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Making internships work
The South African economy is changing and with it, the level of experience and talent that is required. In the current competitive job market, recent graduates face a tough learning curve. This is why applied learning and internship opportunities are essential for students. Internships integrate classroom knowledge and theory with practical…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-eagles-vlieg-tokio-toe
NWU Eagles vlieg Tokio toe
Die ganse wêreld gaan kyk, en wat hulle gaan sien, is hoofletter-A, Arende. Die Suid-Afrikaanse span gaan eersdaags tydens die 2021 Olimpiese Spele in Tokio, Japan hul staal wys, met ʼn string Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) Eagles wat die sowat 13 500 km vlug saam gaan aandurf. Pieter Conradie (4 x 400 m), Chederick van Wyk (4 x 100 m), Jo-Ané…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-flying-tokyo
NWU Eagles flying to Tokyo
The entire world will be watching, and what they are going to see is capital E for Eagles. The South African team will soon show their steel at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, with a flock of North-West University (NWU) Eagles who will embark on the flight of about 13 500 km together. Pieter Conradie (4 x 400 m), Chederick van Wyk (…https://news.nwu.ac.za/refugees-south-africa-face-challenges-processes-and-delays
Refugees in South Africa face challenges with processes and delays
Although welcomed by South Africa, refugees and asylum seekers encounter a number of obstacles when they want to exercise their rights with regard to international law, the South African Constitution and refugee law. This is according to North-West University (NWU) academic in the Faculty of Law, Dr Jean Chrysostome Kanamugire, whose doctoral…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nominate-cream-crop-nwu-alumni
Nominate the cream of the crop of NWU alumni
The North-West University (NWU) will again celebrate the remarkable achievements of its outstanding alumni during the seventh biennial Alumni Excellence Awards ceremony, which is set to take place in October this year. It is the ideal opportunity for NWU alumni, staff and all stakeholders to nominate deserving alumni from all walks of life for…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-hart-hou-bloeddruk-toom
NWU se HART hou bloeddruk in toom
Die Hipertensie in Afrika Navorsingspan (HART) in die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) doen sy deel om bloeddrukbewustheid en ‑meting gedurende die hele Meimetingsmaand (MMM) en op Wêreldhipertensiedag op 17 Mei te bevorder. HART ondersteun die Meimetingsmaand van 2021 deur verskeie projekte wat spesifiek gerig…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-hart-keeps-tabs-blood-pressure
NWU’s HART keeps tabs on blood pressure
The Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is doing its part to promote blood pressure awareness and measurement during the whole of May Measurement Month (MMM) and on World Hypertension Day on 17 May. HART is supporting the 2021 May Measurement Month through various…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-family-and-friends-celebrate-brandon-moolman
NWU, family and friends celebrate Brandon Moolman
The North-West University (NWU) Vaal Hockey Club recently hosted a small gathering for Brandon Moolman and his family and friends to celebrate his graduation. Brandon made news headlines last year after breaking his neck in a freak accident that left him paralysed. However, this did not put a stop to his perseverance, and he graduated with a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dont-miss-nwu-webinar-featuring-celebrated-economist-dawie-roodt
Don’t miss NWU webinar featuring celebrated economist, Dawie Roodt
The extremely slow pace of economic recovery since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic is clearly evident. However, even as the world is facing dramatic changes due to the pandemic, economic activities have not stopped. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) research focus area TRADE and the Faculty of Economic and Management…https://news.nwu.ac.za/south-african-experts-weigh-copyright-amendment-bill
South African experts weigh in on Copyright Amendment Bill
The Copyright Amendment Bill has been stalled since December 2020 due to a number of constitutional reservations that were raised by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The President singled out some of the Bill’s provisions, such as guaranteeing remuneration to artists, and expanding exceptions for educational, research, disability and other public…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/skoolhoofde-die-noord-kaap-gaan-unieke-diploma-baat
Skoolhoofde in die Noord-Kaap gaan by unieke diploma baat
Die Fakulteit Opvoedkunde van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is gekies as die voorkeurverskaffer vir die aanbieding van ’n unieke Gevorderde Diploma in Opvoedkunde vir skoolleiers in die Noord-Kaap. Die Skool vir Professionele Studies in Onderwys in die fakulteit het in 2020 met die SOIC-gemeenskapsontwikkelingtrust in Sishen onderhandel om ’n…https://news.nwu.ac.za/principals-northern-cape-benefit-unique-diploma
Principals in Northern Cape to benefit from unique diploma
The Faculty of Education of the North-West University (NWU) was selected as the preferred provider for presenting a unique Advanced Diploma in Education to school leaders in the Northern Cape. The School of Professional Studies in Education in the faculty negotiated with the SOIC Community Development Trust in Sishen in 2020 to become a partner…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-life-and-school-nursing-celebrate-nurses
NWU Student Life and School of Nursing celebrate nurses
International Nurses and Midwives Day is celebrated annually on 12 May, and this year the North-West University (NWU) paid tribute to all nurses for the key role they play in society, and especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Student Life shows appreciation The Student Life department on the Mahikeng Campus celebrated the day by reaching out…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-unveils-pride-wall-celebration-and-recognition-lgbtiqa-community
NWU unveils Pride Wall in celebration and recognition of LGBTIQA+ community
In the spirit of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia that was observed on 17 May, the North-West University (NWU) is making a concerted effort to foster a culture of inclusivity and acceptance. Student Life and the Student Campus Council on the Mahikeng Campus recently joined forces in unveiling a unique NWU Pride…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-race-awareness-week
NWU celebrates Race Awareness Week
Race Awareness Week (RAW) is a week-long annual event at the North-West University (NWU), dedicated to raising awareness on the current discussions around race in South African society. The goal is to open discussions on history, current events and how we can progress in the future. This is done to create awareness on current debates around race…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-transformation-society-embark-gender-based-violence-and-lgbtiqa-awareness-march
NWU Transformation Society to embark on gender-based violence and LGBTIQA+ awareness march
The Transformation Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbiljpark Campus will take to the streets, marching to raise awareness and educate the public on issues of gender-based violence, gender identity and sexual diversity in support of the LGBTIQA+ community. Students and staff are invited to join in the march – themed “…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-dsi-continue-raise-awareness-indigenous-knowledge
NWU and DSI continue to raise awareness on indigenous knowledge
In 2020 the North-West University (NWU) joined forces with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) to start raising awareness about and to position, develop and promote indigenous knowledge systems – and in particular the Indigenous Knowledge Act (IK Act) and the Bio-cultural Community Protocol (BCP*) – in South Africa. The awareness…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-webinar-will-probe-2021-south-african-local-government-elections
NWU webinar will probe 2021 South African local government elections
The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) will be hosting a webinar titled “The 2021 South African local government elections at a crossroad: synchronisation” on 20 May 2021 from 12:00 to 14:00. The panel members for this webinar are Prof Jaap de Visser, Prof Mcebisi Ndletyana and Dr Legesse Mengie. For more information and to RSVP,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-vennootkonsortium-stel-n-ventilatorontwerpkompetisie-vir-studente-bekend
NWU se vennootkonsortium stel ’n ventilatorontwerpkompetisie vir studente bekend
Vir talle Covid-19-pasiënte wat asemhalingsprobleme ervaar, is die verskil tussen lewe en dood toegang tot ventilators wat werk. Tydens die Covid-19-pandemie het nuusberigte dikwels die tekort aan hierdie lewensnoodsaaklike toerusting en hulle verwante dienste beklemtoon – nie net in Suid-Afrika nie, maar wêreldwyd. Dit is steeds ’n kwessie wat…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-partner-consortium-launches-ventilator-design-competition-students