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Toekenning vir die beste plakkaat gaan aan NWU postdoktorale genoot
Die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is trots daarop om nog ’n prestasie te deel: Dr Ilzé Engelbrecht, ’n postdoktorale genoot by die Beroepshigiëne en Gesondheid-navorsingsinisiatief (OHHRI), het die toekenning ontvang vir die beste plakkaat by ’n onlangse postdoktorale konferensie wat deur die Universiteit…http://news.nwu.ac.za/best-poster-award-goes-nwu-postdoctoral-fellow
Best poster award goes to NWU postdoctoral fellow
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is proud to share another achievement: Dr Ilzé Engelbrecht, a postdoctoral fellow at the Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI), was awarded the Best Poster Award at a recent postdoctoral conference hosted by Stellenbosch University. Dr Engelbrecht's research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-klaus-kellner-serve-committee-sustainable-land-management
Prof Klaus Kellner to serve on committee for sustainable land management
Prof Klaus Kellner from the North-West University (NWU) was recently appointed by the Director General of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to serve on the Project Steering Committee (PSC) of the 7th Global Environmental Facility (GEF) funded project. The GEF-funded project falls within the Land Degradation focal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/workshops-explore-ai-higher-education
Workshops explore AI in higher education
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and Centre for Teaching and Learning recently hosted two workshops on artificial intelligence (AI) and podcasting in teaching and learning on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The workshops were led by international guests Donald and Callum Clark. Donald is a learning…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-excel-annual-geekulcha-hackathon
Students excel at annual Geekulcha Hackathon
The Geekulcha student chapter on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently participated in the annual Geekulcha Hackathon at UNISA’s Pretoria Campus, and two teams – Code Blooded and What’s next – made it into the top 10. The annual hackathon challenges developers, digital practitioners, data enthusiasts, economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-and-academic-show-their-mettle-china
Students and academic to show their mettle in China
Dr Japie Greeff, deputy director of the School of Computer Science and Information Systems at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, will be leading four NWU students to take part in a BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) initiative in China. The students will take part in two skills competitions and Dr…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-and-industry-leaders-talk-about-future-accounting
Students and industry leaders talk about the future of accounting
The School of Accounting Sciences at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently brought together representatives from major accounting and audit firms and students to talk about the future of the accountancy profession in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The event, led by senior lecturer and chartered accountant…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-ingewikkelde-verband-tussen-heuningbye-se-soeke-na-kos-en-hulle-kleurvoorkeure
Die ingewikkelde verband tussen heuningbye se soeke na kos en hulle kleurvoorkeure
Die betowerende wêreld van heuningbye se kossoekgedrag fassineer wetenskaplikes al lank, met kleur wat ’n vername rol in die bye se soektog na voedsel speel. Bye is noodsaaklike bestuiwers wat die sleutel tot die handhawing van die delikate balans van ons ekostelsels hou. ’n Student van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), Kimani Waiyaki, se…http://news.nwu.ac.za/intricate-connection-between-honeybee-foraging-and-colour-preferences
The intricate connection between honeybee foraging and colour preferences
The mesmerising world of honeybee foraging behaviour has long fascinated scientists, with colour playing a pivotal role in their quest for sustenance. Bees are essential pollinators that hold the key to maintaining the delicate balance of our ecosystems. North-West University (NWU) student Kimani Waiyaki’s recent research delved into the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-gesondheidswetenskappe-skitter-die-saccma-2023-konferensie
Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe skitter by die SACCMA 2023 Konferensie
’n Afvaardiging van die NWU het onlangs op die konferensie van die Vereniging vir Gevorderde Selkultuurmodellering vir Afrika (Society for Advanced Cell Culture Modelling for Africa, SACCMA) wat deur die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) georganiseer is, ’n betekenisvolle impak op die plaaslike sowel as die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-health-sciences-shines-saccma-2023-conference
Faculty of Health Sciences shines at SACCMA 2023 Conference
The recent Society for Advanced Cell Culture Modelling for Africa (SACCMA) Conference, organised by the Faculty of Health Sciences of the North-West University (NWU), witnessed a delegation from the NWU making a significant impact on both the local and international stage. Despite planning a smaller conference this year, the faculty welcomed 91…http://news.nwu.ac.za/physical-trainer-joins-psl-team
Physical trainer joins PSL team
Dino Rangaka, a physical trainer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Soccer Institute, recently joined Premier Soccer League (PSL) Moroka Swallows FC as a physical trainer for the team. Dino has been with the Soccer Institute on the Mahikeng Campus for eight years. He holds an introduction to coaching certificate from the Netherlands, a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-iaea-join-forces-advance-nuclear-forensic-science-training
NWU and IAEA join forces to advance nuclear forensic science training
-NWU and IAEA collaborate to train students in nuclear forensic science -The partnership will develop a Nuclear Crime Scene Management Laboratory -The IAEA has recommended that each of its member states establish a national nuclear forensic library In a significant step toward enhancing nuclear forensic science capabilities, the North-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/technology-transfer-and-innovation-support-receives-prestigious-dsi-sarima-award
Technology Transfer and Innovation Support receives prestigious DSI-SARIMA Award
By Vukosi Mathale As a testament to their dedication and commitment to innovation, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office has been honoured with the esteemed Department of Science and Innovation / Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (DSI/SARIMA) Award for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/thought-provoking-inaugural-lecture-provides-insight-innovative-teaching
Thought-provoking inaugural lecture provides insight into innovative teaching
Prof Verona Leendertz, deputy dean for research and innovation in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, recently presented her inaugural lecture on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. Tilted “Igniting innovative teaching: Connecting multifaceted dimensions for immersive learning”, the lecture provided insight…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts-share-insights-latest-trends-human-resource-management
Experts share insights on latest trends in human resource management
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management on the Vanderbijlpark Campus recently organised an Industry Day to expose students to human resource management in the workspace. According to the event organiser, Zama Chacha, the event was aimed at encouraging students to pursue careers human…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/twee-sentrums-om-akademiese-uitnemendheid-te-bevorder-word-bekendgestel
Twee sentrums om akademiese uitnemendheid te bevorder, word bekendgestel
Die Fakulteit Opvoedkunde aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het op Vrydag 20 Oktober die Sentrum vir Professionele Ontwikkeling vir Hoër Onderwys (CHEPD), en die Sentrum vir Afrikataalonderrig (CALT) – Tswana bekendgestel. Vooraanstaande sprekers en vername gaste, geklee in ’n verskeidenheid kulturele Afrikadrag, het by die pragtige Roots…http://news.nwu.ac.za/two-centres-launched-foster-academic-excellence
Two centres launched to foster academic excellence
On Friday, 20 October, the Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) launched the Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD), and the Centre for African Language Teaching (CALT) – Setswana. Clad in a variety of African cultural attires, distinguished speakers and esteemed guests descended on the beautiful Roots…http://news.nwu.ac.za/work-readiness-seminar-bridges-gap-between-academia-and-world-work
Work-readiness seminar bridges the gap between academia and the world of work
The North-West University (NWU), Career Centre, in collaboration with the Department of Language Practice, recently organised a work-readiness seminar on the Mahikeng Campus. ’The session served as a pivotal bridge between academia and the world of work, equipping students and alumni with practical skills and industry insights, to prepare them…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/springbokke-se-wereldbeker-oorwinning-help-om-r100-000-vir-2024-se-nwu-studente-te-verseker