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Wihan Lubbe in Proteas fold
Memorable exploits on the cricket pitch can take many forms. A sublimely timed cover drive to bring up a century in the most trying of circumstances, a catch that defies the laws of physics, or an over bowled with such venom and resolve that the opposition is unable to secure the winning runs. Wihan Lubbe has scored many valuable runs and has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-taalfoendis-vir-bydraes-vereer
NWU-taalfoendi’s vir bydraes vereer
Drie taalfoendi’s van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) – prof Daan Wissing, prof Wannie Carstens en prof Hennie van Coller – is onlangs vir hulle bydrae tot die Afrikaanse taal vereer. Prof Wissing, senior navorser by die Sentrum vir Taaltegnologie (CtexT®) het erelidmaatskap van die Suid-Afrikaanse Genootskap vir Linguistiek en Toegepaste…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-language-experts-honoured-contributions
NWU language experts honoured for contributions
Three language experts from the North-West University (NWU) – Prof Daan Wissing, Prof Wannie Carstens and Prof Hennie van Coller – were recently honoured for their contributions to the Afrikaans language. Prof Wissing, senior researcher at the Centre for Language Technology (CtexT®), received honorary membership of the Southern African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-build-your-research-skills-online
How to build your research skills online
The thought of conducting research can be intimidating for young researchers. Confidence comes with knowing you have the skills and insight to do justice to any research project you tackle. These skills can now be acquired online, through the North-West University’s (NWU’s) newly approved online version of the short learning programme (SLP) in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voormalige-rugbykaptein-sterf-tragies
Voormalige rugbykaptein sterf tragies
Dit is met groot hartseer waarmee die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) vir Tiaan Bezuidenhout moet groet wat tragies in ʼn motorongeluk op Saterdag, 8 Mei gesterf het. Tiaan (26) was die kaptein van die NWU se Varsitybekerspan wat die eindstryd van die 2018-toernooi behaal het. Hy was na sy ma onderweg toe tragedie op die N4 naby Kroondal ontvou het…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-rugby-captain-passes-away
Former rugby captain passes away
It is with the deepest regret that the North-West University (NWU) has to say farewell to Tiaan Bezuidenhout who tragically passed away in a car accident on Saturday, 8 May. Tiaan (26) was the captain of the NWU’s Varsity Cup side who reached the final of the 2018 tournament. He was travelling to his mother when tragedy struck on the N4 near…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-deputy-vice-chancellor-appointed-north-west-university
New deputy vice-chancellor appointed at the North-West University
The North-West University (NWU) is delighted to announce that Professor Maphahlaganye Jeffrey Mphahlele will join the NWU family in the position of deputy vice-chancellor for research and innovation. His appointment was confirmed by the NWU Council recently. Prof Mphahlele holds a doctoral degree in Medical Virology (1999), a master’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-look-stochastic-programming-best-marketing-results
NWU researchers look to stochastic programming for best marketing results
In an economy where every sale counts, North-West University (NWU) researchers have been looking at ways to help retailers improve the decision-making process in their marketing campaigns. Chanel Bisset and her supervisor Prof Fanie Terblanche from the Faculty of Engineering in the research field of engineering analytics, recently…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-supports-local-football-team
NWU supports local football team
The Ten Stars Football Team recently received their second batch of soccer kits and equipment from Prof Pieter Kruger, director of the Centre of Health and Human Performance (CHHP) at the North-West University (NWU). The CHHP manages this community project of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the NWU that aims to support and contribute to the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/benoem-die-beste-van-die-bestes-van-die-nwu-alumni
Benoem die beste van die bestes van die NWU-alumni
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) sal weer eens die merkwaardige prestasies van sy uitmuntende alumni vier tydens die sewende tweejaarlikse Alumni Uitnemendheidstoekenning-seremonie wat vir Oktober hierdie jaar beplan word. Dit is die ideale geleentheid vir NWU-alumni, -personeel en -belanghebbers om verdienstelike alumni uit alle lewensterreine…http://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…http://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…http://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…http://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…http://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…http://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…http://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 ’…http://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…http://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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-unveils-pride-wall-celebration-and-recognition-lgbtiqa-community