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Prof Piketh honoured for his lifetime contribution to air quality
Prof Stuart Piketh from the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management in the School of Geo and Spatial Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) was recently honoured with the prestigious National Association for Clean Air (NACA) Golden Award during the annual NACA conference. The NACA Golden Award serves as recognition not only of his…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-nominated-film-and-television-awards
Alumnus nominated for film and television awards
by Menziwa Msibi North-West University (NWU) alumnus and acclaimed South African filmmaker Stefan Enslin has been nominated for two South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS). His film War Dogs and I, which tells the gripping story of Kobus Olivier who refused to leave his four dogs behind as war broke out in Ukraine, has been…http://news.nwu.ac.za/noord-vaal-cross-country-competition-broadens-its-horizons
Noord-Vaal Cross Country competition broadens its horizons
On Saturday 26 August, talented athletes from 40 secondary and six primary schools participated in the Noord-Vaal Cross Country competition hosted by the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus and Hoërskool DR Malan in Meyerton. The event brought together talented athletes from Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Meyerton and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-lj-grobler-engineer-purpose
Prof LJ Grobler: An engineer with purpose
Prof LJ Grobler, a professor in mechanical engineering at the North-West University (NWU), is a man with determination. His CV and numerous engineering accomplishments reveal his dynamism. He has come a long way – from growing up in the beautiful farmlands of Ermelo in Mpumalanga – to sitting in international boardrooms and sharing his…http://news.nwu.ac.za/oatlhotse-ditlhobolo-remarkable-journey-stardom
Oatlhotse Ditlhobolo: A remarkable journey to stardom
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu Transitioning from the familiar world of high school football to the demanding and competitive arena of Varsity Football can be an intimidating prospect. However, for Oatlhotse Ditlhobolo, affectionately known as Foden, this journey has been a testament to the determination and the pursuit of dreams.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-examines-investor-behaviour-and-financial-decision-making
Inaugural lecture examines investor behaviour and financial decision-making
Prof Zandri Dickason-Koekemoer, from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) TRADE research focus area was recently inaugurated as full professor. Her inaugural lecture was titled "Cracking the Code: Investor Behaviour and Financial Decision-Making". Prof Dickason-Koekemoer's study delved into the fascinating world of finance, where investor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-regional-conference-sustainability
NWU to host regional conference on sustainability
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Social Sciences will be hosting the Planetary Utilisation of Sustainability Strategies (PLUS) Southern African Regional Conference from 11 to 13 September 2023 at its Mahikeng Campus. The theme of the conference is “Land, landscape, local knowledge, and the pursuit of sustainable ontologies”.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/beter-groeisyfers-toon-veerkragtigheid-maar-ongestadigdheid-bly
Beter groeisyfers toon veerkragtigheid, maar ongestadigdheid bly
Die beter-as-verwagte groei van 0,6% in die bruto binnelandse produk (BBP) in die tweede kwartaal van 2023 is welkome nuus, aangesien dit sy styging vir ’n tweede agtereenvolgende tydperk verhoog het. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, sê dit demonstreer ’n noemenswaardige graad van…http://news.nwu.ac.za/better-growth-figures-show-resilience-volatility-remains
Better growth figures show resilience, but volatility remains
The better-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 0,6% in the second quarter of 2023 is welcome news, as it has extended its gains for a second consecutive time. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says this demonstrates a noteworthy degree of resilience in the economy. This has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/netball-eagles-show-there-no-substitute-heart
Netball Eagles show there is no substitute for “heart”
Skills can be learned, tactics can be taught, fitness can be drilled, but there is no substitute for “heart”. The North-West University (NWU) Eagles’ Varsity Netball team has this heart not in spades, but in enough buckets to fill a truck. On Monday, 11 September, coach Elsunet du Plessis’s team will square off against UJ in the semi-final of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/studente-entrepreneurs-ding-mee-vir-more-se-sukses
Studente-entrepreneurs ding mee vir môre se sukses
en Vukosi Mathale Die vyfde jaarlikse Leopards Lair®-kompetisie waar studente hulle besigheidsidees voorlê, het op 1 September 2023 plaasgevind en is gesamentlik deur die TTIS, die Fakulteit Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe, die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) Besigheidskool, die Adviesburo vir Kleinsakeondernemings (SBAB) en die bhive…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-entrepreneurs-compete-tomorrows-success
Student entrepreneurs compete for tomorrow's success
and Vukosi Mathale The fifth annual Leopards Lair® student business pitching competition took place on 1 September 2023, hosted jointly by TTIS, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, the North-West University (NWU) Business School, the Small Business Advisory Bureau (SBAB) and the bhive Enterprise Development Centre. It marked a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-shine-national-netball-championships
Alumnus to shine at National Netball championships
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Jennifer Malebogo Dipheko will represent the Ngaka Modiri Molema District at the upcoming National Netball Championships that will take place from 1 to 7 October in Rustenburg. While Jennifer initially dabbled in both soccer and netball, it was netball that captured her heart. Her journey began with the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-africa-needs-make-use-global-sports-stage
Prof Bismark Tyobeka: Africa needs to make use of the global sports stage
The IRB Rugby World Cup (RWC) kicks off on Friday, 8 September when the host nation, France, takes on three-time champions New Zealand, as these sides clash in Stade de France, Saint-Denis. As always, the world will be watching. The previous tournament – which South Africa won – was held in Japan in 2019 and was the most-watched rugby event in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-secure-semi-final-spot-varsity-football
NWU Eagles secure semi-final spot in Varsity Football
In a thrilling showdown at the Davidson Stadium in the Eastern Cape, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles soared to victory, securing their place in the 2023 Varsity Football semi-finals. The Eagles managed to conquer the University of Fort Hare (UFH) with a hard-fought 2-1 win on the home turf of UFH. The game began with both teams…http://news.nwu.ac.za/transforming-mentalities
Transforming MENtalities
By: Lerato Tshweu To foster change and mend bridges, male members of the Student Counselling and Development (SCD) Peer Helper Programme at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently organised an event to promote a more empathetic and supportive environment for women. The event, aptly named "Transforming MENtalities" took…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/baie-kleure-een-doelwit-hardloop-met-passie-vir-genderbewustheid
Baie kleure, een doelwit: hardloop met passie vir genderbewustheid
Op Woensdag 6 September het die Fanie du Toit Sportterrein personeel en studente van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) verwelkom by die run-with-colour-fun-geleentheid wat gesamentlik deur die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe, die Skool vir Menslike Bewegingskunde en die Sentrum vir Gesondheid en Menslike Prestasie (CHHP) aangebied is. Die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/many-colours-one-objective-running-passion-gender-awareness
Many colours, one objective: running with passion for gender awareness
On Wednesday, 6 September the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds welcomed staff and students of the North-West University (NWU) at the run-with-colour-fun event that was hosted jointly by the Faculty of Health Sciences, the School of Human Movement Sciences and the Centre of Health and Human Performance (CHHP). The event was about more than just…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-successful-gbv-campaign
NWU hosts successful GBV campaign
By Zandile Nkosi The North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a massively successful Gender Based Violence (GBV) campaign at the student centre. The GBV awareness campaign addressed high incidents of rape to help reduce sexual violence at the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus and community to improve…http://news.nwu.ac.za/4ir-and-its-impact-academia-and-curricula-development