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Vanderbijlpark management welcomes newly appointed Student Campus Council
By Loveness Hulwane The Vanderbijlpark Campus Management Committee of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a meet and greet event to congratulate and wish the newly appointed Student Campus Council (SCC) members a productive tenure in office. The event's goal was to acquaint the recently appointed SCC members with the NWU's…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/rne-kabinet-moet-die-ekonomiese-agenda-uitstippel-om-groter-beleidsekerheid-te-verseker
RNE-kabinet moet die ekonomiese agenda uitstippel om groter beleidsekerheid te verseker
Die langverwagte aankondiging deur president Cyril Ramaphosa van die nuwe kabinet van die Regering van Nasionale Eenheid (RNE) is oor die algemeen goed vir besigheid en beleggersvertroue. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die NWU Besigheidskool, sê die markte gaan waarskynlik positief reageer wanneer hulle die nuwe mengsel van…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gnu-cabinet-must-outline-economic-agenda-ensure-greater-policy-certainty
GNU Cabinet must outline economic agenda to ensure greater policy certainty
The much-anticipated announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the new Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet is, on the whole, good for business and investor confidence. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the NWU Business School, says the markets are likely to respond positively as they digest the new mix of Cabinet appointments. “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-delivers-keynote-address-provincial-legislature
Prof Bismark delivers keynote address for provincial legislature
From 24 to 28 June, the North West provincial legislature hosted an induction workshop for members of the legislature, and Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), gave the keynote address to the elected members on Thursday, 27 June. The event took place at Broederstroom near Hartbeespoort. Tshepo…http://news.nwu.ac.za/team-excels-security-summit-2024-hackathon
Team excels at Security Summit 2024 Hackathon
The Security Summit 2024 Hackathon that took place recently at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg brought together some of the brightest minds in the cybersecurity community to collaborate on and innovate solutions addressing various security challenges. Among the participants, the North-West University (NWU) student team showcased…http://news.nwu.ac.za/groundbreaking-sesotho-colloquium-promotes-indigenous-languages
Groundbreaking Sesotho Colloquium promotes indigenous languages
The School of Languages and the Language Directorate at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the very first Sesotho Colloquium, a significant milestone in promoting and celebrating the Sesotho language. Held at the Riverside Hotel in Vanderbijlpark, this event marked the first time a conference of this scale was conducted entirely in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bodybuilding-team-shines-ussa-games
Bodybuilding team shines at USSA games
The North-West University's (NWU’s) bodybuilding team recently achieved remarkable success at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) games that was held at the Tsebonokeng Hall on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. Competing against seven other universities, the NWU team secured second place, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication to the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academics-visit-romanian-university-highlights-power-academic-exchange
NWU academic’s visit to Romanian university highlights the power of academic exchange
Prof Fazel Freeks, an esteemed associate professor and coordinator of community engagement at the Faculty of Theology of the North-West University (NWU), embarked on an important visit to Ovidius University of Constanta in Romania for 14 days. This visit highlighted the NWU’s core pillars: teaching and learning, research, and community…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-20-years-excellence-bed-class
Celebrating 20 years of excellence with the BEd class
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was alive with excitement and nostalgia as the BEd class of 2004 gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone on Wednesday, 26 June. The theme for the day was "Celebrating 20 Years of Delivering Excellence in the Education Sector," and it set the stage for an inspiring and heartfelt…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tourism-wish-list-minister-patrica-de-lille
A tourism “wish list” for Minister Patrica de Lille
Experts advocate strategies that will make travel more affordable for South Africans facing increased living costs. Security measures need to be enhanced by increasing visible policing and security personnel at key tourist spots. Tax incentives for businesses that invest in tourism infrastructure and services should also be introduced,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-protector-deliver-lecture-mahikeng-campus
Public Protector to deliver lecture at the Mahikeng Campus
On Thursday, 11 July, Public Protector Adv Kholeka Gcaleka will deliver a public lecture – titled “Community engagement and the role of the public protector in supporting and strengthening constitutional democracy” – at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus. Adv Gcaleka holds an LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-geesteswetenskappe-bevorder-betrokkenheid-en-maatskaplike-verandering
Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe: bevorder betrokkenheid en maatskaplike verandering
Die Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe (FHUM) aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het ’n bemoedigende benadering tot die onderwys wat verder as handboeke en lesings strek. Studente en personeel is hier op ’n reis wat nie net denke slyp nie, maar ook harte aanraak, en ’n gevoel vir verantwoordelikheid skep om die wêreld ’n beter plek te maak. Die FHUM…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-fostering-engagement-and-social-change
The Faculty of Humanities: fostering engagement and social change
The Faculty of Humanities (FHUM) at the North-West University (NWU) has an approach to education that goes beyond textbooks and lectures. Here, students and staff embark on a journey that not only sharpens their minds but also nurtures their hearts, fostering a sense of responsibility towards creating a better world. Through engaged research,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/wish-list-dr-pieter-groenewald-new-minister-correctional-services
A wish list for Dr Pieter Groenewald, the new Minister of Correctional Services
Dr Casper Lötter, a conflict criminologist affiliated with the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Philosophy, gives his wish list for what the new Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, can do to improve the country’s correctional services system. “It is indeed a wonderful time to be in criminology when the possibility…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/n-enkele-boek-kan-n-wereld-van-moontlikhede-vir-jong-denkers-oopmaak
’n Enkele boek kan ’n wêreld van moontlikhede vir jong denkers oopmaak
“Wanneer jy leer om te lees, sal jy vir altyd vry wees.” Dit is ’n aanhaling wat dr Mathew Moyo, hoofdirekteur vir Biblioteek en Inligtingsdienste (LIS) aan die Noordwes-Universiteit, onderskryf. Hierdie woorde, wat vir die eerste keer deur die maatskaplike hervormer Frederick Douglass geuiter is, som op hoe belangrik boekdonasies…http://news.nwu.ac.za/single-book-can-open-world-possibilities-young-minds
A single book can open up a world of possibilities for young minds
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” This is a quote that Dr Mathew Moyo, chief director for Library and Information Services (LIS) at the North-West University, lives by. First uttered by American social reformer Frederick Douglass, the words capture the importance of book donations in enriching library collections, particularly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/verf-besprekings-en-aanbidding-skep-n-geleentheid-om-te-onthou
Verf, besprekings en aanbidding skep ’n geleentheid om te onthou
Sip-and-paint-geleenthede is meer as net ’n byderwetse aktiwiteit – dit is ’n heerlike kombinasie van kreatiwiteit, ontspanning en sosiale interaksie, wat ’n ruimte bied waar mense aan hulle kunstigheid uiting kan gee, ander mense kan ontmoet en kan ontspan. Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Fakulteit Teologie en die King of Glory…http://news.nwu.ac.za/paint-debate-and-worship-create-memorable-event
Paint, debate and worship create a memorable event
Sip-and-paint events are more than just a trendy activity – they are a delightful combination of creativity, relaxation and social interaction, offering a space where people can express themselves artistically, connect with others and unwind. The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology and the King of Glory Youth Ministries (KGMY)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-academic-announced-mg-200-young-south-african
Another academic announced as a M&G 200 Young South African
The North-West University (NWU) boasts another winner of the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans for 2024. Dr Pieter Odendaal, a senior lecturer in the subject group Creative Writing, was announced a winner in the Arts and Entertainment category. He joins Dr Monray Williams, a senior lecturer in the subject group Biochemistry,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/live-well-and-wise-expo-empowers-students-take-charge-their-health