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NWU to host inaugural Spring Sport Science Summit
In the world of sport, to keep the edge, you need to know the cutting edge. The first ever Spring Sport Science Summit will be hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) from 16 to 19 September. The primary objective of this summit is to invest in academic excellence and promote…http://news.nwu.ac.za/west-indies-delegation-visit-strengthens-collaboration-opportunities
West Indies delegation visit strengthens collaboration opportunities
A delegation from the University of the West Indies (UWI) recently visited the Vanderbijilpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), marking a significant step forward in the relationship between the two institutions. The delegation included Sandrea Maynard, pro-vice-chancellor for global affairs, Prof Aldrie Henry-Lee, pro-vice-chancellor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/buan-besoek-verken-geleenthede-vir-samewerking
BUAN-besoek verken geleenthede vir samewerking
Die nabyheid van die Botswana Universiteit van Landbou en Natuurlike Hulpbronne (BUAN) aan die Mahikengkampus van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) in besonder maak dit maklik om saam te werk – dit skep geleenthede om saam aan projekte te werk wat vir albei voordelig is. Dit is waarom ’n afvaardiging van BUAN die NWU onlangs besoek het. Die span…http://news.nwu.ac.za/buan-visit-explores-collaboration-opportunities
BUAN visit explores collaboration opportunities
The proximity between the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) and the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) in particular makes working together easy ─ it opens opportunities to take hands in mutually beneficial projects. This is the reason why a delegation from BUAN recently visited the NWU. The team,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/infrastructure-south-africa-delegation-visit-highlights-student-housing-progress
Infrastructure South Africa delegation visit highlights student housing progress
On 15 May 2024 a delegation from Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), a programme within the Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure, visited the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus to showcase the progress made with the 1 738-bed multi-funded student housing complex that was completed in 2022. The project was completed in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rotterdam-mayor-and-entourage-tour-hysa-facilities
Rotterdam mayor and entourage tour HySA facilities
Transitioning to green energy is not only important to fight climate change, but is essential for sustainable economies. The biggest and one of the busiest ports in Europe, Port Rotterdam, and the City of Rotterdam in the Netherlands are establishing a hydrogen hub as part of a hydrogen ecosystem to reduce carbon emissions and take the port and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-excited-about-new-recreational-area-students
Vanderbijlpark Campus excited about new recreational area for students
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus boasts a new recreational area for its students staying in the Longfellow and Ebukhosini residences. The area, previously used as a dumping site, has been transformed into a vibrant space for students to relax and socialise thanks to Buhle Houses (Pty) Ltd. from whom the NWU leases the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/liezel-bags-bronze-para-championships-japan
Liezel bags bronze at Para Championships Japan
She did it again! This alumna from the North-West University (NWU) is no stranger to the Land of the Rising Sun, as she also competed in Japan during the 2021 Paralympic Games. Liezel finished third in the women’s 400m T37 race, and in doing so she also claimed South Africa’s first medal at the championships. In addition, she finished fifth…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-world-and-national-morganti-ju-jitsu-champion-bags-phd
Former world and national Morganti Ju-Jitsu champion bags a PhD
Moses Radebe, a two-time world Morganti Ju-Jitsu and a five-time national Ju-Jitsu champion, graduated with a PhD in radiation science at the North-West University (NWU) on 20 May 2024. Moses also holds a BSc in computer science and physics, and a BScHons and MSc in applied radiation science. His PhD thesis was on “The design, construction,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/guest-lecture-guides-students-master-strategic-thinking
Guest lecture guides students to master strategic thinking
On Tuesday, 7 May, students at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) studying for a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) honours in Management Sciences with Marketing and Management Sciences and Business Management were treated to a thought-provoking guest lecture. The lecture was delivered in an intercampus synchronic format,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-and-academic-collaborate-brics-youth-innovation-summit
Student and academic collaborate at BRICS Youth Innovation Summit
North-West University (NWU) student Oscar Mosenogi and senior lecturer Dr Lerato Mdaka recently attended the BRICS Youth Innovation Summit that took place on 15 and 16 May at the Innovation Hub in Pretoria. As deputy director for projects at the South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA), Oscar was part of the organising team, while Dr Mdaka…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/geneesheer-generaal-besoek-chhp-se-biokinetika-afdeling-die-nwu
Geneesheer-generaal besoek CHHP se Biokinetika-afdeling by die NWU
Biokinetika-afdeling by die sentrum vir gesondheid en menslike prestasie (CHHP) van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) besoek. Die afvaardiging, gelei deur luitenant-generaal Ntshavheni Maphaha, die geneesheer-generaal van die SANW, het prof Bismark Tyobeka, hoof en visekanselier van die NWU ontmoet. Prof Awie Kotze, die direkteur van Menslike…http://news.nwu.ac.za/surgeon-general-visits-chhp-biokinetics-division-nwu
Surgeon general visits CHHP Biokinetics Division at the NWU
A delegation of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) visited the Biokinetics Division at the Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) of the North-West University (NWU) on Wednesday, 15 May. The delegation, led by Lieutenant General Ntshavheni Maphaha, the surgeon general of the SANDF, met with Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bhive-edcs-ignites-dynamic-entrepreneurship-initiatives
bhive EDC's ignites dynamic entrepreneurship initiatives
In a bid to foster innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, the North-West University (NWU) recently held a start-up bootcamp, titled “Be your own boss”, simultaneously across all three campuses on 11 May 2024. Spearheaded by the bhive Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), the initiative aimed to equip students with essential tools for success and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/personeel-geloof-vir-die-bevordering-van-die-nwu-se-waardes-en-handelsmerk
Personeel geloof vir die bevordering van die NWU se waardes en handelsmerk
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is trots om ’n instelling te wees wat deur waardes gedryf word en op sy strewe na uitnemendheid. Personeel en studente wat hierdie waardes uitleef en aan die voorpunt is om die NWU se kultuur en reputasie te bevorder en verbeter, het op 22 Mei tydens ’n prestigegeleentheid by die Three Rivers Lodge in Vereeniging…http://news.nwu.ac.za/staff-lauded-promoting-nwus-values-and-brand
Staff lauded for promoting the NWU’s values and brand
The North-West University (NWU) prides itself on being an institution that is value-driven and proud in its pursuit of excellence. Staff and students who live these values and are at the forefront of promoting and enhancing the NWU’s culture and reputation received recognition them during a prestige event at the Three Rivers Lodge in Vereeniging…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/minja-gerber
Minja Gerber
Prof Minja Gerber is a full-time, NRF-rated (C2 - since 2019) researcher at Pharmacen™, NWU. She acts as Subprogramme leader: Drug Delivery; Chairperson of the Scientific Committee: Drug Delivery; Head: Cosmeceutical Research; Manager: Transdermal and Topical Drug Delivery Laboratories; Head: Pharmacen™ Skin Studies Services, and Internal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-shine-international-service-learning-project
NWU students shine in international service-learning project
Several students from the North-West University (NWU) participated in a collaborative online international learning (COIL) project, demonstrating the university's continued efforts to expand its global footprint. The BCom students at the Potchefstroom Campus who are pursuing an honours degree in Management Sciences with Marketing and Management…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seven-eagles-soar-2024-olympic-games-france
Seven Eagles to soar at the 2024 Olympic Games in France
In a little more than two months, the 2024 Olympic Games will be hosted in Paris, France, and a number of North-West University (NWU) Eagles will make the journey to the Île-de-France region to represent South Africa ... and New Zealand. Although the squads – including the management teams – have not been finalised, it can be confirmed that 400…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-sweeps-north-west-cricket-awards