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Mascots Pukkie, Vuvu and Mafika are huge fans of our rugby team. Here they are at the Varsity Cup game on 19 February, where the NWU team beat the University of Johannesburg 18-15.
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
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Prof Dan Kgwadi goes out and about, meeting students and staff on our campuses.
EDITORIAL
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Survey pinpoints your communication preferences.
Indaba 2017 uplifts with fun activities
Find out why the seventh annual Indaba, held in December 2017, will be remembered as an indaba like no other.
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Books chronicle the NWU’s successful merger
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Cornia Pretorius and Prof Piet Prinsloo have both written books that offer fascinating insights into the creation of the NWU.
Expert bids farewell to popular radio programme
After nearly a decade, the show is over for Prof Kobus van der Walt, the expert voice behind the very popular weekly environmental programme Omgewingspraatjies.
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Library’s current upgrade nears completion
Read how the Ferdinand Postma Library is being upgraded and spaces repurposed to meet the changing needs of library users.
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Animal health hospital reaches out to communities
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The animal health hospital on the campus in Mahikeng is helping to bring healing through its medical services and community programmes.
Young Jabulile makes a national impact
Dr Jabulile Makhalima’s determination earned her a spot on Destiny magazine’s high-status Power of 40 list for 2017.
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Meet our exceptional students – Athletes are on top of their game
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Meet hammer thrower Alan Cumming, judo medallist Chante-Louise Labuschagne and boxer Onalenna Tsae.
Structures 101 - SALA takes care of all students
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Read more about the staff of the new NWU division, Student Academic Lifecycle Administration (SALA) and what they do.
Focus on – Policies receive a makeover
The NWU has been busy revising and updating its policies. Why is it important for staff to know about this?
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Sport@NWU – NWU staff are all about action
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Meet our staff netball teams – one in Mahikeng and the other in Vanderbijlpark – as well as the staff soccer team in Potchefstroom.
Our people – Daleen is up to any creative challenge
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Talented potter Daleen Claasens’ creativity knows no bounds.
Back page – This is us
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This is how we welcomed the first-year students who made the NWU their home away from home in 2018.
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