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A world of books for Koi-Koi children
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” This inspirational quote by Magaret Fuller summarises the importance of reading and for children to have easy access to books. A collaboration between Siviwe Bangani, the library on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng and Van Schaik book store led to the opening of a library at the Koi-…
NWU’s trees are an enormous natural treasure
“Imagine if trees gave free Wi-Fi. We’d all be planting them like crazy. It’s a pity they only give us the oxygen we breathe.” This quote emphasises the priceless value of trees and the huge responsibility that rests on us to take care of it. The trees on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom are an enormous natural…
Alternatiewe ontwikkelingsindeks bied waardevolle industrie-instrument
Teen die agtergrond van die toenemende belangrikheid van ekonomiese streeksontwikkeling wanneer dit by wêreldgroei kom, maak kenners van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) ‘n merkwaardige bydrae deur die bekendstelling en suksesvolle toepassing van ʼn innoverende multidimensionele ekonomiese streeksontwikkelingsindeks (MREDI). Anders as bestaande…
NWU experts’ alternative development index a valuable tool for industry practitioners
With the ever increasing prominence of regional economic development in driving global development, a team of experts from the North-West University (NWU) are contributing significantly to the discipline through the introduction of an innovative multi-dimensional regional economic development index (MREDI). Unlike existing indexes, which make…
NWU recognises institutional linguistic diversity during International Mother Tongue Month
In accord with the North-West University’s (NWU) commitment to pursue, accommodate and provide a fair and an inclusive language environment, the university recently celebrated annual International Mother Tongue Day across its three campuses. The NWU, through its Language Policy, recognises the diversity of languages represented in its student…
NWU ekonoom – die problematiese tendens van ekonokrasie
Sien jy sake wat op die land se ekonomie betrekking het as irrelevant vir die publiek? Voel jy die ekonomie moet eerder slegs in die hande van opgeleide ekonome gelaat word? Indien dit jou beskryf, ervaar jy die negatiewe impak van ekonokrasie. Ekonokrasie sal op die uiteinde tot die val van die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie lei. Só meen Michelle…
NWU economist – the problematic trend of econocracy
Do you feel that matters pertaining to the country’s economic state are irrelevant for the public and only reserved for trained economists? If so, you are experiencing the negative impact of econocracy. And econocracy will, ultimately, be the downfall of the South African economy. This is according to Michelle Groenewald, an expert in…
NWU’s innovations impress abroad
Two staff members from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Psychology recently rubbed shoulders with scholars in the innovation space in London. Dr Petro Erasmus and Irene Tsele were selected to be part of the South African cohort of 14 people to participate in the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Leadership in Innovation…
IP Forum bring hoop met skryfbehoefte projek
Skoolbenodigdhede soos skryfbehoeftes is nie goedkoop nie. Vra enige ouer, veral diegene in die laer inkomstegroepe: dit kan ʼn moeilike en stresvolle taak wees. Hierdie stres word egter as soveel erger ervaar deur die leerders wat gevolglik sonder hierdie noodsaaklike items moet klaarkom. Met hierdie realiteit in gedagte, het ʼn groep studente…
IP Forum stationery donation drive: help us to make a difference
School accessories such as stationery do not come cheap. Just ask any parent who has to buy stationery at the beginning of every school year. For many parents, especially those in low income groups, this is a daunting task that causes major stress. The same can be said for the learners who subsequently have to make do without these essential…
NWU again delivers highest number of successful SAICA first-time candidates
According to the Department of Higher Education and Training, chartered accountants are among the top 100 scarcest individuals in the country. The North-West University (NWU) is addressing this shortage by being placed among the top universities in the country. This was evident when the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA…
#ThusaNgwanaGeno gives back
North-West University (NWU) lecturer at the School of Government Studies John Molepo has done it again. During December last year and January this year, John and a number of volunteers collected money at various intersections in Potchefstroom and Pretoria. The money was collected in aim of his annual #ThusaNgwanaGeno campaign that assists…
Who is the healthiest university?
In their efforts to promote wellness in the workplace, the Employee Wellness Division of the University of the Free State introduced the “Healthy4Health” Pedometer Challenge 2019, challenging all employees of the North-West University (NWU) to take part. This challenge has been designed to get employees more physically active and ultimately…
NWU steamrolls into Varsity Cup play-offs
Not with a whimper, but with a bang. Forgive the reversal of TS Eliot’s immortal words, but that is how the North-West University (NWU) ended the round-robin stages of the Varsity rugby tournament with a runaway 74-15 win over valiant but overmatched Wits on Monday night, 1 April in Potchefstroom. Wian Conradie, Gideon van der Merwe and…
NWU places race in the spotlight
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities will host a Facing Race Week from 8 to 12 April. This special week will shine a light on this all-important issue that not only permeates our society, but also the world. “The Facing Race Week is aimed at encouraging critical conversations about race and how it is positioned at the…
Prof Anne Grobler awarded for unique TB diagnostics research
It is no secret that North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Anne Grobler is a researcher and academic who has made her mark in the international arena of health research. The recent award she received from the National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO), a government enterprise, yet again confirms her dedication towards her…
Jeanne-Mari graduates against all odds
Graduations are memorable milestones in the lives of students who have put in the late nights, time and energy to move one step closer to their dreams and Jeanne-Mari Viviers has proven to be an inspiration for all. Jeanne-Mari has been blind since she was just six years old. Her eyes had to be removed as a result of cancer, but she hasn’t…
New SARS boss is a proud NWU alumnus
The North-West University (NWU) is justifiably proud of its alumni and recognises them for their personal and career accomplishments, and for their exemplary contributions to society. One such an alumnus is Edward Kieswetter, the newly appointed Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Edward, who will commence his duties at…