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NWU secures laptop donation
With the world facing an unprecedented challenge in the form of the global Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen stakeholders coming together to combat this pandemic. The North-West University (NWU) played its part by supporting students with laptops while also offering support to staff and communities surrounding its campuses. To further assist…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-professor-global-team-member-and-key-participant-international-theological-conference
NWU professor is global team member and key participant in international theological conference
North-West University (NWU) professor in practical theology, Prof Vhumani Magezi, has been invited to be a global team member and key participant of the Lausanne 2024 Theology Working Group (TWG) Network conference. The TWG Network is a large and prestigious international evangelical forum that connects evangelical influencers around the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/afsterwe-van-prof-stephen-de-la-harpe
Afsterwe van prof Stephen de la Harpe
Dit is met groot hartseer dat ek moet aankondig dat Prof Stephen de la Harpe, die uitvoerende dekaan van die Fakulteit Regte, vanoggend, 18 Februarie 2021, oorlede is nadat hy vroeg in Januarie hierdie jaar in die hospitaal opgeneem is. Hy is as gevolg van Covid-19-verwante komplikasies oorlede. Prof Stephen was ’n vriendelike, warm en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/passing-away-prof-stephen-de-la-harpe
Passing away of Prof Stephen de la Harpe
It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing away of Prof de la Harpe, the executive dean of the Faculty of Law, this morning, 18 February 2021, after being admitted to hospital in early January this year. He passed away as a result of Covid-19 related complications. Prof Stephen was a friendly, warm and kind individual with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/cachet-park-cid-kan-net-nog-verder-groei
Cachet Park CID kan net nog verder groei
Ná jare wat die groter Bult-area in Potchefstroom die primêre misdaadkern van die dorp was, het dit uiteindelik die sektor met die minste kriminele aktiwiteit geword. Die afname in misdaad in die gebied is die direkte gevolg van die inisiatief van die Cachet Park City Improvement District (CID). Die CID se doel is om misdaad hok te slaan en om…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cachet-park-cid-can-only-grow-further
Cachet Park CID can only grow further
After years of being the primary crime hotspot of the town, the greater Bult area in Potchefstroom has finally become the sector with the least criminal activity. The decrease of crime in the area is a direct result of the Cachet Park City Improvement District (CID) initiative. The CID aims to combat crime and improve the living, entertainment…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-besigheidskool-fasiliteer-eietydse-onderwerpe-om-die-denke-van-bestuurslui-afrika-te-help-vorm
NWU Besigheidskool fasiliteer eietydse onderwerpe om die denke van bestuurslui in Afrika te help vorm
Die eerste Think Tank van 2021 van die Besigheidskool aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het op 18 Februarie 2021 plaasgevind. Ses-en-vyftig deelnemers het dit bygewoon en twee sprekers het hulle perspektiewe oor die onderwerp – Politieke stabiliteit en demokrasie in Afrika – geleenthede en bedreigings vir sakeondernemings – gelewer.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-facilitates-contemporary-topics-help-shape-executive-minds-africa
NWU Business School facilitates contemporary topics to help shape executive minds in Africa
The first Think Tank of 2021 of the Business School at the North-West University (NWU) took place on 18 February 2021. Fifty-six participants attended, and two speakers presented their perspectives on the topic of Political stability and democracy in Africa – opportunities and threats for business enterprises. During 2021, Africa will have…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-rewarded-helping-youth
NWU alumnus rewarded for helping youth
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Jerry Baba Bangude was recently recognised for dedicating his time and resources to uplift the youth. He received two accolades at the Mabaso Empire Youth Awards – the Author of the Year 2020 award and the Future Leader 2020 award. These awards recognise young people for giving back to their communities…http://news.nwu.ac.za/covid-19-pandemic-expedited-adoption-4ir-principles
Covid-19 pandemic expedited adoption of 4IR principles
“A crisis is the birthplace of creativity and innovation. The coronavirus pandemic has challenged us to stop doing things the normal way and move from our comfort zones, especially in our educational system,” says Whisper Maisiri, a PhD student in the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU). Whisper says the initiatives…http://news.nwu.ac.za/reshaping-branding-small-and-medium-sa-businesses-post-covid-19
Reshaping the branding of small and medium SA businesses post-Covid-19
On the African continent South Africa is among the worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Just as elsewhere in the world, especially in countries with a high incidence of infections, South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been severely affected, with many going out of business or struggling with a significantly reduced income…http://news.nwu.ac.za/story-hope-0
A story of hope
For the past four years the Hillensberg Trust has been making the dreams of several North-West University (NWU) students come true. The trust was established in the late 1970s and the bursary grant was launched in 2017. Since its inception, students at the NWU have received bursaries to the value of R5 million. The trust funds students who…http://news.nwu.ac.za/beware-conditions-are-ideal-outbreak-rift-valley-fever
BEWARE: Conditions are ideal for an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever
The good rains that have fallen over the last month in many areas of South Africa have caused ideal conditions for an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF). These conditions include flooding and the formation of pans of water in which the Aedes mosquito breeds and multiplies. This mosquito is the vector for transmission of the RVF virus, which…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-optentia-host-lecture-world-renowned-professor-opportunities-and-challenges-covid-19
NWU Optentia to host lecture by world-renowned professor on opportunities and challenges of Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact – not only on people’s health, but also disrupting the general way of life. To explain how the Covid-19 pandemic can present opportunities and challenges in the future, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area will host a virtual lecture by world-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/akker-n-europese-reus
Akker ’n Europese reus
Daar kan seker nie ’n meer kontrasterende vertoning wees van twee rugbyspelers se persoonlikhede as toe die vuisgeveg tussen Schalk Brits en Akker van der Merwe in 2019 plaasgevind het nie. Die twee Springbok-hakers – Brits in die blou van die Bulle, Van der Merwe in die swart van die Sharks – het mekaar tydens die Superrugby-wedstryd…http://news.nwu.ac.za/akker-european-colossus
Akker a European colossus
There cannot be a more contrasting display of two rugby players’ personalities than the punch-up between Schalk Brits and Akker van der Merwe in 2019. The two Springbok hookers – Brits donning the blue of the Bulls, Van der Merwe the black of the Sharks – had a no-holds-barred brawl during their sides’ Super Rugby clash. Both received red…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/daniels-die-nwu-varsitybeker-kaptein
Daniels is die NWU Varsitybeker-kaptein
Dames en here, maak julle sitplekgordels vas en sit julle valhelms op: die adrenalienaangedrewe rugbytuimeltrein wat die Varsitybeker genoem word, is net om die draai. Lincoln Daniels, wat as kaptein aangewys is, sal die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) op die veld lei. Hierdie vlugvoetige vleuel spog met baie ervaring, en as vierdejaar-BEd-student…http://news.nwu.ac.za/daniels-nwu-varsity-cup-captain
Daniels is NWU Varsity Cup captain
Ladies and gentlemen, buckle your seatbelts and secure your helmets: the adrenalin-fuelled rugby rollercoaster that is the Varsity Cup is around the corner. Leading the charge for the North-West University (NWU) will be Lincoln Daniels, who has been named captain. The fleet-footed wing boasts plenty of experience, and as a fourth-year BEd…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-nwu-lecturers-making-mathematics-fashionable
Young NWU lecturers making mathematics fashionable
North-West University (NWU) lecturers Tshepiso Mahura (28) and Thokozani Jele (27) have much in common. Working at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, these best friends are both young academics from disadvantaged backgrounds, both pursuing their PhDs, and both taking the road less travelled – mathematics. Thokozani – who finished his master’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/take-3d-tour-nwu-gallerys-latest-exhibition