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“Yster” Rassie Erasmus receives honorary doctorate
On Thursday 2 May, the North-West University (NWU) bestowed an honorary doctorate on Springbok coach and SA Rugby’s former director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus. Rassie received his honorary doctorate on the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus, and was joined by inspirational national captain, Siya Kolisi and the president of SA Rugby, Mark Alexander,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rakes-eight-nominations-science-oscars
NWU rakes in eight nominations for ‘Science Oscars’
The North-West University (NWU) has received eight nominations for this year’s prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards. It is another feather in the University’s cap in its pursuit of excellence without boundaries. The NSTF-South 32 Awards, also known as the ‘Science Oscars’, is the largest, most comprehensive and one of the most coveted national…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-nwu-young-guns-you-are-champions-again
Prof Bismark: NWU Young Guns, you are champions, again!
You did it again, boys. Today, I can barely contain my pride after your immense performance in the 2024 Varsity Young Guns final against Shimlas in Bloemfontein. Not only did you beat your opponents on their home turf 39-36, but you did so in spectacular fashion with a try at the death. In doing so, you have ensured that the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-will-contribute-world-class-medical-doctors
NWU will contribute to world-class medical doctors
After extensive planning, the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the North West Department of Health, will establish a medical school and contribute to training world-class medical graduates. This is perfect timing, considering that South Africa has a dire shortage of medical doctors, according to the World Health Organisation (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/career-fairs-foster-student-success
Career fairs foster student success
The Career Centre Services at the North-West University (NWU) has once again hosted another round of successful career fairs. The series kicked off at the Vanderbijlpark Campus on 9 April, followed by events at the Mahikeng Campus on 12 April. On the Potchefstroom Campus, a general fair and specialised fairs focusing on accounting, engineering…http://news.nwu.ac.za/transport-month-why-career-transport-economics-and-logistics-management-worth-journey
Transport Month: Why a career in transport economics and logistics management is worth the journey
Take a moment to consider these figures. South Africa’s transport sector contributes about 8% of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). We have a 750 000 km road network that carries 80% of freight and 70% of passenger traffic. We have one of the largest rail systems in Africa with approximately 30 400 kilometres of track. Air transport is facilitated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cumulonimbus-journey-imagination-and-introspection
Cumulonimbus: A journey of imagination and introspection
By Marize Language When one enters the NWU Art Gallery, you are immediately dragged into an adventure of colour and texture. Right next to the foyer of the gallery the magical work of Dr Colette Lotz unfolds before your eyes. Lotz is a local artist and academic in the Graphic Design subject group at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-annual-student-social-work-conference-2024
NWU to host annual Student Social Work Conference 2024
The subject group Social Work at the North-West University (NWU) is preparing to host the highly anticipated Student Social Work Conference 2024. Scheduled to take place on 25 October 2024, the conference will carry the theme "Strengthening Foundations for Social Work's Critical Challenges". The conference will take place from 08:00 until 16:00…http://news.nwu.ac.za/transport-month-last-mile-delivery-revolution
Transport Month: The last-mile delivery revolution
As South Africa marks Transport Month in October, it's an opportune time to reflect on the profound shifts in the logistics sector that have redefined how goods are transported and delivered. The pandemic-induced changes in consumer behaviour have accelerated the rise of last-mile delivery, transforming it into a critical pillar of modern…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-entrepreneurs-win-big-leopards-lairr-2024-final
Student entrepreneurs win big in Leopards Lair® 2024 final
The final round of the sixth annual Leopards Lair® student business pitching competition was hosted jointly by the TTIS, bhive Enterprise Development Centre and the North-West University (NWU) Business School on Thursday, 3 October. The top NWU student entrepreneurs presented their inventive ideas to a distinguished panel…http://news.nwu.ac.za/universal-access-transport-call-inclusivity-amidst-south-africas-inequalities
Universal access to transport: A call for inclusivity amidst South Africa’s inequalities
As South Africans celebrate Transport Month in October, we should broaden our focus beyond infrastructure and modernisation to the more nuanced and pressing issue of universal access to transport. This annual observance is a time to reflect on how transport systems impact everyone, especially those who are marginalised by their physical or…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tito-mboweni-leaves-tangible-economic-legacy
Tito Mboweni leaves a tangible economic legacy
“Tito Mboweni was a formidable leader, with deep economic insights that greatly shaped South Africa’s post-apartheid policies and structures, such as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), labour law and Nedlac.” Reacting to the death of former Finance Minister and SARB Governor Tito Mboweni, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-healthy-lifestyles-can-address-type-2-diabetes
How healthy lifestyles can address type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is on the rise in South Africa and the North-West University (NWU) is responding by raising awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles. The prevalence of this condition has increased in recent years due to diets rich in processed food, sugary drinks, a lack of exercise and obesity. According to the World Health…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-wins-regional-vodacom-journalist-year-award
Alumnus wins regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year award
"If your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon," according to British playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard. This sentiment is echoed by Thabiso Moss, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU) and a senior journalist at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). Thabiso's outstanding work…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-francois-van-der-westhuizen-receives-prestigious-award-advancing-research-rare-genetic
Prof Francois van der Westhuizen receives prestigious award for advancing research on rare genetic diseases
Prof Francois van der Westhuizen, deputy dean for research and innovation of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), has been awarded the prestigious Hofmeyr-Van Schaik Gold Medal by the South African Genetics Society (SAGS). This is in recognition of his contributions over three decades to advancing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-offers-matrics-valuable-advice-2024-exams
Academic offers matrics valuable advice for 2024 exams
With matric finals just days away, North-West University (NWU) academic in the Faculty of Education Dr Judicial Sebatana says they must focus on the present and not on past shortcomings. Sharing his insights on the readiness of matric learners for their final exams which start on 21 October 2024, Dr Sebatana points out that the final exams…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-life-takes-time-out-team-building
Student Life takes time out for team-building
Indigenous games, songs and riddles brought new meaning to the phrase “team spirit” when the Student Life department on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus held its second team-building session. “Games are the glue that can connect people,” said Khumo Feni from the Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre, and one of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-olebogeng-baikgaki-transport-remains-lifeblood-our-economy-and-society
Dr Olebogeng Baikgaki: ‘Transport remains the lifeblood of our economy and society’
As South Africa celebrates Transport Month this October, Dr Olebogeng Baikgaki of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University highlights the crucial role of infrastructure in economic development. Efficient transport systems are essential to stimulate growth, reduce inequality and promote sustainable development…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-alexander-samuels-why-studying-transport-infrastructure-worthwhile-choice-prospective-students
Dr Alexander Samuels: Why studying transport infrastructure is a worthwhile choice for prospective students
October is Transport Month in South Africa. Alexander Samuels, from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) and lecturer in the Department of Transport Economics and Logistics Management, explains why studying transport infrastructure is a worthwhile choice for prospective students, especially at the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/astronomy-name-game-global-contest-quasi-moon