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Former professional footballer returns to the Soccer Institute
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu Former professional footballer Ngunezi Mkhize has re-enrolled at the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute to further his football career and complete his studies. The Soccer Institute is renowned for developing soccer players, coaches and administrators – producing well-rounded individuals with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/vennootskap-bemagtig-malawiese-dieetkundiges
Vennootskap bemagtig Malawiese dieetkundiges
’n Kundige span dokters en verpleegkundiges is nodig om doeltreffende behandeling te verseker vir pasiënte wat kritiek siek is. ’n Noodsaaklike toevoeging tot hierdie span is die dieetkundige, aangesien studies getoon het dat sonder die leiding van voedingskundiges, talle pasiënte aan wanvoeding ly terwyl hulle in die hospitaal versorg word.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/partnership-empowers-malawian-dietitians
Partnership empowers Malawian dietitians
It takes an expert team of doctors and nurses to ensure effective treatment for critically ill patients. A crucial addition to this team is a dietitian, as studies have shown that without the guidance of nutrition experts, many patients become malnourished while in hospital care. The Dietetics Programme in the School of Applied Health Sciences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vc-calls-introduction-meritocratic-approach-appointment-executives-and-board-members-soes
VC calls for introduction of meritocratic approach to appointment of executives and board members in SOEs
A continued downward trajectory is the only possible forecast for South Africa’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) if political appointments in SOEs continue to take precedence over expertise. This is according to Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU). Prof Tyobeka says this is not only an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-en-absa-strategiese-vennootskap-om-innovasie-en-finansiele-samewerking-te-bevorder
NWU en ABSA: strategiese vennootskap om innovasie en finansiële samewerking te bevorder
Banke verskaf finansieringsopsies vir verskillende projekte en inisiatiewe, en die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) kan in vennootskap met ABSA Bank Beperk die proses van die hantering van finansieringsake vir personeel en studente bevorder. Afgevaardigdes van ABSA het op Maandag 26 Februarie op die Potchefstroomkampus met hooggeplaastes van die NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-absa-strategic-partnership-drive-innovation-and-financial-collaboration
NWU and ABSA: strategic partnership to drive innovation and financial collaboration
Banks provide financing options for various projects and initiatives, and in partnering with ABSA Bank Limited, the North-West University (NWU) can enhance the process of dealing with financing matters for the staff and students. On Monday, 26 February delegates from ABSA met with dignitaries from the NWU at the Potchefstroom Campus to explore…http://news.nwu.ac.za/soccer-institutes-u-21-team-gears-pirates-cup-tournament
Soccer Institute's u-21 team gears up for the Pirates Cup tournament
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute's under-21 team is gearing up for a thrilling challenge as they prepare to compete in the Pirates Cup tournament, one of South Africa's most esteemed youth soccer competitions. Set to kick off at the Wits Marks Park Sports Grounds, the tournament promises…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-27-years-cooperation
Celebrating 27 years of cooperation
North-West University (NWU) academic Kgame Molope represented the South African Chapter of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Academic Group (SA-IORAG) at the celebration of International IORA Day at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The event, taking place from 7 to 8 March, marked the 27th anniversary of IORA’s establishment. Themed "…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/feeste-en-nog-feeste-met-nwu-wat-twee-dekades-van-uitmuntendheid-vier
Feeste en nog feeste met NWU wat twee dekades van uitmuntendheid vier
Wat kry jy wanneer jy twee hoëronderwysentiteite, elkeen met sy eie missie van uitnemendheid, laat saamsmelt? Die resultaat is ’n universiteit van wêreldgehalte wat voortgaan om uit te blink, nie net onder die tersiêre-onderwysinstellings wat onder die room van die oes is nie – soos dit op die plaaslike en internasionale ranglyste gesien kan word…http://news.nwu.ac.za/festivities-abound-nwu-celebrates-two-decades-excellence
Festivities abound as NWU celebrates two decades of excellence
What do you get when you merge two higher-education entities, each on a mission of excellence? The result is a world-class university that continues to excel not only among the cream of the crop of tertiary-education institutions – as is evident in the local and international rankings – but also in its achievements in all spheres of academia and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academics-visit-india-establish-collaborations-and-partnerships
Academics visit India to establish collaborations and partnerships
A group of academics from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently visited India to attend and present at an international congress and to explore opportunities for academic collaborations and partnerships. The delegation consisted of Prof Babs Surujlal, executive dean of the Faculty of Economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/renowned-astronomer-talk-about-asteroid-threats-and-strategies-earths-defense
Renowned astronomer to talk about asteroid threats and strategies for Earth's defense
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will host a guest lecture on 20 March 2024, featuring distinguished astronomer and extraordinary professor, Prof Don Kurtz. Prof Kurtz, an A1-rated professor based in the United Kingdom, will delve into the intriguing topic of "Impact!" during his lecture.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/memorandum-van-verstandhouding-onderteken-om-gesamentlike-inisiatiewe-te-bevorder
Memorandum van verstandhouding onderteken om gesamentlike inisiatiewe te bevorder
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) en die Onderwys- en Opleidingsowerheid vir die Staatsdiens (PSETA) het begin met gesprekke om ’n formele samewerking aan te gaan om vaardigheidsvermoëns binne die staatdienssektor uit te bou en aan albei partye se grondwetlike en statutêre verpligtinge te voldoen. Afgevaardigdes van die NWU en die PSETA het op…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-switches-solar-power-tackle-load-shedding
Vanderbijlpark Campus switches to solar power to tackle load-shedding
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently unveiled its new solar carport plant. The plant features 696 solar panels with a peak capacity of 382 kW. It is expected to generate 1500 kWh per day and 505 MWh per year. Electrical and mechanical technician Mike Odendaal says not only will the plant provide green power into the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/world-art-day-tradition-and-technology
World Art Day: Tradition and technology
As the world marks World Art Day 2024 on 15 April, Othusitse Maunatlala, an academic in the School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU), shares insights on the significance of art. World Art Day is an international celebration of the fine arts which was declared by the International Association of Art to promote awareness of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-yg-face-shimlas-yg-fnb-young-guns-final
NWU Eagles YG to face Shimlas YG in FNB Young Guns Final
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles Young Guns (YG) are heading to the FNB Young Guns Final after defeating FNB UCT Ikeys YG 31-24 at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds on Monday, 15 April. A rather slow start from the NWU Eagles YG saw the home team nearly getting punished by a missed penalty kick from the Ikeys full back, Monray Daars. Soon…http://news.nwu.ac.za/world-intellectual-property-day-celebrations-launched
World Intellectual Property Day celebrations launched
The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the media launch for the World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) celebrations in partnership with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC), the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the National Intellectual Property…http://news.nwu.ac.za/voter-education-key-issues-explored-prior-general-elections
Voter education: key issues explored prior to the general elections
Political commentator Mike Sham recently hosted a voter education event in collaboration with the Potchefstroom Student Campus Council (SCC) of the North-West University (NWU). Mike Sham, as well as the students of the NWU who were present at the event, questioned the various political representatives in attendance about their manifestos and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-explores-customary-law-among-khoi-san-communities
Academic explores customary law among Khoi-San communities
Prof Christa Rautenbach, a lecturer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law, recently delivered a keynote address titled "Reviving and recognising customary law: traditional leadership and governance among Khoi-San communities" at the Commission on Khoi-San Matters Research Symposium in Cape Town. The symposium was a collaborative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/reserwebank-bly-baie-versigtig-te-midde-van-onsekerhede