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Voordeel, Suzanie Pretorius!
Sy naam is Schalk, Schalk Pretorius. En as dit nie vir Schalk Pretorius was nie, was die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) ’n tenniskampioen kwyt. Jare gelede, in die mielieboergemeenskap van Bothaville, besluit ʼn jong Schalk dat hy gaan begin tennis speel. Goed so, sê ma Erika en pa Vickus, tennis sal jy speel. As die een kind speel, sal die ander een…https://news.nwu.ac.za/advantage-suzanie-pretorius
Advantage, Suzanie Pretorius!
His name is Schalk, Schalk Pretorius. And if it had not been for Schalk Pretorius, the North-West University (NWU) would have lost a tennis champion. Many years ago, in the maize farming community of Bothaville, a young Schalk decided that he wanted to play tennis. Very well, said Mom Erika and Dad Vickus, you will play tennis. If the one child…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/veliswa-tshetsha
Veliswa Tshetsha
Veliswa Tshetsha is a seasoned professional in the field of library and information services, currently serving as the Director of Research and Open Scholarship at the Library and Information Service (LIS) North-West University (NWU). Veliswa's career commenced in 2001 as a research assistant at the Education Policy Unit (EPU) at the University…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/markus-boettcher
Markus Boettcher
Markus Boettcher did his Ph.D. work at the Max-Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy Bonn, Germany, and obtained his Ph.D. in 1997 from the University of Bonn. He was a postdoctoral research fellow at Rice University, Houston, TX, USA, 1997 – 2002 (including a NASA/SAO Chandra fellowship 1999 – 2002), before joining the faculty of Ohio University,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/dina-mashiyane
Dina Mashiyane
Dina Mashiyane is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in academic libraries, currently serves as the Senior Manager. Holding a Master's degree in Information Science from the University of South Africa, Dina is also an active researcher and accomplished author, with numerous publications in reputable academic journals and book…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/mathew-moyo
Mathew Moyo
Mathew Moyo holds a Masters and Doctoral degrees in Information Science, in addition to graduate qualifications in Knowledge and Information Systems Management and Leadership. His experience in academia spans more than 25 years. He has worked in various management as well as academic and research roles. Apart from his current role of a Chief…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/waarom-ons-nie-ons-vleilande-aan-hulle-lot-moet-oorlaat-nie
Waarom ons nie ons vleilande aan hulle lot moet oorlaat nie
’n Gebrek aan ’n bewustheid oor ons vleilande kan katastrofiese gevolge vir Suid-Afrika se biodiversiteit hê. Vleilande speel ’n kritieke rol in die bewaring van biodiversiteit, waterbestuur en die heenkome van gemeenskappe, maar groot landbou-uitbreiding, stedelike ontwikkeling en industriële aktiwiteite beteken dat hierdie noodsaaklike…https://news.nwu.ac.za/why-we-shouldnt-hang-our-wetlands-out-dry
Why we shouldn’t hang our wetlands out to dry
A lack of awareness of our wetlands can have catastrophic consequences for South Africa’s biodiversity. Wetlands play a critical role in biodiversity conservation, water management and community livelihoods, but extensive agricultural expansion, urban development and industrial activities mean that these vital ecosystems are increasingly under…https://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-first-year-students-right-touch
Empowering first-year students with the right touch
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently launched Project First Touch to create a warm and welcoming environment for first-year students as they embark on their university journey. The primary objective of the project – spearheaded by Prof Sonia Swanepoel, deputy vice-chancellor for community engagement and Mahikeng Campus…https://news.nwu.ac.za/carst-radiating-possibilities