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Martiné Jordaan trek Protea-keurders se aandag
Sy is allermins ’n hemelbesem, en op die netbalbaan word sy dikwels deur wolkekrabbers omring. Hart en durf word egter nie in sentimeters gemeet nie, en die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Martiné Jordaan is ʼn vuurvreter op die baan soos min. Selfs so dat sy die keurders van die Protea-span se oog gevang het, en van 22 tot 28 Januarie was sy…http://news.nwu.ac.za/martine-jordaan-draws-protea-selectors-attention
Martiné Jordaan draws Protea selectors’ attention
She is by no means overly tall, and on the netball court she is often surrounded by skyscrapers. However, heart and courage are not measured in centimetres, and Martiné Jordaan from the North-West University (NWU) is a firebrand on the court. She has even caught the eye of the selectors for the Protea team, and from 22 to 28 January she was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voordeel-suzanie-pretorius
Voordeel, Suzanie Pretorius!
Sy naam is Schalk, Schalk Pretorius. En as dit nie vir Schalk Pretorius was nie, was die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) ’n tenniskampioen kwyt. Jare gelede, in die mielieboergemeenskap van Bothaville, besluit ʼn jong Schalk dat hy gaan begin tennis speel. Goed so, sê ma Erika en pa Vickus, tennis sal jy speel. As die een kind speel, sal die ander…http://news.nwu.ac.za/advantage-suzanie-pretorius
Advantage, Suzanie Pretorius!
His name is Schalk, Schalk Pretorius. And if it had not been for Schalk Pretorius, the North-West University (NWU) would have lost a tennis champion. Many years ago, in the maize farming community of Bothaville, a young Schalk decided that he wanted to play tennis. Very well, said Mom Erika and Dad Vickus, you will play tennis. If the one child…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/veliswa-tshetsha
Veliswa Tshetsha
Veliswa Tshetsha is a seasoned professional in the field of library and information services, currently serving as the Director of Research and Open Scholarship at the Library and Information Service (LIS) North-West University (NWU). Veliswa's career commenced in 2001 as a research assistant at the Education Policy Unit (EPU) at the University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-international-editorial-role-nuclear-field-prof-bismark-tyobeka
New international editorial role in the nuclear field for Prof Bismark Tyobeka
Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), has been invited by the international journal, Progress in Nuclear Energy, to be part of the journal’s editorial board. Established in 1977, Progress in Nuclear Energy is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering all aspects of nuclear science and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/dina-mashiyane
Dina Mashiyane
Dina Mashiyane is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in academic libraries, currently serves as the Senior Manager. Holding a Master's degree in Information Science from the University of South Africa, Dina is also an active researcher and accomplished author, with numerous publications in reputable academic journals and book…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/mathew-moyo
Mathew Moyo
Mathew Moyo holds a Masters and Doctoral degrees in Information Science, in addition to graduate qualifications in Knowledge and Information Systems Management and Leadership. His experience in academia spans more than 25 years. He has worked in various management as well as academic and research roles. Apart from his current role of a Chief…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/jacques-de-jong
Jacques de Jong
Jacques de Jongh is a development economist and holds a PhD in Economics. He is a senior lecturer in the School of Economic Sciences at the Vanderbijlpark campus where he lectures at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels. His teaching experience has extended across numerous fields including microeconomics, macroeconomics, fiscal and monetary…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-first-year-students-right-touch
Empowering first-year students with the right touch
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently launched Project First Touch to create a warm and welcoming environment for first-year students as they embark on their university journey. The primary objective of the project – spearheaded by Prof Sonia Swanepoel, deputy vice-chancellor for community engagement and Mahikeng Campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-squandering-its-export-opportunities
South Africa is squandering its export opportunities
It is peak export season for the fruit industry and there is still a backlog of exports. The impact of the logistics crises caused by Transnet and the ports are having far-reaching negative consequences. Export industries are pleading for a chance to help, but government is unwilling to get out of the way. Administrative chaos and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/carst-straal-moontlikhede-uit
CARST straal moontlikhede uit
Navorsing in stralingstegnologie is noodsaaklik vir gevorderde toepassings in die bedryf, om veiligheid te bevorder, doeltreffendheid te verbeter en nuwe tegnologiese innovasies en oplossings moontlik te maak, veral in ’n land soos Suid-Afrika. Dit is waar die Sentrum vir Toegepaste Stralingswetenskap en -tegnologie (CARST) by die Noordwes-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/carst-radiating-possibilities
CARST is radiating possibilities
Research into radiation technology is crucial for advancing industrial applications, enhancing safety, improving efficiency and enabling new technological innovations and solutions, especially in a country such as South Africa. This is where the Centre for Applied Radiation and Technology (CARST) at the North-West University (NWU) comes to the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nursing-students-impress-worldskills-competition
Nursing students impress at WorldSkills competition
Two fourth-year nursing students recently represented the North-West University (NWU) at the WorldSkills South Africa competition in Durban. Competing against six other participants from across the country, Nobuhle Noluthando Motlhare secured the top spot in the Health and Social Care Skills category, while Boitshwarelo Motlhokudi secured a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/festivities-abound-nwu-celebrates-two-decades-excellence
Festivities abound as NWU celebrates two decades of excellence
What do you get when you merge two higher-education entities, each on a mission of excellence? The result is a world-class university that continues to excel not only among the cream of the crop of tertiary-education institutions – as is evident in the local and international rankings – but also in its achievements in all spheres of academia and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academics-visit-india-establish-collaborations-and-partnerships
Academics visit India to establish collaborations and partnerships
A group of academics from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently visited India to attend and present at an international congress and to explore opportunities for academic collaborations and partnerships. The delegation consisted of Prof Babs Surujlal, executive dean of the Faculty of Economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/renowned-astronomer-talk-about-asteroid-threats-and-strategies-earths-defense
Renowned astronomer to talk about asteroid threats and strategies for Earth's defense
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will host a guest lecture on 20 March 2024, featuring distinguished astronomer and extraordinary professor, Prof Don Kurtz. Prof Kurtz, an A1-rated professor based in the United Kingdom, will delve into the intriguing topic of "Impact!" during his lecture.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/memorandum-van-verstandhouding-onderteken-om-gesamentlike-inisiatiewe-te-bevorder
Memorandum van verstandhouding onderteken om gesamentlike inisiatiewe te bevorder
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) en die Onderwys- en Opleidingsowerheid vir die Staatsdiens (PSETA) het begin met gesprekke om ’n formele samewerking aan te gaan om vaardigheidsvermoëns binne die staatdienssektor uit te bou en aan albei partye se grondwetlike en statutêre verpligtinge te voldoen. Afgevaardigdes van die NWU en die PSETA het op…http://news.nwu.ac.za/memorandum-understanding-signed-foster-joint-initiatives
Memorandum of understanding signed to foster joint initiatives
The North-West University (NWU) and the Public Service Education and Training Authority (PSETA) commenced discussions to enter into a formal collaboration to build the skills capabilities within the public service sector and fulfil both parties’ constitutional and statutory obligations. On Thursday, 7 March 2024 delegates from the NWU and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/fort-fanie-n-opslagplek-van-punte-vir-die-nwu-eagles