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New book on community engaged research sees the light
The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with Van Schaik Publishers, recently launched the book Community engagement research in South Africa - Methods, Theories, Histories and Practice. This book is a collaborative effort by three editors, well versed in community engaged research. The three scholars, representing various disciplines,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cloud-matters-showcase-impact-cloud-computing-environment
Cloud Matters showcase the impact of cloud computing on the environment
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) research niche area Visual Narratives and Creative Outputs (ViNCO) presented a group exhibition, CLOUD MATTERS, from 2 to 4 November 2022. Stemming from the Faculty of Humanities’ international Digital Humanities in Precarious Times conference, the exhibition showcased the impact of cloud computing and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-alexander-samuels-why-studying-transport-infrastructure-worthwhile-choice-prospective-students
Dr Alexander Samuels: Why studying transport infrastructure is a worthwhile choice for prospective students
October is Transport Month in South Africa. Alexander Samuels, from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) and lecturer in the Department of Transport Economics and Logistics Management, explains why studying transport infrastructure is a worthwhile choice for prospective students, especially at the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-has-spring-its-north-carolina-state-university-step
The NWU has a spring in its North Carolina State University step
Spring is in the air here in the USA where a large delegation from the North-West University (NWU) is visiting North Carolina State University (NCSU). The trees on their beautiful main campus are coated with colourful emerging blossoms, and although the sights like the majestic Memorial Bell Tower at Henry Square are…http://news.nwu.ac.za/teacher-education-project-launches-italy
Teacher education project launches in Italy
Florence, the Italian city made famous by Renaissance artists such as Michaelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, is also a modern-day hub for leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. In May this year, the city ushered in a new phase in STEM teacher education as global partners gathered to launch the Erasmus+…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unlocking-frontiers-south-african-delegation-explores-chinas-education-landscape
Unlocking frontiers: South African delegation explores China's education landscape
A delegation representing various South African universities was recently invited by the Intercultural Education Company (IEC) to explore the educational landscape of the People's Republic of China. During the 10-day expedition the delegation had the opportunity to learn more about China's educational success, its innovative employability…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-launches-community-engagement-garden-project
Vanderbijlpark Campus launches Community Engagement Garden project
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently launched the HaReJeng (Let Us Eat) Community Engagement Garden project, an innovative plan aimed at promoting sustainable food production, service learning, and community engagement. Preparation has started on a 40m x 41m rectangular area on campus which will initially host two…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-text-technology/postgraduate-study
Postgraduate study
GENERAL INFORMATION All of following projects form part of larger projects at CTexT. Therefore you will be supervised by a lecturer from the faculty of Arts and/or Natural Sciences, as well as a researcher/engineer from CTexT. Machine translation for South African Languages Machine translation deals with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-takes-part-first-g20-national-tourism-hackathon
NWU takes part in first G20 National Tourism Hackathon
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu Innovation, collaboration and youthful energy took centre stage in Mpumalanga at the Sabi River Sun Resort, when North-West University (NWU) students and an academic participated in the first G20 National Department of Tourism Hackathon. Dr Ncedo ka Ntloko, senior lecturer in the School of Tourism…http://www.nwu.ac.za/e-yearbooks-2011
e-Yearbooks 2011
e-Yearbooks 2011 General Academic Rules, 2010 and 2011 Faculties of: Arts Undergraduate Post-graduate Natural Sciences Undergraduate Postgraduate Theology Undergraduate and Postgraduate Educational Sciences Undergraduate BEd Undergraduate HRD (BTD) Undergraduate PGCE In-service- and…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business-school/modiragatsi
Modiragatsi
Modiragatsi 2022 Modiragatsi 2022 Are you a High School learner looking at the world around you and imagining ways in which you can make it better? If so, why not enter our Modiragatsi innovation competition, to stand a chance to win an all-expenses-paid overseas technology tour! Modiragatsi is an innovation competition for the youth that is…, How to Enter, 1. Individuals or teams of two (2) may enter with a teacher from their school. 2. Start by identifying a problem in your community that you think can be solved by means of a mobile phone app or electronic product in one of these 6 categories: : a. Food security, Energy and Water b. Township Economy c. Gender Based Violence Prevention d. Safety and…, Competition Dates, Applications will close at midnight on 25 March 2022 The mentoring programme for semi-finalist teams will take place in an online format from April 2022 with the final presentations being due at midnight on 25 July 2022. The winners will be announced at our annual Femmegineering Event on 9 August 2022. The winners trip, facilitated by SIEMENS,…, Competition Rules, Entries can be individual or in teams of 2. At least 1 of the team members should identify as female. At least one team member is required to have both Mathematics & Physical Science as school subjects. A teacher may enter with more than one team from the same school Signed consent should be given from the parents/legal guardians to…, Additional Information Downloads, Please ensure you have read and completed the following documents: Project Outline Info Sheet Indemnity Form, Submit project, Please submit your finished project here ., Contact us, If you require any additional information, please contact us via email: modiragatsi@nwu.ac.za or WhatsApp: +27828785894 [/accordion]http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-examines-south-africas-aviation-carbon-emissions-and-tourism-policy-challenges
Study examines South Africa’s aviation carbon emissions and tourism policy challenges
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu When aircraft take off from South Africa’s major airports, they do more than connect people with destinations, they also leave behind a growing environmental footprint. The complex relationship between aviation, tourism and climate change is the focus of a recent book chapter by Kgomotso Mereotlhe, a…http://www.nwu.ac.za/mynwu/ri-test2
RI-test2
Prof Awie Kotze Executive Dean; Faculty of Health Sciences (NWU) Prof Babs Surujlal Executive Dean; Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences (NWU) Dr Neo Morei Executive Dean; Faculty of Law (NWU) Prof Lloyd Conely Executive Dean; Faculty of Education (NWU) Prof Liezl…http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-robots
Library Robots
About, NWU LIS is embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by introducing the library's Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. The physical library robot will take over mundane tasks and respond instantly to our library clients. The primary mission of library employees can be performed with greater accuracy and reliability. It will also help…, Notice: December 2026 Recess - A quick robot roundup update!, Our trusty robots from all three campuses will be taking a well-deserved holiday nap. We'll be packing them away into their cosy storerooms for the December break, and they'll spring back to life in 2026 once everyone is back from leave. We don't have exact switch-on dates yet, as staff will be returning at different times, but rest assured, the…, Robots on each campus, NWU Library Robot The NWU robots assist students with efficient library navigation by offering real-time guidance to specific sections, answering basic questions, and providing information about library resources and operating hours. Mahikeng: Sebueng (Talkative) This robot is located on the ground floor in front of the Circulation Desk. …, The Robots can assist you with, Navigating the library and finding specific sections Locating librarian offices and restrooms Answering general questions about the library Providing information on library services and operating hours Offering guidance on how to use library resources, How to interact with the Robot, Start a conversation Tap the robot’s screen to begin interacting. Ask a question The robot can answer library-related queries, such as directions to librarian offices, restrooms, and other facilities. If the robot gets stuck or doesn't return to its dock Press the red button on the back of the robot. Manually guide it back to its docking station.…, Specifications of the robots, Autonomous navigation Moves independently across the library floor. Avoids obstacles and patrons while adjusting to different flooring types. Monitors battery levels and automatically returns to the charging station when power drops below 20%. Elevator access (Future Upgrade) Designed with the potential to be upgraded for elevator use. It will…, Contact, Sibusiso Sigudla Sibusiso Sigudla Mahikeng +27 (0)18 389 2211 Amkele Jampethu Amkele Jampethu Potchefstroom +27 (0)18 285 2668 Thabang Lediga Thabang Lediga Vanderbijlpark +27 (0)18 910 3495http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/xcel-open-geslote-deure-ingenieurswese
Xcel – open geslote deure in ingenieurswese
’n Tweede kans om beter matriekuitslae te kry, kan net die ding wees om ’n voorspoedige loopbaan in ingenieurswese mee te begin. Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) gee deur die innoverende Xcel-program aan talentvolle matrieks wie se finale uitslae in die pad staan van hulle droom om ingenieurs te word die geleentheid om hulle passie na te jaag.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/round-applause-finalists-and-winners-modiragatsi-youth-innovation-competition
Round of applause to finalists and winners of the Modiragatsi Youth Innovation Competition
On Women’s Day this year, the Business School of the North-West University (NWU) had the privilege of honouring gifted young learners and students with great minds and the potential to shape a better future for all! The Modiragatsi Youth Innovation Competition finalists and winners were celebrated during a breakfast event at The Capital On The…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/languages/german
German
Available on the Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark Campuses German is the language of scientists, inventors, philosophers, composers, artists, poets and authors. More than 100 Nobel Prizes have been awarded to German-speaking individuals who have distinguished themselves in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology, medicine,…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/nwu-emelten-ssrec/ethics-application-and-committee-information
Ethics Application and Committee Information
[accordion collapsed] TOR & SOPs Terms of Reference The terms of reference (TOR) document provides guidelines and a minimum standard for the North-West University Education, Management and Economic Sciences, Law, Theology, Engineering and Natural Sciences-Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee’s (NWU-EMELTEN-SSREC) operational…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rewards-its-exceptional-achievers
NWU rewards its exceptional achievers
During a virtual ceremony on 25 November the North-West University (NWU) acknowledged staff for their exceptional contributions to teaching and learning, research and community engagement. These torchbearers were honoured during the first ever NWU Excellence Awards ceremony. The event, which was streamed online, brought staff in the three key…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/registration-and-orientation/mathematics-induction-course