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MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
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Prof Dan Kgwadi talks about the challenges that 2016 has brought.
EDITORIAL
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Is free tertiary education possible?
Change is already in motion
Read more about the changes that have already been implemented according to our new strategy and structure.
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Careful planning precedes implementation
Robert Kettles, chief strategy officer in the office of the vice-chancellor, talks about our new Annual Performance Plan and the amendment of the Statute.
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First years arrive in droves
This year the NWU has welcomed more than 9 000 first-year contact students on its three campuses.
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Praise and plaudits for trio from Mafikeng
Three staff members from the Mafikeng Campus have been recognised for their work by their peers.
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Library leads the way with transformation
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Turning into the proverbial butterfly: read how the Ferdinand Postma Library tackles transformation.
Indaba motivates and inspires
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“Life is tough, but I am tougher” was the theme of the Quality Office’s fourth Indaba held at the end of 2015.
Focus on - Why outsiders can’t use the NWU’s trademarks
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Eish! talks to a senior legal advisor about the protection of the NWU’s registered trademarks.
Well(ness), WHAT A FOOD-FILLED FUN DAY!
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It was fun and games when the Unit for Open Distance Learning, in collaboration with NWU Wellness4U, hosted a special day to cater for the health and social needs of staff.
It’s a great place to live!
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Eish! takes a look at the three towns in which the three NWU campuses are situated.
Our people – Dean’s art explores living spaces
They go the extra mile
New competition
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TOP TIPS: Send us your best tips and stand the chance of being crowned our Top Tipster.
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