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IT Seminar another first for NWU Vanderbijlpark
Today, 20 August 2018, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Computer Science and Information Systems on the campus in Vanderbijlpark will host its first ever IT Seminar. The aim of the seminar is to expose senior students in the school to industry trends, demands and opportunities. According to JT Janse van Rensburg, a lecturer and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-focuses-finding-solutions-obesity-diabetes-and-metabolic-syndrome
Inaugural lecture focuses on finding solutions for obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Emmanuel Mukwevho spoke candidly about his research overview that focuses of finding therapeutic agents for obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome during his inaugural lecture held at the campus in Mahikeng on 15 August 2018. “My research looks into the chromatin as a centre where events occurs within…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-finalist-2018-women-science-awards
NWU researcher is finalist for 2018 Women in Science Awards
Prof Ilani Loubser, an associate professor at the Centre for Space Research and also the subject chair of physics at North-West University's (NWU's) campus in Potchefstroom, has been announced as a finalist in the Department of Science and Technology’s (DST’s) South African Women in Science Awards (WISA). These annual awards recognise and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/jurumani-talks-trends-engineering-students
Jurumani talks trends with engineering students
Jurumani Solutions visited the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering on 8 August to talk to students about the latest trends in the world of information and communication technology. The reason for the visit was to share ideas on how students can plan their future careers within the technology industry, emphasising what is new…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-law-students-soar-annual-competition
NWU Law students soar in annual competition
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law, in partnership with South African legal publishing entity JUTA, hosted the annual Mock Trial Competition at the Mahikeng High Court. This year eight groups of second- and third-year students from the three NWU campuses made it to the semi-final of the competition. The Juta Mock Trial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/opportunity-constitutional-redemption-zimbabwe-chamisa-and-mnangagwa
An opportunity for constitutional redemption: Zimbabwe, Chamisa and Mnangagwa
Prof Ilyayambwa Mwanawina, a law expert from the North-West University (NWU), shares his opinion on the impending ruling of the Zimbabwean Constitutional Court on the challenge lodged by Nelson Chamisa of the Zimbabwean Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). In this third week of August 2018, the Constitutional Court in Zimbabwe has the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-professor-inducted-nigerian-academy-letters
NWU professor inducted into Nigerian Academy of Letters
Prof Abiodun Salawu, the director of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Language Media in Africa research entity on the campus in Mahikeng, was recently inducted into the Nigerian Academy of Letters. The event took place at the University of Lagos in Nigeria, and featured the 20th convocation of the academy as well as the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mr-miss-nwu-inaugural-pageant-resounding-success
Mr & Miss NWU inaugural pageant a resounding success
On 18 August 2018 the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Student Representative Council hosted the inaugural Mr and Miss NWU pageant at the NWU’s campus in Mahikeng. With Sam Junior Mbatha serving as the official master of ceremonies, it was a night of glitz, glam and music. The audience, including various members of management and students from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-women%25E2%2580%2599s-month-message
An NWU Women’s Month message
Prof Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya, deputy vice-chancellor for research and innovation at the North-West University (NWU), would like to share the following message: “I salute the women of the NWU for their valuable contributions to the university and our communities as we observe Women’s Month and recently celebrated Women’s Day. I have always…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-swedish-universities-benefit-exchange-initiative
NWU and Swedish universities benefit from exchange initiative
In accordance with the terms of an international Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the North-West University (NWU) and the Linnaeus University (LNU) in Sweden, several staff members, and students from both institutions of higher learning, will take part in a student/lecturer and research exchange collaboration programme. The programme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-lecturer-and-team-shine-argentina
NWU lecturer and team shine in Argentina
Ms Chiedza Tsvakirai, a lecturer in the subject group Agricultural Economics and Extension of the North-West University (NWU), recently represented South Africa in a Young Professionals and Students Case Study Competition in Argentina. The competition took place during the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-nwu-alumnus-takes-helm
Another NWU alumnus takes the helm
The North-West University (NWU) boasts yet another vice-chancellor (VC) of a South African university among its alumni. Dr Chris Nhlapo recently took office as VC of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in Cape Town. Dr Nhlapo now joins the cadre of NWU alumni at the helm of some of the largest and most reputable higher…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-provides-access-people-disabilities
NWU provides access for people with disabilities
Accessing a number of the historic buildings on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) three campuses has been a problem over the years, since some of the buildings do not have a ramp or a lift to accommodate people living with disabilities. The NWU has since introduced the Garaventa Super-Trac stair climber, a portable inclined platform…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-partners-eureka-school-special-sports-day
NWU partners with Eureka School for special sports day
The 2018 rendition of the Eureka School’s Special Sports Day for high support learners will see the Vanderbijlpark community join forces to ensure a fun-filled day for all the young participants. For the first time ever the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark will also join in the fun on 31 August 2018. Staff members from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-dhet-team-student-entrepreneurship-week-2018
NWU and DHET team-up for Student Entrepreneurship Week 2018
After a very successful national Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) during 2017, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) will once again team-up with institutions of higher learning to host the 2018 rendition of SEW from 20 to 23 August. Ms Natanya Meyer, who acted as a SEW project champion in 2017, will be actively involved in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-now-hosts-unesco-chair-multimodal-learning-and-oer
NWU now hosts UNESCO Chair on Multimodal Learning and OER
The establishment of a Chair on Multimodal Learning and OER at the North-West University (NWU) was recently approved by UNESCO. There are currently only 737 UNESCO chairs worldwide, of which only 10 are in South Africa. The promotion of multimodal and self-directed learning has been identified as important aspects in the NWU Teaching and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-examines-completion-rate-sa%25E2%2580%2599s-postgraduate-students
Public lecture examines completion rate of SA’s postgraduate students
A number of South Africa’s postgraduate students are studying part time and have a lower completion rate as compared to their international counterparts. Prof Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) deputy vice-chancellor for research and innovation, invited Prof Dr Supa Pengpid, renowned public health scientist and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-office-and-bhive-edc-connect-business-dots
Alumni office and bhive EDC to connect the (business) dots
Given the economic climate of South Africa, entrepreneurs should be thought of as national assets to be developed, motivated and compensated to the greatest possible extent. Why, you ask? Because the value of entrepreneurs lie therein that they not only create wealth but also much needed jobs that ultimately stimulates economic growth. With…http://news.nwu.ac.za/stage-set-sew-2018
Stage is set for SEW 2018
With the 2018 rendition of the Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW2018) just a week away, the stage is set for a full programme on the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark. The project, which is run in conjunction with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), will take place from 20 to 23 August and will see all…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pageant-fever-runs-high-nwu