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Andrew Banda makes history as first PhD graduate specialising in ageing and development
On 16 May Andrew Banda made history when he became the first graduate to receive a PhD in social sciences with a focus on ageing and development in Africa from the North-West University (NWU). This research PhD is the product of the Optentia research unit and is a first in Africa. It is designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of ageing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-ever-gauteng-open-day-breaks-new-ground
First-ever Gauteng open day breaks new ground
It was another first for the North-West University (NWU) and a day that will live long in the memory of all those who attended it. On Saturday, 1 June, the NWU held its inaugural Gauteng open day at Supersport Park in Centurion. Learners from schools from across the province were in attendance to get their first taste of what the NWU has to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tazmin-brits-blitz
The Tazmin Brits blitz
She has been here, in this situation, many times before. She knows pressure – it has been a companion for most of her life. Tazmin Brits stares down the wicket, her focus is pinned on the bowler storming in with the intent of breaking bails, or the batter’s spirit. The crowd’s cheering and the surrounding fielders’ chirps – she hears nothing.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/suid-afrika-moet-die-laegroeivalstrik-oorwin-om-uitdagings-suksesvol-aan-te-pak
Suid-Afrika moet die laegroeivalstrik oorwin om uitdagings suksesvol aan te pak
Die negatiewe groeisyfer van die bruto binnelandse produk (BBP) van -0,1% kwartaal tot kwartaal weerspieël weer eens hoe moeilik dit vir die ekonomie was om in die onlangse verlede momentum te verkry. In sy kommentaar op die BBP-syfers wat Statistieke SA op 4 Junie vrygestel het, sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-must-conquer-low-growth-trap-successfully-tackle-challenges
South Africa must conquer low-growth trap to successfully tackle challenges
The negative gross domestic product (GDP) growth figure of -0,1% quarter on quarter again reflects how difficult it has been for the economy to gain momentum in the recent past. In commenting on the GDP figures released by Stats SA on 4 June, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says although GDP…http://news.nwu.ac.za/theres-no-keeping-good-man-down
There’s no keeping a good man down
Jerry Bangude knows a thing or two about getting the best out of people. Why? Because he knows how to get the best out of himself. It is this attribute that has helped shape his career as motivational speaker and author since he graduated from the North-West University (NWU). “I want to motivate and inspire people, and I want to help people…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-behaal-driekuns-met-drie-finaliste-wat-om-die-wetenskap-oscars-meeding
NWU behaal driekuns met drie finaliste wat om die “Wetenskap Oscars” meeding
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) spog met drie finaliste by hierdie jaar se gesogte NSTF-South32-toekennings. Die universiteit was goed verteenwoordig in die aanloop tot die toekennings en het agt benoemings in die verskillende kategorieë gehad. Die NSTF-South 32-toekennings is die grootste, omvattendste en een van die mees gesogte nasionale…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-achieves-hat-trick-three-finalists-run-science-oscars
NWU achieves hat-trick with three finalists in run for “Science Oscars”
The North-West University (NWU) boasts three finalists in this year’s prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards. The university had a strong showing in the run-up to the awards, receiving eight nominations in the various categories. The NSTF-South 32 Awards is the largest, most comprehensive and one of the most coveted national awards. It recognises…http://news.nwu.ac.za/campus-community-steps-slippers-support-seriously-ill-children
Campus community steps into slippers to support seriously ill children
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Student Counselling and Development (SCD) division on the Vanderbijlpark Campus rallied up staff and students to support Slipper Day on 31 May. Slipper Day is an annual fundraising event organised by Reach For A Dream that sees everyone from school children to corporate teams wear their slippers and Slipper…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-student-help-om-n-verkiesing-te-verseker-wat-regverdig-en-glad-verloop
NWU-student help om ’n verkiesing te verseker wat regverdig en glad verloop
Die 2024- nasionale verkiesing is beskou as ’n keerpunt vir Suid-Afrika, met die algemene publiek wat hoop vir ’n nuwe politieke landskap wat die langdurige ekonomiese uitdagings in die land sal hanteer. Gedryf deur ’n begeerte na verandering het Khotso Pitso, ’n finalejaar-BA-student in politieke studies aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), as ’n…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-helps-ensure-fair-and-smooth-elections
NWU student helps to ensure fair and smooth elections
The 2024 national elections were deemed a turning point for South Africa, with the general public hoping for a new political landscape that will address the longstanding economic challenges in the country. Driven by the desire for change, Khotso Pitso, a final year BA student in politics studies at the North-West University (NWU), worked as a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-shines-dancestar-world-competition
Student shines at DanceStar World competition
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mathlogonolo Bodibe’s fancy footwork and passion for dance recently took her to the international stage. Mathlogonolo, a second-year BA communication student, participated in the annual DanceStar World Dance Masters competition that took place from 20 to 26 May in Croatia Her dedication paid off and she…http://news.nwu.ac.za/refiloe-mohono-embodies-entrepreneurial-spirit
Refiloe Mohono embodies the entrepreneurial spirit
To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to know how to network, be comfortable taking risks, have an innovative mindset and be resilient. Luckily for North-West University (NWU) graduate Refiloe Mohono, she has all these skills, and more. During her final undergraduate year in 2019, she co-founded a brand called 'Complete Comfort', which…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-anna-mokgokong-lets-show-world-what-we-are-about
Dr Anna Mokgokong: Let’s show the world what we are about
As we celebrate Youth Month this June, we are reminded of the vibrant energy, resilience, and potential of our nation’s youth. This year, Youth Month follows a national election that has brought about considerable uncertainty. The political landscape is shifting, and with it, comes both challenges and opportunities. I understand that many of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meal-day-supports-students-during-exams
Meal-A-Day supports students during exams
Through its Meal-A-Day initiative, Student Counselling and Development at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has embarked on a heart-warming journey to support students studying in the library during their first-semester examinations. It kicked off on 5 June, offering a cup of coffee and a sandwich to students twice a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/toxic-fungi-and-mycotoxins-threaten-africas-food-security
Toxic fungi and mycotoxins threaten Africa's food security
Africa is facing a challenge in ensuring food security due to contamination of agricultural products by toxic fungi and their byproducts, mycotoxins, amid climate change. This is according to Prof Mulunda Mwanza, who delivered his inaugural lecture at the North-West University (NWU) on 6 June 2024. "Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-educations-first-annual-sports-day-huge-triumph
Faculty of Education’s first annual Sports Day: A huge triumph
The air was filled with excitement and anticipation as the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education on the Potchefstroom Campus gathered for its first annual Sports Day on 28 May 2024. This event – aimed at fostering team spirit and providing a day of fun away from the usual hustle and bustle of the office – was held at the Fanie du…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-and-miss-world-south-africa-semi-finalist-championing-youth-empowerment
Student and Miss World South Africa semi-finalist championing youth empowerment
At just 22 years old, Neo Nkhumane is making waves both academically and in the world of pageantry. A master's degree student in communication at the North-West University (NWU) and a semi-finalist for the Miss World South Africa pageant, she proves that beauty and brains can go hand in hand. Hailing from the small town of Carletonville, she…http://news.nwu.ac.za/newborn-screening-saves-lives-north-west-university
Newborn screening saves lives at the North-West University
They are vital hours and every one of them matters. They are the window that can change the course of a child’s life for the better, and the North-West University (NWU) is ensuring that those first 24 to 72 hours after birth is optimised to safeguard newborn health. For Dr Ilse du Preez, acting director of the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bpsa-helps-100-students-overcome-final-hurdle