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Celebrating the history of SADiLaR: A testament to heritage and innovation
By Lihle Sosibo Following Heritage month, the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) proudly turns the spotlight inwards, celebrating its own heritage through its history book titled The Story of SADiLaR. This publication is more than a record of the past – it is a reflection of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/turning-anxiety-energy-public-speaking
Turning anxiety into energy for public speaking
By Mzwandile Ndlovu Many of us have felt a racing heartbeat and shaky breath before speaking in public, but this anxiety can be rechannelled into energy and confidence to take command of the podium. This is the hope offered by Dr Sumartono Mulyodiharjo, head of the Department of Communication Science at Universitas Ekasakti in Pandang,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nutrition-science-targets-inflammation-tackle-tb-and-iron-deficiency
Nutrition science targets inflammation to tackle TB and iron deficiency
Nutrition can be used as a tool to control inflammation and address conditions such as tuberculosis (TB) and iron deficiency. In her recent inaugural lecture, North-West University (NWU) Prof Linda Malan drew on findings from years of research to highlight how omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and iron can influence immune function and offer new…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-leads-study-financial-management-schools
Student leads study on financial management in schools
Sound financial practices alone do not guarantee strong academic results, says a study by North-West University (NWU) postgraduate student Bongani Steven Dhlamini. His research, titled “The Contribution of Effective Financial School Management to Quality Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools”, examined how financial management influences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/workshop-equips-language-students-workplace
Workshop equips language students for the workplace
By Mzwandile Ndlovu In a tough job market, success in finding employment takes skills, strategy and professionalism. Final-year language students at the North-West University (NWU) honed their post-university preparations during a work-readiness workshop hosted by the School of Language Practice in collaboration with Career Services on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mini-cricket-festival-bigger-and-better-ever
Mini-Cricket Festival bigger and better than ever
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was abuzz with excitement as it recently hosted the 12th annual NWU Mini-Cricket Festival at the NWU Cricket Clubhouse. With over 560 enthusiastic children aged six to nine from more than 17 schools participating, the event once again proved to be one of the most anticipated youth sports…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ttis-hosts-ip-creators-celebration-honour-nwu-innovators
TTIS hosts IP Creators Celebration to honour NWU innovators
The Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the IP Creators Celebration to honour researchers and academics who strive to create impact from innovation. The event recognised staff and students who have, over the past three years, since the last event, submitted IP disclosures…http://news.nwu.ac.za/colloquium-reimagines-future-humanities-knowledge-and-pedagogy
Colloquium reimagines the future of humanities knowledge and pedagogy
By Gofaone Motsamai The decolonisation of higher education curricula will not happen overnight. In the words of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Mpho Chaka, it is a “continuous multifaceted journey that involves questioning colonialism’s deep-rooted impacts on the way knowledge is produced and shared”. Prof Chaka, deputy dean for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/state-not-failing-it-functioning-exactly-designed
The state is not failing; it is functioning exactly as designed
By Prof Joseph Sekhampu For millions of South Africans, the struggle for water, electricity or safety has become routine. The queues for basic services grow longer, while those in power grow richer. It feels like chaos, yet what if this dysfunction is not a sign of failure, but evidence of how the state now works? The revelations from the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bhive-edc-harnesses-students-entrepreneurship-tackle-youth-unemployment
bhive EDC harnesses students’ entrepreneurship to tackle youth unemployment
With youth unemployment continuing to challenge South Africa’s future, the North-West University (NWU) is showing that entrepreneurship is key to turning the tide. Through its bhive Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), the NWU hosted Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) 2025 from 29 September to 3 October across all three campuses. Under the…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/af/m-d-programmes/ou-en-nuwe-testament
Bibliologiese Perspektiewe: Ou en Nuwe Testament
Fokus Die Subprogram Bibliologiese Perspektiewe is getoegewy aan diepgaande navorsing oor die Ou en die Nuwe Testament. Dit sluit eksegetiese, hermeneutiese, Bybelse teologiese, teologiese en kanonieke studies in. Subprogramleier: Prof. Albert Coetsee E-pos: albert.coetsee@nwu.ac.za Tel: +27 18 299 1606…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/m-d-programmes/old-and-new-testament
Bibliological Perspectives: Old and New Testament
Focus The Sub-Programme Bibliological Perspectives is devoted to in-depth research of the Old and New Testament. This includes exegetical, hermeneutical, biblical theological, theological and canonical studies. Subprogramme leader Prof. Albert Coetsee E-mail: albert.coetsee@nwu.ac.za Tel: +27 18 299 1606 Subprogramme…http://law.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-law-justice-and-sustainability/book-launch
Book Launch
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External expertise helps to steer the future of sustainable farming at the NWU
An independent advisory panel of agricultural experts is at the helm of one of South Africa’s most ambitious experiments in sustainable farming. This panel plays a decisive role in shaping the vision, trials, and daily operations of the North-West University’s (NWU) new Centre for Sustainable Agriculture—a bold initiative designed to meet the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-berts-bricks-ac-night-race-lights-potchefstroom
NWU–Berts Bricks AC Night Race lights up Potchefstroom
When the stars came out, running shoes were laced and goals were set. On your marks, get set and go! The inaugural North-West University (NWU) Berts Bricks Athletics Club (BB AC) Night Race recently transformed the Potchefstroom Campus into a glowing celebration of fitness, fun and community spirit. More than 1 400 athletes gathered at the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-hails-sas-bold-progressive-new-energy-blueprint
Prof Bismark Tyobeka hails SA’s “bold”, “progressive” new energy blueprint
• The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 projects that South Africa will generate more electricity from non–fossil-fuel sources than from fossil fuels. • South Africa can reclaim its leadership position as Africa’s foremost nuclear power nation. • The IRP recognises the urgency with which we must act in addressing climate change. On…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/vaaldriehoekkampus-internasionale-kantoor-visie-en-missie
Vaaldriehoekkampus - Internasionale Kantoor - Visie en missie
Visie en Missie Die Internasionale Kantoor wil die bevordering van internasionalisering op die Vanderbijlparkkampus ondersteun deur ’n raadgewende en fasiliterende rol te speel, en ’n spesialisdiens te lewer om internasionale studente, internasionale akademiese personeel, postdoktorale genote en NWU-personeel met verwante sake…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/vaaldriehoekkampus-internasionale-kantoor-verwelkomingsboodskap