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Student Life hosts first annual arts award ceremony
by Menziwa Msibi Student Life on the Mahikeng Campus of the North West University (NWU) hosted the first Annual Arts Award ceremony at the Mocoseng Sundown’s Resort on 30 September 2023. Charmaine Molosioa from the Arts Office of the NWU said the purpose of the award ceremony was to recognise the participation of students in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/trio-joie-de-vivre-will-perform-joyful-dances-tonight
Trio Joie de Vivre will perform “Joyful Dances” tonight
by Menziwa Msibi Trio Joie de Vivre, consisting of three School of Music and Conservatory lecturers from the North-West University (NWU) will be performing their concert “Joyful Dances” during Aardklop. The Concert will take place tonight 3 October at 19:30 in the School Music and Conservatory Hall. Liesl van der Merwe plays the bassoon,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/masters-student-shines-famelab-competition
Master’s student shines in FameLab competition
Carla Horn, a master's degree student in nursing sciences at the North-West University (NWU), stood out in the FameLab competition held on 21 September at the National Research Foundation Auditorium in Pretoria. Securing her a spot among the top 10 participants, Carla’s presentation focused on how our government healthcare system can prepare…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nigeria-facing-impending-implosion
Nigeria is facing an impending implosion
Contrary to the general belief that Nigeria is the giant of Africa, incessant violence and armed conflicts have drastically reduced the influence of Nigeria on the continent. Despite its huge resources, the country still suffers from poverty, inequality, unemployment, insecurity, corruption, high fuel and commodity prices, and other political…http://news.nwu.ac.za/struggling-economy-market-millennials-or-miss-out
In a struggling economy, market to Millennials or miss out
Their pockets help fuel our economy and their spending habits determine the success of many business endeavours. They were born between 1981 and 1996, they are called Millennials and, according to Prof Roland Goldberg from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), retailers would be remiss to ignore their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-carpentries-certified-instructor-trainers-bolster-digital-skills-research
New Carpentries-certified instructor trainers to bolster digital skills in research
Two digital humanities researchers from the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) have been included in The Carpentries' newest cohort of certified instructor trainers. Following the completion of a 10-week long Train-the-Trainer course, Mmasibidi Setaka and Rooweither Mabuya are now…http://news.nwu.ac.za/digital-upskilling-spotlight-third-dh-ignite-regional-event
Digital upskilling in the spotlight at third DH-IGNITE regional event
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted another successful DH-IGNITE regional event at the Premier Hotel OR Tambo in Kempton Park. Staff and students from various universities and participants from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the Human…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dhet-appoints-sadilar-director-advisory-panel
DHET appoints SADiLaR director to advisory panel
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has appointed the executive director of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) to serve on its advisory panel on the implementation of the language policy framework for public higher-education institutions. Prof Langa Khumalo…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-analyses-north-west-state-province-address
Academic analyses the North West State of Province Address
A recent analysis by Dr Lindikaya W Myeki from the subject group Agricultural Economics and Extension at the North-West University (NWU) delved into the North West State of Province Address (NWSOPA), with a particular focus on food security issues. The NWSOPA took place on 20 February 2024, and was presided over by acting premier Patrick Dumile…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-social-work-month
Celebrating Social Work Month
As we commemorate Social Worker Month in March, Prof Retha Bloem, a research director at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) research focus area Community Psychosocial Research (COMPRES) acknowledges the significant influence and unwavering commitment of social workers globally. She says research played a crucial role in advancing the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/n-herinneringsreis-saam-met-voormalige-kaptein-van-die-nwu-eagles-sampie-swiegers
’n Herinneringsreis saam met voormalige kaptein van die NWU Eagles, Sampie Swiegers
Ruan “Sampie” Swiegers, die voormalige kaptein van die 2023 FNB Varsitybeker-kampioene, die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) Eagles, neem ons op ’n herinneringsreis. “Soveel herinneringe kom na vore wanneer ek aan die sewe jaar dink wat ek aan die NWU gestudeer het. Ek ken elke hoekie van Potchefstroom – die goeie en die slegte,” sê Ruan. Benewens dat…http://news.nwu.ac.za/walk-down-memory-lane-former-nwu-eagles-captain-sampie-swiegers
A walk down memory lane with former NWU Eagles captain Sampie Swiegers
Ruan “Sampie” Swiegers, the former captain of the 2023 FNB Varsity Cup champions, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles, takes us down memory lane. “A lot of memories come to mind when I think of having studied at the NWU for seven years. I know every part of Potchefstroom, the good and the bad,” said Ruan. Apart from roaming around the lively…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-anna-mokgokong-honoured-national-legacy-award
Dr Anna Mokgokong honoured with national Legacy Award
The chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Dr Anna Mokgokong, was again recognised for her remarkable achievements as an industry stalwart when she received the Black Industrialist Pioneer and Legacy Award at the second Black Industrialist and Exporters Conference. The conference was held at the Sandton International Convention Centre…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/afrika-span-saam-om-voeding-kundigheid-na-die-vasteland-te-bring
Afrika span saam om voeding-kundigheid na die vasteland te bring
• Mikronutriënttekorte is baie algemeen in Afrika en is een van die belangrikste faktore wat geassosieer word met groeivertraging, swak immuunfunksie en kindersterftes. • ʼn Nuwe meestersgraadprogram in Voeding met Kerntegnieke sal help om wanvoeding in Afrika te bekamp. • Rolspelers van regoor die vasteland werk saam om beter voeding vir alle…http://news.nwu.ac.za/africa-unites-bring-nuclear-nutrition-expertise-continent
Africa unites to bring nuclear nutrition expertise to the continent
Micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent in Africa and are one of the major factors associated with growth retardation, poor immune function, and child mortality. A new master’s degree programme in Nutrition with Nuclear Techniques will help to address malnutrition in Africa. Role players across the continent are…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/grootste-padda-meer-100-jaar-afrika-ontdek
Grootste padda in meer as 100 jaar in Afrika ontdek
ʼn Nuwe Afrika-brulpadda-spesie is in die noordooste van Namibië, die suide van Angola, die suidweste van Zambië en die noordweste van Botswana ontdek. Dit is die grootste paddaspesie wat in meer as 100 jaar ontdek is. Die grootste eksemplaar wat al gevind is, is 210 millimeter lank en weeg ʼn allemintige 1 kilogram. Eers was daar drie, nou…http://news.nwu.ac.za/largest-frog-more-100-years-discovered-africa
Largest frog in more than 100 years discovered in Africa
A new species of African bullfrog has been discovered in northeastern Namibia, southern Angola, southwestern Zambia and northwestern Botswana. It is the largest frog species discovered in more than 100 years. The largest specimen found is 210 millimetres long and weighs 1 kilogram. Once there were three, now there are four. Professor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/animal-health-partners-industry-leaders-uphold-meat-safety-standards
Animal Health partners with industry leaders to uphold meat safety standards
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Animal Health has joined forces with International Meat Quality Assurance Services (IMQAS) and MAZTECH Consulting and Skills Development to offer an extensive meat inspection short course. This initiative aims to equip Animal Health students with the essential skills required for the pivotal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bingo-brings-joy-elderly
Bingo brings joy to the elderly
In a heart-warming initiative aimed at fostering community engagement and supporting the elderly, the office of the deputy vice-chancellor for community engagement and Mahikeng Campus operations at the North-West University (NWU) recently reached out to the Rotarus Home for Senior Citizens in Mahikeng. Led by deputy vice-chancellor Prof Sonia…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unicef-club-champions-obesity-and-mental-health-awareness