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NWU Business School empower young entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs from more than 70 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) benefitted from a SME Business Finance Clinic hosted by the North-West University (NWU). The Small Business Advisory Bureau (SBAB) of the NWU’s Business School, in collaboration with the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), recently hosted an SME Business…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/werkswinkel-oor-om-die-doeltreffendheid-van-die-direksie-te-verseker-bemagtig
Werkswinkel oor om die doeltreffendheid van die direksie te verseker, bemagtig
Deur Vukosi Mathale In die hedendaagse snelveranderende universiteitslandskap waar kommersiële ondernemings en tegnologie-beginbesighede volop is, was die rol van ’n direksie nog nooit belangriker nie. Om werknemers van die universiteit op hierdie gebied te bemagtig, het die kantoor van Tegnologie-oordrag en Innovasie-ondersteuning (TTIS) by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/workshop-ensuring-board-effectiveness-empowers
Workshop on ensuring board effectiveness empowers
By Vukosi Mathale In today's rapidly evolving university landscape where commercial enterprises and technology start-ups abound, the role of a board of directors has never been more critical. To empower university employees in this field, the Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office at the North-West University (NWU) recently…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-seek-redemption
NWU Eagles seek redemption
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles are determined to display a more clinical performance in their fourth match of the Varsity Football 2023 tournament on 17 August. This comes close on the heels of a 2-1 loss to the Tshwane University of Technology. "Execution proved to be a challenge in our previous match. While we managed to create a few…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-monyeki-represent-department-health
Prof Monyeki to represent the Department of Health
The North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Health Sciences commends Prof Andries Monyeki, who has been asked to represent the National Department of Health at an upcoming multi-country World Health Organization (WHO) workshop. This nomination both reflects his expertise and recognises his research contributions to public health policy. Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/what-impact-4ir-external-auditing
What is the impact of 4IR on external auditing?
North-West University alumnus Jan-Pierre Botes, a chartered accountant, registered auditor and industry specialist, recently presented a guest lecture on the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on external auditing at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus. The lecture was attended by enthusiastic Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gift-goes-international
GIFT goes international
A research team from the Global, Innovative, Forefront, Talent (GIFT) Management research niche area in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (FEMS) recently traveled to Hungary to collaborate with the University of Miskolc. The trip was financed by the European Union’s Erasmus funding programme which…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-nursing-lends-helping-hand
School of Nursing lends a helping hand
The School of Nursing on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently extended a helping hand to the Legae Motheo orphanage situated in Seweding village. This charitable effort was an embodiment of the school's commitment to giving back to the community and addressing the needs of those less fortunate. Legae Motheo orphanage…http://news.nwu.ac.za/technology-geekulcha-promotes-diversity-and-inclusivity
Technology: Geekulcha promotes diversity and inclusivity
The Geekulcha Student Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a Women in Tech event to highlight the need for diversity and inclusivity in the technology industry. According to head of the project Dean Dube, the overarching theme focused on empowerment and skill development, showcasing how learning…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-voeg-nog-n-topposisie-sy-indrukwekkende-prestasie-op-ranglyste
NWU voeg nog ’n topposisie by sy indrukwekkende prestasie op ranglyste
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het nog ’n topposisie by sy indrukwekkende vertoning op internasionale ranglyste gevoeg. Die ShanghaiRanking Consultancy plaas die NWU in die kategorie vir die top-5 tot top-7 Suid-Afrikaanse universiteite op sy 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Die plasing in die 5- tot 7-kategorie is ’n…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-adds-another-top-placement-its-impressive-performance-rankings
NWU adds another top placement to its impressive performance in rankings
The North-West University (NWU) has added another top placement to its impressive show in international rankings. The ShanghaiRanking Consultancy ranks the NWU in the category for the top 5 to 7 South African universities in its 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). The placing in the 5 to 7 category is an improvement from being…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/lucy-twani-neem-die-voortou-netbalspelerontwikkeling
Lucy Twani: Neem die voortou by netbalspelerontwikkeling
Spelerontwikkeling: dit is deel van die kern van netbal by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), en as daar ’n meer entoesiastiese voorstander hiervan is as Lucy Twani, gaan jy ver moet soek. Lucy is die hoëprestasie-netbalafrigter vir die junior spanne by die Potchefstroomkampus, en dit is as gevolg van hierdie 27-jarige se toewyding om…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lucy-twani-taking-lead-netball-player-development
Lucy Twani: Taking the lead on netball player development
Player development: it is imbedded in the core of netball at the North-West University (NWU), and if there is a more enthusiastic proponent of this than Lucy Twani, this person will be hard to find. Lucy is the high-performance netball coach for the junior teams at the Potchefstroom Campus, and it is because of this 27-year-old’s dedication to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-brings-african-populations-previously-eurocentric-cell-research
Researcher brings African populations into previously Eurocentric cell research
Why did some people experience more severe coronavirus symptoms than others during the Covid-19 pandemic? International researchers believe part of the answer may lie deep within human cells, specifically in the small circular chromosome inside each cell, called the mitochondrial DNA. Genetic variations in mitochondrial DNA are considered the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vice-chancellors-science-day-empowering-young-minds
NWU Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day: Empowering young minds
The North-West University (NWU) hosted its inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day on 31 July 2023 at Mabeskraal near Rustenburg as part of National Science Week. This landmark event served as a platform for fostering partnerships and collaboration among educational institutions, government departments, private companies, communities, and other…http://news.nwu.ac.za/taking-stand-against-gender-based-violence-varsity-football
Taking a stand against gender-based violence with Varsity Football
The North-West University (NWU) will take a stand against gender-based violence (GBV) during the Varsity Football tournament, demonstrating its commitment to promoting a safer and more equitable society. In collaboration with Student and Counselling Development, the university's football team aims to rally students and sports enthusiasts to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/jarred-gears-world-student-games
Jarred gears up for World Student Games
Badminton boffin Jarred Elliott, a 23-year-old second-year student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), will represent the NWU and South Africa at the upcoming International University Sports Federation (FISU) Summer World University Games in China. Recognising the immense responsibility that comes with this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hard-fought-victory-nwu-eagles
Hard fought victory for NWU Eagles
Scoring in the 95th minute of the game through a header by Kgopotso Moshapo after a well-taken corner, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured victory against the Central University of Technology (CUT) in the fourth round of the Varsity Football tournament. The NWU exhibited early dominance in this home game, particularly in the initial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/you-go-our-nwu-netball-eagles
You go, our NWU netball Eagles
The North-West University (NWU) would like to wish our NWU Eagles the best of luck during the Varsity Netball tournament. You have shown time and again what remarkable people and exceptional players you are. Your commitment, hard work and ethic of care has made us proud, and we know that you will give nothing but your best on the court. Last…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-importance-women