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NWU takes aim at “future nuclear”
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering hosted the South African Network for Nuclear Education, Science and Technology (SAN – NEST) workshop on “Future Nuclear” research and knowledge creation, also known as “Green Frontiers” on 3 July 2017. The workshop aimed to bring together stakeholders in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-shapes-tomorrow%25E2%2580%2599s-leaders
NWU shapes tomorrow’s leaders
In an effort to support matriculants of the class of 2017, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) and the *Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, is presenting its annual winter school programme from1 to 11 July 2017. Through this partnership, the programme is hosting 1 200…http://news.nwu.ac.za/poor-pass-rates-dont-blame-mathematics
Poor pass rates: Don't blame mathematics
Why is mathematics being singled out as the main culprit for poor pass rates? This is the question asked by Prof Robert Balfour, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching-Learning, at the North-West University (NWU), after the Department of Basic Education (DBE) announced proposed changes to the passing requirements for Grades 7 to 9,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/kampus-bult-sy-spiere-ussa-2017
Kampus bult sy spiere by USSA 2017
Dis is amptelik! Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is tweede in die land wanneer dit by liggaamsbou as mededingende sport kom. Tydens die onlangse Universiteit Sport Suid-Afrika-kampioenskap (USSA-kampioenskap) wat in Durban gehou is, het die span van die kampus in Vanderbijlpark nie alleen die algehele vroueafdeling gewen nie, maar ook…http://news.nwu.ac.za/campus-flexes-its-muscles-ussa-2017-it-official-north-west-university-nwu-ranked-second-country-when
Campus flexes its muscles at USSA 2017 It is official! The North-West University (NWU) is ranked second in the country when it comes to bodybuilding as a competitive sport. During the recent University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championship held in Durb
It is official! The North-West University (NWU) is ranked second in the country when it comes to bodybuilding as a competitive sport. During the recent University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championship held in Durban, the team from the NWU’s campus in Vanderbijlpark not only won the overall female section, but also finished second overall in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-vanderbijlpark-se-sokkerspelers-domineer-b-afdeling-ussa-2017
NWU Vanderbijlpark se sokkerspelers domineer B-afdeling by USSA 2017
Die mans- en vrouesokkerspanne van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark het die kampus se vaandel hoog gehou tydens die onlangse Universiteitsport Suid-Afrika-kampioenskappe (USSA-kampioenskappe) wat in Johannesburg gehou is. Albei spanne het in die B-afdeling deelgeneem en as die trotse afdelingwenners daar weggestap…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vanderbijlpark-footballers-dominate-b-division-ussa-2017
NWU Vanderbijlpark footballers dominate B-division at USSA 2017
The men’s and ladies football teams of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark flew the campus flag high during the recent University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championships that took place in Johannesburg. Both teams took part in the B-division and emerged as proud division winners. The men’s team clinched the top…http://news.nwu.ac.za/discover-amazing-world-3d-printing
Discover the amazing world of 3D printing
We live in a fast-changing world where yesteryear’s science fiction is becoming today’s reality. Imagine, with the flick of a button, being able to instantly create anything you need or want, from essential parts for appliances to toys and even plastic flowers. You don’t have to imagine any longer; with 3D printing anything…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ussa-2017-%25E2%2580%2599n-dompelskoot-vir-nwu-vanderbijlpark
USSA 2017: ’n dompelskoot vir NWU Vanderbijlpark
Die vrouebasketbalspan van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark het op die baan gewys wat in hulle steek tydens die onlangse Universiteitsport Suid-Afrika-kampioenskappe (USSA-kampioenskappe) wat in Stellenbosch plaasgevind het. Die span het goed gevaar en algeheel derde geëindig. In hulle opmars na die semifinale het…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ussa-2017-slam-dunk-nwu-vanderbijlpark
USSA 2017: a slam dunk for NWU Vanderbijlpark
The ladies basketball team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark proved their mettle on the court during the recent University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championships which took place in Stellenbosch. The team enjoyed a good run and achieved the third position overall. In their campaign leading up to the semi-final…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/viva-las-vegas-trio-op-pad-na-golden-key-internasionale-beraad
Viva Las Vegas! Trio op pad na Golden Key internasionale beraad
Siboniso Jam-Jam, Sphumelele Ngomane en Kgomotso Mashigo is op pad om op ’n belangrike internasionale avontuur te vertrek deur die jaarlikse Golden Key internasionale beraad van 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada by te woon. Die driemanskap – almal studente van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark – gaan van 27 tot 30 Julie die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/viva-las-vegas-trio-their-way-golden-key-international-summit
Viva Las Vegas! Trio on their way to Golden Key international summit
Siboniso Jam-Jam, Sphumelele Ngomane and Kgomotso Mashigo is about to embark on an international adventure of note by attending the annual Golden Key International Summit 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The trio – all students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark – will attend the international conference from 27 to 30…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-residence-honours-fallen-struggle-hero
NWU residence honours fallen struggle hero
The Sol Plaatje residence at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently unveiled its new name during an official ceremony hosted by the campus and students who serve on the residence councils. Among the many guests who attended the ceremony were representatives of the Plaatje family from Kimberley and officials from the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/chantel-gaan-sa-se-studente-netbalgroep-aansluit
Chantel gaan by SA se studente-netbalgroep aansluit
Die netbalspan van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark het dalk nie sukses by USSA (Universiteitsport Suid-Afrika) gesmaak nie, maar het steeds daarin geslaag om die nasionale keurders te beïndruk. Tydens die USSA-toernooi wat in Potchefstroom plaasgevind het, het die span van Vanderbijlpark die Universiteit van die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/passion-propels-young-researcher-c1-b1-0
Passion propels young researcher from C1 to B1
Passion is not bound by gravity. It makes you excel where others merely succeed, and passion is what propelled Prof Stefan Ferreira of the North-West University's (NWU's) Centre for Space Research from a C1 to a B1 NRF rating. This new rating places him among researchers who enjoy considerable international recognition by their peers for the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/%25E2%2580%2598court%25E2%2580%2599-session-juta-nwu-mock-trials
‘Court’ in session for Juta-NWU mock trials
The exciting annual mock trials of the North-West University (NWU), hosted by the Faculty of Law on the campus in Potchefstroom with the support of Juta, started with the qualifying rounds on 19 July, with the finals to follow on 15 August. The competition not only gives students the opportunity to practise their legal skills but also provides…http://news.nwu.ac.za/football-players-selected-ussa-u21-team
Football players selected for USSA U/21 team
Six football players of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark have been selected for the U/21 USSA (University Sport South Africa) football squad. This team will take part in the 2017 rendition of the SAB League Championships in Soweto. A group of 22 players have been called-up to the training camp which will take place…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-football-team-ready-varsity-cup
NWU football team ready for Varsity Cup
Next Thursday, 27 July 2017, will see the start of one of the most anticipated football tournaments yet. The 2017 Varsity football season will kick-off with the North-West University (NWU) taking on the University of Fort Hare in an away game hosted at Fort Hare’s Davidson Stadium in Alice in the Eastern Cape. Having qualified for this year’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-invited-present-international-symposium-russia
NWU academic invited to present at international symposium in Russia
Prof Masood Khalique of the Department of Mathematical Sciences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng has been invited to do a presentation at the international conference “Nonlinear Dynamics and Complexity – 2017”. Prof Khalique’s will present a paper entitled “Lie group analysis and conservation laws of the Zoomeron…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-coaches-making-impact-nationally