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Eagles top Varsity Cup log
Well, isn’t that a pretty picture? The North-West University (NWU) Eagles are sitting on top of the Varsity Cup log after beating CUT Ixias 53-46 in Bloemfontein. In what was perhaps a case of complacency, the Eagles allowed a generous half-time lead of 37-12 to be systematically etched away by the home side, especially in the last 10 minutes…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enhancing-animal-health-through-collaborative-effort
Enhancing animal health through collaborative effort
The subject group Animal Health at the North-West University (NWU) and North West Veterinary Services will be collaborating to enhance animal health initiatives. Under the supervision of Prof Mulunda Mwanza, the objective of this collaboration is to train animal health technicians in advanced disease detection and eradication processes. To…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-sheds-light-afrocentricity
Public lecture sheds light on Afrocentricity
The North-West University’s Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area hosted a hybrid public lecture featuring Prof Molefi Kete Asante, a prominent figure in African American scholarship, on 19 March 2024. The title of the lecture was “Afrocentricity, communication, and culture: Building a common history". Prof Asante, a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-counselling-and-development-passionate-about-student-well-being
Student Counselling and Development is passionate about student well-being
By Keaoleboga Motshabi and Phenyo Mokgothu The Student Counselling and Development (SCD) department at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus took proactive steps to connect with students through a meet-and-greet programme held on 12 March 2024. The meet-and-greet provided an opportunity for students to learn about the role of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-soar-victory-north-west-cricket-first-club-league
Eagles soar to victory in North West Cricket First Club League
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Keaoleboga Motshabi The North-West University (NWU) Eagles cricket team on the Mahikeng Campus walked away as champions in the North West Cricket (NWC) First Club League 2023-2024 season, after a resounding victory over Klerksdorp Travellers IV in the final match on 23 March 2024. Winning the toss, the NWU Eagles opted…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-professional-footballer-returns-soccer-institute
Former professional footballer returns to the Soccer Institute
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu Former professional footballer Ngunezi Mkhize has re-enrolled at the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute to further his football career and complete his studies. The Soccer Institute is renowned for developing soccer players, coaches and administrators – producing well-rounded individuals with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/vennootskap-bemagtig-malawiese-dieetkundiges
Vennootskap bemagtig Malawiese dieetkundiges
’n Kundige span dokters en verpleegkundiges is nodig om doeltreffende behandeling te verseker vir pasiënte wat kritiek siek is. ’n Noodsaaklike toevoeging tot hierdie span is die dieetkundige, aangesien studies getoon het dat sonder die leiding van voedingskundiges, talle pasiënte aan wanvoeding ly terwyl hulle in die hospitaal versorg word.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/partnership-empowers-malawian-dietitians
Partnership empowers Malawian dietitians
It takes an expert team of doctors and nurses to ensure effective treatment for critically ill patients. A crucial addition to this team is a dietitian, as studies have shown that without the guidance of nutrition experts, many patients become malnourished while in hospital care. The Dietetics Programme in the School of Applied Health Sciences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vc-calls-introduction-meritocratic-approach-appointment-executives-and-board-members-soes
VC calls for introduction of meritocratic approach to appointment of executives and board members in SOEs
A continued downward trajectory is the only possible forecast for South Africa’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) if political appointments in SOEs continue to take precedence over expertise. This is according to Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU). Prof Tyobeka says this is not only an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-en-absa-strategiese-vennootskap-om-innovasie-en-finansiele-samewerking-te-bevorder
NWU en ABSA: strategiese vennootskap om innovasie en finansiële samewerking te bevorder
Banke verskaf finansieringsopsies vir verskillende projekte en inisiatiewe, en die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) kan in vennootskap met ABSA Bank Beperk die proses van die hantering van finansieringsake vir personeel en studente bevorder. Afgevaardigdes van ABSA het op Maandag 26 Februarie op die Potchefstroomkampus met hooggeplaastes van die NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-absa-strategic-partnership-drive-innovation-and-financial-collaboration
NWU and ABSA: strategic partnership to drive innovation and financial collaboration
Banks provide financing options for various projects and initiatives, and in partnering with ABSA Bank Limited, the North-West University (NWU) can enhance the process of dealing with financing matters for the staff and students. On Monday, 26 February delegates from ABSA met with dignitaries from the NWU at the Potchefstroom Campus to explore…http://news.nwu.ac.za/soccer-institutes-u-21-team-gears-pirates-cup-tournament
Soccer Institute's u-21 team gears up for the Pirates Cup tournament
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute's under-21 team is gearing up for a thrilling challenge as they prepare to compete in the Pirates Cup tournament, one of South Africa's most esteemed youth soccer competitions. Set to kick off at the Wits Marks Park Sports Grounds, the tournament promises…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-27-years-cooperation
Celebrating 27 years of cooperation
North-West University (NWU) academic Kgame Molope represented the South African Chapter of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Academic Group (SA-IORAG) at the celebration of International IORA Day at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The event, taking place from 7 to 8 March, marked the 27th anniversary of IORA’s establishment. Themed "…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/feeste-en-nog-feeste-met-nwu-wat-twee-dekades-van-uitmuntendheid-vier
Feeste en nog feeste met NWU wat twee dekades van uitmuntendheid vier
Wat kry jy wanneer jy twee hoëronderwysentiteite, elkeen met sy eie missie van uitnemendheid, laat saamsmelt? Die resultaat is ’n universiteit van wêreldgehalte wat voortgaan om uit te blink, nie net onder die tersiêre-onderwysinstellings wat onder die room van die oes is nie – soos dit op die plaaslike en internasionale ranglyste gesien kan word…http://news.nwu.ac.za/festivities-abound-nwu-celebrates-two-decades-excellence
Festivities abound as NWU celebrates two decades of excellence
What do you get when you merge two higher-education entities, each on a mission of excellence? The result is a world-class university that continues to excel not only among the cream of the crop of tertiary-education institutions – as is evident in the local and international rankings – but also in its achievements in all spheres of academia and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academics-visit-india-establish-collaborations-and-partnerships
Academics visit India to establish collaborations and partnerships
A group of academics from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently visited India to attend and present at an international congress and to explore opportunities for academic collaborations and partnerships. The delegation consisted of Prof Babs Surujlal, executive dean of the Faculty of Economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/renowned-astronomer-talk-about-asteroid-threats-and-strategies-earths-defense
Renowned astronomer to talk about asteroid threats and strategies for Earth's defense
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will host a guest lecture on 20 March 2024, featuring distinguished astronomer and extraordinary professor, Prof Don Kurtz. Prof Kurtz, an A1-rated professor based in the United Kingdom, will delve into the intriguing topic of "Impact!" during his lecture.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/memorandum-van-verstandhouding-onderteken-om-gesamentlike-inisiatiewe-te-bevorder
Memorandum van verstandhouding onderteken om gesamentlike inisiatiewe te bevorder
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) en die Onderwys- en Opleidingsowerheid vir die Staatsdiens (PSETA) het begin met gesprekke om ’n formele samewerking aan te gaan om vaardigheidsvermoëns binne die staatdienssektor uit te bou en aan albei partye se grondwetlike en statutêre verpligtinge te voldoen. Afgevaardigdes van die NWU en die PSETA het op…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-switches-solar-power-tackle-load-shedding
Vanderbijlpark Campus switches to solar power to tackle load-shedding
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently unveiled its new solar carport plant. The plant features 696 solar panels with a peak capacity of 382 kW. It is expected to generate 1500 kWh per day and 505 MWh per year. Electrical and mechanical technician Mike Odendaal says not only will the plant provide green power into the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/world-art-day-tradition-and-technology