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Executive dean to be acting judge in the High Court
Being appointed to the bench is the pinnacle of achievement for any legal professional, signifying the highest recognition of one’s ability and commitment to justice. Serving as a judge in the superior courts of the country is a prestigious honour sought after by most in the legal fraternity. Dr Neo Morei, the executive dean…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/onderneming-lei-tot-kitsklaaroplossings-vir-alledaagse-probleme
Onderneming lei tot kitsklaaroplossings vir alledaagse probleme
Die Fakulteit Ingenieurswese aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is trots op hulle baanbrekerinnovasies en -navorsing. Een van die fakulteit se interne korporatiewe ondernemings genaamd STRIDE is uniek in dié sin dat dit oplossings vir alledaagse uitdagings verskaf en dadelik gereed is om te gebruik. STRIDE, wat in 2022 gestig is, het onlangs ’…http://news.nwu.ac.za/venture-leads-turnkey-solutions-everyday-problems
Venture leads to turnkey solutions to everyday problems
The Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) prides itself on its cutting-edge innovations and research. One of the faculty’s internal corporate ventures called STRIDE is unique in that it is able to timeously produce business-ready solutions for everyday challenges. STRIDE, which was founded in 2022, recently rebranded itself…http://news.nwu.ac.za/transformative-workshop-examines-energy-resilience-and-sustainability-within-brics-nations
Transformative workshop examines energy resilience and sustainability within BRICS+ nations
Prof Kedibone Phago, director of the School of Government Studies at the North-West University (NWU), recently had the opportunity to attend a landmark workshop with the BRICS Research Community of Practice. Hosted by the Pandit Deendayal Energy University in Gujarat, India, the event drew scholars from BRICS and BRICS+ nations, including South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/delving-socio-economic-issues-strengthen-global-engagement
Delving into socio-economic issues to strengthen global engagement
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) long-standing commitment to building a diverse plethora of global relationships resulted in a noteworthy event encouraging the exchange of ideas on Friday, 21 June. A delegation of about 30 individuals from the University of Pennsylvania’s Africa Center in Philadelphia in the United States (US) and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/paving-way-ethical-leadership-potchefstroom-geneva
Paving the way for ethical leadership from Potchefstroom to Geneva
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Unit for Distance Learning (UDL) emerged as a pivotal voice at the recent International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) Leadership Summit that took place from 5 to 7 June 2024. This summit was a collaborative effort between the ICDE, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/convocation-hosts-debate-battle-youth-vote
Convocation hosts debate on the battle for the youth vote
On 24 May 2024 the Executive Committee (ExCo) of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Convocation hosted a public discussion themed “Battle for the youth vote – 30 years into democracy”. Held at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus and moderated by ExCo of Convocation member Bongani Mahlangu, attendees had the opportunity to engage with political party…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-kind-study-measures-childrens-utterances
First-of-a-kind study measures children’s utterances
A study published by the Child Language Development Node of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) is the first of its kind to measure children’s utterances in isiXhosa, Sesotho, Setswana and Xitsonga. The research team, led by node manager and principal investigator Prof Heather…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-celebrates-phd-aimed-improving-sesotho-learners-reading-skills
SADiLaR celebrates PhD aimed at improving Sesotho learners' reading skills
A former high school teacher's quest to improve the poor reading ability of learners in low-resource languages has resulted in a groundbreaking PhD. Centered on the development of a means to measure text readability while developing digital language resources for Sesotho, this research is the first of its kind and will also serve as a model for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tourism-wish-list-minister-patrica-de-lille
A tourism “wish list” for Minister Patrica de Lille
Experts advocate strategies that will make travel more affordable for South Africans facing increased living costs. Security measures need to be enhanced by increasing visible policing and security personnel at key tourist spots. Tax incentives for businesses that invest in tourism infrastructure and services should also be introduced,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-finalist-mg-200-young-south-africans
Academic a finalist in M&G 200 Young South Africans
Dr Monray Williams, a senior lecturer in the subject group Biochemistry at the North-West University (NWU), has been announced a finalist in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans for 2024 in the Science, Technology, and Innovation category. This annual feature by the Mail & Guardian newspaper celebrates 200 young South Africans,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-through-literature-tlhokomelo-khusus-guide-healing-childhood-trauma
Empowering through literature: Tlhokomelo Khusu's guide to healing childhood trauma
By Bonolo Monaisa Throughout her literary journey, Tlhokomelo Khusu, hailing from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, has emerged as a prominent symbol of resilience and healing. As an alumnus of the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus and a psychology graduate she expertly integrates her academic foundation with her creative acumen to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/biblioteekbestuurders-deel-hulle-kennis-oor-ki-chili
Biblioteekbestuurders deel hulle kennis oor KI in Chili
Die wêreld van biblioteke gaan nooit weer dieselfde wees ná die koms van kunsmatige intelligensie (KI) nie. Biblioteke regoor die wêreld het KI verwelkom as ’n instrument wat nie net hulle dienste beter maak nie, maar ook ’n beter biblioteek-ervaring vir hulle gebruikers verskaf. Twee verteenwoordigers van Biblioteekdienste by die Noordwes-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/library-managers-share-their-knowledge-ai-chile
Library managers share their knowledge on AI in Chile
The world of libraries will never be the same after the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). Libraries across the world have embraced AI as a tool that not only enhances their services, but also promotes a better library experience for its users. Two representatives from Library Services at the North-West University (NWU) recently attended…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dance-team-secures-top-spot-ussa-tournament
Dance team secures top spot in USSA tournament
By Keaoleboga Motshabi The dance team from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently participated in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Dance Sport Championships and once again walked away with the spoils. The tournament was hosted at the Mahikeng Campus from 26 to 30 June, and the team competed against 10 esteemed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aerobics-club-lights-national-championships-outstanding-performance
Aerobics club lights up national championships with outstanding performance
By Keaoleboga Motshabi In a remarkable demonstration of skill and commitment, the Aerobics Club at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus delivered an outstanding performance at the South African Sport Aerobic, Fitness and Hip Hop Federation (SASAFF) national championships, which took place from 14 to 15 June in Cape Town. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/solutionary-walkers-journey-transform-students-lives
Solutionary Walkers on a journey to transform students’ lives
In a remarkable display of determination and unity, a group of students from various universities have come together for an extraordinary cause. The Solutionary Walk, a project under Operation Compassion of South Africa (OCSA) Krugersdorp West, aims to raise awareness and funds through a 600 km walk from Maseru, Lesotho, to Krugersdorp West,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/our-future-political-economy-fit-purpose
Is our future political economy fit for purpose?
The North-West University (NWU) Business School held a think tank on Monday, 8 July, titled SA’s future economy – is it fit for purpose? Prof Piet Croucamp, political analyst and affiliate of the NWU Business School, served as moderator and the panellists comprised Prof Raymond Parsons, Wandile Sihlobo and Christo van der Rheede. Van der Rheede…http://news.nwu.ac.za/beer-and-cheese-take-centre-stage
Beer and cheese take centre stage
The annual #BeerAndCheese initiative, organised by the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering at the North-West University (NWU), sparks creativity and entrepreneurial skills among students. The project, which had been put on hold since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, made a historic return this year. School director Nthabiseng…http://news.nwu.ac.za/embracing-pride-month-journey-towards-equality-and-acceptance-south-africa