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NWU expert asks: Is the recession really over?
Is the South African economic recession really over? This is the question asked by Prof Danie Meyer, lecturer and researcher at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences in Vanderbijlpark.Despite the surprisingly positive growth rate of 2,5% for the second quarter of the year – as announced by Statistics…http://news.nwu.ac.za/premier-engages-nwu-ndp-and-province%25E2%2580%2599s-approach
Premier engages NWU on the NDP and the province’s approach
The North-West University (NWU) recently played host to the Premier of the North West Province, honourable Supra Obakeng Ramoeletse Mahumapelo. During the Premier’s visit to the university’s campus in Mahikeng on 26 September 2017, he gave a prestige lecture titled “The National Development Plan (NDP) and the North West Province approach”.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/importance-effective-communication-relationships-promote-mental-health
The importance of effective communication in relationships to promote mental health
October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Dr Kobus du Plooy, clinical psychologist at the North-West University’s (NWU's) Institute of Psychology and Wellbeing, shares the following article in support of this important campaign. Few changes over the last several decades have impacted modern society as much as the rapid advances in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-successful-pre-marital-seminar
NWU hosts successful pre-marital seminar
On 2 October 2017 the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology at the campus in Mahikeng hosted a successful pre-marital seminar with the theme “Biblical Principles on Marriage Preparation”. The seminar included presentations by academics from the faculty, including Dr Amanda du Plessis on the Golden Rules in Preparation for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-showcase-maths-and-it-during-5th-annual-geexpo
NWU to showcase maths and IT during 5th annual Geexpo
Two weeks. That is how much time is left before this year’s rendition of the very popular Geexpo Expo for information technology and mathematical and statistical sciences. The event, hosted by the School of Computer Sciences and Information Systems and the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences – both residing within the Faculty of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-bursaries-grabs-during-geexpo-2017
Study bursaries up for grabs during Geexpo 2017
A university education can change not only your life, but also help to create a better future for your family and your community. With this in mind, three Grade 11 learners – with a knack for mathematics, science and computer programming – stand a chance to win study bursaries in access of R100 000 during the North-West University’s (NWU’s)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/great-honour-nwu-alumna
Great honour for NWU alumna
North-West University (NWU) alumna, Prof Irma Eloff, was recently appointed as the new chairperson of the board of the South African Academy for Science and Arts. Prof Irma is only the second woman in the 108-year existence of the Academy to be appointed as chairperson. Her predecessor was Prof Elize Botha, who was the chairperson from 1990…http://news.nwu.ac.za/r59-closure-%25E2%2580%2593-mayhem-meyerton
R59 closure – mayhem for Meyerton
The small town of Meyerton, 15km north of Vereeniging in Gauteng, is bearing the brunt of unrelenting protest action over housing issues. The latest development saw frustrated residents of the Sicelo Township dug a large trench across a section of road on the R59 highway, causing heavy traffic delays. According to Prof Danie Meyer, an expert…http://news.nwu.ac.za/r59-highway-protests-no-go-local-economy
R59 highway protests: a no-go for local economy
The ongoing standoff between police and protesters on parts of the busy R59 road near Meyerton in the South of Gauteng is not only halting traffic, but also the Vanderbijlpark’s ability to grow economically and to attract investors. This is according to North-West University (NWU) expert, Prof Danie Meyer. Prof Meyer is a senior researcher…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-first-international-conference-history-southern-africa
NWU hosts first international conference on history in Southern Africa
The North-West University (NWU) recently played host to the International Society for History Didactics (ISHD) and the South African Society of History Teaching (SASHT) at the first ever international conference related to history and education in Southern Africa. The conference with the theme “History from the core to zero gravity” took place…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-represent-sa-miss-wheelchair-world
NWU alumna to represent SA at Miss Wheelchair World
North-West University (NWU) alumna Lebogang Monyatsi is set to represent South Africa at the Miss Wheelchair World pageant that will take place on 7 October in Warsaw, Poland. Lebogang, who has also been a finalist and the only one with a disability in the Face of the Globe 2017 competition, will be competing against 23 other contestants from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-seminar-honours-language-pioneers
NWU seminar honours language pioneers
On 4 September 2017 the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted a Setswana-ka-Setswana seminar to honour the contributions made by Prof SE Setshedi and the late Prof RM Malope, both leading Setswana language pioneers. The seminar, organised by the School for Setswana and led by the executive dean of the Faculty of Humanities…http://news.nwu.ac.za/community-benefit-rag-initiative
Community to benefit from RAG initiative
If you thought varsity was just about studies and socialising, think again! The student community of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark is on a mission to collect 10 000 tins of canned food before 14 October 2017 to donate to local orphanages. The food drive, which is a RAG 2017 initiative, is headed-up by Thami…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-young-alumni-here%25E2%2580%2599s-next-generation
NWU Young Alumni: here’s to the next generation!
Since the formal inception of the NWU Young Alumni Homecoming initiative on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, the event has grown in leaps and bounds. This year’s rendition saw more than 300 young alumni come together to party with a purpose: to raise funds to see current students achieve their dreams of graduating…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-prof-acting-judge-high-court
NWU Prof acting as judge in High Court
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Elmarie van der Schyff of the Faculty of Law was appointed to serve as acting judge in the Gauteng division of the High Court of South Africa from 9 October to 17 November 2017. This is another outstanding achievement in an already exceptional career, of which she tells more about below: How do you…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expert-shares-expertise-china-behalf-sa
NWU expert shares expertise in China on behalf of SA
A North-West University (NWU) expert on the fight against desertification recently shared his knowledge and experience in this area with experts from across the globe. Prof Klaus Kellner from the School of Biological Sciences and the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management represented South Africa at the September meeting of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-hr-manager-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-campus-mahikeng
New HR manager for NWU’s campus in Mahikeng
Mr Pulahela Phillip Mahoko has been appointed as human resource (HR) manager on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng. Pulahela joined the university on 1 September and is responsible for among others, leading and directing HR operational staff on campus, strategic alignment, implementation and delivery of core HR processes,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumni-changing-face-tomorrow-all
NWU Alumni changing the face of tomorrow for all
“Welcome home, alumni!” With these words Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-chancellor of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, recently welcomed members of the Young Alumni fraternity back to the campus for the annual NWU Alumni Homecoming event. More than 300 alumni members, affiliated to the Young Alumni Chapter of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tough-times-nwus-naledi-remains-positive
Tough times, but NWU's Naledi remains positive
The North-West University's (NWU’s) solar car, Naledi, has done well in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. Cloudy weather and rain today made it necessary for the NWU Solar team, like many other teams, to trailer Naledi to an open control stop on the route to Adelaide, in compliance to the rules of the event. The Bridgestone World Solar…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-does-mental-health-month-affect-babies-and-toddlers