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NWU cultivates new hope in Western Cape’s Delft area
For the past few years an extraordinary researcher at the North-West University (NWU), Dr Izanette van Schalkwyk, has been working on drastically changing the lives of residents of the violence-ridden Delft area in the Western Cape through several research projects. Dr Van Schalkwyk works in the Centre for Child, Youth and Family Studies at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mervyn-taylor-leopards%25E2%2580%2599-new-president
Mervyn Taylor is Leopards’ new president
Mervyn Taylor – ever-popular, particularly in North West rugby circles – was appointed as the new president of the Leopards Rugby Union on Tuesday evening, 16 April. Mervin, who is also the North-West University’s (NWU’s) rugby manager, takes over the reins from Advocate André May. Mervyn has served as the NWU’s rugby manager since 2001. In…http://news.nwu.ac.za/patria-fnb-res-rugby-champion
Patria is FNB Res Rugby champion
At last! After four consecutive attempts the North-West University’s (NWU’s) men's residence, Patria, was able to beat Maties’ Vishuis at the Danie Craven stadium in Stellenbosch by 16–8. Although this was not the first time that Patria has captured the crown as Varsity Residence champion, this was perhaps the sweetest victory. Over the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prof-sit-sy-oxford-navorsing-voort
Prof sit sy Oxford-navorsing voort
’n Medeprofessor in die Fakulteit Teologie aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs van die Oxford Instituut vir Bevolkingsveroudering teruggekeer, waar hy drie maande lank navorsing gedoen het. Prof Vhumani Magezi was ’n akademiese besoeker aan die instelling om sy navorsingsagenda binne een van die instelling se navorsingsprogramme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-continues-his-oxford-research
Prof continues his Oxford research
An associate professor at the Faculty of Theology of the North-West University (NWU) recently returned from the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, where he spent three months doing research. Prof Vhumani Magezi was an academic visitor at the institute to pursue his research agenda within one of the institute’s research programmes. Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/phd-driekuns-vir-van-schalkwyk-gesin
PhD-driekuns vir Van Schalkwyk-gesin
ʼn Baie trotse dr Schalk van Schalkwyk senior het toegekyk hoe albei sy seuns in sy voetspore volg. Hugo en Schalk junior het albei hul PhD-grade tydens die onlangse herfsgradeplegtigheid op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark ontvang. Dr Van Schalkwyk senior was ʼn dosent op die kampus totdat hy in 2011 afgetree het. Die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-hat-trick-van-schalkwyk-family
PhD hat trick for Van Schalkwyk family
A very proud Dr Schalk van Schalkwyk senior looked on as both of his sons followed in his footsteps. Hugo and Schalk junior both obtained their PhD degrees at the recent autumn graduation ceremony on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. Dr Van Schalkwyk was a lecturer on the campus until he retired in 2011. However, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/gradeplegtigheid-simboliseer-%25E2%2580%2599n-nuwe-geslag-wat-%25E2%2580%2599n-impak-gaan-maak
Gradeplegtigheid simboliseer ’n nuwe geslag wat ’n impak gaan maak
“’n Gradeplegtigheid is in wese ’n simboliese erkenning van ’n nuwe geslag leiers, meningsvormers, kundiges, kunstenaars, wetenskaplikes en entrepreneurs. Kortom: ’n dag waar die doeners van môre na vore tree om raakgesien te word as trotse rentmeesters van volhoubaarheid, innovasie en vordering.” Só sê prof Linda du Plessis, adjunk-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/graduation-ceremony-signals-dawn-new-generation-impact-makers
Graduation ceremony signals dawn of new generation of impact makers
“A graduation ceremony is essentially a symbolic recognition of a new generation of leaders, opinion-makers, experts, artists, scientists and entrepreneurs. In short: a day when the doers of tomorrow step to the fore to be counted as proud stewards of sustainability, innovation and progress.” This is according to Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy…http://news.nwu.ac.za/facing-race-week-celebrates-differences
Facing Race Week celebrates differences
It is as divisive an issue as it is a necessary one. It evokes both anger and reconciliation. It can bind as much as it can set free. The subject of race remains an irrevocable part of the fibre that weaves through South Africa and from 8 to 12 April the North-West University (NWU) emphasised why talking about race is vital in strengthening…http://news.nwu.ac.za/deaf-student-breaks-boundaries
Deaf student breaks boundaries
Higher education institutions in South Africa have been confronted with various changes in recent years, urging them to keep up with the times, adapt and grow. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) dream to be “an internationally recognised university in Africa, distinguished for engaged scholarship, social responsiveness and an ethic of care”…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bmi-celebrates-21-years-collaboration-absa
BMI celebrates 21 years of collaboration with Absa
The Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics® (BMI) at the North-West University (NWU) and Absa recently celebrated their successful collaboration of more than 21 years. This memorable event took place at the Equinox Leadership and Innovation Centre in Sandton. The function was attended by high-level delegates from both the NWU and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/game-thrones-speel-sonder-re%25C3%25ABls
Game of Thrones speel sonder reëls
Game of Thrones verbreek al die reëls vir filmvervaardiging. Dit is waarom dit so suksesvol is. “Daar is reëls en wette vir die maak van films wat jy moet nakom, tensy jy ’n bepaalde effek wil skep, sê Phil Pretorius van die Skool vir Kommunikasiestudies op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark. Hy skryf die ongekende…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-study-concludes-social-entrepreneurship-state-mind
PhD study concludes that social entrepreneurship is a state of mind
The delight radiating from the face of Prof Chimwernwe Chipeta was clear to see as he watched his wife Eleanor obtain her PhD in entrepreneurship at the recent PhD graduation ceremony at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. Comprising a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of the Witwatersrand and a professor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-kicks-community-engagement-series-mahikeng
NWU kicks off community engagement series in Mahikeng
The North-West University (NWU) recently kicked off its Community Engagement Colloquium series with the first of three events taking place at the campus in Mahikeng. The first colloquium – aimed at university staff and students – was moderated by Bophelo Seleke. The aim of the event was to inform the university community of the work the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-explores-rural-economics-herbal-cosmetics
Student explores the rural economics of herbal cosmetics
Imagine having a skin problem – could be a blemish, rash or an unsightly pimple. Now, imagine walking to your garden or a nearby forest to find plants to prepare a lotion or ointment, rather than buying an expensive product. As odd as this may sound, this is what many people have been doing for years, with some still doing it today. Herbal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-health-centre-promotes-mental-health-awareness
NWU Health Centre promotes mental health awareness
An estimated 400 million people worldwide suffer from mental or neurological disorders. With mental health issues being so widespread, it is extremely important to raise awareness, support those who are suffering, and to seek help if you yourself feel you are suffering from any form of mental illness. The North-West University (NWU) has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-makes-varsity-hockey-final
NWU makes Varsity Hockey final
There is less than a minute of playing time left. Carli Pretorius finds the back of Kovsies’ goal box and the home crowd in Potchefstroom goes wild. This is how the North-West University (NWU) secured its spot in the final of the Varsity Hockey tournament against Maties. It was Carli’s second goal in the semi-final, and along with Courtney du…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/applous-vir-uarm-graduandi
Applous vir UARM-graduandi
Die Sentrum vir Toegepaste Risikobestuur (UARM) het die akademiese sukses van sewe van sy meestersgraadstudente tydens die onlangse gradeplegtigheid op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark gevier. Die studente het in die MCom Toegepaste Risikobestuur-program (MARM-program)gegradueer en verteenwoordig die vierde groep MARM-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/applause-uarm-graduates