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Such beautiful hair: During a visit to the NWU, representatives from the Hanseo University of Seosan in South Korea went on an outing to the Dan Tloome Primary School in Ikageng.
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
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Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor, talks about the implementation of the restructuring process.
EDITORIAL
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How do you read your Eish?
Restructuring not intended to reduce staff
The intention of the restructuring process is primarily to achieve operational efficiency and not to reduce personnel.
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One unified business school for NWU
Read more about the newly formed NWU School for Business and Governance.
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NWU supports researchers through Africa
Research Cloud
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Addressing the challenges that big data brings, the NWU joins hands with the University of Cape Town to support researchers.
Ceremonies mark the start of a new academic year
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During the official opening ceremonies on the three NWU campuses, Prof Dan Kgwadi encouraged staff to embrace change.
A special visit from the East
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The members of a delegation from the Hanseo University of Seosan in South Korea were very impressed with the NWU’s community engagement projects.
Employment trends of NWU graduates
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Learn more about how and where NWU graduates are employed and what is important to them.
Machine masters medical breakthrough
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The NWU is now using cutting-edge technology to help shorten patient recovery time and to accelerate new drug development.
A tapestry of different customs
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In the first article of our new series on different cultural customs, we take a look at the practice of bogadi, also known as lobola.
Focus on – SOCIAL MEDIA CAN LAND YOU IN HOT WATER
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Social media can be a minefield and in this Focus on article we look at responsible behaviour on social media platforms.
Our people – Let’s r-r-rumba!
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In this edition, we talk to ballroom dancer Gregory Sekobotsane about his love of dancing that has taken him from one competition stage to another.
They go the extra mile
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In this series we recognise the NWU staff members who go beyond the call of duty, making a difference in other people’s lives.
Top Tips competition
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The winning tips sent in by Antoinette Vermeulen from the Institutional Quality Office have earned her the very first Top Tipster title.
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Join us for a walk down memory lane: this is how the Mafikeng Campus looked many moons ago.
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