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Students shine at the FameLab competition
North-West University (NWU) students across diverse disciplines illuminated the stage with their passion for science communication on 19 April 2024. These students showcased their skills during the NWU’s FameLab competition. FameLab is an international competition designed to engage and entertain by challenging young scientists to communicate…https://news.nwu.ac.za/building-lasting-relationships-through-career-empowerment
Building lasting relationships through career empowerment
By Mafumane Tlhapi and Keaoleboga Motshabi Building and maintaining connections with graduates are crucial for fostering a vibrant community that benefits the North-West University (NWU) and its stakeholders. These relationships provide valuable insights into various industries and career paths, ensuring alumni remain at the forefront of their…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/green-engineering/course-information
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Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Industrial Engineering with Sustainability The PG Dip in Industrial Engineering with Sustainability is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills for an industrial engineering career in industries and institutions that seek to implement the shared blueprint for peace and prosperity, for people and the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-adds-novel-his-growing-portfolio-publications
Academic adds novel to his growing portfolio of publications
Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe, North-West University (NWU) academic and research professor in the research niche area Indigenous Language and Media in Africa, recently added a significant accomplishment to his literary portfolio with the publication of his novel Dark Leaves. Published by Evera Publishing-Blackbird Books, Dark Leaves presents readers…https://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-emphasises-role-research-sustainable-development
Public lecture emphasises the role of research in sustainable development
Prof John Victor Mensah from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana recently presented a public lecture at the North-West University’s Mahikeng Campus. He discussed the interconnectedness of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Agenda 2063, and the necessity of research, particularly at postgraduate level. The lecture shed light…https://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-david-scott-macnab-awarded-prestigious-professorship
Prof David Scott-Macnab awarded prestigious professorship
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities has another cause for celebration. Prof David Scott-Macnab, a B2-rated researcher with the National Research Foundation and professor in English literature, has been awarded a prestigious Leverhulme Foundation visiting professorship at the Centre for Medieval Studies at Bristol University…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/mahikengkampus-vier-wereld-intellektuele-eiendom-dag-maak-wiskunde-pret-en-beveg-honger
Mahikengkampus vier Wêreld Intellektuele Eiendom Dag: maak wiskunde pret en beveg honger
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het op 25 en 26 April Wêreld Intellektuele Eiendom Dag 2024 met lewendige geleenthede regoor ons Mahikeng- en Potchefstroomkampusse gevier. Hierdie jaar se tema het daarop gefokus om intellektuele eiendom te gebruik om die Verenigde Nasies se 17 Volhoubare Ontwikkelingsdoelwitte (SDG’s) te bereik, en het ’n…https://news.nwu.ac.za/mahikeng-campus-celebrates-world-intellectual-property-day-making-maths-fun-and-fighting-hunger
Mahikeng Campus celebrates World Intellectual Property Day: making maths fun and fighting hunger
The North-West University (NWU) marked World Intellectual Property Day 2024 with vibrant celebrations across our Mahikeng and Potchefstroom campuses on 25 and 26 April. This year's theme, focusing on leveraging intellectual property for the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), drew an enthusiastic crowd comprising students,…Paul J. du Plessis holds the chair of Roman law at the University of Edinburgh. He is a legal historian whose research focuses predominantly on the multifaceted and complex set of relationships between law and society in a historical context. His main field of research is Roman law (with specific reference to property, obligations and, to a lesser…
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Paul du Plessis
Paul J. du Plessis holds the chair of Roman law at the University of Edinburgh. He is a legal historian whose research focuses predominantly on the multifaceted and complex set of relationships between law and society in a historical context. His main field of research is Roman law (with specific reference to property, obligations and, to a lesser…Paul J. du Plessis beklee die leerstoel in Romeinse reg aan die Universiteit van Edinburgh. Hy is 'n regshistorikus wie se navorsing oorwegend fokus op die veelvlakkige en komplekse stel verhoudings tussen die reg en die samelewing in 'n historiese konteks. Sy hoof navorsingsveld is die Romeinse reg (met spesifieke verwysing na eiendom,…
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Paul du Plessis
Paul J. du Plessis beklee die leerstoel in Romeinse reg aan die Universiteit van Edinburgh. Hy is 'n regshistorikus wie se navorsing oorwegend fokus op die veelvlakkige en komplekse stel verhoudings tussen die reg en die samelewing in 'n historiese konteks. Sy hoof navorsingsveld is die Romeinse reg (met spesifieke verwysing na eiendom,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/naledi-ringrollers-and-business-school-empower-young-entrepreneurs
Naledi Ringrollers and Business School empower young entrepreneurs
A groundbreaking collaboration between the North-West University (NWU) Business School and Naledi Ringrollers (Pty) Ltd is now in its third year. This initiative aims to fund young, upcoming entrepreneurs who can help address socio-economic issues such as unemployment, inequality and poverty by imparting entrepreneurial skills and education.…Bio Arie Trouwborst Associate professor of environmental law at Tilburg University, interested in understanding and improving the contribution of (international and European) law to the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity. Received an LLM (2001) and PhD (2006) from Utrecht University. Authored various books and numerous…
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Arie Trouwborst
Bio Arie Trouwborst Associate professor of environmental law at Tilburg University, interested in understanding and improving the contribution of (international and European) law to the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity. Received an LLM (2001) and PhD (2006) from Utrecht University. Authored various books and numerous…Bio Arie Trouwborst Associate professor of environmental law at Tilburg University, interested in understanding and improving the contribution of (international and European) law to the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity. Received an LLM (2001) and PhD (2006) from Utrecht University. Authored various books and numerous…
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