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Vra ʼn ekonoom: wat verwag die industrie van my?
As die rol van geld in die wêreld daarbuite jou fassineer, jy ʼn vernuftige probleemoplosser is én ʼn gawe vir analitiese redevoering het, is die kanse redelik goed dat jy vir ʼn BCom-graad in ekonomie ingeskryf is. Indien wel, teken die 16de April 2019 in jou dagboek aan en maak seker jy woon die volgende werkswinkel van die geaffilieerde…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ask-economist-what-does-industry-require-me
Ask an economist: what does industry require of me?
If you are fascinated by how money makes the world go round, have a flair for problem-solving and a knack for analytic reasoning, chances are that you are enrolled for a BCom degree in economics. If so, diarise the 16th of April 2019 and make sure you attend the next workshop of the student affiliated body, Think Like an Economist (TLE) at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/and-they%25E2%2580%2599re
And they’re off!
All employees of the North-West University (NWU) have recently been challenged by the University of the Free State (Kovsies) to take part in the 2019 “Healthy4Health” Pedometer Challenge. Some 42 teams, consisting of four members each, have since entered, and now the NWU, Kovsies, Stellenbosch University, and the Universities of Cape Town and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-engineering-celebrates-exceptional-alumni
Faculty of Engineering celebrates exceptional alumni
He is an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), an entrepreneur and a professional engineer whose expertise and experience are recognised in the international arena of distillation, heat exchange, absorption, gas scrubbing and related process operations. He is the founder and CEO of the company Mass & Heat Transfer Technology Pty Ltd,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students%25E2%2580%2599-app-uncovers-sounds-local-artists
NWU students’ app uncovers the sounds of local artists
South Africa has vast musical talent but all too often, up-and-coming musicians are overshadowed by established artists in the industry. New artists will soon be heard loud and clear if two third-year information technology students from the North-West University (NWU) have their way. Lesego Mogorosi from Mahikeng and Katlego Namate from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/come-and-experience-racial-differences-through-eye-technology
Come and experience racial differences through the eye of technology
The North-West University recently launched an initiative to put racial differences among staff and students under the spotlight and to emphasise the importance of understanding these differences. Organisers of the event feel that confronting race at a South African university involves studying the relationship between race and educational…http://news.nwu.ac.za/making-choice-open-access-versus-traditional-journals
Making the choice: open access versus traditional journals
Researchers are architects of innovation. However, their research findings will only impact the world if they are effectively shared with the rest of the academic community and the world. With this in mind the Library and Information Service team at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted an Open Access Week across its three campuses…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-identifies-novel-treatment-options-rare-disease
Research identifies novel treatment options for rare disease
The research of a brilliant postgraduate student at the North-West University (NWU) is a breakthrough in the understanding of mitochondrial disease and identifying novel treatment options for patients. Karin Terburgh investigated mitochondrial disease as part of her MSc studies, using mice already suffering from this disease, known as Ndufs4…http://news.nwu.ac.za/water-friendly-cowpea-plant-packed-potential
Water-friendly cowpea plant is packed with potential
In a country that is struggling with water supply, the North-West University (NWU) has found a cowpea plant that does not require a lot of water compared to other field crops. This particular cowpea is indigenous to the Southern African region and the NWU will be the first institution in the world to introduce it to the scientific community. It…http://news.nwu.ac.za/limit-does-not-exist-selouna
The limit does not exist for Selouna
A determined young graduate has overcome a mobility disability and other challenges to obtain her BSc Hons degree in information technology during the autumn graduation ceremony in March 2019. Selouna Visser, who is just 24 years old, suffers from a muscular illness called Spinal Muscular Atrophy, level 3 – also referred to as “Kugelberg…http://news.nwu.ac.za/full-accreditation-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-llb
Full accreditation for NWU’s LLB
The management of the North-West University (NWU) is pleased with the recent announcement by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) that the NWU Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme has received full accreditation. The CHE’s response bears relation to the submission of the NWU Progress Report submitted to them in October 2018. Vice-Chancellor of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-among-best-universities-research-publication-outputs
NWU among the best universities in research publication outputs
The North-West University (NWU) is among the best universities in the country in terms of the overall research publication output units per institution. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) recently released their report on the evaluation of universities’ 2017 research outputs and listed the NWU in the top seven. The DHET’…http://news.nwu.ac.za/when-can-child-be-imprisoned
When can a child be imprisoned?
Over the past few weeks South Africa has witnessed a spate of crimes where children are committing heinous offences against each other and some even against adults. Community members from all over the country have called for these children to feel the full might of the law. Prof Pieter du Toit from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-construction-worker-building-future-nwu
Former construction worker is building a future at the NWU
Six years ago Thabang Belang worked as a construction worker at Mokgethi Construction and later at Shoprite, earning R100 a day. Even though he did not have money to further his studies after matric, he never gave up on his dream to succeed despite all the hardship. On Tuesday 9 April 2019 another part of Thabang’s dream came true. On this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-explores-spread-and-prevention-hivaids-africa
Research explores the spread and prevention of HIV/Aids in Africa
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Erhabor Idemudia recently broke ground on research that looks at African cultural practices that aid the spread of HIV/Aids and what can be done to curtail this. According to Prof Idemudia’s research, African culture is generally male-dominated, with women accorded a lower status than men. This means…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-high-performance-institute-global-destination
NWU’s High Performance Institute is a global destination
Excellence begets excellence. For the North-West University’s (NWU’s) High Performance Institute (HPI) in Potchefstroom, that cannot be truer. Since its inception, the HPI has played host to a multitude of sportsmen and women from the province, the country and the globe. The high altitude, safe environment and friendliness of its staff have…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-nominated-nstf-south32-awards
NWU researchers nominated for NSTF-South32 Awards
When it comes to academic excellence and innovative research the North-West University (NWU) makes sure that it pulls out all the stops. Two esteemed NWU researchers have been nominated in the 2018/2019 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) -South32 Awards. Also known as the “Science Oscars”, the NSTF-South32 Awards aim to recognise…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-snaps-ussa-crown
NWU snaps up USSA crown
First the Varsity Athletics crown and now the University Sports South Africa (USSA) champion. Needless to say - the North-West University (NWU) is the best university athletics team in South Africa. From 4 to 6 April the NWU won 29 medals in Stellenbosch on their way to adding the USSA series to their list of achievements for 2019. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-prepares-host-fourth-autism-symposium
NWU prepares to host fourth Autism Symposium
The Institute of Psychology and Wellbeing at the North-West University (NWU) hosts its fourth Autism Symposium* on 8 and 9 July this year. The NWU and Autism South Africa (A;SA) are jointly presenting the event. The annual Autism Symposium offers support to families and is a unique platform where parents, educationists, medical care staff,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumni-shines-international-cima-examination