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Research must have an impact in communities
It is important for the North-West University (NWU) to focus on critical community challenges in research – this makes research more relevant and useful to the community. The emphasis has shifted increasingly from research of academic interest to research that communities can use. It is not about the number of research outputs – such as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/disaster-risk-reduction-young-voices-matter
Disaster risk reduction: young voices matter
On average, 240 million people world-wide were affected by natural disasters between 2000 and 2005. South Africa’s risk for disasters is also increasing. The country is exposed to a wide range of weather hazards, including droughts, cyclones and severe storms that can cause widespread hardship and devastation. While these hazards are mostly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/awards-galore-%25E2%2580%2593-gift-keeps-receiving
Awards galore – the GIFT that keeps on receiving
A mere two months after being named Distinguished Young Woman Scientist in Social Sciences by the Department of Science and Technology, Prof Nicolene Barkhuizen received three more accolades from the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP). Prof Barkhuizen is the director of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Global Innovative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/story-hope
A story of hope
More and more South Africans realise the importance of coming together and changing their own circumstances for the better. The community of Coligny, a small town in the North West province, recently experienced this true spirit of Ubuntu. Students from the North-West University (NWU), together with South Africa Day, a non-profit…http://news.nwu.ac.za/three-keys-unlock-loerie-success-students
Three keys unlock Loerie success for students
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential; these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence and this was proved to be true when the Graphic Design students from the North West University yet again showcased their excellence at the 40th Annual Loerie Awards which took place in Durban on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dangers-misusing-antibiotics
The dangers of misusing antibiotics
Are you one of the thousands of people around the world who treat a mere headache, the flu or a stomach bug by taking antibiotics? You need to stop. The persistent overuse and misuse of antibiotics drastically contributes to the global increase in antibiotic resistance. With 12 to 18 November being World Antibiotic Awareness Week, the North-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rugby-institute-kicks-vanderbijlpark
NWU Rugby Institute kicks off in Vanderbijlpark
As from 2019 the North-West University (NWU) will expand the geographical footprint of its thriving Rugby Institute, situated at the campus in Potchefstroom, to include the Gauteng province. More so, the university’s campus in Vanderbijlpark. The vesting of an additional site of delivery for the Institute’s programmes and services in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/what-manjafika-journey
What a manjafika journey!
They call him Moses, Father Christmas, Manjafika, but actually this impressive man with the snow-white hair is a rock, which as a matter of fact is also what his name means in Sesotho. Prof Fika Janse van Rensburg shares some of his highlights, anecdotes, challenges and special moments from his term as deputy vice-chancellor on the campus in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/let-every-minute-count-says-prof-daryl
Let every minute count, says Prof Daryl
He is a man who likes his filtered coffee, is not one for too many formalities and believes in making the most of his time. This is Prof Daryl Balia, the newly appointed deputy vice-chancellor for the campus in Potchefstroom. We asked him to tell us more about himself and how he sees his future role. Q: What type of person are you?A: I don't…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-has-firm-foundation
Faculty of Law has a firm foundation
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law on the campus in Mahikeng can be rightfully proud of its alumni who are carrying out the university’s goal to build and enhance communities. The campus has produced its fair share of community and business leaders who are working towards building strong institutions. It also delivered many…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-work-projects-day-combining-education-and-real-life-experience
Social Work Projects Day: combining education and real-life experience
The importance of practical experience is paramount in the field of social work, as is the synergistic result of combining education and real-life experience. This is according to Dr Elmien Truter, a professional social worker and lecturer in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Psychosocial Health, after the recent Social Work…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-keeps-its-teaching-environment-relevant
NWU keeps its teaching environment relevant
The only thing that is constant is change. To keep up with change, the NWU often updates the content of its academic programmes. As a strategic initiative to ensure relevant and up-to-date study modules and programmes for students, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has launched various workshops for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-impress-engineering-excellencees
NWU researcher impress with engineering excellencees
Prof Jan de Kock is an engineer that excels and who makes a difference. His excellence and involvement in the engineering industry was rewarded during the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers’ (SAIEE) recent 107th Annual Banquet. According to the SAIEE president, Dr Hendri Geldenhuys, an Engineering Excellence award is made to a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-year-research-excellence
NWU celebrates a year of research excellence
2018 will be remembered as a year of many research and innovation highlights for the North-West University (NWU). Taking its research to the public, the NWU encouraged debate by hosting 12 public lecturers which were presented by respected academics, specialists and important role-players in the local and international research and innovation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/2018-year-ladies-agricultural-economics-and-extension
2018: A year for the ladies in Agricultural Economics and Extension
August may have been the month celebrating women’s contribution to South African society, but the women in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Agricultural Economics and Extension made 2018 a year of achievements. These women from the NWU’s campus in Mahikeng were recognised and awarded by various professional and academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-declares-its-position-decolonisation
NWU declares its position on decolonisation
Students brandishing posters and occupying buildings; flames licking at the foundations of buildings and, more figuratively, at the foundations of higher education. This imagery tells us that higher education in South Africa will never be the same. The student protests that started in 2015 and the resulting Fallist Movements* made sure of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-fm-onalenna-leburu-announced-best-kwaito-radio-personality
NWU FM Onalenna Leburu announced best Kwaito radio personality
North-West University FM (NWU FM) radio presenter and master’s student in Setswana, Onalenna Leburu, was announced the best Kwaito radio personality at the Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards on 24 November 2018 at Carnival City. Onalenna is the host of the show “Dintshang – Church ya Mapantsola” which plays only Kwaito music. The show gives…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-wellness-promotes-healthy-lifestyle
NWU Wellness promotes a healthy lifestyle
Engaging co-workers in a healthy physical competition is a great way to encourage wellness. Some of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) staff recently took part in a Pedometer Challenge as part of encouraging a healthy lifestyle. This challenge was facilitated by the NWU’s Wellness office and was sponsored by BESTMED. The aim of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/christian-scholars-ponder-their-place-higher-education
Christian scholars ponder their place in higher education
Christian scholars from across Africa have come together at a conference in Potchefstroom to consider the role of Christian scholarship in higher education. The International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education (IAPCHE) recently held its first-ever All-Africa Conference, giving Christian scholars food for thought and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/earlier-better-africa%25E2%2580%2599s-children