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Prospective student leaders take part in Leadership Development Programme
By Bonolo Monaisa Student Life on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a Leadership Development programme for 40 prospective student leaders from 11 to 14 July. Among the 40 nominated leaders were members of the Society Sub-committee residences committees and the Golden Key Society. The programme aimed to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/veteran-setswana-broadcaster-easy-matjila-awarded-honorary-doctorate
Veteran Setswana broadcaster Easy Matjila awarded honorary doctorate
Veteran Setswana broadcaster and SABC newsreader, Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila, received an honorary doctorate in humanities from the North-West University (NWU) on 18 July at the Mahikeng Campus. This was in recognition for his outstanding achievements in promoting Setswana and other languages through his work at the SABC. "Allow me to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ttis-ondersoek-sonkraginnovasie-enel-green-power-se-sonkragaanleg-die-noord-kaap
TTIS ondersoek sonkraginnovasie by Enel Green Power se sonkragaanleg in die Noord-Kaap
Die span van Tegnologie-oordrag en Innovasie-ondersteuning (TTIS) by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs as deel van voortgesette pogings om innovasie- en bedryfsvennootskappe te ondersteun, ’n groep akademiese personeellede wat in sonkragenergieverwante projekte spesialiseer op ’n opwindende toer na Enel Green Power se Adams-sonkragaanleg…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-protector-advocates-community-engagement-and-constitutional-democracy
Public Protector advocates for community engagement and constitutional democracy
Public Protector Adv Kholeka Gcaleka delivered a lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 11 July 2024, during which she emphasised the role of community engagement and the Public Protector in upholding and strengthening South Africa’s constitutional democracy. Adv Gcaleka highlighted the principles of South Africa’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/easy-matjila-receive-honorary-doctorate
Easy Matjila to receive honorary doctorate
Renowned broadcaster and SABC newsreader Masego Ezekiel Matjila will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the North-West University (NWU) on 18 July at the Mahikeng Campus. Masego has demonstrated significant dedication in promoting the Setswana language at the SABC. He started his career more than 30 years ago as an on-air radio personality…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-en-rof-bemagtig-afrikaanssprekende-onderwysers
NWU en ROF bemagtig Afrikaanssprekende onderwysers
Dit is 10 jaar sedert die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) en die Rapport Onderwysfonds (ROF) begin saamwerk het om Afrikaanssprekende onderwysstudente by die universiteit met ’n ROF-beurslening te help. ’n Afvaardiging van die ROF, wat bestaan het uit Inge Kühne, voorsitter, Phil-Marie Roberts van die ROF en Werner Human van die ROF se Raad van…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-rof-empower-afrikaans-speaking-teachers
NWU and ROF empower Afrikaans-speaking teachers
It has been 10 years since the North-West University (NWU) and the Rapport Onderwysfonds (ROF) first started collaborating to empower Afrikaans-speaking education students at the university through an ROF loan bursary. A delegation from the ROF comprising Inge Kühne, chairperson, Phil-Marie Roberts from the ROF and Werner Human from the ROF…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-health-sciences-host-one-day-engaged-scholarship-impact-indaba
Faculty of Health Sciences to host one-day Engaged Scholarship Impact Indaba
On 18 July the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences will host the Engaged Scholarship Impact Indaba, a dynamic one-day event dedicated to exploring the intersections of academic research, community engagement and societal impact. Taking place at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, this event is set to attract scholars,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-and-alumnus-represent-south-africa-2024-venezuela-book-fair
Academic and alumnus to represent South Africa at 2024 Venezuela Book Fair
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe and alumnus Dr Monicca Thulisile Bhuda have been selected as part of South Africa's team for the 20th International Book Fair of Venezuela (FILVEN) in Caracas, from 11 to 21 July 2024. South Africa will be the guest of honour at this event. The Ministry of Popular Power for Culture,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwufm-appoints-new-station-manager
NWUFM appoints new station manager
By Bonolo Monaisa Keamogetsoe Ledwaba-Moadi has been appointed as the new station manager at the NWUFM, the radio station at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus. Keamogetsoe says he is driven by his lifelong passion for radio and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the industry. ‘‘My passion for radio started at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-noordwes-universiteit-hou-joernalistiek-lewendig
Die Noordwes-Universiteit hou joernalistiek lewendig
Daar is ’n Engelse uitdrukking wat sê jy soek nie moeilikheid met ouens wat ink by die vat koop nie. Dit was dalk waar toe gedrukte koerante oor nuusverspreiding koning gekraai het. Noudat bandwydte egter hierdie vate vol ink vervang het, is daar nog ’n toekoms vir joernaliste in die tradisionele sin van die woord? Hierdie kwessie is verder…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-take-aim-bridging-continents
NWU researchers take aim at bridging continents
In their pursuit of driving innovation and expanding the North-West University’s (NWU’s) global research, a delegation of nine researchers recently embarked on a fruitful international visit to the United Kingdom (UK). The researchers visited two prestigious institutions, the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE) and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mou-bolster-public-sector
MoU to bolster the public sector
The North-West University (NWU) and the Public Service Commission (PSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 16 July to formalise and strengthen the relationship between the parties. The MoU, which will remain in force for a period of five years, seeks to bring together the NWU and PSC to collaborate in areas of mutual…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-insight-enzyme-hivaids-drug-development
New insight into enzyme for HIV/Aids drug development
Without the help of a particular enzyme, HIV/Aids cannot replicate itself and take over the body’s cells. Dr Andrew Motsilanyane, a recent PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), has been targeting this enzyme, HIV-1 protease, in research that could open up new possibilities for drug development. His work focuses on the critical role…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-announces-first-international-spring-school
Faculty of Humanities announces first international spring school
The Faculty of Humanities at North-West University (NWU) is delighted to announce its inaugural International Spring School, set to take place from 16 to 20 September 2024 at the Khaya iBhubesi Conference Centre in Parys. This event marks a significant milestone for the faculty, aiming to unite students, study leaders and researchers from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prof-wannie-carstens-ontvang-gesogte-prys-vir-bydraes-tot-afrikaans
Prof Wannie Carstens ontvang gesogte prys vir bydraes tot Afrikaans
Prof Wannie Carstens, die voormalige direkteur van die Skool vir Tale aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), het die gesogte Jan H Marais-prys van die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns vir sy buitengewone bydrae tot Afrikaans as wetenskaptaal ontvang. Dit is ter erkenning van die hoë vlak en hoë gehalte van sy werk, asook sy kundige…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-wannie-carstens-awarded-prestigious-prize-contributions-afrikaans
Prof Wannie Carstens awarded prestigious prize for contributions to Afrikaans
Prof Wannie Carstens, the former director of the School of Languages at the North-West University (NWU), has been awarded the prestigious Jan H Marais Prize for his exceptional contributions to Afrikaans as a scientific language by the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (the South African Academy of Science and Arts). This is in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-deliver-keynote-address-nelson-mandela-memorial-lecture
Prof Bismark Tyobeka to deliver keynote address at Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture
Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), will be delivering the keynote address at the Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture on 24 July at 10:00 at the Mmabatho Civic Centre. This event is a collaborative effort between the Office of the Premier of North West, the Mahikeng Local Municipality, the NWU and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dont-miss-second-vice-chancellor-science-day-taung
Don’t miss the second Vice-Chancellor Science Day in Taung
The North-West University (NWU) is set to host the second Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day at Taung in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District on 30 and 31 July 2024. This event aims to engage rural communities through science-based activities, particularly targeting approximately 1 200 learners in Grades 10 to 12. The science day is a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/putting-spotlight-mens-health-and-wellbeing