Antarctic Research
Antarctic Research Team: Researchers: Harm Moraal Pieter Stronker Helena Krüger Students: Renier Funchs Ruan Nel Hendrik Krüger Godfrey Mosotho…
Alumni office and bhive EDC to connect the (business) dots
Given the economic climate of South Africa, entrepreneurs should be thought of as national assets to be developed, motivated and compensated to the greatest possible extent. Why, you ask? Because the value of entrepreneurs lie therein that they not only create wealth but also much needed jobs that ultimately stimulates economic growth. With…
Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Education: Training
Faculty of Education: Research ethics training 14 August 2021 Training session presentations 1) Research and ethics: an introduction 2) Recruitment and remuneration 3) Informed consent and vulnerability 4) Qualitative research & Community-based participatory action research and ethics 5) Review process, risk-benefit ratio as well…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-excellence-and-values-action
NWU celebrates excellence and values in action
Living out core values is not just encouraged at the North-West University (NWU) – it is celebrated. On 22 May, the university hosted a recognition and rewards ceremony to acknowledge staff and students who embody the spirit and excellence of the NWU. Now in their third year, the NWU Media and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB)…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/audition-requirements
Audition requirements
(a) Instruments offered The following instruments may be presented for the audition: Singing — classical/opera • Contemporary Commercial Music (jazz/pop/music theatre) Choral conducting Woodwind instruments — flute • recorder • clarinet • saxophone • bassoon Brass instruments — trumpet • French horn • …
Membraantegnologie: Publikasies en Patente
Publikasies: • P.G. Randall, H.M. Krieg & A.E.J. McGill, 1992. Calibration comparison between South African and Federal Grain Inspections services and European calibrations. South African Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 4(2), 33-35. • H.M. Krieg, V.M. Linkov & J.C. Breytenbach,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/beer-and-cheese-take-centre-stage
Beer and cheese take centre stage
The annual #BeerAndCheese initiative, organised by the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering at the North-West University (NWU), sparks creativity and entrepreneurial skills among students. The project, which had been put on hold since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, made a historic return this year. School director Nthabiseng…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/statistics/events
Events
Events, Conferences and Seminars Welcome to the events, conferences and seminars page of the NWU Department of Statistics. Explore our rich history of academic gatherings and stay updated on forthcoming conferences that promise to inspire, educate, and foster collaboration within our community. StatCon 2022 19 - 22 August 2022 Skukuza…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-play-afcon-cup
NWU student to play in Afcon Cup
Tjipenandjambi ‘Tjipee’ Karuuombe, a second-year North-West University (NWU) mechanical engineering student, will participate in the upcoming U20 African Cup Of Nations (Afcon Cup). The brilliant defensive midfielder received a call-up from the Namibia Football Association after they witnessed his star performance while playing for the NWU’s De…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-nursing-students-participate-worldskills-competition
NWU nursing students to participate in WorldSkills competition
Twelve students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Nursing will be participating in the provincial leg of the WorldSkills South Africa (WSZA) competition. They will be taking part in the social and personal services discipline. “The competition will be a hybrid event, with the opening ceremony taking place in KwaZulu Natal (KZN)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/preclinical-research-bridge-new-medicines
Preclinical research: the bridge to new medicines
“Preclinical research serves as a bridge to new medicines,’’ says North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Rose Hayeshi, associate professor and director of the DSI/NWU Preclinical Drug Development Platform (PCDDP). Preclinical drug development is one of the stages of development for new medicines and her specific interest is in drug metabolism…https://news.nwu.ac.za/technology-and-innovation-experts-nwu-share-knowledge-malawian-delegation
Technology and innovation experts at the NWU share knowledge with Malawian delegation
It takes a team of specialists to ensure that the bright ideas, groundbreaking innovations and impressive intellectual property of the North-West University (NWU) stay ahead of the pack in an increasingly competitive environment. Recognising the expertise at the NWU, a delegation from Malawi visited the university’s Technology Transfer and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/stimulating-expert-dialogues-across-our-borders
Stimulating expert dialogues across our borders
The Business School of the North-West University (NWU) proudly launched its first formal African outreach initiative on 11 August in Gaborone, Botswana. Some 80 delegates from the Botswana government, the formal business sector and staff from various universities attended this glamorous event. The first Business School alumni chapter was also…https://news.nwu.ac.za/unit-continuing-education-constant-providing-upskilling-opportunities
Unit for Continuing Education a constant in providing upskilling opportunities
Time is a commodity that does not enjoy equal distribution. What time you have should be optimised, especially in a fast-paced world where the continuous evolution of one’s skills is necessary to stay relevant in the workplace. We live in a world where stagnation is detrimental to our futures. This is where the Unit for Continuing Education (UCE)…https://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/section-79-and-80-committees
Section 79 and 80 Committees
Section 79 and 80 Committees What is it? So-called "Section 79 and 80 Committees" are municipal committees that are established in terms of ss 79 and 80 of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act 117 of 2008. These committees are established in municipalities to enable councils to delegate specific functions and to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academics-look-science-and-faith
Academics look at science and faith
Two North-West University (NWU) academics, Prof Frikkie van Niekerk and Prof Nico Vorster, are the proud editors of the transdisciplinary book titled Science and Faith in Dialogue. It is published in open access format by AOSIS Scholarly Books. Prof van Niekerk was the main editor and also contributed a book chapter, and Prof Vorster…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vice-chancellors-science-day-empowering-young-minds
NWU Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day: Empowering young minds
The North-West University (NWU) hosted its inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day on 31 July 2023 at Mabeskraal near Rustenburg as part of National Science Week. This landmark event served as a platform for fostering partnerships and collaboration among educational institutions, government departments, private companies, communities, and other…https://news.nwu.ac.za/students-speak-out-importance-innovation-and-entrepreneurship
Students speak out on the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship
by Vukosi Mathale In the dynamic landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship, students are emerging as a powerful force, armed with fresh perspectives and bold ideas to start new businesses. Pitching for competitions like Leopards Lair® has become the proving ground for these aspiring young minds. On 1 September 2023, during the North-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-takes-centre-stage-annual-geexpo-event
Community engagement takes centre stage at annual GeeXpo event
Showing their commitment to community engagement, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Computer Science and Information Systems recently organised the annual GeeXpo event. GeeXpo is a technology and innovation exhibition that showcases cutting-edge research, products and services from various industries, including information…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vice-chancellor-science-day-triumph-again