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Ambulance service enhances safety with 24/7 coverage
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has taken a significant step to enhance health and safety by renewing its EMS Ambulance service, which officially began operations on 1 February 2025. This initiative follows the expiration of the previous contract for emergency medical services and aims to offer comprehensive support to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-student-athletes-ussa-homecoming-event
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates student athletes at USSA homecoming event
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was recently alive with excitement and pride as the campus hosted a University Sports South Africa (USSA) homecoming event. This occasion, dedicated to honouring the remarkable achievements of student athletes who showcased exceptional talent in the recent USSA tournament, was the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/conference-emphasises-importance-involving-indigenous-knowledge-holders-develop-smart-villages
Conference emphasises the importance of involving indigenous knowledge holders to develop smart villages
The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the national Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Nyandeni Local Municipality, recently concluded a two-day conference focused on smart villages, themed “Indigenous Knowledge-led Smart Village Regeneration”. This event attracted participation from a diverse group of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/second-chance-aspiring-engineers-nwu-welcomes-2025-xcel-students
A second chance for aspiring engineers: NWU welcomes 2025 Xcel students
For many aspiring engineers, the disappointment of not qualifying for admission can feel overwhelming. Failing to meet the requirements in key subjects such as mathematics and physical sciences can dash hopes. However, those determined to pursue their dreams now have a lifeline through the North-West University’s (NWU) Xcel programme. On 10…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-research-and-innovation-colloquium-kicks-networking-dinner
NWU Research and Innovation Colloquium kicks off with a networking dinner
The Research and Innovation Colloquium of the North-West University (NWU) commenced in Sun City last night with a reception and networking dinner hosted by the university’s principal and vice-chancellor, Professor Bismark Tyobeka. The event brought together academics and industry leaders to discuss the strategic role of research in driving…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-crowned-miss-gbv-north-west
NWU student crowned Miss GBV North West
By Mafumane Tlhapi and Kealeboga Motshabi North-West University (NWU) student Tsholofelo Hope Batumile has been crowned Miss Gender-Based Violence (GBV) North West. She is a second-year student in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, pursuing an extended Human Resources Management programme. Batumile said she entered the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/seminaar-ondersoek-sosiopolitieke-dinamiek
Seminaar ondersoek sosiopolitieke dinamiek
Die Skool vir Owerheidstudies aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs ’n insiggewende bespreking oor die dinamiek van stedelike konflik in Suid-Afrika gehad, waar die konflikoplossingskundige Andre Vlok opgetree het. Dr Seshupo Mosala, ’n dosent by die Skool vir Owerheidstudies, en Katlego Mbali Sekwele, deeltydse lektor by Vuselela TVET…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launches-entrepreneurship-hub-boost-innovation-and-hope
NWU launches entrepreneurship hub to boost innovation – and hope
Universities are evolving beyond academic learning and becoming “dynamic hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship”, according to Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU). He was speaking at the official handover ceremony for the North West Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub site, held at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/hoe-vlakke-van-beleidsonsekerheid-rede-vir-onveranderde-rentekoerse
Hoë vlakke van beleidsonsekerheid rede vir onveranderde rentekoerse
Die besluit deur die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) van die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank (SARB) om die repokoers onveranderd te laat, beklemtoon die rol van niemodelgebaseerde oordele in beleidskeuses, veral in die huidige onseker omstandighede. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, sê hierdie…http://news.nwu.ac.za/high-policy-uncertainty-levels-reason-unchanged-interest-rates
High policy uncertainty levels reason for unchanged interest rates
The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to leave the repo rate unchanged highlights the role of non-model-based judgement in policy choices, especially in current uncertain circumstances. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says this decision…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-groundbreaking-ai-workshops-international-experts
NWU hosts groundbreaking AI workshops with international experts
The North-West University (NWU) is once again leading the way in innovative educational practices with the recent artificial intelligence (AI)-focused workshops organised by its Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Training and Education in South Africa (TELIT-SA) research entity. In collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/albertina-sisulu-research-chair-will-continue-shine-its-light-nursing
Albertina Sisulu Research Chair will continue to shine its light on nursing
In a nod to the North-West University’s (NWU’s) outstanding research abilities, the Albertina Sisulu Research Chair in Nursing Science has been upgraded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) and will continue for another five years under the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI). The SARChI extension followed a successful…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-has-spring-its-north-carolina-state-university-step
The NWU has a spring in its North Carolina State University step
Spring is in the air here in the USA where a large delegation from the North-West University (NWU) is visiting North Carolina State University (NCSU). The trees on their beautiful main campus are coated with colourful emerging blossoms, and although the sights like the majestic Memorial Bell Tower at Henry Square are…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-paving-way-towards-international-career-iec
Seminar: paving the way towards an international career with IEC
The Faculty of Humanities of the NWU recently hosted a seminar aimed at graduates and final-year students who are eager to explore international work and travel opportunities. The Faculty has a strong relationship with the Intercultural Education Corporation (IEC), who sent a delegation to South Africa to share first-hand insight into the Work and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-rights-defender-delivers-guest-lecture
Human rights defender delivers guest lecture
As the world struggles with the degeneration of democracy and the increasing political dissatisfaction, human rights activism has never been more important. This was the message delivered by human-rights defender Mary Pais during her recent guest lecture on honouring human rights at the North-West University (NWU). Titled “The State of Human…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/anitia-lubbe
Anitia Lubbe
Anitia is an Associate Professor at North-West University’s Centre for Health Professions Education, where she focuses on assessment, feedback, and self-directed learning in health professions education. With a strong background in education and a research trajectory spanning over a decade, her work explores how assessment and feedback practices…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/cornelie-nienaber-rousseau
Cornelie Nienaber-Rousseau
I am an Associate Professor of Nutrition at North-West University (NWU), with expertise in gene-environment interactions related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). I hold a PhD in Nutrition from NWU, where I investigated gene-diet interactions influencing homocysteine levels. My postdoctoral research at Wageningen University in the Netherlands…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/elmari-deacon
Elmari Deacon
Elmarí Deacon, a Clinical Psychologist since 2001, began her career at NWU in 2002. She was promoted to Professor of Psychology in 2024 and is currently the Acting Director of the School of Psychosocial Health. Elmarí has received three teaching awards and is actively involved in program development, including rethinking Psychology at NWU. She has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-neem-aan-die-ontwikkeling-van-mikrokwalifikasies-suider-afrika-deel
NWU neem aan die ontwikkeling van mikrokwalifikasies in Suider-Afrika deel
Die wêreld is besig om vinnig te verander, en grade is nie meer ’n waarborg van werk of om die relevansie van vaardighede te verseker nie. Voortgesette leer, opgradering van vaardighede, en die aanleer van nuwe vaardighede nadat studente gegradueer het, is noodsaaklik. Mikrokwalifikasies kan ’n antwoord wees. Mikrokwalifikasies** word erken as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-participates-microcredentials-development-southern-africa