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Excelling IT and computer science students receive laptops
2023-07-03 Loop , a subsidiary of Lightstone , recognises the importance of investing in our students' future. The company recently donated laptops and laptop bags worth approximately R60 000 to four IT and computer sciences students at the North-West University’s (NWU’…http://news.nwu.ac.za/towards-sustainable-future-north-west-university
Towards a sustainable future with the North-West University
2023-07-04 Our world is unrecognisable from that of just a few decades ago and great strides have been made to reduce disparities hampering global growth and prosperity. However, new challenges have arisen and we have yet to find answers to so many vexing questions.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/verken-suid-afrika-se-unieke-en-interessante-erfenis
Verken Suid-Afrika se unieke en interessante erfenis
2023-07-04 Het jy al ooit oor die betekenis van ’n monument langs die pad gewonder? Dalk het jy al in ’n dorp stilgehou wanneer jy op reis is en gewonder waar die dorp se besienswaardighede is. Reisigers het vroeër reisgidse en kaarte gebruik, maar daardie tyd is verby…http://news.nwu.ac.za/education-how-we-tackle-youth-unemployment
Education is how we tackle youth unemployment
2023-09-18 In June, South Africans celebrate Youth Month, but the harsh reality is there is often very little to celebrate, especially concerning current and future employment opportunities. This is in stark contrast with the 2023 theme for Youth Month, which is ‘…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hang-hug-spirit-nelson-mandela
"Hang a Hug" in the spirit of Nelson Mandela
2023-06-22 In anticipation of Mandela Day, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently launched a "Hang a Hug" drive. The idea is to encourage staff and students to donate jackets and blankets and hanging them on designated trees around the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-north-west-mec-obtains-phd
Former North West MEC obtains PhD
2023-06-22 Manketsi Emily Tlhape, former member of the executive committee (MEC) of North West and current member of the South African national parliament, received her PhD in economic management science with business administration from the North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-collaborates-department-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs-support-municipalities
NWU collaborates with Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to support municipalities
2023-09-18 The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), pledged 100 graduates to assist the local government with a turn-around strategy on 22 June 2023. This partnership aims to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hug-mug-show-you-care
A hug in a mug to show you care
2023-06-23 The Student Campus Council (SCC) on the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in conjunction with the Community Stakeholder Engagement (CSE) Council, launched a Soup Drive to help students to cope during the exams and to remain nourished and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mourns-passing-indigenous-knowledge-expert
NWU mourns the passing of indigenous knowledge expert
2023-06-23 By Mafumane Tlhapi and Phenyo Mokgothu The North-West University (NWU) mourns the passing of Mme Grace Masuku, an expert in indigenous knowledge systems. She was honoured with the NWU Chancellor Award in 2013. Nkoko Grace Masuku was laid to rest on 18…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nurturing-minds-and-unleashing-potential-our-youth
Nurturing minds and unleashing potential in our youth
2023-06-23 Imagine for a moment that you are standing in a long hallway. On either side of you there are numerous open doors. As you make your way to the exit, each one of these doors close once you walk past them. These doors signify development opportunities, and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-proudly-boasts-three-alumni-miss-sa-finalists
NWU proudly boasts three alumni as Miss SA finalists
2023-06-26 North-West University (NWU) alumni Anke Rothmann, Lebohang Raputsoe and Ané Oosthuysen secured a spot among the prestigious top 12 finalists in the Miss South Africa competition. Anke, Lebohang and Ané will now compete with their fellow finalists to follow…http://news.nwu.ac.za/beanpole-elmere-reaching-world-cup-heights
Beanpole Elmeré reaching World Cup heights
2023-06-26 She is one of the tallest netball players in the country, but there seem to be no end to the heights Elmeré van den Berg can achieve on the netball court. The 1,91m beanpole who hails from Bloemfontein, matriculated from Jim Fouché High School before…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prof-ankebe-kruger-spansielkundige-vir-die-sa-studentespan-die-wereld-universiteitespele
Prof Ankebé Kruger – spansielkundige vir die SA studentespan by die Wêreld Universiteitespele
2023-06-27 Die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is ongelooflik trots op prof Ankebé Kruger, wat aangestel is as die Suid-Afrikaanse studentespan se spansielkundige vir die Wêreld Universiteitespele (World University Games)wat in Julie…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-ankebe-kruger-team-psychologist-sa-student-team-world-university-games
Prof Ankebé Kruger - team psychologist for SA student team at World University Games
2023-06-27 The Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is incredibly proud of Prof Ankebé Kruger, who has been appointed as the South African student team’s team psychologist for the World University Games in Chengdu, China this July. This…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/junie-vir-jeug-junie-vir-pride
Junie is vir Jeug, Junie is vir Pride
2023-06-27 Pride-maand word elke Junie gevier en die vernaamste doel daarvan is om terselfdertyd die beweging vir LGBTQIA+-regte te eer en die gemeenskap se kultuur te vier. Kurt Naicker, senior lektor op die Vanderbijlparkkampus, deel sy gedagtes oor die ervarings van…http://news.nwu.ac.za/june-youth-june-pride
June is for Youth, June is for Pride
2023-06-27 Pride Month is observed every June, with its main aim being to simultaneously honour the movement for LGBTQIA+ rights and celebrate the community’s culture. Kurt Naicker, senior lecturer at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, shares his thoughts on the experiences of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorser-verseker-n-plek-vir-parasiete-op-die-rooilys-vir-bedreigde-spesies
Navorser verseker ’n plek vir parasiete op die rooilys vir bedreigde spesies
2023-06-14 Parasiete. Net die noem daarvan kan vir ’n mens rillings langs jou ruggraat af gee, en beelde optower van organismes wat vinnig voortplant en ander spesies opvreet en vernietig. ’n Gevierde navorser van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) hoop om hierdie…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-secures-place-parasites-red-list-endangered-species
Researcher secures place of parasites on red list for endangered species
2023-06-14 Parasites. Just uttering the word may send shivers down the spine, conjuring up images of rapidly proliferating organisms devouring or destroying other species. A celebrated researcher from the North-West University (NWU) hopes to change those perceptions…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nns-gee-befondsing-vir-steenkoolnavorsing-die-nwu-n-hupstoot
NNS gee befondsing vir steenkoolnavorsing by die NWU ’n hupstoot
2023-06-14 Die soektog na meer volhoubare en groener steenkoolenergie het ’n hupstoot gekry deur die Nasionale Navorsingstigting (NNS) se hernuwing van die Leerstoel vir Steenkoolnavorsing by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU). Die leerstoel het as deel van die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nrf-boosts-funding-coal-research-nwu