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NWU TTIS empowers agro-processors and emerging farmers
The Food Resilience Unit in the Department of Social Development at the City of Johannesburg recently partnered with Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) at the North-West University (NWU) to host an Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness Workshop. The aim of the workshop was to equip agro-processors and emerging farmers to understand…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/innoverende-oplossings-aan-die-orde-van-die-dag-die-scsis-se-projekvoorleggingsdag-vir
Innoverende oplossings aan die orde van die dag by die SCSIS se projekvoorleggingsdag vir honneursgraadstudente
Die Skool vir Rekenaarwetenskap en Inligtingstelsels (SCSIS) op die Potchefstroomkampus van die Noordwes-Universiteit het op 10 Oktober 2024 sy jaarlikse projekvoorleggingsdag vir honneursgraadstudente by die The Roots-venue in Potchefstroom gehou. Die geleentheid het die innoverende projekte en navorsing vertoon wat deur die skool se 32…http://news.nwu.ac.za/innovative-solutions-take-stage-scsis-honours-project-presentation-day-0
Innovative solutions take the stage at SCSIS Honours Project Presentation Day
The School of Computer Science and Information Systems (SCSIS) at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University held its annual Honours Project Presentation Day on 10 October 2024 at The Roots venue in Potchefstroom. The event showcased the innovative projects and research conducted by the school’s 32 honours-degree students, providing a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-babs-surujlal-why-we-celebrate-transport-month
Prof Babs Surujlal: Why we celebrate Transport Month
Transport is the backbone of any thriving economy, and in South Africa it is a lifeline that connects people to opportunities, businesses to markets, and communities to essential services. Transport Month, celebrated in October, provides a moment to reflect on the critical role transport plays in our daily lives, our economy, and our future. It is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/supporting-pregnant-women-living-hivaids-and-gestational-diabetes
Supporting pregnant women living with HIV/Aids and gestational diabetes
The School of Nursing at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has launched a potentially life-saving community engagement project aimed at supporting pregnant women living with HIV/Aids and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). “Gestational diabetes and HIV/Aids pose significant health risks to pregnant women and their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/future-leaders-it-key-students-know-role-reserve-bank-says-deputy-governor
As future leaders, it is key for students to know the role of the Reserve Bank, says Deputy Governor
Visiting universities is a critical step towards empowering students, as future leaders, to understand the role of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). Dr Mampho Modise, Deputy Governor of the SARB, made this observation during her prestige lecture on 21 October 2024, at the North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus. In her lecture…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bed-alumni-reunion-strengthens-nwu-community
BEd alumni reunion strengthens the NWU community
The importance of alumni involvement in shaping the future of the North-West University (NWU) and ensuring its transformation was stressed during a recent reunion for BEd alumni. On 26 September, the Alumni Office, in collaboration with the Faculty of Education, hosted a memorable reunion for BEd alumni, bringing together graduates from various…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-launches-advanced-leadership-women-short-learning-programme-partnership-lgseta
NWU Business School launches Advanced Leadership for Women short learning programme in partnership with the LGSETA
The North-West University (NWU) Business School is proud to announce the launch of a new cohort for its Short Learning Programme on Advanced Leadership for Women, aimed at empowering women in leadership roles across municipalities in South Africa. This initiative is supported and funded by the Local Government Sector Education and Training…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-celebrate-african-unity-5th-annual-cultural-day
Students celebrate African unity at 5th annual Cultural Day
By:Ntokozo Maseko and Lethabo Matjiu In a celebration of traditional African food, dance, music and poetry, students at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) came together for the fifth annual Cultural Day of the Student Life Department. Held on 4 October at Sedibeng Park in Mahikeng, the event was a celebration of African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-honours-brigadier-steven-moodley-chancellors-medal
NWU honours Brigadier Steven Moodley with the Chancellor’s Medal
As a pillar of the Potchefstroom community, with an unshakeable commitment to quality policing, Brigadier Steven Moodley has been awarded the Chancellor’s Medal by the North-West University (NWU). He received this honour during a graduation ceremony on 24 October. The Chancellor’s Medal is awarded to people who show exceptional merit or have…http://news.nwu.ac.za/movement-raises-awareness-about-growth-indigenous-languages
Movement raises awareness about the growth of indigenous languages
In advance of the of the celebration of International Dictionary Day, the North West Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation, in collaboration with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), organised a Lexicography Awareness campaign on Tuesday, 15 October. Lexicography is the discipline of compiling, writing and editing dictionaries…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-dictionary-day-celebration-dazzling-display-heritage
International Dictionary Day celebration: a dazzling display of heritage
International Dictionary Day was commemorated in style on Wednesday, 16 October at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus in a stunning exhibition of heritage, history and language. The North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, together with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), Sefala Kgobokgobo,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/olympic-stars-claim-top-sport-awards
Olympic stars claim top sport awards
The North-West University’s (NWU) two Olympic superstars, Bradley Nkoana and Jo-Ané van Dyk, were back on the podium when they were presented with top sporting awards at NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus. These two remarkable athletes are both the pride of the nation and the NWU after both bagged silver at the Olympic Games in Paris, France earlier…http://news.nwu.ac.za/break-free-overcoming-procrastination-and-perfectionism
Break free: Overcoming procrastination and perfectionism
by Jorina Smit, industrial psychologist at Thuso, Student Counselling and Development Imagine sitting at your desk, the deadline for your assignment looming just days away. You glance at the blank page in front of you, and a wave of anxiety washing over you as you think about the perfect result you need to achieve. Thoughts race through your…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-10-years-excellence-applied-risk-management
Celebrating 10 years of excellence in applied risk management
The Centre for Applied Risk Management (UARM) at the North-West University (NWU) recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its master’s-degree programme in behavioural risk work. The theme, "Celebrating 10 years of excellence in applied risk management", was inspired by the programme’s pioneering role in offering an applied risk management…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-hans-du-plessis-literary-giant-passes-away
Prof Hans du Plessis: A literary giant passes away
He was of a different ilk. His immense literary stature cast a shadow under which so many South Africans found solace and comfort. Now, it is with sadness but also gratitude for the many contributions he made both culturally and academically, that the North-West University (NWU) has to say farewell to Prof Hans du Plessis, who passed away on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-running-international-visualise-your-thesis-competition
PhD student in the running for international Visualise Your Thesis Competition
Pastor Gugu Ndlovu, a student pursuing a PhD in theology with pastoral studies at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) and a dedicated full-time pastor at Mount Olives Ministries, recently won the prestigious national Visualise Your Thesis Competition. She is now through to the international Visualise Your Thesis…http://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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-earns-renewable-energy-initiative-award-solar-investments
NWU earns Renewable Energy Initiative Award for solar investments
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) ongoing commitment to sustainable energy through its trail-blazing solar projects across its campuses has earned it the Renewable Energy Initiative Award from the Higher Education Facility Management Association of Southern Africa (HEFMA) on 17 October. “Winning this award among 26 Southern African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nico-kroucamp-and-team-seize-first-place-formula-one-south-african-sailing-class-national