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Vice-Chancellor Science Day a triumph again
“We are united despite our challenges.” This, the third last line of the anthem of the MM Sebitloane Special School, rang more true than ever on Tuesday, 30 July when the Vice-Chancellor Science Day of the North-West University (NWU) was held in the heart of the Taung district. Little did PJ Mahloko and MM Madikwe know when they composed the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-showcases-research-during-winter-conference-season
SADiLaR showcases research during the winter conference season
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) had a significant presence during South Africa’s winter conference season. Its digital humanities researchers and operational teams presented their research and organised digital humanities workshops at various conferences and events held…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-five-finalists-prestigious-hers-sa-higher-education-women-leaders-awards
Celebrating five finalists in prestigious HERS-SA Higher Education Women Leaders Awards
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce that five of its esteemed women trailblazers have been named finalists in the Higher Education Resource Services South Africa (HERS-SA) Higher Education Women Leaders Awards (HEWLA). The NWU finalists are Prof Linda du Plessis, Prof Marinda Neethling, Dr Keaobaka Seshoka, Dr Susan Greyling…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-honoured-outstanding-teaching-skills
Alumni honoured for outstanding teaching skills
By Keaoleboga Motshabi Two alumni from the North-West University (NWU), Tumelo Malebelela and Mapule Sechogo, have been recognised for their exceptional teaching abilities. Tumelo was honoured at the Ngaka Modiri Molema district Teaching Awards and will represent the district at the Provincial Awards in August 2024.His dedication to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/we-are-ready-2024-varsity-football-tournament
We are ready for the 2024 Varsity Football tournament
As the 2024 Varsity Football tournament approaches, the North-West University (NWU) is gearing up for a strong performance in both the men's and women's competitions. In their eighth week of preparation, the men's team is showing promising signs of readiness under the guidance of coach Nkululeko Malgas. The women's team, led by head coach…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-gain-valuable-insight-and-exposure-congress
Students gain valuable insight and exposure at congress
By Bonolo Monaisa Students and staff from the North-West University (NWU) recently attended the 28th South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SBMB) Congress in Polokwane on 10 July 2024. Hosted by the University of Venda, the congress was themed "Biochemistry Leading the Future" and attracted more than 350 delegates from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-gives-back
Faculty of Law gives back
By Bonolo Monaisa The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) has been running its Clothing Project for five consecutive years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to community service and social responsibility. Coordinated by Simon Rasikhalela, director of the Mahikeng Law Clinic, this project has become a vital initiative,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-mandela-day-community-clean
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates Mandela Day with community clean-up
By Loveness Hulwane Student Life at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus organised a community clean-up project on Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July. Students and Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) employees joined hands to clean up areas along Hendrick van Eck Boulevard and Frikkie Meyer Street in Vanderbijlpark. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vice-chancellors-business-breakfast-reinforces-bond-potchefstroom-business-community
Vice-Chancellor’s Business Breakfast reinforces bond with Potchefstroom business community
On 24 July 2024, The Roots Lifestyle Venue in Potchefstroom was alive with activity as the principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Bismark Tyobeka, hosted an important business breakfast. The event was attended by key figures from the university and the local business community, symbolising the strong and growing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-first-graduates-pioneering-mechatronics-degree
Celebrating the first graduates of pioneering mechatronics degree
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce the graduation of the first cohort from its innovative mechatronics degree programme, recently introduced by the Faculty of Engineering. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone for the university. Prof Kenny Uren from the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vc-calls-confronting-unethical-behaviour
VC calls for confronting unethical behaviour
"Before we seek sustainable solutions that can take our country forward, we have to first address that which is wrong," said Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North West University (NWU), during his keynote address at the Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture on 24 July. During the event that took place at the Mmabatho Civic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ttis-brou-samewerking-en-kreatiwiteit-met-koffieproffie
TTIS brou samewerking en kreatiwiteit met Koffieproffie
Die Tegnologie-oordrag en Innovasie-ondersteuningskantoor (TTIS-kantoor) by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs die eerste rondte van ’n innoverende inisiatief getiteld Koffieproffie aangebied. Dit is bedoel om samewerking en kreatiwiteit onder navorsers en innoveerders te kweek. Die oogmerk van hierdie unieke veldtog is om die akademiese…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ttis-brews-collaboration-and-creativity-coffee-proffie
TTIS Brews Collaboration and Creativity with Coffee Proffie
The Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office at NWU recently hosted the first round of an innovative initiative titled Coffee Proffie, which is aimed at fostering collaboration and creativity among researchers and innovators. This unique campaign seeks to engage the academic community through an informal and interactive coffee-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/engaged-scholarship-impact-indaba-convergence-minds-and-ideas
Engaged Scholarship Impact Indaba - a convergence of minds and ideas
The Faculty of Health Sciences at North-West University (NWU) recently hosted an Engaged Scholarship Impact Indaba at the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The dynamic one-day hybrid-event brought together community champions - including academics, community leaders, practitioners and students - to explore the potential of engaged scholarship.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/internasionaal-befaamde-farmaseutiese-sakeleier-ontvang-eredoktorsgraad
Internasionaal befaamde farmaseutiese sakeleier ontvang eredoktorsgraad
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het op Vrydag 2 Augustus ’n eredoktorsgraad aan die internasionaal befaamde farmaseutiese sakeleier en NWU-almunus Jannie Oosthuizen toegeken. Mnr Oosthuizen het erkenning ontvang vir sy buitengewone bydraes tot en betekenisvolle posisie in die internasionale gesondheidsektor, waar hy as ’n sleutelrolspeler…http://news.nwu.ac.za/internationally-acclaimed-pharmaceutical-business-leader-receives-honorary-doctorate
Internationally acclaimed pharmaceutical business leader receives honorary doctorate
The North-West University (NWU) bestowed an honorary doctorate on internationally renowned pharmaceutical business leader and NWU alumnus Jannie Oosthuizen on Friday, 2 August. Mr Oosthuizen is recognised for his exceptional contributions to and significant standing in the international health sector, where he is considered a key role player…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-arts-unit-celebrates-20-years-greatness-style
Vanderbijlpark Campus’ Arts Unit celebrates 20 years of greatness in style
By Loveness Hulwane The Arts unit at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a 2024 Vaal July event, themed “Celebrating 20 Years of Greatness: Student Life Edition”. This event aimed to honour two decades of excellence by bringing innovation and a commitment to sustainability to life through fashion and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/crucial-win-against-uwc-boosts-morale
Crucial win against UWC boosts morale
The North-West University (NWU) football team scored a crucial win in the second round of Varsity Football, defeating the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in an away game. Displaying confidence and bravery, the NWU secured the victory through Momelezi Mngati, who scored the only goal of the match. Coach Nkululeko Malgas says this victory is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/athletes-shine-ifbb-south-african-national-championships
Athletes shine at IFBB South African National Championships
Ten athletes from the North-West University's (NWU) Mahikeng Campus bodybuilding team competed in the South African International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Championships from 1 to 3 August 2024 in KwaZulu-Natal. The championships saw impressive performances from the NWU athletes, with six out of the 10 participants securing top…http://news.nwu.ac.za/people-and-culture-continues-spread-cheer