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NWU se Hoof en Visekanselier sluit aan by wêreldleiers in kernwetenskap vir internasionale webinaar
Die Noordwes-Universiteit se Hoof en Visekanselier, dr Bismark Tyobeka, is deur prominente wêreldleiers in kernaangeleenthede genooi om ʼn paneellid te wees in ʼn internasionale webinaar oor die rol van kern- en radiologieveiligheid in die vreedsame gebruik van kernwetenskap en -tegnologie. Die webinaar word gereël deur die Verenigde Nasies…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-principal-and-vice-chancellor-joins-world-leaders-nuclear-science-international-webinar
NWU principal and vice-chancellor joins world leaders in nuclear science for international webinar
North-West University’s principal and vice-chancellor, Dr Bismark Tyobeka, has been invited by prominent global leaders in nuclear affairs to be a panelist in an international webinar on the role of nuclear and radiology safety in the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. The webinar is organised by the United Nations…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-nominated-most-influential-young-person-north-west-province
NWU alumnus nominated for most influential young person in North West Province
By Ontiretse Motingwa Tebogo Phakedi, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus has been nominated as one of the 50 most influential young people in the North West province. Tebogo, a journalist at the SABC, was nominated after local newspaper Naledi News requested its readers and the general public to nominate young people who they believe are…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-cross-country-runner-has-his-sights-set-stars
NWU cross country runner has his sights set on the stars
By Oldrin Masowa North-West University (NWU) student Itumeleng Sesiko is an upcoming athletic star. He won his first national medal at the age of 10 from Athletics South Africa (ASA) and is now on his way to becoming a professional cross country athlete. Itumeleng is set to represent the NWU athletics team at the North West Province N12…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-ready-soar-2022-varsity-football-tournament
NWU Eagles ready to soar in 2022 Varsity Football tournament
With the Varsity Football tournament starting on 21 July 2022, North-West University (NWU) coach Karabo Masehela says the NWU Eagles are ready to take flight in this year’s tournament. Back in 2019, the NWU Eagles made history by lifting the cup for the first time, and while they were performing well in 2021, they never quite reached the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-faculty-humanities-set-host-inaugural-digital-humanities-conference
NWU Faculty of Humanities set to host inaugural digital humanities conference
You may be wondering what exactly digital humanities is. In simple terms, it is the application of computing tools and methods to traditional humanities fields such as linguistics, literature, music, history and philosophy. Over the past decades, digital humanities have evolved both as an academic field and as a community of practice, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-sheds-light-dark-energy-and-why-theory-gravity-crossroads
Inaugural lecture sheds light on dark energy and why the theory of gravity is at a crossroads
On 14 July 2022, North-West University (NWU) professor in the subject group Physics, Prof Amare Abebe Gidelew, presented his inaugural lecture titled “Matters of Gravity: The how and why of cosmic evolution”. Prof Gidelew presented a brief account of one of humanity’s greatest adventures: trying to understand the origin, evolution, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/junior-karate-coach-represent-nwu-international-stage
Junior karate coach to represent NWU on international stage
by Ontiretse Motingwa Onalenna Ndlangisa, junior karate coach at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, was chosen at the recent University Sports South Africa (USSA) championship to represent South Africa at the 2022 Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire / International University Sports Federation (FISU) University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/all-eyes-reserve-banks-rates-decision-consumers-struggle
All eyes on Reserve Bank’s rates decision as consumers struggle
Already dealing with soaring food and transport prices, South African consumers await the next blow, the Reserve Bank’s latest repro rate decision. The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to announce its decision after its meeting on 21 July, and it appears the committee doesn’t have much room to manoeuvre. Prof Waldo Krugell…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gender-awareness-week-2023-emphasises-gender-galaxy-diversity-and-inclusivity-educational-setting
Gender Awareness Week 2023 emphasises gender galaxy, diversity and inclusivity in an educational setting
The goal of the North-West University (NWU) to promote diversity and inclusion among students, staff and other stakeholders now includes Gender Awareness Week as a critical component. Gender Awareness Week took place online and it was hosted by Dr Louise Postma, senior lecturer, and Dr Annamagriet de Wet, both from the Potchefstroom Campus. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-shines-designer-miss-south-africa-crown
Alumnus shines as designer of Miss South Africa crown
Kealeboga Pule, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus and LLB graduate, has gracefully woven his creative brilliance into the fabric of the Miss South Africa pageant. As managing director and co-founder of Nungu Diamonds, Kealeboga’s design excellence is responsible for crafting the dazzling new Miss South Africa crown that has captured the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/optentia-stel-twee-nuwe-kortkursusse-bekend
Optentia stel twee nuwe kortkursusse bekend
Mentorskap voeg waarde toe op talle vlakke – vir mentees, mentors, asook studieleiers, en kan vir alle betrokke partye tot voordeel wees. Om hierdie verhouding te ontwikkel, word die partye gehelp om nuwe dinge aan te leer, hulle netwerke te bou en as professionele persone te groei. Om sukses in die mentorskapverhouding te verseker, het die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/optentia-launches-two-short-courses
Optentia launches two short courses
Mentoring adds value at many levels for mentees, mentors and supervisors and can benefit all parties involved. Developing this relationship helps the parties to learn new things, build their networks, and grow as professionals. To ensure success in the mentoring relationship, the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/welcome-mr-and-miss-nwu-mahikeng-campus
Welcome, Mr and Miss NWU Mahikeng Campus
By Menziwa Msibi Larona Binang and Saneze Gweva are the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mr and Miss Mahikeng Campus. They were crowned during a beauty pageant hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Arts and Culture office on 12 August 2023. This event is hosted annually to provide a platform for students to showcase and enhance…http://news.nwu.ac.za/wellness-campaign-focuses-mens-well-being
Wellness campaign focuses on men’s well-being
By Menziwa Msibi The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Wellness office, in collaboration with the health clinics across its three campuses, recently launched a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) awareness campaign. This campaign focused on encouraging male students and staff to know their bodies, teaching them about prostate cancer and how going…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-defensive-strength-rests-goalkeeper-matanes-hands
NWU's defensive strength rests in goalkeeper Matane's hands
In the intricate realm of soccer where the goalkeeper’s role is pivotal, North-West University (NWU) goalkeeper Kamogelo Matane has emerged as a rising star with an impressive skill set tailored to meet the demands of the game. Hailing from Mahikeng, this aspiring shot-stopper has captured the attention of enthusiasts through his adaptability…http://news.nwu.ac.za/educating-youth-significance-saving
Educating the youth on the significance of saving
The North-West University (NWU) and PSG Wealth recently joined forces to present a guest lecture series to promote financial literacy and educate the youth on the significance of saving. Recognising the importance of financial education among young adults, PSG Wealth identified an opportunity to inspire the upcoming generation of South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-honoured-teaching-excellence
NWU alumnus honoured for teaching excellence
North-West University (NWU) alumnus and dedicated educator Tumelo Malebelela clinched the prestigious Teacher's Award in the "Excellence in Secondary Teaching" category during the North West Provincial Teaching Awards ceremony on 18 August 2023. "I am deeply honoured to stand among the accomplished winners of the Teaching Awards. The flood of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/golden-key-southern-africa-honours-new-members
Golden Key Southern Africa honours new members
Golden Key Southern Africa recently held a ceremony at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus to recognise and welcome new Golden Key International Honour Society members. The event celebrated the achievements of more than 200 members who were inaugurated. Golden Key is the world's largest honour society, founded in 1977 at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/professor-charlene-du-toit-brits-besig-om-die-paradigma-te-verskuif