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Students gain valuable insight and exposure at congress
By Bonolo Monaisa Students and staff from the North-West University (NWU) recently attended the 28th South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SBMB) Congress in Polokwane on 10 July 2024. Hosted by the University of Venda, the congress was themed "Biochemistry Leading the Future" and attracted more than 350 delegates from…https://news.nwu.ac.za/we-are-ready-2024-varsity-football-tournament
We are ready for the 2024 Varsity Football tournament
As the 2024 Varsity Football tournament approaches, the North-West University (NWU) is gearing up for a strong performance in both the men's and women's competitions. In their eighth week of preparation, the men's team is showing promising signs of readiness under the guidance of coach Nkululeko Malgas. The women's team, led by head coach Alfa…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-prof-leenta-grobler-rising-star
NWU’s Prof Leenta Grobler – A Rising Star
Prof Leenta Grobler, the director for business development and stakeholder engagement in the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU), is a true trailblazer and not even the Covid-19 pandemic can hold her back. She was recently announced as a semi-finalist in the category Public and Private Service of the annual Accenture Rising…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-honoured-outstanding-teaching-skills
Alumni honoured for outstanding teaching skills
By Keaoleboga Motshabi Two alumni from the North-West University (NWU), Tumelo Malebelela and Mapule Sechogo, have been recognised for their exceptional teaching abilities. Tumelo was honoured at the Ngaka Modiri Molema district Teaching Awards and will represent the district at the Provincial Awards in August 2024.His dedication to education…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/antoinette-olivier
Antoinette Olivier
Antoinette Olivier studied piano and singing at the University of the Witwatersrand. As an active performer she was engaged in professional performances and productions for Pact Opera, Salon Music, Brooklyn Theatre, Roodepoort Theatre and the Black Tie Ensemble. She appears on three of Salon Music’s CD’s and DVD, “Celebration”. Antoinette…https://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-gives-back
Faculty of Law gives back
By Bonolo Monaisa The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) has been running its Clothing Project for five consecutive years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to community service and social responsibility. Coordinated by Simon Rasikhalela, director of the Mahikeng Law Clinic, this project has become a vital initiative, providing…https://news.nwu.ac.za/endless-opportunities-nwus-centre-space-research
Endless opportunities at the NWU’s Centre for Space Research
The observable part of our universe is 93 billion light years in diameter and growing. It holds secrets accumulated over 13.8 billion years of interstellar expansion, cosmic explosions, and the fusion of matter that has shaped all that is known and all that isn’t. These are numbers that the mind struggles to comprehend. Just think of the research…Dr. Rongedzai Fambasayi is an alumnus of the North-West University and the South African Research Chair in Cities, Law, and Environmental Sustainability (SARChI CLES, NWU). He obtained his PhD in Law and Development from the NWU in 2023. He has established himself as an International Child Rights Lawyer and Researcher with over a decade of…
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Rongedzayi Fambasayi
Dr. Rongedzai Fambasayi is an alumnus of the North-West University and the South African Research Chair in Cities, Law, and Environmental Sustainability (SARChI CLES, NWU). He obtained his PhD in Law and Development from the NWU in 2023. He has established himself as an International Child Rights Lawyer and Researcher with over a decade of…Dr. Rongedzai Fambasayi is 'n alumnus van die Noordwes-Universiteit en die Suid-Afrikaanse Navorsingsleerstoel in Stede, Regte en Omgewingsvolhoubaarheid (SARChI CLES, NWU). Hy het sy PhD in Regte en Ontwikkeling aan die NWU in 2023 verwerf. Hy het homself gevestig as 'n Internasionale Kinderregteprokureur en Navorser met meer as 'n dekade se…
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Rongedzayi Fambasayi
Dr. Rongedzai Fambasayi is 'n alumnus van die Noordwes-Universiteit en die Suid-Afrikaanse Navorsingsleerstoel in Stede, Regte en Omgewingsvolhoubaarheid (SARChI CLES, NWU). Hy het sy PhD in Regte en Ontwikkeling aan die NWU in 2023 verwerf. Hy het homself gevestig as 'n Internasionale Kinderregteprokureur en Navorser met meer as 'n dekade se…https://news.nwu.ac.za/raising-awareness-clean-water-and-sustainable-future
Raising awareness for clean water and a sustainable future
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) , together with the Water Research Group, the Safety, Health and Environment Department and the Green Team, celebrated International Water Week from 26 to 30 August in Potchefstroom. The Zoology subject group of FNAS organised three community engagement…https://news.nwu.ac.za/recipient-nwu-honorary-doctorate-shines-satmas
Recipient of NWU honorary doctorate shines at the SATMAs
Dr (honoris causa) Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila continues to shine. After receiving an honorary doctorate from the North-West University (NWU) in recognition of his commitment to preserving the Setswana, Sesotho, and Sepedi languages, he received another accolade. This time Easy was honoured at the South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMAs…https://news.nwu.ac.za/elderly-ladies-treated-honour-womens-month
Elderly ladies treated in honour of Women's month
By Loveness Hulwane On 23 August, in commemoration of Women's Month, elderly residents from nearby assisted living facilities were invited to the Riverside Sun Hotel to attend an informative session, sponsored by the Stakeholder Relations office at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus. The event, organised by the Gauteng…https://news.nwu.ac.za/mental-healthcare-expert-nominated-nursing-research-excellence-award
Mental healthcare expert nominated for Nursing Research Excellence Award
Mental health in the healthcare system is beginning to receive the attention it deserves. Prof Leepile Sehularo, a professor of psychiatry and mental health nursing at the North-West University (NWU), has been nominated for the Nurse Researcher Award at the South African Nursing Council (SANC) Nursing Excellence Awards. The SANC is an independent…https://news.nwu.ac.za/judge-yvonne-mokgoro-colloquium-unpacks-role-ubuntu-shaping-south-african-law
Judge Yvonne Mokgoro Colloquium unpacks the role of Ubuntu in shaping South African law
The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the University of Fort Hare (UFH), hosted the Justice Yvonne Mokgoro Colloquium on 24 and 25 October 2024 in Mahikeng. This event saw judges, legal scholars and human rights advocates gathering to remember the late Justice Yvonne Mokgoro’s legacy and discuss the role of…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/understanding-and-processing-complex-settings/kontak-ons
Kontak ons
Me Soné Anthony (Senior Administratiewe Beampte) Kamer 108, gebou 6 Vanderbijlparkkampus Noordwes-Universiteit Vanderbijlpark Suid-Afrika Telefoon: +27 16 910 3442 E-pos Prof. Gustav Butler (Direkteur) Kamer 108, gebou 6 Vanderbijlparkkampus Noordwes-Universiteit Vanderbijlpark Suid-Afrika Telefoon: +27 16 910 3480 E-pos…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nico-kroucamp-and-team-seize-first-place-formula-one-south-african-sailing-class-national
Nico Kroucamp and team seize first place at The Formula One South African Sailing Class National Championship
Nico Kroucamp, a senior IT technician at North-West University (NWU) and an accomplished sailor, has had an unforgettable season, making his mark in competitive sailing with one remarkable success after another. Earlier this year, from August 9 to 11, Nico and his team achieved an impressive second-place finish at the J22 Keelboat Nationals, a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-next-generation-stem-leaders-south-africa
Empowering the next generation of STEM leaders in South Africa
Founded in 2004, Engenius Kids is a student-run programme at the North-West University (NWU), dedicated to inspiring Grade 9 learners, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds in townships, to pursue their education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “Our mission is to cultivate future innovators and leaders in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/jongste-mtbbv-skets-n-nuwe-beskouing-van-ekonomiese-rigting
Jongste MTBBV skets ’n nuwe beskouing van ekonomiese rigting
In die lig van die fyn begrotingslyn wat steeds bewaar moet word deur die Minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, kom die eerste Mediumtermynbegroting-beleidsverklaring (MTBBV) van die Regering van Nasionale Eenheid (RNE) oor as ’n pragmatiese, realistiese en geloofwaardige strategie om Suid-Afrika se uitdagings van lae ekonomiese groei en hoë…https://news.nwu.ac.za/latest-mtbps-outlines-new-sense-economic-direction
Latest MTBPS outlines a new sense of economic direction
Given the fine budgetary line that still had to be walked by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, the first Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) of the Government of National Unity (GNU) comes across as a pragmatic, realistic and credible strategy to tackle South Africa’s challenges of low economic growth and high public debt again. In…https://news.nwu.ac.za/central-bank-explores-opportunities-collaborate-students-during-mahikeng-visit