2018-10-09
Over the years the North West University (NWU) has shown that it is not only dedicated to achieving academic excellence, but also to helping and developing the community and the environment.
The NWU, together with a number of other industry partners…
2018-10-10
The appointment of Tito Mboweni as new Finance Minister is a confidence-building and reassuring step for the economy.
This is according to renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Business School.
“The…
2018-10-11
His list of accolades continues to grow. Prof Klaus Kellner has been appointed as a member to serve on the National Coordination Body for the United Nations’ Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in South Africa.
Prof Kellner hails from the School…
2018-10-19
Die opwindende wêreld van die werksomgewing wag op diegene wat in 2018 gegradueer het. Dis ’n wêreld wat deur ongeëwenaarde verandering, vinnige tegnologiese vorderings en ’n groot behoefte aan responsiewe en strategiese leierskap gekenmerk word.
In…
2018-10-11
For the graduating class of 2018 the exciting world of work awaits. A world which is characterised by unmatched change, rapid technological advancements and a dire need for responsive and strategic leadership.
In her address at the recent October…
2018-10-12
“The church is profoundly irresponsible as it disconnects itself from the realities on the ground.”
The Methodist Church’s Bishop Paul Verryn was blunt when he said the above during a recent North-West University (NWU) Pastors’ Conference.
Pastor…
2018-10-12
Prof Ravinder Rena’s expertise in education and undergraduate research is taking him places – to Dublin in Ireland to be exact.
In recognition of his diligent work and his expertise in education and undergraduate research, this North-West University (NWU…
2018-10-12
With the help of Timothy Qumbu, the “princesses” of the Springbok women’s rugby team may soon become the “queens” of the game.
Yes, it is true that our women’s team cannot yet compete with the likes of New Zealand or England, and this can be attributed…
2018-10-12
If you are interested in Local Economic Development (LED), then diarise 16 and 17 October 2018. On these days, the North-West University (NWU) will host two special lectures on the topic.
The lectures are hosted by the School of Economic Sciences on the…
2018-10-12
What does an 800-year-old pastime game have to do with teaching mathematics in South African high schools?
According to North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Marthie van der Walt, playing indigenous games such as Morabaraba will help learners to…
2018-10-15
South Africa has seen 291 more women murdered, 117 more boys and 29 more girls.
This is according to the crime statistics for 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018, released by the South African Police Service in September. Clearly the murders of women and…
2018-10-15
With his glass of white wine and ice in his hand, his eyes sparkling with life, he sometimes interrupts himself to share one of his hundreds of stories (with all the facts, dates and names) at the North-West University (NWU).
He is my mentor, my teacher,…
2018-10-25
Die terme “alumna” of “alumnus” verteenwoordig baie meer as blote titels. Dit is nie slegs ’n deel van jou akademiese verlede nie, maar ook van jou professionele toekoms. Kortom: dit verteenwoordig ’n lewenslange verhouding met jou alma mater – en in jou…
2018-10-15
The terms ‘alumna’ or ‘alumnus’ represent much more than mere titles. Not only is it part of your academic past, but also your professional future. In short: it signifies a lifetime relationship with your alma mater – and in your case, the North-West…
2018-10-15
After four long years of blood, sweat and tears, Dr Corrie Cloete not only walked away with a PhD from the North-West University (NWU), but also a South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) Top Achievers Award.
Dr Cloete received…
2020-11-16
Dit was ’n aand van hoë modes en feesviering wat goed gepas het by die gevierde groep vroulike entrepreneurs wat gereed staan om die werksomgewing aan te pak. Die 2018 Gala-toekennings van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Ondernemende Vroue-program het…
2018-10-17
“The trophy came home!”
This was the reaction when the sêr group of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Laureus men’s residence scored first place in this year’s national Varsity Acapella competition.
During this past weekend in Stellenbosch, Minjonet…
2018-10-17
At first glance, Olivia Vaughan has it made. She is a successful entrepreneur, an academic scholar and an executive management member of the Golden Triangle Chamber of Commerce. The latter has been awarded the Best Business Chamber in South Africa for three…
2018-10-17
South Africa has the highest incidence of economic fraud in the world, with a staggering 77% of businesses having experienced fraudulent activities.
This is according to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC’s) 2018 South Africa Global Economic Crime and Fraud…
2018-10-25
Vyf jaar ná die bekendstelling van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se leerprogram, Oorbrug die Wiskunde-gaping, het die vraag na deelname aan die program met rasse skrede toegeneem.
Deur hierdie intervensie – ook die BTMG-program genoem – het talle…
