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Boek ondersoek ekonomiese toekoms ná verkiesingsuitslag
’n Boek deur ’n klompie skrywers wat deur die bekende ekonoom, prof Raymond Parsons van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, geredigeer is, wil kiesers aanmoedig en bemagtig om in hierdie kritieke verkiesingsjaar ingeligte keuses te maak. “Daar is geen omdraaikans meer nie, en die opsies het minder geraak. Wanneer alles in ag geneem…https://news.nwu.ac.za/book-explores-economic-future-after-election-outcome
Book explores economic future after election outcome
A multi-authored book edited by renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons, from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, aims to encourage and empower voters to make informed choices in this critical election year. “There is no going back, and the options have dwindled. In the grand scheme of things, South Africa is no longer at the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumni-business-breakfast-delves-impact-macroeconomics-trends-sas-landscape
NWU Alumni Business Breakfast delves into the impact of macroeconomics trends on SA’s landscape
The North-West University (NWU) values its alumni community and is dedicated to making a positive impact on society. To this end, the Alumni Relations office, in partnership with the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and the research focus area Afrocentric Governance of Public Affairs, hosted the annual Alumni & Friends of the NWU…https://news.nwu.ac.za/taylor-swift-south-africas-rescue
Taylor Swift to South Africa’s rescue?
• Taylor Swift is a cultural phenomenon, spelling a massive cash influx in consumer spending for her concert destinations. • Cities and provinces in South Africa can benefit hugely by exploiting the spending potential from concerts by international musicians. • Local governments should look to take the initiative and work with the private sector…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vc-calls-introduction-meritocratic-approach-appointment-executives-and-board-members-soes
VC calls for introduction of meritocratic approach to appointment of executives and board members in SOEs
A continued downward trajectory is the only possible forecast for South Africa’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) if political appointments in SOEs continue to take precedence over expertise. This is according to Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU). Prof Tyobeka says this is not only an inescapable…https://news.nwu.ac.za/botswana-should-be-praised-its-conservation-efforts-not-chastised-germany
Botswana should be praised for its conservation efforts, not chastised by Germany
- Africa must take ownership of its own wildlife. - Botswana has proven how effective it is at sustainable wildlife conservation. - Hunting is an effective tool to manage wildlife sustainably. Germany’s proposed ban on the import of hunting trophies over poaching concerns has drawn the ire of Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi. Botswana is…https://news.nwu.ac.za/building-better-futures-importance-2024-school-governing-body-elections
Building better futures: the importance of the 2024 school governing body elections
Prof Leenta Grobler, deputy director of the Business School at the North-West University, explains why it is imperative that the 2024 school governing body elections must be characterised by informed decisions. “As we approach the 2024 school governing body (SGB) elections in South Africa, it is essential to understand the profound impact these…https://news.nwu.ac.za/enhancing-animal-health-through-collaborative-effort
Enhancing animal health through collaborative effort
The subject group Animal Health at the North-West University (NWU) and North West Veterinary Services will be collaborating to enhance animal health initiatives. Under the supervision of Prof Mulunda Mwanza, the objective of this collaboration is to train animal health technicians in advanced disease detection and eradication processes. To this…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-unveils-perspectives-support-gender-awareness
Vanderbijlpark Campus unveils perspectives in support of gender awareness
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus is promoting gender awareness from 8 to 12 April to encourage dialogue and foster understanding about gender awareness. Themed “Unveiling Perspectives”, the initiative encouraged faculties and student societies to express their interpretations of gender awareness…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/nursing/bverpleegkunde
B.Verpleegkunde
[accordion collapsed] 1. Wat is die Baccalaureus in Verpleegkunde keuringsproses? Baccalaureus in Verpleegkunde – 8NE K01 – G401 P/M Vier (4) jaar graad en een (1) jaar gemeenskapdiens. Registreer by die Suid-Afrikaanse Raad op Verpleging in Algemene Verpleegkunde & Verloskunde. Keurings Vereistes: Nasionale…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/oortuigende-oorwinning-bring-young-guns-na-die-semifinaal
Oortuigende oorwinning bring Young Guns na die semifinaal
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Young Guns (YG) het op Maandag 8 April 2024 tot binne-in die semifinaal van die FNB Young Guns 2024 gestorm ná ’n vernietigende oorwinning van 41-14 oor die UWK YG in Bellville. Ná ’n opwindende eerste helfte het die NWU YG met rustyd met 20-0 voorgeloop, en dit het nie gelyk of die UWK YG daarvan gaan herstel…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dominant-victory-propels-young-guns-semi-finals
Dominant victory propels Young Guns into semi-finals
The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns (YG) stormed into the semi-finals of the FNB Young Guns 2024 after demolishing the UWC YG by 41-14 in Bellville on Monday, 8 April 2024. After serving up an electrifying first half, the NWU YG led by 20-0 at the break, with the UWC YG not looking to come back. A thumping second-half display by the NWU YG…https://news.nwu.ac.za/player-joins-professional-womens-football-league
Player joins professional women’s football league
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu Lebohang Mpakanyane from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) women’s football team has joined Tshwane University of Technology, a team in the Hollywoodbets Super League, which is a professional South African women's football league. She is the second female player from the NWU to go professional, following in…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/cybathlon/about
About
The Team The multidisciplinary team consisting of researchers and students from the NWU’s Electric and Mechanical faculties of engineering as well as the Centre for Human Health and Performance (CHHP) will be competing in the Cybathlon for the first time in 2024 in the Leg Prosthesis Race. The pilot is Ian Thomson, a 28-year-old with a unilateral…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/cybathlon/projects
Projects
Explore the projects driving our Cybathlon team forward! As they prepare for the upcoming event in Zurich, these initiatives embody our commitment to innovation in assistive technology. Join us as we delve into the diverse range of endeavors shaping the future of mobility and independence for individuals with disabilities. [accordion collapsed]…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/cybathlon/home
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What is the Cybathlon? CYBATHLON, a non-profit project of ETH Zurich, acts as a platform that challenges teams from all over the world to develop assistive technologies suitable for everyday use with and for people with disabilities. The driving force behind CYBATHLON is international competitions and events, in which teams consisting of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-switches-solar-power-tackle-load-shedding
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…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/cybathlon/contact-us
Contact Us
Team Manager Prof André Grobler 018 299 1976 andre.grobler@nwu.ac.za NWU, Potchefstroom Campus, Building N1, Room 224 Projects Coordinator & Pilot Mr. Ian Thompson 060 501 8131 ian.thompson@nwu.ac.za NWU, Potchefstroom Campus, Building N1, Room 228 Study leader &…https://news.nwu.ac.za/world-art-day-tradition-and-technology