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Prof Elsa continues her lifelong journey to promote self-directed learning
Self-directed learning can make the process of learning more enjoyable and allow students to personalise the learning experience, which is empowering and motivating. Prof Elsa Mentz, director of the Research Unit Self-Directed Learning from the North-West University (NWU), is a true advocate for self-directed learning in higher and school…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prof-elsa-sit-haar-lewenslange-reis-voort-om-selfgerigte-leer-te-bevorder
Prof Elsa sit haar lewenslange reis voort om selfgerigte leer te bevorder
Selfgerigte leer kan die leerproses aangenamer maak en studente in staat stel om die leerervaring te verpersoonlik, wat bemagtig en motiverend is. Prof Elsa Mentz, direkteur van die Navorsingseenheid vir Selfgerigte Leer van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), is ʼn ware kampvegter vir selfgerigte leer in hoër- en skoolonderwys. Sy glo vas dat dit…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/registration-and-orientation/welcome-fhs-first-years
Welcome Message
"It is certainly one of the most enriching tasks to make a contribution to the health of fellow human beings." Executive Dean's word of welcome: Dear First Year Student, welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences! Thank you for choosing a field in health sciences for your future career. It is certainly one of the most enriching…https://news.nwu.ac.za/world-prematurity-day-raising-awareness-about-preterm-birth
World Prematurity Day: Raising awareness about preterm birth
World Prematurity Day, observed annually on 17 November, is a global awareness day dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges of preterm birth and the impact it has on families and communities worldwide. Every year, approximately 15 million babies are born preterm (before 37 weeks of gestation), making preterm birth a leading cause of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-corporate-publications-shine-national-competitions-0
NWU’s corporate publications shine in national competitions
The corporate publications of the North-West University (NWU) have excelled in this year’s South African Publication Forum and Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education (MACE) competitions. It is a proud achievement for the university in its pursuit of excellence. Twelve awards from the South African Publication Forum In addition to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-korporatiewe-publikasies-skitter-nasionale-kompetisies
NWU se korporatiewe publikasies skitter in nasionale kompetisies
Die korporatiewe publikasies van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het uitgeblink in vanjaar se Suid-Afrikaanse Publikasieforum- en Bemarking, Bevordering en Kommunikasie in Onderwys (MACE)-kompetisies. Dit is ʼn trotse prestasie vir die Universiteit in sy strewe na uitnemendheid. Twaalf toekennings van die Suid-Afrikaanse Publikasieforum Benewens…https://news.nwu.ac.za/success-and-insights-nwus-collaborative-writing-camp-empowering-postgraduate-researchers
Success and insights from NWU’s collaborative writing camp, empowering postgraduate researchers
From 11 to 15 November 2024, the North-West University’s (NWU) Research and Postgraduate Support Directorate hosted a successful writing camp aimed at tackling the challenges faced by postgraduate students. Held in collaboration with the Writing Centre and the Chemical Resources Beneficiation (CRB) group, the camp provided a transformative…https://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-shares-her-techwomen-experience
PhD student shares her TechWomen experience
Ntokozo Happy Msiza, a PhD student in animal sciences at the North-West University (NWU), recently returned from the TechWomen programme in the United States, where she represented South Africa among women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). TechWomen, an initiative by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/forum-ondersoek-uitdagings-kortleerprogramme
Forum ondersoek uitdagings in kortleerprogramme
Kortleerprogramme oorbrug die gaping tussen tradisionele onderrig en die eise van die moderne arbeidsmag, en kweek ’n omgewing van aanpasbaarheid, innovasie en lewenslange leer. Die direkteur van die Eenheid vir Voortgesette Opleiding (EVO) aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), Yolanda Kirsten, het deelgeneem aan ’n konferensie wat beoog het om…https://news.nwu.ac.za/forum-explores-challenges-short-learning-programmes
Forum explores challenges in short-learning programmes
Short-learning programmes bridge the gap between traditional education and the demands of the modern workforce, fostering an environment of adaptability, innovation and lifelong learning. The director of the Unit for Continuing Education (CED) at the North-West University (NWU), Yolanda Kirsten, took part in a conference tailored to discuss short…https://news.nwu.ac.za/new-era-sadilar-advancing-south-africas-digital-language-revolution
A new era for SADiLaR: Advancing South Africa's digital language revolution
"Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation." These words by Noam Chomsky encapsulate the core of SADiLaR’s mission - harnessing the creative…https://news.nwu.ac.za/animal-health-students-present-entrepreneurial-solutions-agriculture
Animal health students present entrepreneurial solutions for agriculture
By Gofaone Motsamai Instead of focusing on formal employment when they graduate, final-year animal health science students at the North-West University (NWU) are tapping into their entrepreneurial spirit to explore ways to generate an income. As part of a specialised entrepreneurship module, students from the School of Agricultural Sciences…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-launches-higher-education-support-programme-advance-multilingualism-universities
SADiLaR launches Higher Education Support Programme to advance multilingualism at universities
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) is intensifying its efforts to support the higher education sector in advancing the implementation of the Language Policy Framework for Public Higher Education Institutions. Following the successful completion of the national language resources…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/ekonomiese-wetenskappe/sakebedrywighede-met-logistieke-bestuur
Sakebedrywighede met Logistieke Bestuur
[accordion], Jou Pad na Uitnemendheid, Vervoerekonomie is noodsaaklik om die beweging van vrag en passasiers vanaf die punt van oorsprong tot by die bestemming te verstaan, om te verseker dat hulle op die regte plek, in die gewenste toestand en op die regte tyd aankom. Hierdie aktiwiteite is belangrik vir die funksionering van enige ekonomie. Met ons BCom in Sakebedrywighede wat…, Kernvakke , Vakke sluit onder meer in: Inleiding tot Logistiek Logistieke Strategieë en Kliëntediens Logistieke Besigheidstelsels Vervoerbeplanning Internasionale Logistiek , Graadopsies, BCom in Sakebedrywighede met Logistieke Bestuur Duur van Graad: 3 jaar, voltyds Aangebied by Mahikeng [M] BCom in Sakebedrywighede met Logistieke Bestuur Duur van Graad: 4 jaar, voltyds Aangebied by Mahikeng [M] Kampus , Toelatingsvereistes, BCom in Sakebedrywighede met Logistieke Bestuur APS: 24 Wiskunde: Vlak 4 (40%) Engels: Vlak 4 (50%) BCom in Sakebedrywighede met Logistieke Bestuur - Uitgebreide Program APS: 20 Wiskunde: Vlak 3 (40%) of Wiskundige geletterdheid: Vlak 4 (50%) Engels: Vlak 3 (40%) , Loopbaangeleenthede , Logistieke bestuur Verskaffingskettingbestuurder Logistieke bestuurder Vragversender Pakhuisbedryf Voorraadbeheer Openbare vervoer-beplanner/skeduleerder/modelleerder Verkeer- en reisimpakassessor Nasionale regering, provinsiaal, distrik en plaaslike munisipaliteit , Nagraadse studies, Nagraadse studie in Ekonomiese Wetenskappe sluit in BCom Honneursgraad MCom en PhD Hierdie nagraadse kwalifikasies word aangebied in Potchefstroom [P] [/accordion], , Jaarboekhttps://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-occupational-hygiene-students-excel-saioh-annual-conference
NWU Occupational Hygiene students excel at SAIOH annual conference
The Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI) at the North-West University (NWU) has once again showcased the outstanding calibre of its postgraduate students at the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) Annual Conference 2024. This prestigious event, which was recently held in Gaborone, Botswana, gathers…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/registration-and-orientation/health-sciences-registration-and-orientation-programme
Programme
Registration and Orientation (R&O) is divided into registration and faculty based programmes presented by your faculty on your specific campus of study, as well as a programme presented by Student Life on your specific campus. Please ensure that you follow your official campus based NWU R&O programme. [accordion collapsed] FHS Mahikeng…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/bbp-groeisyfers-beklemtoon-die-dringendheid-van-die-implementering-van-groeivriendelike-ekonomiese
BBP-groeisyfers beklemtoon die dringendheid van die implementering van groeivriendelike ekonomiese hervormings
Die onverwagte en teleurstellende groeisyfers van die bruto binnelandse produk (BBP) vir die derde kwartaal van 2024 bevestig die mate waartoe Suid-Afrika se groeivooruitsigte steeds kwesbaar bly vir negatiewe faktore soos ongunstige weerstoestande, swakker uitvoere en ander remmende faktore. In sy kommentaar oor die vrystelling deur Statistieke…https://news.nwu.ac.za/gdp-growth-figures-underscore-urgency-implementing-growth-friendly-economic-reforms
GDP growth figures underscore urgency of implementing growth-friendly economic reforms
The unexpected and disappointing gross domestic product (GDP) growth figures for the third quarter of 2024 confirm the extent to which South Africa’s growth prospects remain vulnerable to negative factors such as adverse weather conditions, weakened exports and other lagging sectors. In commenting on the release of the growth figures for the…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/occupational-hygiene/and-innovation