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In this edition, Prof Dan Kgwadi pays tribute to the

NWU’s research champions.

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What makes your world go round?

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And the winners of the prestigious NWU awards for excellence in research, innovation, community engagement and creativity are…

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Prof Marianne Matthee from the School of Economics was recently honoured, along with a group of female academics and scientists from all over the country.

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Read more about the fourth LibQUAL+ survey that the NWU has undertaken in a bid to provide consistently excellent and relevant services.

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Find out which three NWU lecturers successfully completed a Teaching Advancement at Universities (TAU) fellowship programme.

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Have a look at the new uniforms that Protection Services on the Potchefstroom Campus recently donned.

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Find out more about the risks facing the NWU and how you can contribute to identifying, managing and mitigating them.

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The research unit AUTHeR invites other NWU entities to work with them on specialised projects and programmes, as well as community engagement initiatives.

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Find out who was honoured as our top alumni at an awards ceremony in October.

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Dressed in fun sportswear, staff once again participated in Casual Day on 4 September.

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Dr Chrisna Botha-Ravyse from the Vaal Triangle Campus tells us more about what coming of age means for the Messianic community.

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In this series we recognise NWU staff members who go beyond the call of duty, making a difference in other people’s lives.

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Duane Aslett, a lecturer on the Potchefstroom Campus, launched his second suspense novel at the recent Aardklop Arts Festival in Potchefstroom.

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Izette Schouwstra from the Institutional Alumni Office shares ideas for making interesting and unique Christmas presents.

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Join us while we explore the artworks displayed in the gardens and buildings of the NWU.