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Prof Bismark lauds Springboks as Newsmaker of the Year
The World Cup winning Springboks were named the 2023 Newsmaker of the Year by the National Press Club on Wednesday 17 April. The event is sponsored by the North-West University (NWU) and was held at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens. Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the NWU, lauded the Springboks for their immense…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing-kyk-na-natuurlike-oplossings-vir-blootstelling-aan-gifstowwe-wat-gesondheid-benadeel
Navorsing kyk na natuurlike oplossings vir blootstelling aan gifstowwe wat gesondheid benadeel
Prof Sithandiwe Mazibuko-Mbeje van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs teruggekeer van sabbatsverlof in Ancona, Italië, waar sy baanbrekernavorsing in toksikologie gedoen het. Prof Mazibuko-Mbeje het oor die verloop van sewe maande gedelf in ’n noodsaaklike studiegebied wat dikwels oor die hoof gesien word: die impak van gifstowwe op…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-looks-natural-solutions-exposure-health-harming-toxins
Research looks at natural solutions for exposure to health-harming toxins
Prof Sithandiwe Mazibuko-Mbeje from the North-West University (NWU) recently returned from a sabbatical in Ancona, Italy, where she conducted groundbreaking research in toxicology. Over seven months, Prof Mazibuko-Mbeje delved into a crucial yet often overlooked area of study: the impact of toxins on human health, particularly in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-ons-navorsers-2
Ontmoet ons navorsers
Navorsers van regoor die fakulteite by die NWU gaan voort om opwindende werk op hulle kundigheidsgebiede te doen. Prof Andries Moneyke is die direkteur van die navorsingsfokusarea Fisieke Aktiwiteit, Sport en Rekreasie (FASReK). Dr Nicholin Scheepers is die programleier by die Kwaliteit in Verpleging en Vroedvrousorg (NuMIQ)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-2
Meet our researchers
Researchers across the faculties at the North-West University (NWU) continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. Prof Andries Monyeki is the director of the research focus area Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec). Dr Nicholin Scheepers is the programme leader at the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/neheng-en-jo-ane-laat-ussa-rekords-tuimel
Neheng en Jo-Ané laat USSA-rekords tuimel
Hulle het die verskriklike weer getrotseer, die mededingers afgeweer en ’n noemenswaardige medalje-oes huis toe geneem. Die atletiekspanne van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het ’n uitstekende vertoning tydens USSA Atletiek se onlangse baan- en veldkampioenskap in Stellenbosch gelewer. Die NWU se A-span het tweede geëindig op die gekombineerde…http://news.nwu.ac.za/record-breaker-neheng-khatala
Record breaker! Neheng Khatala.
They braved the horrid weather, staved off competition and took home a medal haul of note. The athletics teams of the North-West University (NWU) produced an excellent display during the recently held USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships in Stellenbosch. The NWU’s A team finished second on the combined male and female points log, with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-ontvang-agt-benoemings-vir-wetenskap-oscars
NWU ontvang agt benoemings vir ‘Wetenskap-Oscars’
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het agt benoemings ontvang vir vanjaar se gesogte NSTF-South32-toekennings. Dit is nóg ʼn pluimpie vir die Universiteit se strewe na uitnemendheid sonder grense. Die NSTF-Suid 32-toekennings, ook bekend as die 'Wetenskap-Oscars', is die grootste, mees omvattende en een van die mees gesogte nasionale toekennings.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-inclusivity-vibrant-colour
Celebrating inclusivity in vibrant colour
On 19 April, the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was transformed into a kaleidoscope of colours for the Run with Colour Fun event as part of Gender Awareness Week. Staff and students eagerly joined this lively and meaningful celebration, setting aside their busy schedules to participate in a unique demonstration of unity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professional-development-camp-equips-future-educators
Professional development camp equips future educators
In line with its educational vision for 2025, the North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Education recently organised a professional development campus to provide students with a deeper insight into the demands of their future careers. Hosted by esteemed educators and professionals in the field, the camp sought to immerse students in real…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-funding-helps-launch-khomani-hugh-brody-archive
SADiLaR funding helps launch the ǂKhomani | Hugh Brody Archive
A research project, funded by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU), has helped realise the long-held dream of South Africa’s ǂKhomani community to share their proud history with the rest of the world. Dr Kerry Jones, director of African Tongue and research lead on the project, has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/perfect-season-glory-nwu-young-guns-takes-title-undefeated
Perfect season glory: NWU Young Guns takes the title, undefeated!
The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns (YGs) defended their 2023 title after defeating FNB UFS Shimlas 39-36 in Bloemfontein on Monday, 22 April. The camaraderie between the coaching staff and players was exemplified on the field of play, as the NWU Eagles won the tournament for the second year in a row - without losing a game. The Eagles…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-rewarded-innovative-digital-project-absa-competition
Student rewarded for innovative digital project in ABSA competition
Through its digital innovation competition – which is designed to identify and support digital payment innovators – Absa recently honoured students from selected universities who took part in the competition. As part of Absa’s inaugural commercial payments competition awards ceremony, the group of student finalists convened at the Sandton…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voormalige-bokkaptein-adriaan-strauss-kry-sy-mba-die-nwu-met-onderskeiding
Voormalige Bokkaptein Adriaan Strauss kry sy MBA by die NWU... met onderskeiding
Die voormalige Springbokkaptein en vuurvreter-haker vir die Cheetahs en Bulls, Adriaan Strauss, het Donderdag 25 April sy Meestersgraad in Besigheidadministrasie (MBA) by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) met onderskeiding ontvang. Die gradeplegtigheid het op die NWU se Potchefstroomkampus plaasgevind. Strauss het in 2022 by die NWU se…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-springbok-captain-adriaan-strauss-has-completed-his-mba-nwu-distinction
Former Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss has completed his MBA at the NWU... with distinction
Former Springbok captain and firebrand Cheetahs and Bulls hooker, Adriaan Strauss, graduated with honours from North-West University (NWU) with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) on Thursday 25 April. The graduation ceremony was held on the NWU's Potchefstroom Campus. In 2022, Strauss enrolled for his MBA at the NWU's Business School…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cultivation-cup-south-africa-must-brew-rooibos-tea-tourism
From cultivation to cup: South Africa must brew up rooibos tea tourism
Rooibos tea, which is indigenous to South Africa, is a significant part of the country’s cultural tapestry and holds many tourism opportunities. By concentrating on rooibos – from its cultivation to its deep cultural and historical roots – the authenticity of the tourist experience can be enhanced. Rooibos tea is an exceptional South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/salute-service-farewell-brigadier-steven-moodley
A salute to service – farewell Brigadier Steven Moodley
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Potchefstroom and the North-West University (NWU) recently bid farewell to Brigadier Steven Moodley, the station commander of the Potchefstroom SAPS. The residents of Potchefstroom will forever have a special place in their hearts for a remarkable leader with a love of management. Brigadier Steven…http://news.nwu.ac.za/children-leap-joy-frog-day
Children leap for joy on Frog Day
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) African Amphibian Conservation Research Group in the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management celebrated annual Frog Day with a vibrant and educational event on 6 April 2024. The team invited 70 children to be immersed in the fascinating world of frogs, guided by experts passionate about amphibian…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-mock-trial-competition-opens-door-practical-exposure
Inaugural mock trial competition opens the door to practical exposure
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus held its inaugural BA and BCom Law Mock Trial competition on 19 April at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court, where second and third-year students showcased their legal prowess. The trial marked a significant educational milestone. "From the preliminary round…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management-welcomes-fulbright-specialist