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Faculty of Humanities takes the digital lead
At a recent North-West University (NWU) Council meeting, the Faculty of Humanities secured approval to establish a Digital Humanities (DH) Centre in 2025. Prof Mirna Nel, the deputy dean for research and innovation in the faculty, who leads the development team, expressed excitement about this approval. Notably, the only other DH Centre in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prof-christa-tree-uit-redakteur-van-perpelj
Prof Christa tree uit as redakteur van PER/PELJ
Sy is bekend vir haar skerpsinnigheid in die regte en toewyding aan haar beroep. Sy het ’n ellelange lys toekennings en prestasies, maar ná 22 jaar van toegewyde diens, tree prof Christa Rautenbach uit haar huidige rol as hoofredakteur van die Potchefstroomse Elektroniese Regsblad (PER). In Engels staan dit as die Potchefstroom Electronic Law…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-christa-steps-down-editor-perpelj
Prof Christa steps down as editor of PER/PELJ
She is renowned for her legal acumen and dedication to her profession. She has a list of accolades and accomplishments as long as the horizon, but after 22 years of dedicated service, Prof Christa Rautenbach is stepping down from her current role as editor-in-chief of the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PELJ). It is known as the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-champions-commercialisation-castor-oil-sa
Alumnus champions commercialisation of Castor Oil in SA
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Lesedi Moseki delivered an insightful presentation on the potential commercialisation of castor oil bean plants in South Africa during a webinar held on 9 May 2024. Hailing from Pampierstad, Lesedi, a social agripreneur and founder of the Igrovest Group, provided valuable insights into his journey towards…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pushing-boundaries-redefine-learning
Pushing boundaries to redefine learning
Prof Herman Van der Merwe, deputy dean for teaching and learning in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, is excited to invite NWU delegates to participate in this year’s Online Educa Berlin (OEB) Global, Cross-Sector Conference and Exhibition on Digital Learning. This annual leading international…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-gaan-die-heel-eerste-lente-sportwetenskapberaad-aanbied
NWU gaan die heel eerste Lente-sportwetenskapberaad aanbied
As jy in die sportwêreld aan die voorpunt wil wees, moet jy sorg dat jy voor bly. Die heel eerste Lente-sportwetenskapberaad gaan vanaf 16 tot 19 September deur die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe op die Potchefstroomkampus van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) aangebied word. Die primêre doelwit van hierdie beraad is om in akademiese…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-inaugural-spring-sport-science-summit
NWU to host inaugural Spring Sport Science Summit
In the world of sport, to keep the edge, you need to know the cutting edge. The first ever Spring Sport Science Summit will be hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) from 16 to 19 September. The primary objective of this summit is to invest in academic excellence and promote…http://news.nwu.ac.za/west-indies-delegation-visit-strengthens-collaboration-opportunities
West Indies delegation visit strengthens collaboration opportunities
A delegation from the University of the West Indies (UWI) recently visited the Vanderbijilpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), marking a significant step forward in the relationship between the two institutions. The delegation included Sandrea Maynard, pro-vice-chancellor for global affairs, Prof Aldrie Henry-Lee, pro-vice-chancellor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seven-eagles-soar-2024-olympic-games-france
Seven Eagles to soar at the 2024 Olympic Games in France
In a little more than two months, the 2024 Olympic Games will be hosted in Paris, France, and a number of North-West University (NWU) Eagles will make the journey to the Île-de-France region to represent South Africa ... and New Zealand. Although the squads – including the management teams – have not been finalised, it can be confirmed that 400…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-sweeps-north-west-cricket-awards
NWU sweeps North West Cricket awards
There are few sounds in life as sweet as that of a wicket being uprooted, or that of a bat bludgeoning a ball to the boundary. Cricket is a sport that thrills and enthrals in equal measures, and one the North-West University (NWU) excels at. On Saturday, 11 May, North West Cricket held its annual awards ceremony and the NWU Eagles occupied the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/goallout-student-chapter-breaks-guinness-world-record
GoAllOut student chapter breaks Guinness World Record
The North-West University’s GoAllOut Organisation student chapter has achieved a historic accolade in breaking the Guinness World Record with their Pad the Way project for the longest line of sanitary pads. After meticulous verification, Guinness World Records officially recognised the student chapter's accomplishment, with a staggering count…http://news.nwu.ac.za/work-readiness-workshop-prepares-students-professional-life
Work Readiness Workshop prepares students for professional life
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management recently held a Work Readiness Workshop to empower students in the school with the necessary know-how to successfully join the workforce after graduating. Dr Thapelo Chaacha, deputy director of the school, organised the event…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campuss-community-engagement-garden-project-bears-fruit
Vanderbijlpark Campus’s Community Engagement Garden project bears fruit
By Loveness Hulwane The HaReJeng (Let Us Eat) Community Engagement Garden project, which was launched in 2023 at the North-West University's Vanderbijlpark Campus, has yielded its first harvest. The project aims to promote community engagement, service learning and sustainable food production while alleviating poverty in the surrounding…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cadavers-virtual-dissection-reshaping-medical-learning
From cadavers to virtual dissection: reshaping medical learning
The School of Nursing at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) is keeping up with the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Anatomy and physiology education have been completely revolutionised by the recently introduced anatomage table, which visualises anatomy as it would appear on a fresh cadaver. This initiative is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nurse-survey-reveals-concerning-trends-south-african-healthcare
Nurse survey reveals concerning trends in South African healthcare
Nurses should be celebrated for countless reasons. They play a crucial role in the healthcare system and touch the lives of individuals and communities in profound ways. Nurses Day, observed annually on 12 May, commemorates the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. This year, amidst the ongoing global…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-gaan-voort-met-sy-indrukwekkende-vordering-onder-die-topuniversiteite-wereldwyd
NWU gaan voort met sy indrukwekkende vordering onder die topuniversiteite wêreldwyd
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het weer eens sy plek op die ranglys verbeter en skitter onder die topuniversiteite wêreldwyd. Dit is duidelik uit die onlangse graderings deur beide die Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) en die Times Higher Education (THE) se Young University Rankings. Die jongste Global 2000-lys, wat deur die CWUR…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-continues-its-impressive-climb-among-top-global-universities
NWU continues its impressive climb among top global universities
The North-West University (NWU) has continued to improve its ranking and shines among the top global universities. This is evident in recent rankings by both the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) and the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings. The latest Global 2000 list, which is published by the CWUR, places the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academics-apply-their-expertise-editing-theological-book
Academics apply their expertise in editing theological book
Prof Philip du Toit and Prof Alfred Brunsdon from the Faculty of Theology at North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus have lent an experienced hand in editing the book The Theological Perspective on Reimagining Leadership in Post-COVID Africa. Prof Du Toit specialises in New Testament theology, while Prof Brunsdon focuses on practical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-change-accelerating-gender-equality-higher-education
Empowering change: accelerating gender equality in higher education
Excitement is in the air as the National Community of Practitioners (NCOP) #universitiesagainstGBVF gears up for its 5th Bi-Annual Conference, set to take place from 1 to 3 July 2024 at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus. The theme for this conference is "Accelerating Gender Equality for a Sustainable, Resilient and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-it-teams-set-shine-security-summit