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“Monsters, Mites & Fabels”-uitstalling vertoon studentekurators se groei en leer
Die ViNCO-navorsingsentiteit (Visuele Narratiewe en Kreatiewe Uitsette-navorsingsentiteit) by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), ’n gemeenskaplike onderneming wat kreatiewe praktisyns insluit, het ’n uitstalling getiteld “Monsters, Mites & Fabels” geskep met die doel om hulle lede se kreatiewe en kunstige pogings te bevorder. ’n Totaal van 14…http://news.nwu.ac.za/monsters-myths-fables-exhibition-displays-student-curators-growth-and-learning
“Monsters, Myths & Fables” exhibition displays student curators’ growth and learning
The ViNCO (Visual Narratives and Creative Outputs) research entity at the North-West University (NWU), a collective that includes creative practitioners, created an exhibition titled “Monsters, Myths & Fables” with the aim of showcasing and promoting their members’ creative and artistic endeavours. A total of 14 artists, including the ViNCO…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-triumphs-3-0-over-dut-qualify-home-semi-final
NWU triumphs 3-0 over DUT to qualify for home semi-final
The North-West University (NWU) football team claimed a convincing 3-0 victory against Durban University of Technology (DUT), securing their spot in a home semi-final of the Varsity Football tournament. From the outset, the NWU dominated the match, applying relentless pressure on DUT with a series of aggressive attacks. Their disciplined…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-tyobeka-lauds-proposed-national-nuclear-initiative
Prof Tyobeka lauds proposed national nuclear initiative
The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) – and internationally renowned nuclear energy expert – Prof Bismark Tyobeka, has lauded the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE) proposed recommendation to Cabinet that three possible ownership models to acquire and fund more nuclear projects in SA under the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/endless-opportunities-nwus-centre-space-research
Endless opportunities at the NWU’s Centre for Space Research
The observable part of our universe is 93 billion light years in diameter and growing. It holds secrets accumulated over 13.8 billion years of interstellar expansion, cosmic explosions, and the fusion of matter that has shaped all that is known and all that isn’t. These are numbers that the mind struggles to comprehend. Just think of the research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/raising-awareness-clean-water-and-sustainable-future
Raising awareness for clean water and a sustainable future
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) , together with the Water Research Group, the Safety, Health and Environment Department and the Green Team, celebrated International Water Week from 26 to 30 August in Potchefstroom. The Zoology subject group of FNAS organised three community engagement…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/n-tegnologie-oordragspesialis-beklemtoon-die-rol-van-ttos-sarima-2024-konferensie
’n Tegnologie-oordragspesialis beklemtoon die rol van TTO’s by SARIMA 2024-konferensie
Mnr Ntiyiso Shabangu, ’n tegnologie-oordragspesialis by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Tegnologie-oordrag en Innovasie-ondersteuningskantoor (TTIS-kantoor), het by die Suider-Afrikaanse Navorsing en Innovasiebestuursvereniging (SARIMA) se konferensie in Maputo, Mosambiek, die belangrike rol beklemtoon van tegnologie-oordragkantore (TTO’s) om…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-tech-transfer-specialist-highlights-role-ttos-sarima-2024-conference-maputo
NWU tech transfer specialist highlights the role of TTOs at SARIMA 2024 conference in Maputo
At the 2024 Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) conference in Maputo, Mozambique, Mr Ntiyiso Shabangu, technology transfer specialist at the North-West University (NWU) Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) Office, underscored the crucial role of technology transfer offices (TTOs) in conveying the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/recipient-nwu-honorary-doctorate-shines-satmas
Recipient of NWU honorary doctorate shines at the SATMAs
Dr (honoris causa) Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila continues to shine. After receiving an honorary doctorate from the North-West University (NWU) in recognition of his commitment to preserving the Setswana, Sesotho, and Sepedi languages, he received another accolade. This time Easy was honoured at the South African Traditional Music Awards (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/elderly-ladies-treated-honour-womens-month
Elderly ladies treated in honour of Women's month
By Loveness Hulwane On 23 August, in commemoration of Women's Month, elderly residents from nearby assisted living facilities were invited to the Riverside Sun Hotel to attend an informative session, sponsored by the Stakeholder Relations office at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus. The event, organised by the Gauteng…http://news.nwu.ac.za/congratulations-mr-and-miss-nwu-vanderbijlpark-campus-2024
Congratulations, Mr and Miss NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus 2024
By Loveness Hulwane The grand finale of the Mr and Miss North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus pageant at the Tsebonokeng Hall highlighted the personalities and strengths of the contestants, culminating in the much-anticipated announcement of the winners. Students and parents came in large numbers to support their friends and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-makes-his-expert-voice-heard-during-nuclear-energy-summit
Prof Bismark makes his expert voice heard during Nuclear Energy Summit
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy hosted its Nuclear Energy Summit on 12 September at River Meadow Manor in Irene, Pretoria, and the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Bismark Tyobeka, made his expert voice heard. The theme of the summit was “Enhancing Nuclear Technology for Sustainable Development in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/vakkundige-met-die-gesogte-jan-h-marais-prys-vereer
Vakkundige met die gesogte Jan H Marais-prys vereer
Prof Wannie Carstens, ’n begaafde vakkundige in Afrikaans aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), is onlangs met die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns se Jan H Marais-prys vir sy uitmuntende akademiese werk in Afrikaans vereer. Die oorhandigingseremonie van hierdie gesogte prys het by die Webersburg-plaas in Stellenbosch plaasgevind…http://news.nwu.ac.za/scholar-honoured-prestigious-jan-h-marais-prize
Scholar honoured with prestigious Jan H Marais Prize
Prof Wannie Carstens, an accomplished Afrikaans scholar at the North-West University (NWU), was recently honoured with the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (the South African Academy of Science and Arts) Jan H Marais Prize for his outstanding academic work in Afrikaans. The prestigious prize ceremony took place at Webersburg farm…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-honoured-top-industrial-engineering-award-his-work-agriculture
Alumnus honoured with top industrial engineering award for his work in agriculture
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Chris van Dyk recently received the Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering’s (SAIIE’s) Best Industrial Engineering Practitioner - Employer's Choice Award. This award highlights his contributions to the field of agriculture and the respect he has earned from peers and employers as business…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-thrashes-ufs-4-0-secure-home-varsity-football-final
NWU thrashes UFS 4-0 to secure home Varsity Football final
The North-West University (NWU) delivered a commanding performance in the semi-final clash against the University of the Free State (UFS), defeating them 4-0 at the NWU Mahikeng Stadium to cement their place in the Varsity Football final. The result was a reversal of fortune after UFS had beaten the NWU in the group stages. This time, the home…http://news.nwu.ac.za/forging-partnership-boost-community-development-and-employment
Forging a partnership to boost community development and employment
In a powerful demonstration of collaboration, the North-West University (NWU), through its Bhive Enterprise Development Centre (bhive EDC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vaal United Business Forum (VUBF), a non-profit company. This partnership is set to drive significant community upliftment and create employment…http://news.nwu.ac.za/golden-key-chapter-welcomes-new-member
Golden Key Chapter welcomes new member
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University's (NWU’s) Golden Key chapter on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, in partnership with Standard Bank, recently inaugurated new members into the prestigious society. The event, held at the Tsebonokeng Hall, was a celebration of academic excellence and served as a platform to recognise and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cutting-edge-language-application-boost-effective-communication-between-healthcare-providers-and
Cutting-edge language application to boost effective communication between healthcare providers and patients
The Faculty of Health Science at the North-West University (NWU) officially launched the Sinapi Language Application during the university’s annual Language Awareness Week on the Potchefstroom Campus on 29 August. In a collaborative effort, through a service agreement between the NWU and Ambani Africa, this revolutionary language application…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-industrial-psychology-and-human-resource-management-impresses-sabpp-awards