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Veldtog vir die bewustheid oor bedrog bevorder etiese gedrag
Om die kollig te laat val op die wydverspreide kwessie van bedrog het die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Interne Oudit-departement ’n lewendige bewustheidsveldtog ter viering van Internasionale Bedrogbewustheidsweek aangebied. Vername sprekers van die Direktoraat vir Prioriteitsmisdaadondersoek (DPCI) – Klerksdorp (die Valke) en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fraud-awareness-campaign-promotes-ethical-behaviour
Fraud awareness campaign promotes ethical behaviour
To shine a spotlight on the widespread issues of fraud, the North-West University (NWU) Internal Audit Department hosted a robust awareness campaign in accordance with the celebration of International Fraud Awareness Week. Esteemed speakers from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) – Klerksdorp (the Hawks) and Nexus Forensic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/commission-gender-equality-report-gbv-and-sexual-harassment
Commission for Gender Equality Report: GBV and Sexual Harassment
In early 2024, the North-West University (NWU) participated in a research study conducted by the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE). The main aim of the study was to get an understanding of the prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment (SH) at higher education institutions and focused on three universities including…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-symposium-addresses-water-and-climate-challenges
NWU symposium addresses water and climate challenges
Nature-based solutions such as rainwater harvesting and infrastructure designed to withstand floods and other climate impacts were among the practical ideas raised at a recent two-day symposium on water management and climate change in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District of the North West Province. Held at the North-West University’s (NWU’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-has-reached-capacity-no-walk-students-allowed-during-registration-first-year-students-2025
NWU has reached capacity – no walk-in students allowed during registration of first-year students for 2025
In accordance with its internal processes and procedures, the North-West University (NWU) does not allow for a so-called walk-in application process for first-year students in 2025. This means that persons who did not submit an application for studies during the application period, who did not receive an offer to study at the NWU or who applied…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-work-students-pledge-their-dedication
Social work students pledge their dedication
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Social Work celebrated its annual Solemn Declaration Ceremony, a significant event for social work students across the university. The ceremony was organised by senior lecturer Tasleem Sayed from the Potchefstroom Campus, Dr Lucé Pretorius, deputy subject group leader and senior lecturer from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/minister-nkabane-gives-full-support-north-west-universitys-medical-school
Minister Nkabane gives full support to North-West University’s medical school
Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, Minister of Higher Education and Training has given her full support to the establishment of the North-West University’s (NWU) medical school. In a letter to the principal and vice-chancellor of the NWU, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, Minister Nkabane said that she appreciates the commitment demonstrated by the university in its…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-die-eerste-suid-afrika-om-n-koshuisbestuurstelsel-van-wereldgehalte-te-implementeer
NWU is die eerste in Suid-Afrika om ’n koshuisbestuurstelsel van wêreldgehalte te implementeer
Die NWU is besig om ’n nuwe koshuisbestuurstelsel te implementeer wat doeltreffendheid binne die universiteit se koshuise beduidend sal verbeter. Die StarRez-stelsel is spesifiek vir studentebehuising ontwerp en het talle toepassings vir onder andere koshuisbestuur, plasings, studente-interaksie en verslagdoening. “Dit is ’n betroubare…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-first-south-africa-implement-world-leading-residence-management-system
NWU is first in South Africa to implement this world-leading residence management system
The NWU is implementing a new residence management system that will significantly improve efficiency within the university’s residences. The StarRez system is specifically designed for student housing and has numerous applications for residence management, placements, student interactions and reporting, among others. “This is a trusted student…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fourth-year-social-work-conference-highlights-student-achievements
Fourth-year social work conference highlights student achievements
The North-West University's (NWU’s) subject group Social Work’s annual conference once again highlighted the achievements of fourth-year social work students, according to their block practicum experiences. The event brought together students, academics, South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) members and practice…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pitch-your-business-competition-ignites-entrepreneurial-dreams
“Pitch Your Business Competition” ignites entrepreneurial dreams
In a dynamic collaboration aimed at transforming communities through entrepreneurship, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) bhive Enterprise Development Centre (bhive EDC) joined forces with Radio Pulpit, I AM Youth and TBN Africa to host the "Pitch Your Business Competition". This initiative not only fosters innovation but also drives economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-wins-grassroots-innovator-year-award-mushroom-dome-brainwave
Alumnus wins Grassroots Innovator of the Year Award for mushroom dome brainwave
An innovative African Hut Mushroom Dome, a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to growing mushrooms, has earned North-West University (NWU) alumnus Dr Sydwell Sihlangu the title of Grassroots Innovator of the Year 2024 at the Grassroots Innovation Awards. An entrepreneur and founder of Eco-Agro Enterprise Pty. Ltd., Dr Sihlangu…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-calls-implementation-fresh-produce-market-report
Academic calls for implementation of Fresh Produce Market report
The time for inquiries and investigations is over and action is needed. This is according to Dr Lindikaya Myeki, a senior lecturer in Agricultural Economics and Extension at the North-West University (NWU). This is in response to the recent release of the Competition Commission of South Africa’s (CCSA’s) Fresh Produce Market Inquiry report and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/donald-trump-thrash-south-africas-economy
Donald Trump to thrash South Africa’s economy?
He is back and South Africa’s economic welfare – like that of most other global economies – is not on his list of priorities. On Monday, 20 January, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States of America (USA) and wasted no time in making the same waves that were hallmarks of his first presidency. He signed orders to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aerobics-team-secures-historic-third-championship
Aerobics team secures historic third championship
By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Hard work and commitment paid off for the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus aerobics team who achieved their third consecutive victory at the 2024 University Sports South Africa (USSA) Aerobics Championships. Held from 2 to 4 December 2024 at Walter Sisulu University, teams from universities across…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-find-spiral-arms-around-massive-stars
Researchers find ‘spiral arms’ around massive stars
Researchers have found an important piece of the puzzle in the formation of massive stars, also known as protons (stars with a mass that is about eight times or more greater than that of the sun). In the first-ever observational evidence, they have determined that accretion discs around forming protostars have spiral arm structures. This…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/bou-n-gesonde-ingesteldheid-teenoor-stem-onderwys
Bou ’n gesonde ingesteldheid teenoor STEM-onderwys
Studente se swak prestasie en belangstelling in die gebiede van wetenskap, tegnologie, ingenieurswese en wiskunde (STEM) – veral onder vroue wat onderverteenwoordig is in die wetenskaplike gemeenskap – is in talle lande ’n groot bekommernis. Dit is selfs erger wanneer ’n mens kyk na die 2020 UNESCO-verslag, wat toon dat vroue slegs 28% van die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-healthy-attitudes-towards-stem-education
Building healthy attitudes towards STEM education
Students’ low performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, particularly among women, who are underrepresented in the scientific community, have been a major concern in many countries. This is exacerbated when one views the 2020 UNESCO report, which shows that women account for only 28% of engineering…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-verbetering-van-dienslewering-die-openbare-sektor-hierdie-navorser-se-doelwit
Die verbetering van dienslewering in die openbare sektor is hierdie navorser se doelwit
Swak dienslewering is ’n probleem in Suid-Afrika, maar een akademikus by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), prof Costa Hofisi, doen iets daaromtrent. Met behulp van sy navorsingkundigheid gaan hy poog om ’n bydrae tot die verbetering van dienslewering in die openbare sektor te lewer. Sy navorsing fokus op die mate waartoe die openbare…http://news.nwu.ac.za/improving-service-delivery-public-sector-researchers-aim