyright-amendment-bill
South African experts weigh in on Copyright Amendment Bill
2021-05-13 The Copyright Amendment Bill has been stalled since December 2020 due to a number of constitutional reservations that were raised by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The President singled out some of the Bill’s provisions, such as guaranteeing remuneration…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/skoolhoofde-die-noord-kaap-gaan-unieke-diploma-baat
Skoolhoofde in die Noord-Kaap gaan by unieke diploma baat
2021-05-14 Die Fakulteit Opvoedkunde van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is gekies as die voorkeurverskaffer vir die aanbieding van ’n unieke Gevorderde Diploma in Opvoedkunde vir skoolleiers in die Noord-Kaap. Die Skool vir Professionele Studies in Onderwys in die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/principals-northern-cape-benefit-unique-diploma
Principals in Northern Cape to benefit from unique diploma
2021-05-14 The Faculty of Education of the North-West University (NWU) was selected as the preferred provider for presenting a unique Advanced Diploma in Education to school leaders in the Northern Cape. The School of Professional Studies in Education in the faculty…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-life-and-school-nursing-celebrate-nurses
NWU Student Life and School of Nursing celebrate nurses
2021-05-18 International Nurses and Midwives Day is celebrated annually on 12 May, and this year the North-West University (NWU) paid tribute to all nurses for the key role they play in society, and especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Student Life shows…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-unveils-pride-wall-celebration-and-recognition-lgbtiqa-community
NWU unveils Pride Wall in celebration and recognition of LGBTIQA+ community
2021-05-20 In the spirit of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia that was observed on 17 May, the North-West University (NWU) is making a concerted effort to foster a culture of inclusivity and acceptance. Student Life and the Student…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-klits-spiesgooi-room
NWU klits spiesgooi-room
2021-07-13 Dit is ʼn bekende gesig daar waar die Mooirivier om die Fanie du Toit-sportterrein kronkel. Net onder die Hoëprestasieinstituut is daar sowat 100 m wat as ʼn gevaarvliegsone vir ons geveerde vriende moet dien. Spiese vlieg hier. ʼn Ander konstante hier…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-whips-javelin-cream
NWU whips javelin cream
2021-07-13 The scene where the Mooi River winds around the Fanie du Toit sports fields is a well known one. Just below the High Performance Institute there is a stretch of about 100 m that serves as a hazardous no-fly zone to our feathered friends. Javelins fly here…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/geweld-moet-vinnig-bedwang-gebring-word
Geweld moet vinnig in bedwang gebring word
2021-07-13 Wat op die spel is vir die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie indien wet en orde nie gou herstel word nie, is onomwonde deur president Cyril Ramaphosa in sy toespraak op 12 Julie beklemtoon. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom by die Besigheidskool van die Noordwes-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/violence-must-be-contained-quickly
Violence must be contained quickly
2021-07-13 What is at stake for the South African economy if law and order is not restored soon, was starkly confirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his address on 12 July. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the Business School of the North-West University (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/using-plant-growth-promoting-microorganisms-address-food-sustainability
Using plant growth-promoting microorganisms to address food sustainability
2021-07-26 Maize production and mining are essential for the economy of the North West Province, and researchers at the North-West University (NWU) are now looking at how microorganisms can protect maize from climate challenges and mining by-products. Prof Olubukola…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-miss-sa-top-30
NWU alumna in Miss SA Top 30
2021-07-15 North-West University (NWU) alumna Ané Oosthuysen is not only a beauty but also a true role model for young women. Ané boasts three qualifications from the NWU and has made it into the 2021 Miss South Africa Top 30. “It is an absolute honour to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/jo-ane-gaan-spele-toe
Jo-Ané gaan Spele toe
2021-07-15 Sy is die kanonarm van 1 NWU-Bataljon wat oor slegs ʼn paar weke saam met haar landgenote hulle veldtog in die Stille Oseaan-teater van stapel gaan stuur. Ja, Jo-Ané van Dyk gaan Olimpiese Spele toe. Dié 23-jarige spiesgooier van die Noordwes-Universiteit…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voormalige-rugbykaptein-sterf-tragies
Voormalige rugbykaptein sterf tragies
2021-05-10 Dit is met groot hartseer waarmee die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) vir Tiaan Bezuidenhout moet groet wat tragies in ʼn motorongeluk op Saterdag, 8 Mei gesterf het. Tiaan (26) was die kaptein van die NWU se Varsitybekerspan wat die eindstryd van die 2018-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-rugby-captain-passes-away
Former rugby captain passes away
2021-05-10 It is with the deepest regret that the North-West University (NWU) has to say farewell to Tiaan Bezuidenhout who tragically passed away in a car accident on Saturday, 8 May. Tiaan (26) was the captain of the NWU’s Varsity Cup side who reached the final of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-deputy-vice-chancellor-appointed-north-west-university
New deputy vice-chancellor appointed at the North-West University
2021-05-11 The North-West University (NWU) is delighted to announce that Professor Maphahlaganye Jeffrey Mphahlele will join the NWU family in the position of deputy vice-chancellor for research and innovation. His appointment was confirmed by the NWU Council recently…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-look-stochastic-programming-best-marketing-results
NWU researchers look to stochastic programming for best marketing results
2021-05-11 In an economy where every sale counts, North-West University (NWU) researchers have been looking at ways to help retailers improve the decision-making process in their marketing campaigns. Chanel Bisset and her supervisor Prof Fanie Terblanche from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-supports-local-football-team