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NWU Faculty of Humanities set to host inaugural digital humanities conference
You may be wondering what exactly digital humanities is. In simple terms, it is the application of computing tools and methods to traditional humanities fields such as linguistics, literature, music, history and philosophy. Over the past decades, digital humanities have evolved both as an academic field and as a community of practice, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-sheds-light-dark-energy-and-why-theory-gravity-crossroads
Inaugural lecture sheds light on dark energy and why the theory of gravity is at a crossroads
On 14 July 2022, North-West University (NWU) professor in the subject group Physics, Prof Amare Abebe Gidelew, presented his inaugural lecture titled “Matters of Gravity: The how and why of cosmic evolution”. Prof Gidelew presented a brief account of one of humanity’s greatest adventures: trying to understand the origin, evolution, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/junior-karate-coach-represent-nwu-international-stage
Junior karate coach to represent NWU on international stage
by Ontiretse Motingwa Onalenna Ndlangisa, junior karate coach at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, was chosen at the recent University Sports South Africa (USSA) championship to represent South Africa at the 2022 Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire / International University Sports Federation (FISU) University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/all-eyes-reserve-banks-rates-decision-consumers-struggle
All eyes on Reserve Bank’s rates decision as consumers struggle
Already dealing with soaring food and transport prices, South African consumers await the next blow, the Reserve Bank’s latest repro rate decision. The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to announce its decision after its meeting on 21 July, and it appears the committee doesn’t have much room to manoeuvre. Prof Waldo Krugell…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gender-awareness-week-2023-emphasises-gender-galaxy-diversity-and-inclusivity-educational-setting
Gender Awareness Week 2023 emphasises gender galaxy, diversity and inclusivity in an educational setting
The goal of the North-West University (NWU) to promote diversity and inclusion among students, staff and other stakeholders now includes Gender Awareness Week as a critical component. Gender Awareness Week took place online and it was hosted by Dr Louise Postma, senior lecturer, and Dr Annamagriet de Wet, both from the Potchefstroom Campus. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-shines-designer-miss-south-africa-crown
Alumnus shines as designer of Miss South Africa crown
Kealeboga Pule, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus and LLB graduate, has gracefully woven his creative brilliance into the fabric of the Miss South Africa pageant. As managing director and co-founder of Nungu Diamonds, Kealeboga’s design excellence is responsible for crafting the dazzling new Miss South Africa crown that has captured the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/optentia-stel-twee-nuwe-kortkursusse-bekend
Optentia stel twee nuwe kortkursusse bekend
Mentorskap voeg waarde toe op talle vlakke – vir mentees, mentors, asook studieleiers, en kan vir alle betrokke partye tot voordeel wees. Om hierdie verhouding te ontwikkel, word die partye gehelp om nuwe dinge aan te leer, hulle netwerke te bou en as professionele persone te groei. Om sukses in die mentorskapverhouding te verseker, het die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/optentia-launches-two-short-courses
Optentia launches two short courses
Mentoring adds value at many levels for mentees, mentors and supervisors and can benefit all parties involved. Developing this relationship helps the parties to learn new things, build their networks, and grow as professionals. To ensure success in the mentoring relationship, the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/welcome-mr-and-miss-nwu-mahikeng-campus
Welcome, Mr and Miss NWU Mahikeng Campus
By Menziwa Msibi Larona Binang and Saneze Gweva are the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mr and Miss Mahikeng Campus. They were crowned during a beauty pageant hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Arts and Culture office on 12 August 2023. This event is hosted annually to provide a platform for students to showcase and enhance…http://news.nwu.ac.za/wellness-campaign-focuses-mens-well-being
Wellness campaign focuses on men’s well-being
By Menziwa Msibi The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Wellness office, in collaboration with the health clinics across its three campuses, recently launched a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) awareness campaign. This campaign focused on encouraging male students and staff to know their bodies, teaching them about prostate cancer and how going…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-defensive-strength-rests-goalkeeper-matanes-hands
NWU's defensive strength rests in goalkeeper Matane's hands
In the intricate realm of soccer where the goalkeeper’s role is pivotal, North-West University (NWU) goalkeeper Kamogelo Matane has emerged as a rising star with an impressive skill set tailored to meet the demands of the game. Hailing from Mahikeng, this aspiring shot-stopper has captured the attention of enthusiasts through his adaptability…http://news.nwu.ac.za/educating-youth-significance-saving
Educating the youth on the significance of saving
The North-West University (NWU) and PSG Wealth recently joined forces to present a guest lecture series to promote financial literacy and educate the youth on the significance of saving. Recognising the importance of financial education among young adults, PSG Wealth identified an opportunity to inspire the upcoming generation of South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-honoured-teaching-excellence
NWU alumnus honoured for teaching excellence
North-West University (NWU) alumnus and dedicated educator Tumelo Malebelela clinched the prestigious Teacher's Award in the "Excellence in Secondary Teaching" category during the North West Provincial Teaching Awards ceremony on 18 August 2023. "I am deeply honoured to stand among the accomplished winners of the Teaching Awards. The flood of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/golden-key-southern-africa-honours-new-members
Golden Key Southern Africa honours new members
Golden Key Southern Africa recently held a ceremony at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus to recognise and welcome new Golden Key International Honour Society members. The event celebrated the achievements of more than 200 members who were inaugurated. Golden Key is the world's largest honour society, founded in 1977 at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/professor-charlene-du-toit-brits-besig-om-die-paradigma-te-verskuif
Professor Charlene du Toit-Brits is besig om die paradigma te verskuif
’n Intreelesing word as ’n betekenisvolle mylpaal in die lewe en loopbaan van ’n akademikus beskou. Dit is ’n geleentheid vir nuwe professorale kollegas om hulle innoverende navorsing op ’n direkte wyse aan te bied. Professor Charlene du Toit-Brits het haar intreelesing, getiteld Are we there yet? A sense of ownership: Empowering Self-Directed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-charlene-du-toit-brits-shifting-paradigm
Professor Charlene du Toit-Brits is shifting the paradigm
An inaugural lecture is regarded as a significant milestone in the life and career of an academic. It is a chance for new professorial colleagues to directly showcase their innovative research. Professor Charlene du Toit-Brits delivered her inaugural lecture titled Are we there yet? A sense of ownership: Empowering Self-Directed Students in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/taalbewustheidsweek-om-die-draai
Taalbewustheidsweek is om die draai
Die Taaldirektoraat van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) gaan op 28 Augustus sy jaarlikse Taalbewustheidsweek regoor al drie die universiteit se kampusse bekendstel. Die tema van die week is “Multilingualism: The pathway to academic excellence through diverse resources”. “Hierdie week gaan oor die viering van die taalkundige diversiteit van…http://news.nwu.ac.za/language-awareness-week-horizon-0
Language Awareness Week is on the horizon
On Monday, 28 August, the Language Directorate of the North-West University (NWU) will be launching its annual Language Awareness Week across all three of the university’s campuses. The theme of the week is “Multilingualism: The pathway to academic excellence through diverse resources”. “This week is about celebrating the linguistic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/colombiaanse-ambassadeur-besoek-die-nwu-om-oor-die-rol-van-gender-die-samelewing-te-praat
Colombiaanse ambassadeur besoek die NWU om oor die rol van gender in die samelewing te praat
Daar is te veel wanopvattings oor die rol wat gender in die samelewing speel. Dit is die mening wat die agbare ambassadeur Maria Del Rosario Mina Rojas van Colombia op Vrydag 18 Augustus tydens haar besoek aan die Potchefstroomkampus van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) uitgespreek het. In ’n interaktiewe sessie het die agbare ambassadeur Mina…http://news.nwu.ac.za/colombian-ambassador-visits-nwu-talk-about-role-gender-society