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Message from the vice-chancellor
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Prof Dan Kgwadi talks about courageous people who do not walk away from responsibilities that seem too difficult.
Editorial
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These three words can change lives.
NWU honours cream of the alumni crop
See who received Alumni Awards of Excellence for their career achievements and contributions to society at a recent red-carpet event in Sandton.
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Economy expert to head national society
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Prof Waldo Krugell from the School of Economic Sciences is the first NWU academic to be elected as president of the Economic Society of South Africa.
Ferdinand Postma Library has a makeover
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The Ferdinand Postma Library on the campus in Potchefstroom is currently being refurbished to better meet the changing needs of all users.
NWU’s new APPOINTEES have talent, commitment and focus
Meet the new director of the School of Business and Governance, the new director of Legal Services, and the new manager of the Career Centre.
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LeboHang makes South Africa proud at Miss Wheelchair World pageant
Lebohang Monyatsi, an NWU alumna, was crowned first princess at the Miss Wheelchair World pageant held on 7 October 2017 in Warsaw, Poland.
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unleash the power of female entrepreneurship
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Participants in the Enterprising Women Programme received their certificates at a gala event celebrating the programme’s fifth anniversary.
textbook takes a fresh look at teaching and learning history and geography
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Prof Elize van Eeden and Dr Pieter Warnich recently launched a textbook, Teaching and Learning History and Geography in the South African Classroom.
nwu launches exciting app for young artists
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An online colouring application, #LearnArt – for kids, aims to motivate a new generation of technology users to become artists extraordinaire.
Spread the spice of life
NWU staff members recently celebrated diversity on Casual Day and Heritage Day, as well as at the Cultural Festival held on the campus in Vanderbijlpark.
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focus on - buatv: lights, camera, action
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BUAtv has been launched to celebrate and showcase the NWU’s ground-breaking activities and achievements.
our people - when horse and rider BECOME one
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Gretha Botha from Technology Transfer and Innovation Support has a burning passion for horses and often participates in endurance races.
Back page – Discover the NWU
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In this edition, we introduce the annual SETHI Explosions event.