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Student rewarded for innovative digital project in ABSA competition
Through its digital innovation competition – which is designed to identify and support digital payment innovators – Absa recently honoured students from selected universities who took part in the competition. As part of Absa’s inaugural commercial payments competition awards ceremony, the group of student finalists convened at the Sandton…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voormalige-bokkaptein-adriaan-strauss-kry-sy-mba-die-nwu-met-onderskeiding
Voormalige Bokkaptein Adriaan Strauss kry sy MBA by die NWU... met onderskeiding
Die voormalige Springbokkaptein en vuurvreter-haker vir die Cheetahs en Bulls, Adriaan Strauss, het Donderdag 25 April sy Meestersgraad in Besigheidadministrasie (MBA) by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) met onderskeiding ontvang. Die gradeplegtigheid het op die NWU se Potchefstroomkampus plaasgevind. Strauss het in 2022 by die NWU se…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-springbok-captain-adriaan-strauss-has-completed-his-mba-nwu-distinction
Former Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss has completed his MBA at the NWU... with distinction
Former Springbok captain and firebrand Cheetahs and Bulls hooker, Adriaan Strauss, graduated with honours from North-West University (NWU) with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) on Thursday 25 April. The graduation ceremony was held on the NWU's Potchefstroom Campus. In 2022, Strauss enrolled for his MBA at the NWU's Business School…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cultivation-cup-south-africa-must-brew-rooibos-tea-tourism
From cultivation to cup: South Africa must brew up rooibos tea tourism
Rooibos tea, which is indigenous to South Africa, is a significant part of the country’s cultural tapestry and holds many tourism opportunities. By concentrating on rooibos – from its cultivation to its deep cultural and historical roots – the authenticity of the tourist experience can be enhanced. Rooibos tea is an exceptional South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/salute-service-farewell-brigadier-steven-moodley
A salute to service – farewell Brigadier Steven Moodley
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Potchefstroom and the North-West University (NWU) recently bid farewell to Brigadier Steven Moodley, the station commander of the Potchefstroom SAPS. The residents of Potchefstroom will forever have a special place in their hearts for a remarkable leader with a love of management. Brigadier Steven…http://news.nwu.ac.za/children-leap-joy-frog-day
Children leap for joy on Frog Day
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) African Amphibian Conservation Research Group in the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management celebrated annual Frog Day with a vibrant and educational event on 6 April 2024. The team invited 70 children to be immersed in the fascinating world of frogs, guided by experts passionate about amphibian…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-mock-trial-competition-opens-door-practical-exposure
Inaugural mock trial competition opens the door to practical exposure
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus held its inaugural BA and BCom Law Mock Trial competition on 19 April at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court, where second and third-year students showcased their legal prowess. The trial marked a significant educational milestone. "From the preliminary round…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management-welcomes-fulbright-specialist
Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management welcomes Fulbright specialist
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management (UESM) proudly announces the arrival of Prof Nishanta Rajakaruna, a Fulbright specialist and extraordinary professor within the unit. The Fulbright Specialist Programme is a unique opportunity for academics and established professionals from the United States to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/yster-rassie-erasmus-receives-honorary-doctorate
“Yster” Rassie Erasmus receives honorary doctorate
On Thursday 2 May, the North-West University (NWU) bestowed an honorary doctorate on Springbok coach and SA Rugby’s former director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus. Rassie received his honorary doctorate on the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus, and was joined by inspirational national captain, Siya Kolisi and the president of SA Rugby, Mark Alexander,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rakes-eight-nominations-science-oscars
NWU rakes in eight nominations for ‘Science Oscars’
The North-West University (NWU) has received eight nominations for this year’s prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards. It is another feather in the University’s cap in its pursuit of excellence without boundaries. The NSTF-South 32 Awards, also known as the ‘Science Oscars’, is the largest, most comprehensive and one of the most coveted national…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-nwu-young-guns-you-are-champions-again
Prof Bismark: NWU Young Guns, you are champions, again!
You did it again, boys. Today, I can barely contain my pride after your immense performance in the 2024 Varsity Young Guns final against Shimlas in Bloemfontein. Not only did you beat your opponents on their home turf 39-36, but you did so in spectacular fashion with a try at the death. In doing so, you have ensured that the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-will-contribute-world-class-medical-doctors
NWU will contribute to world-class medical doctors
After extensive planning, the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the North West Department of Health, will establish a medical school and contribute to training world-class medical graduates. This is perfect timing, considering that South Africa has a dire shortage of medical doctors, according to the World Health Organisation (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/career-fairs-foster-student-success
Career fairs foster student success
The Career Centre Services at the North-West University (NWU) has once again hosted another round of successful career fairs. The series kicked off at the Vanderbijlpark Campus on 9 April, followed by events at the Mahikeng Campus on 12 April. On the Potchefstroom Campus, a general fair and specialised fairs focusing on accounting, engineering…http://news.nwu.ac.za/transport-month-why-career-transport-economics-and-logistics-management-worth-journey
Transport Month: Why a career in transport economics and logistics management is worth the journey
Take a moment to consider these figures. South Africa’s transport sector contributes about 8% of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). We have a 750 000 km road network that carries 80% of freight and 70% of passenger traffic. We have one of the largest rail systems in Africa with approximately 30 400 kilometres of track. Air transport is facilitated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cumulonimbus-journey-imagination-and-introspection
Cumulonimbus: A journey of imagination and introspection
By Marize Language When one enters the NWU Art Gallery, you are immediately dragged into an adventure of colour and texture. Right next to the foyer of the gallery the magical work of Dr Colette Lotz unfolds before your eyes. Lotz is a local artist and academic in the Graphic Design subject group at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-annual-student-social-work-conference-2024
NWU to host annual Student Social Work Conference 2024
The subject group Social Work at the North-West University (NWU) is preparing to host the highly anticipated Student Social Work Conference 2024. Scheduled to take place on 25 October 2024, the conference will carry the theme "Strengthening Foundations for Social Work's Critical Challenges". The conference will take place from 08:00 until 16:00…http://news.nwu.ac.za/transport-month-last-mile-delivery-revolution
Transport Month: The last-mile delivery revolution
As South Africa marks Transport Month in October, it's an opportune time to reflect on the profound shifts in the logistics sector that have redefined how goods are transported and delivered. The pandemic-induced changes in consumer behaviour have accelerated the rise of last-mile delivery, transforming it into a critical pillar of modern…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-entrepreneurs-win-big-leopards-lairr-2024-final
Student entrepreneurs win big in Leopards Lair® 2024 final
The final round of the sixth annual Leopards Lair® student business pitching competition was hosted jointly by the TTIS, bhive Enterprise Development Centre and the North-West University (NWU) Business School on Thursday, 3 October. The top NWU student entrepreneurs presented their inventive ideas to a distinguished panel…http://news.nwu.ac.za/universal-access-transport-call-inclusivity-amidst-south-africas-inequalities
Universal access to transport: A call for inclusivity amidst South Africa’s inequalities
As South Africans celebrate Transport Month in October, we should broaden our focus beyond infrastructure and modernisation to the more nuanced and pressing issue of universal access to transport. This annual observance is a time to reflect on how transport systems impact everyone, especially those who are marginalised by their physical or…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tito-mboweni-leaves-tangible-economic-legacy