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Paint, debate and worship create a memorable event
Sip-and-paint events are more than just a trendy activity – they are a delightful combination of creativity, relaxation and social interaction, offering a space where people can express themselves artistically, connect with others and unwind. The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology and the King of Glory Youth Ministries (KGMY)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/verf-besprekings-en-aanbidding-skep-n-geleentheid-om-te-onthou
Verf, besprekings en aanbidding skep ’n geleentheid om te onthou
Sip-and-paint-geleenthede is meer as net ’n byderwetse aktiwiteit – dit is ’n heerlike kombinasie van kreatiwiteit, ontspanning en sosiale interaksie, wat ’n ruimte bied waar mense aan hulle kunstigheid uiting kan gee, ander mense kan ontmoet en kan ontspan. Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Fakulteit Teologie en die King of Glory…https://news.nwu.ac.za/beer-and-cheese-take-centre-stage
Beer and cheese take centre stage
The annual #BeerAndCheese initiative, organised by the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering at the North-West University (NWU), sparks creativity and entrepreneurial skills among students. The project, which had been put on hold since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, made a historic return this year. School director Nthabiseng…https://news.nwu.ac.za/another-academic-announced-mg-200-young-south-african
Another academic announced as a M&G 200 Young South African
The North-West University (NWU) boasts another winner of the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans for 2024. Dr Pieter Odendaal, a senior lecturer in the subject group Creative Writing, was announced a winner in the Arts and Entertainment category. He joins Dr Monray Williams, a senior lecturer in the subject group Biochemistry, who…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-community-mourns-passing-away-adv-ilyayambwa-mwanawina
NWU community mourns the passing away of Adv Ilyayambwa Mwanawina
It is with great sadness that the North-West University (NWU) has taken note of the untimely passing away of Adv Ilyayambwa Mwanawina on 10 July 2024. He was a practicing advocate in the High Court of South Africa and was employed at the Duma Nokwe Group of Advocates in Sandton. As a leader he left an indelible mark on the NWU. His kindness and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/new-coach-soccer-institute
A new coach for the Soccer Institute
Nkululeko Khwezilomso Malgas has been appointed as the new head coach of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute. He brings a wealth of experience and a diverse background in football coaching and analysis to the role. Originally from Ngqamakhwe in the Eastern Cape, Nkululeko has dedicated his career to football development and coaching…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-receives-top-award
Alumnus receives top award
Keorapetse Mashimo, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU) and a teacher by profession, has been awarded the Best Male Referee and Judge trophy at the National Youth and Elites Championships. The event, organised by the South African National Boxing Organisation (SANABO), took place from 2 to 6 July in Durban and featured participation…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/hoe-tegnologie-en-gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid-die-gaping-tussen-gemeenskappe-en-regshulp-kan-oorbrug
Hoe tegnologie en gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid die gaping tussen gemeenskappe en regshulp kan oorbrug
Wanneer gemeenskapslede regshulp nodig het, ervaar hulle dikwels groot struikelblokke omdat hulle ontoereikende finansiële hulpbronne het. Een manier om lede van die publiek met regsdienste te skakel, is om aanlyn kanale te gebruik. Dit is een van die moontlike oplossings wat in die navorsing van prof Lusanda Beauty Juta, waarnemende…https://news.nwu.ac.za/how-technology-and-community-involvement-can-bridge-gap-between-communities-and-legal-aid
How technology and community involvement can bridge the gap between communities and legal aid
When seeking legal assistance, community members often face significant barriers owing to inadequate financial resources. One way to connect members of the public with legal services is to use online channels. This is one of the possible solutions outlined in the research work of Prof Lusanda Beauty Juta, acting deputy director of the School of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/enhancing-leadership-skills-tomorrows-leaders
Enhancing the leadership skills of tomorrow’s leaders
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus recently hosted a capacity building event for the Student Campus Council to enhance their leadership and administrative skills. The event featured various speakers, including Prof Sibusiso Chalufu, executive director for student life, Chris Williams, campus director for student life, and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/karate-team-excels-ussa-tournament
Karate team excels in USSA tournament
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted the national University Sports South Africa (USSA) Karate tournament at the Tsebonokeng Hall. The competition featured Clicker, Kata, and Kumite (fighting) categories, and the NWU team ranked sixth in Overall Team Performance among the 12 participating…https://news.nwu.ac.za/animal-health-science-care-north-west-university
Animal health is a science of care at the North-West University
The relationship started 10 000 years ago and continues to shape our world to this very day. As human societies transitioned from nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to settled farming communities, they recognised the benefits of taming and breeding animals for a variety of needs. Not only did this domestication revolutionise agriculture by…https://news.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-advocates-preservation-and-promotion-minority-languages
International conference advocates the preservation and promotion of minority languages
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Bonolo Monaisa The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area hosted an International Association for Minority Language Media Research conference (IAMLMR) from 9 to 11 July 2024. This second hybrid conference, themed “Minority language media in uncertain times”, brought…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-recognised-sunday-world-unsung-hero
Alumnus recognised as Sunday World Unsung Hero
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Dr Thulisile Bhuda has been selected for the Sunday World Unsung Heroes 2024 list under the Youth in Academia and Education category. The Sunday World Unsung Heroes list acknowledges individuals for their entrepreneurial spirit in making significant contributions to the country. Dr Bhuda is an academic and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/conference-gender-based-violence-diversity-and-inclusivity-fosters-brighter-future
Conference on gender-based violence, diversity and inclusivity fosters a brighter future
In a significant stride towards promoting equity and inclusivity in higher education, the 5th Bi-Annual National Conference on Gender-Based Violence, Diversity and Inclusivity was held from 1 to 3 July on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU). The Gender Practitioners' Community of Practice, in collaboration with the NWU…https://news.nwu.ac.za/enhanced-research-collaboration-agenda-nwu-nrf-meeting
Enhanced research collaboration on agenda at NWU-NRF meeting
The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Bismark Tyobeka, welcomed a delegation from the National Research Fund (NRF), led by the chief executive officer, Prof Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, during a meeting held on Monday, 8 July. The aim of the meeting was to foster collaboration, share strategic insights, and to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/public-protector-advocates-community-engagement-and-constitutional-democracy
Public Protector advocates for community engagement and constitutional democracy
Public Protector Adv Kholeka Gcaleka delivered a lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 11 July 2024, during which she emphasised the role of community engagement and the Public Protector in upholding and strengthening South Africa’s constitutional democracy. Adv Gcaleka highlighted the principles of South Africa’s…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-rof-empower-afrikaans-speaking-teachers