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Vanderbijlpark Campus switches to solar power to tackle load-shedding
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently unveiled its new solar carport plant. The plant features 696 solar panels with a peak capacity of 382 kW. It is expected to generate 1500 kWh per day and 505 MWh per year. Electrical and mechanical technician Mike Odendaal says not only will the plant provide green power into the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/neo-nkhumane-top-10-miss-world-sa-finalist-making-her-mark
Neo Nkhumane: A Top 10 Miss World SA finalist making her mark
At just 22, Neo Nkhumane is making her presence known in academia and the world of pageantry. As a master's degree student in communication at the North-West University (NWU) and now a top 10 finalist in the Miss World South Africa pageant, Neo is a shining example of how dedication and ambition can bring success in multiple arenas. Growing up…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-centricity-remains-key-successful-teaching-and-learning
Student centricity remains the key to successful teaching and learning
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) hosted another successful Teaching and Learning Conference from 10 to 12 September. Themed "Student centricity in teaching and learning at the NWU", the conference stressed the importance of reimagining teaching and learning methodologies to better cater to the specific…http://news.nwu.ac.za/intercampus-staff-wellness-tournament-day-fun-fitness-and-team-spirit
Intercampus Staff Wellness Tournament: A day of fun, fitness and team spirit
The energetic atmosphere of the fourth annual North-West University (NWU) Intercampus Staff Wellness Tournament was unmistakable as staff members from the university’s three campuses gathered on 30 August 2024. Hosted by the Potchefstroom Campus, the tournament was a much-anticipated event on the NWU calendar, bringing together colleagues from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/annual-dance-extravaganza-brings-community-together
Annual dance extravaganza brings community together
Byline: Ntokozo Maseko and Lethabo Matjiu The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus ended the month of August with an unforgettable dance extravaganza on 31 August 2024, celebrating the dance team’s talent and raising funds for upcoming events. This annual event at the Great Hall showcased 10 vibrant ballroom and Latin dance styles…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-it-department-gives-back-community
Vanderbijlpark Campus’ IT department gives back to the community
By Loveness Hulwane The Information Technology department at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently donated computers to three non-profit companies to support children's educational needs. They donated nine computers to Future Forward Hubs based in Boipatong, nine computers to Matsemela and Tsemane at Boitumelo in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/tinus-botha
Tinus Botha
Pianist and educator Tinus Botha has been the recipient of several awards, including the silver medal at the Hennie Joubert Piano Competition in Wellington, the UNISA South African Music Scholarship, Unisa’s DJ Roode Overseas Scholarship, and the Gertrude Buchanan Prize. He was a finalist and prize winner in the first Nederburg South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-gear-crucial-final-matches-push-varsity-netball-semi-finals
Eagles gear up for crucial final matches in push for Varsity Netball semi-finals
With only two games remaining in the Varsity Netball round-robin stage, the North-West University (NWU) faces a crucial period in their campaign as they fight to secure a place in the semi-finals. Despite a challenging weekend, where NWU suffered a 64-39 loss against the University of Johannesburg (UJ), the team remains focused on their goal.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/piet-koornhof
Piet Koornhof
Piet Koornhof has more than four decades of experience as professional violinist, ensemble player and teacher. He studied with Susan Sauerman, Alan Solomon and later with Dorothy DeLay at the Juilliard School in New York. He founded the South African Chamber Music Society in 1986 which presented top South African chamber music performers in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/waldo-weyer
Waldo Weyer
As professional pianist, Waldo has more than 30 years performance experience as soloist, collaborative pianist, and chamber musician. His interest in the art of performance is intricately linked with his work as artist-teacher and includes expert knowledge on deliberate practice and the psychology of performance. He is also well-versed in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/spcs-action-connecting-academia-and-industry-science
SPCS in Action: Connecting academia and industry in science
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) will host its highly anticipated SPCS in Action event on 25 and 26 September 2024 at the Mahikeng Campus. With the theme “Connecting academia and industry through science”, this event seeks to enhance collaboration between the scientific education and industrial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-saiga-celebrate-accreditation-milestone
NWU and SAIGA celebrate an accreditation milestone
The North-West University (NWU) and the Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) recently celebrated the NWU’s inclusion on SAIGA’s list of accredited universities to contribute towards the certification and development of public sector accountants and auditors. This means that the NWU is now accredited to offer the Registered…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-students-shine-famelab-competition
PhD students shine in FameLab Competition
North-West University (NWU) students Luciano Willemse, a PhD student in biochemistry, and Nadia Olivier, a PhD student in pharmacology, excelled in the virtual provincial FameLab competition held on 10 September. Luciano’s presentation, titled “Evaluating the effect of a diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (from fish oil) in a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/orgidee-oral-toe-die-biblioteek-lente-met-bekroonde-botaniese-kuns-vier
Orgideë oral toe die biblioteek lente met bekroonde botaniese kuns vier
Die lente breek in September aan en ’n spesiale uitstalling van ongelooflike kuns ter ere van die nuwe seisoen versier die mure van die Ferdinand Postma Biblioteek op die Potchefstroomkampus van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU). Kunswerke van blomme is oral te sien. Nie van die algemene of gewone tuinblomme nie, maar van Suid-Afrika se…http://news.nwu.ac.za/orchids-everywhere-library-celebrates-spring-award-winning-botanical-art
Orchids everywhere as library celebrates spring with award-winning botanical art
Spring starts in September, and in honour of the new season, a special exhibition of amazing art is adorning the walls of the Ferdinand Postma Library on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU). Artworks of flowers are everywhere. Not of the common or garden variety of blossoms, but of some of South Africa’s most special and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-artificial-intelligence-expertise-safeguarding-sanctity-degrees
NWU’s artificial intelligence expertise is safeguarding the sanctity of degrees
There is no feeling like it. You stand there with bated breath, waiting for your name to be called. This is the culmination of years of hard work, dedication … determination. Underneath your black gown, your nervous system is in flux, you are a veritable cauldron of emotions. “I can’t believe I did it,” you think to yourself. Then it happens. You…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-tourism-month-trees-tourism-matters-all
Celebrating Tourism Month with TREES: Tourism matters to all
The research unit Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) at the North-West University (NWU) has established itself as a leading research unit focusing on sustainable tourism. TREES distinguishes itself by conducting innovative research on the economic, environmental and social impacts of tourism, and in promoting evidence-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/meer-rentekoersverlagings-waarskynlik-inflasievooruitsig-voortgaan-om-te-verbeter
Meer rentekoersverlagings waarskynlik as inflasievooruitsig voortgaan om te verbeter
Die algemeen verwagte draaipunt vir die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) om nou te begin om sy rentekoersverlagingsiklus met ’n geringe 25 basispunte (bps) aan die gang te kry, is goeie nuus vir besighede en verbruikers. In sy kommentaar oor die besluit deur die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank (SARB) op 19 September sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom…http://news.nwu.ac.za/more-interest-rate-reductions-likely-if-inflation-outlook-continues-improve
More interest rate reductions likely if inflation outlook continues to improve
The widely expected pivot for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to now commence its interest rate cutting cycle by a modest 25 basis points (bps) is good news for business and consumers. In commenting on the decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on 19 September Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the Business school of the North-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-explores-governments-national-unity-and-african-democracy