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Eagi, our NWU mascot, is on top of everything that happens at the NWU and is eager to share it all with you. So, without further ado, let’s go to our newsroom, where Eagi will give you a bird's eye view of the NWU.
Our mascot, Eagi, represents the brand attributes of a unitary NWU.
The eagle has a positive meaning across many cultures. It represents much-admired traits that perfectly match the NWU’s strategy and objectives. These include success, aspiration, courage, expansion, renewed life, leadership and freedom.
Eagi symbolises our commitment to approaching life creatively and soaring above the rest. He reflects our talent for finding new opportunities to excel and continuously improve.
Photo: Tian du Preez
NWU academic tackles youth unemployment
As statistics for youth unemployment in South Africa continue to rise, an NWU academic is at the forefront of seeking solutions to the crisis.
Dr Celestin Mayombe from the School of Professional Studies in Education recently published a research paper titled: “Needs assessment for vocational skills training for unemployed youth in eThekwini Municipality, South Africa”.
NWU student Palesa Kheswa was announced one of the 15 finalists in this year’s Miss South Africa competition.
Palesa graduated with a BCom degree in economics and risk management in 2019 and is currently studying towards an honours degree in economics. “Should I become Miss South Africa, I would like to raise awareness of the social injustices that marginalise people every day,” she says.
NWU continues to shine in rankings
The NWU continues its good run in international rankings. The university has now also been ranked among the best 101 to 150 universities out of more than 350 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings.
This is the first time the NWU appears in this particular ranking, which focuses on universities that are not more than 50 years old. Published on 24 June 2020, this latest ranking included universities from 60 countries.
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The new (unfamiliar) world of work
The world of work after the Covid-19 pandemic will differ from the one we are used to. This is the opinion of Prof Bennie Linde, a professor in labour relations at the School for Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management.
“The estimate that the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with a more digital workplace, would reach most places of work – particularly in the financial and services sectors – within five years can now be moved forward by two to three years,” he says.
How the pandemic is affecting children’s health
Children’s inactivity, coupled with eating patterns linked to life under lockdown, could have unwelcome effects on children’s health.
Prof Salome Kruger from the Centre of Excellence for Nutrition says a study conducted to assess what children are eating and how physically active they are, has produced some concerning results.