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NWU neem aan die ontwikkeling van mikrokwalifikasies in Suider-Afrika deel
Die wêreld is besig om vinnig te verander, en grade is nie meer ’n waarborg van werk of om die relevansie van vaardighede te verseker nie. Voortgesette leer, opgradering van vaardighede, en die aanleer van nuwe vaardighede nadat studente gegradueer het, is noodsaaklik. Mikrokwalifikasies kan ’n antwoord wees. Mikrokwalifikasies** word erken as…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-participates-microcredentials-development-southern-africa
NWU participates in microcredentials development in Southern Africa
Change is fast and constant in the new world of work, and degrees no longer safeguard job security or ensure skills relevance. Continued learning, upskilling and reskilling after graduation are essential. Microcredentials could be the answer. Microcredentials are recognised and certified units of learning outcomes which encompass formal education…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-radio-station-receives-major-upgrade
Vanderbijlpark Campus radio station receives a major upgrade
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has ushered in a thrilling new chapter for its campus radio station, River FM. Recently, the station underwent an impressive renovation, transforming it into one of the most advanced student-run media outlets in the region. With cutting-edge equipment now at its core, River FM is not just…https://news.nwu.ac.za/minister-gayton-mckenzie-deliver-public-lecture
Minister Gayton McKenzie to deliver public lecture
By Gofaone Motsamai The North-West University (NWU) will host the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, for a public lecture on 3 April 2025. Organised by the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus, the Minister’s lecture will explore the role of literary works and media in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-young-guns-eagles-defeat-wits-secure-semifinal-spot
NWU Young Guns Eagles defeat Wits to secure semifinal spot
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles Young Guns secured their semifinal spot with a commanding 27–8 victory over the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in a thrilling Varsity Cup clash at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground on Monday, March 24. The Eagles bounced back in style after their narrow defeat to a stubborn University of Pretoria (Tuks…https://news.nwu.ac.za/setswana-experts-assist-nwu-faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-translate-study-guides
Setswana experts assist the NWU Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to translate study guides
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Gofaone Motsamai In a significant move to enhance multilingualism at the North-West University (NWU), a team of Setswana language experts is assisting the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) to translate study guides into Setswana. This initiative aligns with the NWU’s commitment to its functional…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-earns-spot-global-grant-programme
Academic earns spot in global grant programme
Articulating the social value of her research is a key priority for North-West University (NWU) researcher Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, who has been selected for a top global programme on cutting-edge grant-writing and related skills. Prof Babalola, director of the Food Security and Safety research niche area at the university, has been…https://news.nwu.ac.za/back-future-north-carolina-state-university
Back to the future from North Carolina State University
There is a small brick building on Watauga Club Drive here in Raleigh, North Carolina. There is something different about it, something that distinguishes it from the other academic structures on the campus of the North Carolina State University (NCSU). It is old, very old. Primrose Hall was originally opened in 1896 and now houses the Office of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/transforming-our-world-one-seed-time
Transforming our world, one seed at a time
On Friday, 7 March, students and staff gathered at the Vanderbijlpark campus garden, near Kumba Residence to take part in an inspiring initiative led by Prof Magda Kloppers and the staff of the School of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SMSTE) at the Faculty of Education. The gathering marked the launch of the "Adopt a 4-Door-Sized…https://news.nwu.ac.za/unique-opportunity-offered-elite-sa-players-renault-clay-courts-challenge-conjunction-nwu
Unique opportunity offered to elite SA players at Renault Clay Courts Challenge in conjunction with NWU
Tennis players across South Africa will be given a chance to compete on clay courts for the first time on home soil when the inaugural Renault Clay Courts Challenge series is held at the North-West University (NWU) in Potchefstroom between 9 May and 10 August 2025. A joint venture between the NWU, Tennis South Africa (TSA) and Renault South…https://www.nwu.ac.za/engagement-nwu-stakeholders